This Rolling Stone article is a must read for anyone who wants a good appreciation for just how crooked Wall Street has become. It's an easy read, even if you don't know anything about finance.
http://www.rollingstone.com/...
It is truly shocking, and points to a sad, sad state of affairs in US government and finance. I hope it's publishing in the Rolling Stone will reach a number of people who might not otherwise read much about the financial collapse.
I honestly think that the people on the Daily Kos, and the teabaggers could read this article and agree that something needs to be done. The capture of government regulators by corrupt Wall Street institutions is perhaps a problem that threatens the US more than the lack of a national health care system.
I truly believe the corruption needs to be cleaned up, because the future of America is at risk. I am talking about financial regulation and campaign finance reform such as public funding of elections.