'Where's Our Money?' Says Jack Bauer Hits His Target on Wall Street

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May 03, 2010, 12:25 ET

LOS ANGELES, May 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Take it from Jack Bauer, the antiterrorist super-agent from "24": accountability is a fundamental principle of democracy that should not be compromised, contends journalist Martin Berg on WheresOurMoney.org.

In the most recent episode of the popular TV show, an uncompromising Bauer decides that the principle of accountability is stronger than his ingrained loyalty to the president of the United States.

"Accountability, Bauer says, is so fundamental to democracy that it cannot be compromised," writes veteran journalist Martin Berg in his latest post, 'Taking Aim at Wall Street – With Jack Bauer.' "When one of his former colleagues, now his new boss, hears what he's scheming, she cautions him not to go against his president. 'You're not thinking clearly,' she says. 'I'm the only one who is thinking clearly,' Bauer shoots back."

In the wake of the financial meltdown, our leaders may have decided that those responsible shouldn't be punished. But like Bauer, "we've had it with the corruption and the blundering," Berg continues. "Despite happy talk of an economic recovery that still looks far off to many on Main Street, the politicians are finding the public's outrage over the handling of the financial crisis is not abating."

"Where's Our Money" is a blog written by Berg and consumer advocate Harvey Rosenfield. It's is a project of the Consumer Education Foundation, a non-partisan, California-based non-profit that supports policy research, public education and advocacy.

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While Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke announce with great fanfare a new $100 bill to ward off counterfeiters, they're still ignoring the "real crime against taxpayers," contends consumer advocate Harvey Rosenfield in his latest post on the WheresOurMoney.org web site.

JUST WHO IS US?, MR. PRESIDENT?

Why is the leader of the free world seeking help from the bullies in writing new rules for the playground?

GIVING TOXIC WASTE A BAD NAME

If our financial system was a casino, even the worst gambling addict would steer clear of it.

For more information on "Where's Our Money" email Martin Berg at m.berg@ wheresourmoney.org or Harvey Rosenfield at [email protected].

SOURCE WheresOurMoney.Org