Here's something I've seen very little discussion about, though I think it's highly topical. Though I was pretty young at the time, I do vaguely remember the uproar over the S&L crisis in the late 80's and early 90s. Monetary layouts aside--don't need to be a math whiz to see that the money difference is incomparable even adjusting for inflation--I (and probably others who were out of the loop at the time) would really like to know:1.) The fundamental differences between that crisis and this one.2.) Whether the reasons given for the bailout were much the same ("It'll be the end of the world™ if we don't.").Your answers will be much appreciated. :)