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Old 09-16-2008, 05:58 AM   #1
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whats so complicated about it?
1) Requires a nuanced understanding of how markets operate
2) Requires people comprehend and accept things they don't want to hear

Watch CNBC then listen to politicians. It's as if they're often living other realities.

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Old 09-16-2008, 06:44 AM   #2
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1) Requires a nuanced understanding of how markets operate
2) Requires people comprehend and accept things they don't want to hear

Watch CNBC then listen to politicians. It's as if they're often living other realities.

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Realities of the rich and pampered
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Old 09-16-2008, 07:25 AM   #3
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The whole mortgage crisis is Enron on a national scale- People should see jail time for this mess..
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Old 09-16-2008, 07:53 AM   #4
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The whole mortgage crisis is Enron on a national scale- People should see jail time for this mess..

I can see the congressional hearing now.
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Old 09-16-2008, 08:13 AM   #5
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it will never happen
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If there ever was a time to make the Dem argument for increased regulation...the time is now.

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Old 09-16-2008, 09:59 AM   #7
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If there ever was a time to make the Dem argument for increased regulation...the time is now.

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I dont' hear it.
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Old 09-16-2008, 10:59 AM   #8
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If there ever was a time to make the Dem argument for increased regulation...the time is now.

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Your absolutely right, Spence. The Dems could really nail the coffin shut on this one with some ambitious policy. Obama should not even have to criticize the otherside, or lay fault; but rather present some headline stealing comprehensive solutions.
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