60 Minutes does a great job... it's all about the credit default swaps.
posted by winkler1
60 Minutes does a great job... it's all about the credit default swaps.
posted by winkler1Leo Panitch counters the "fat-cat investor" picture of the bailout bill. He says that US state plays the role of defending global financial system, and it had to act in this crisis.
posted by fissionchipsThis highly informative and easy to understand film covers just about everything that isn't taught in school regarding the corrupt banking system. It explains how these institutions get away with robbing... continue reading
posted by notarobotGreat rant by Pepe Escobar on Washington's "no banker left behind" policy [TheRealNewsNetwork]
posted by Kulpims T'dnaFrom YT: Insurer AIG is among the financial titans to hit troubled times in the recent Wall Street crisis. Paul Solman takes an in-depth look at the woes at AIG and explains how credit default swaps played... continue reading
posted by NetRunnerIn the sleepy town of Narvik, the global economic meltdown has caused havoc. Finding itself caught in a spiral of deceit and debt, people are considering leaving town as public services struggle to stay open. ... continue reading
posted by marinaraJuly 10, 2008 Chris talks to Jim Cramer and Pat Buchanan about Phil Gramm's remarks that Americans are whiney, McCain's lack of knowledge of economics, jobs being outsourced, Social Security and McCain... continue reading
posted by marinara"Can we solve our economic problems with neverending "liquidity injections"? If you have more debt and inflation than actual capital, do you really have capitalism? "
posted by blankfistHmm, havent heard about the I.O.U.S.A. movie before...
posted by chtiernahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_International_Group#Board_of_directors 1 million dollar salary? What the hell is that, you can spend a million dollars in a month.
posted by NordlichReiter(9:38) Not to be confused with the other David Walker video out there. Hey, "Walker: Comptroller General" reminds me of "Walker: Texas Ranger". Heh.
posted by calvadosPaddy Hirsch of Marketpace Radio (http://marketplace.publicradio.org/) explains what Credit Default Swaps are on his whiteboard. These derivatives are what is dragging down the banking industry and their... continue reading
posted by wagdog 1 decade 6 years 4 months 1 week ago • 3,690 viewsFrom Think Progress: A new report issued recently by the Center for American Progress warned that, “as borrowing in the mortgage market slows, credit card borrowing is accelerating — a dangerous trend... continue reading
posted by CaptWillardLet's see here, US involved in very expensive war in Iraq. Borrowing money from China we can't pay back. China demands political concessions from US. USSR involved in very expensive war in Afghanistan.... continue reading
posted by cdominusVia: ScrapeUp
posted by blankfistRecorded on Main Street in Memphis, TN.
posted by winkler1October 23, 2008 C-SPAN, Oversight & Government Reform Committee
posted by NetRunnerJim Rogers is a successful investor, financially commentator and author.
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