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“Wall Street crooks and Washington politicians sleep in one bed” – insider

Published: 03 October, 2010, 11:01
Edited: 04 October, 2010, 10:21

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US author Yves Smith spoke with RT about the cover-ups that went on leading up to and during the economic crisis, the real secrets of the crooks on Wall Street, and the doom and gloom of the future of America's economy.

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2 COMMENTS

Paul October 03, 2010, 14:05 quote

America is a wonderful place! If I go into a store and steal a candybar, I get heavy fines and months of jail time. If I screw millions of people out of their money, I get a bonus! America is truly the land of opportunity....for thieves that is.

Jim October 03, 2010, 20:12 quote

A great man once said that 'People get the Government they deserve'. The level of greed, arrogance, and corruption that can be seen in the Anglo-American system, plus the the high level of ignorance of the American people would seem to support this statement. Unfortunately another great man warned us that 'you will reap what you sow'. This last statement doesn't bode well for the future of the United States if also found to be true.

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