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Beck explains market meltdown - cbelt3 - 09-18-2008

I've nver listened/watched this guy, but the clarity here is welcome.



Best line:
(Note to any Wall Street executives who might be reading this: I know this simple little story isn't perfect, but let's remember that you're the ones who tried to make everything complicated and I'm the one who still has a job.)


Re: Beck explains market meltdown - mikeylikesit - 09-19-2008

Since the purchase of "Tickle Me Elmo" was never a regulated market the makers never needed to wade into the politics of deregulation.

It's a bogus analogy, had deregulation been derailed no one would have been hurt since no financial institution would have been permitted to finance the "Tickle Me Elmo" pyramid scheme. The problem is, has been and remains one of lack of oversight, something championed by Republicans and not opposed by many Democrats.

Blaming the suckers who bought the pyramid scheme deflects attention from the real culprits, the financial institutions and lawmakers who changed the rules.


Re: Beck explains market meltdown - Black Landlord - 09-19-2008

mikeylikesit wrote:
The problem is, has been and remains one of lack of oversight, something championed by Republicans and not opposed by many Democrats.

You must not have heard, Rgr-- McCain's gonna form one o' them there Nine-One-One commissions to study it.
Those Nine-One-One folks don't take no crap from nobody.


Re: Beck explains market meltdown - mikeylikesit - 09-19-2008




Re: Beck explains market meltdown - Kiva - 09-19-2008

Beck is a moran


Re: Beck explains market meltdown - Pops - 09-19-2008

Kiva wrote:
Beck is a moran

He's an angry alcoholic who thought he'd find some peace in wearing magic underwear. It obviously didn't work.


Re: Beck explains market meltdown - Kiva - 09-20-2008

is he seriously a mormon? I can't believe he has his own TV show...what a tool...


Re: Beck explains market meltdown - Pops - 09-20-2008

Kiva wrote:
is he seriously a mormon? I can't believe he has his own TV show...what a tool...

Wikipedia wrote:
Beck cites the help of Alcoholics Anonymous in his sobriety, and he eventually converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which teaches against the consumption of alcohol.

Beck has spoken often of his religious beliefs and conversion. "God stalked me!...He had a giant baptismal rifle," Beck said. "I thwarted him. I led people astray as much I could but he kept putting Mormons in my way."[7]



Re: Beck explains market meltdown - Lux Interior - 09-21-2008

C'mon guys! Is his music really that bad?


Re: Beck explains market meltdown - mikeylikesit - 09-21-2008

Think Cheeseburger in COQ AU VIN