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The Lehman Blame Game Gets Rolling

Submitted by Porterhouse, Sep 16, 2008 10:52

When all the so-called "intellectuals and experts" get done with their guessing as to why this mess occurred, there will remain one simple, factual, and indisputable answer. INSATIABLE GREED!


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AL

Sep 16, 2008 15:17

When all the so-called "intellectuals and experts" get done with their guessing as to why this mess occurred, there will...

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Sep 16, 2008 10:52

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Joachim Schnabel

Sep 16, 2008 07:52

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