We're (that's you and me, the taxpayers) aren't going to break even after all, on the Bear Stearns shotgun marriage the government facilitated. We're going to lose a few billion. Maybe 30 or so. Remember when that was a lot of money?
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We're aren't?
Bravo to Michael Smith for that brilliant summary, and for Prof Roberts for bringing it to our attention.
So what country are you guys going to flee to? I'm thinking Australia.
This is *the* shocker. n/m if you don't know what I mean.
The government overpaid? Shocking.
Jacob, I'm thinking Singapore. The Virgin Islands may be pretty good too.
Jacob, I'm thinking Singapore. The Virgin Islands may be pretty good too.
Posted by: Methinks
Yeah Singapore sounds real good. See ya! Send us lots of post cards.
By the way, that was Geithner's deal from start to finish. Expect more of the same.