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The Parable of Snotboogie & The Bailout

From the teaser to the pilot episode of the Wire:  McNulty: I got to ask you. If every time Snotboogie would grab the money and run away–if he did that every time–why’d you even let him into the game?  Witness: … Continue reading

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Paulson Yells Mulligan On Bailout

  The New York Times demands a two stroke penalty on TARP (The Act Rewarding Plutocrats). Gretchen Morgenson reports:  While the government still declines to say exactly how it has spent your funds, or who all the beneficiaries are, Mr. … Continue reading

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