Thorp and Sailor's Grave Board

THe most powerful man in America that is retired says...

clevohardcore - 10-23-2008 at 02:06 PM

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jSSJzC1UNusL4eW21xsZ7HJcM...





This man had/has more power in his index finger than the president does for 2 terms.

BDx13 - 10-23-2008 at 02:29 PM

a lot of people blame hi for the current crisis.

this was an interesting line and the fundamental problem, i believe:
Greenspan, who headed the nation's central bank for 18 1/2 years, said that he and others who believed lending institutions would do a good job of protecting their shareholders are in a "state of shocked disbelief."

people can't be trusted. putting that much power and that much money in front of someone without a firm regulating body is just too much temptation.

moron - 10-23-2008 at 02:45 PM

I agree, BD. Someone's gotta keep things in check, especially when you're talking about something that has such a huge influence on the economy.

defstarsteve - 10-23-2008 at 02:53 PM

people can't be trusted

main reason why real communism will never work...

clevohardcore - 10-23-2008 at 03:07 PM

I have no answers or I am not championing Greenspan. All I'm saying is that dude sneezes and everyone listens. Even when he's gone people still want his input.