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Angus Austin's picture

Federal Reserve, Over The Line.

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First it was Bear Sterns, then Fannie and Freddie...

So now, Lehman took on more risk than it should have. If the Fed bails out yet another bank that has taken on too much risk, where does the moral hazard end? I hate to say it but it is not the job of the Fed to bail out every bank which makes bad investments. It’s time to let some sink and others swim. Only then will we have a true correction and get on with it. Or maybe I should call up the Fed to let them know I blew too much on strippers and martini’s last week and cannot pay my credit card bill!

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Philosopher's picture

well your downfall isn't

well your downfall isn't going to pain anyone else, except maybe your momma?
famous paraphrased expression:
"Owe the bank a million dollars and the bank owns you, owe the bank a billion dollars and you own the bank"

But in anycase, realize that there won't be a moral hazard (?) because there are still huge costs to pay even with a "bailout" (e.g. what happened to BS employees and investors)

snoopaloop's picture

who wastes money on

who wastes money on strippers and martinis? from what i know... its hookers and blow