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Uncle Joe

(58,112 posts)
26. And that's not to mention they had two bankster advocates against one
Sun Sep 15, 2013, 06:21 PM
Sep 2013

on the program, par for the course.

Was that ever a 'looking forward' speech by Bartiromo. CrispyQ Sep 2013 #1
Your tag line says it all. russspeakeasy Sep 2013 #44
The price for failure is high, and even higher when you take in their salaries. Baitball Blogger Sep 2013 #2
I just watched it,the rest of the panel laughed. sufrommich Sep 2013 #3
Of course they laughed, poverty and the working poor are a big joke Rex Sep 2013 #4
"Meet The Press" is an infomercial for Wall Street. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #5
I couldn't help notice Paulson's facial expression when Barney started talking 99th_Monkey Sep 2013 #6
Same here! pacalo Sep 2013 #25
beautiful. 99th_Monkey Sep 2013 #31
Just fired off an e-mail to Meet the Press to find out why Gregory changed the subject to this huge kelliekat44 Sep 2013 #7
He didn't just change the subject,he laughed. sufrommich Sep 2013 #8
Likely following the lead of Bill Inskeep (NPR) IDemo Sep 2013 #15
That's the one I've been waiting for someone to ask. Waiting For Everyman Sep 2013 #9
"Gregory stepped in to change the subject" brentspeak Sep 2013 #10
I think he said we need to get beyond something. F him. He is a tool of the 1%. nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #42
He's frickin' USELESS. David Gregory is merely another wholly-owned subsidiary. calimary Sep 2013 #48
Because Barney Frank bailed them out. JackRiddler Sep 2013 #11
That may be true as well and perhaps Frank has come Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #27
Again, here's a real truthteller on the banking front: JackRiddler Sep 2013 #29
They weren't just said to "that particular crowd" Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #30
Frank has retired. JackRiddler Sep 2013 #60
To be honest, that's something I didn't know or had forgotten. Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #63
Just a correction... JackRiddler Sep 2013 #65
I totally agree in regards to prosecution and banking reform. Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #66
Good for him, in the end. JackRiddler Sep 2013 #67
At least a few million people, I imagine. Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #68
He may have signed on to the bailout but he didn't sign on to their obscene pay. nt kelliekat44 Sep 2013 #35
Right, except that the bailout is... JackRiddler Sep 2013 #69
Okay, I usually don't use this term... ljm2002 Sep 2013 #12
That's being kind. progressoid Sep 2013 #43
Why do we protect the abusers and abandon the abused? King_Klonopin Sep 2013 #47
+1, Gregory bailed the bankster apologist out uponit7771 Sep 2013 #62
I am in favor of claw backs to strip them of their ill gotten salaries, bonuses and pensions on point Sep 2013 #13
There is no "beyond" as long as bankers pay themselves such out of proportion salaries and bonuses. JDPriestly Sep 2013 #14
That was a classic example of corporate media manipulation. After Frank's Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #16
Oh Ha, Ha, Ha, very funny! It makes the blood boil. Idiots! Jasana Sep 2013 #17
You are absolutey Correct dballance Sep 2013 #21
Not idiots. Ruthless criminal millionaires. Enthusiast Sep 2013 #22
All those free marketeers out can never explain this because it's an outright ripoff! Theyletmeeatcake2 Sep 2013 #18
For half the price JEB Sep 2013 #20
Unfortunately the guys doing a perfectly good job Theyletmeeatcake2 Sep 2013 #52
Good for Barney Frank gopiscrap Sep 2013 #19
Does anybody here really thing Cryptoad Sep 2013 #23
What a shame, an actual debate was about to be had. Lasher Sep 2013 #24
And that's not to mention they had two bankster advocates against one Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #26
Yeah, these shows have become ridiculous. Benton D Struckcheon Sep 2013 #28
Barnie had them outnumbered 3 to 1 Lasher Sep 2013 #34
I hope Barney has the opportunity to ask these chuckleheads about the front run on the markets adirondacker Sep 2013 #32
The look on Barneys face was priceless! AAO Sep 2013 #33
What Barney Frank should have asked: Brigid Sep 2013 #36
Why does the banker group care about, benld74 Sep 2013 #37
. blkmusclmachine Sep 2013 #38
They need to learn not to fuck with Barney! He is the only one on the panel giving his Dustlawyer Sep 2013 #39
Put Barney in charge of the Federal Reserve. nt valerief Sep 2013 #40
I am so glad to hear from Barney Frank again! Many happy years to him and his husband! freshwest Sep 2013 #41
So, Are Bankers Evil? BillyRibs Sep 2013 #45
Meet The Press? More like "Meet the Shills" for Corporate America.. Go Barney! YOHABLO Sep 2013 #46
I want you to know that I watched this video at great sacrifice. DeSwiss Sep 2013 #49
Because they can! B Calm Sep 2013 #50
Hank Paulson is a dirty, lying son--of-a-bitch, and deserves any pain that might come jtuck004 Sep 2013 #51
Gregory (R) is such a Republicon Poodle Berlum Sep 2013 #53
Gregory knows who he really works for and that is the super rich Botany Sep 2013 #57
Go on with your Bad Self, Barney!! whathehell Sep 2013 #54
perfect question, I'd like an answer from banks. "Why Are Bankers ‘Paying Themselves So Much'? Sunlei Sep 2013 #55
It starts in the boardroom. Flatulo Sep 2013 #56
K&R n/t myrna minx Sep 2013 #58
So her first response is 'HaHaHaHa!' elleng Sep 2013 #59
I also sent a letter to "Meet the Press" to remind them that they are a joke mountain grammy Sep 2013 #61
nice save by David Gregory Enrique Sep 2013 #64
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