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Uncle Joe

(58,260 posts)
63. To be honest, that's something I didn't know or had forgotten.
Mon Sep 16, 2013, 12:05 PM
Sep 2013

But I do believe his message to the American People via MTP still makes a difference, reinforcing the publics' already lopsided opinion re: this issue and to that of other progressive political leaders still in power adding to their political power.

Look at this way, you say CEO pay makes no difference in the larger scheme of things but it most assuredly makes a difference to the overpaid CEOs and upper management bilking the American Taxpayers.

Frank's argument only fuels more credence to the low esteem the people already have for the banking system in its' current manifestation and that in turn supplements the political power of politicians in office now and those running in future elections on the banking reform issue.

This isn't a static situation, all voices speaking the truth should be welcome whether they're with sin or without.

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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