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In reply to the discussion: Argentina fears new crisis as vultures circle after US supreme court ruling [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)21. Exactly! I can't believe I'm seeing people here defending the vultures who destroyed Argentina's
economy. I am thrilled they are losing. When you bet on the destruction of human lives, you take your chances. People here either have no clue what happened in Argentina, or worse, and hopefully it's the former, they support the 'Shock Doctrine' policies that have destroyed so many lives while the rich get richer, acting like vultures, which is what they are. I have zero sympathy for greedy vultures who profit from other people's misfortunes, caused by corrupt politicians and their cohorts from Wall St.
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dipsydoodle
Jun 2014
OP
Shock Doctrine. If you have not read Noami Klein's book you should. Then you will understand what
sabrina 1
Jun 2014
#25
Argentina sold bonds by choice to cover debts incurred by its own policies.
Nuclear Unicorn
Jun 2014
#30
The bonds were bought for a song, and thus carried very high interest return. The risk for this
Fred Sanders
Jun 2014
#2
They are owed nothing, except maybe a thorough investigation and some long overdue prosecutions
sabrina 1
Jun 2014
#19
Their choice is to repay the bonds or lose the ability to run deficits.
Nuclear Unicorn
Jun 2014
#11
Well, that is your choice. Many choose to buy the bonds because of the higher interest rate.
Fred Sanders
Jun 2014
#16
People on DU defending the vulture capitalists and want them kept fed and fat, over the millions
Fred Sanders
Jun 2014
#6
I presume there is some form of security kept here that the Argentinian government wants back?
Nuclear Unicorn
Jun 2014
#12
Know anything about why Argentina was so unstable? I hope the vultures get nothing, maybe that will
sabrina 1
Jun 2014
#22
Maybe the Global Markets have become so corrupt it's better for nations who were
sabrina 1
Jun 2014
#34