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2009-10-25 Economy

Goldman Sachs Still Paid for Swaps on Redeemed Bonds

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Posted by Fred 2009-10-25 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Do not forget the billions they invested in "green" credits. This institution is fast becoming one of the most corrupt of all time.

Scumbags.

Posted by newc">newc 2009-10-25 07:35|| 2009-10-25 07:35|| Front Page Top

#2 i could hardly think of a more apt picture to go with this piece.

Pigs at the trough

who is going to make bacon out of them?

Posted by abu do you love ">abu do you love 2009-10-25 07:40|| 2009-10-25 07:40|| Front Page Top

#3 Mmmmm. Bacon!

Posted by Glenmore 2009-10-25 08:12|| 2009-10-25 08:12|| Front Page Top

#4 And in some parts of the country feral swine have become a significant environmental problem, such that there is neither season nor limit for hunting them.

Posted by Glenmore 2009-10-25 08:19|| 2009-10-25 08:19|| Front Page Top

#5 Swaps are insurance. If interest rates had risen, everyone would be saying how brilliant they are. You always look like an idiot for purchasing insurance that you end up not using. They may end up looking prescient if the crows come home to roost.

Posted by Perfesser 2009-10-25 08:58|| 2009-10-25 08:58|| Front Page Top

#6 Swaps are insurance. If so, then let them be governed by existing laws that govern all companies offering insurance, to prevent fraud and abuse.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2009-10-25 10:24|| 2009-10-25 10:24|| Front Page Top

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