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Can you eat stocks? demwing Apr 2013 #1
Doesn't matter how big of a fire I build ... Kennah Apr 2013 #54
Bank Of America Dumps $75 Trillion In Derivatives On U.S. Taxpayers With Federal Approval OnyxCollie Apr 2013 #2
I so appreciate you posting these links. I had read about this and it, too, is snappyturtle Apr 2013 #3
It seems likely to happen. OnyxCollie Apr 2013 #5
Meanwhile, Wikipedia says that "In nominal terms, the total 2011 GWP was around US$69.11 trillion." Occulus Apr 2013 #6
Like an aneurysm about to burst. nt OnyxCollie Apr 2013 #7
I'm starting to think that letting it all fall apart is the only possible path to a lasting remedy. Occulus Apr 2013 #9
Misleading figure for a couple of reasons: geek tragedy Apr 2013 #11
Glad someone has a clue. Lucky Luciano Apr 2013 #35
Financial transactions are not part of GDP MindPilot Apr 2013 #16
The notional amount of their derivs was about $75T. Lucky Luciano Apr 2013 #34
your math isn't wrong. Volaris Apr 2013 #40
uh Occulus Apr 2013 #41
sorry. But on a brighter note, think of it this way: Volaris Apr 2013 #43
Hmmm. Then how about this tactic. Occulus Apr 2013 #45
See, THAT'S why I come here, Volaris Apr 2013 #46
You're welcome. Occulus Apr 2013 #47
You always think this couldn't possibly happen mercymechap Apr 2013 #4
It's not so much that any one of us would be a mother lode for a bank but snappyturtle Apr 2013 #13
If/when it happens I'm sure PBO will propose a policy to "protect" the VERY VERY VERY poor..... forestpath Apr 2013 #8
A work program OnyxCollie Apr 2013 #10
A FEMA camp program, more likely. WinkyDink Apr 2013 #50
ACLU: Debtors’ prisons are alive and well in (Ohio) OnyxCollie Apr 2013 #53
I'm reading the actual FDIC BOE plan and am a substantial portion of the way through it, Benton D Struckcheon Apr 2013 #12
...and just finished it. Benton D Struckcheon Apr 2013 #14
Well, in the bank's view, the depositors are safe as they get stock in lieu of $$. snappyturtle Apr 2013 #15
No, that's not what it says. Benton D Struckcheon Apr 2013 #17
Actually the FDIC-BOE article says from the beginning snappyturtle Apr 2013 #27
I'm not addressing the article, I'm addressing the primary source, the actual plan. Benton D Struckcheon Apr 2013 #30
I was using the same source as you. Unfortunately, I used the term 'article'. nt snappyturtle Apr 2013 #37
Where does it "say from the beginning that depositers are unsecured creditors"? muriel_volestrangler Apr 2013 #57
It doesn't. What I meant to say was that from the beginning to the end of snappyturtle Apr 2013 #58
Here's the paragraph that Benton refers to just above muriel_volestrangler Apr 2013 #24
It's a post Cyprus interpretation of the document that doesn't stand up to even cursory scrutiny, Benton D Struckcheon Apr 2013 #32
Well, it's not 'obvious' to me. Maybe you should also read snappyturtle Apr 2013 #36
According to the CRA amendments to the Gramm-Leach Act, OnyxCollie Apr 2013 #18
Read that again Benton D Struckcheon Apr 2013 #19
90 billion > 75 trillion OnyxCollie Apr 2013 #22
That's notional value Benton D Struckcheon Apr 2013 #23
Richard Wolff is concerned OnyxCollie Apr 2013 #28
Thanks for posting these links too...love me some Richard Wolff. I find snappyturtle Apr 2013 #29
That's just an appeal to authority Benton D Struckcheon Apr 2013 #31
Richard Wolff is an economics professor. OnyxCollie Apr 2013 #33
You still have not acknowledged the difference between derivative notional and derivative value. Lucky Luciano Apr 2013 #38
Well, what's the difference then? OnyxCollie Apr 2013 #39
I would estimate that dividing by 25 is about right. Lucky Luciano Apr 2013 #42
Even dividing by 25 is still a shitload of money. nt OnyxCollie Apr 2013 #44
Remember that is gross. If I have two trades on the book with you... Lucky Luciano Apr 2013 #52
Is the plan you are reading titled dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #25
My bank is so nice... fadedrose Apr 2013 #20
Literal one would be just plain silly as Satan's minions aren't likely to catch fire. Kennah Apr 2013 #55
It certainly would screw the majority of Social Security recipients, who Cleita Apr 2013 #21
Gee, one might almost think that was part of the plan. WinkyDink Apr 2013 #51
Theoretically, the FDIC insures deposits. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #26
I've done more reading on this doc by the FDIC and BOE. snappyturtle Apr 2013 #59
K&R DeSwiss Apr 2013 #48
THAT would finally = revolution. Bankers would be murdered. WinkyDink Apr 2013 #49
Madame Guillotine, please pick up your voicemail. Kennah Apr 2013 #56
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