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MoonRiver

(36,975 posts) Sun Sep 15, 2013, 05:55 PM Sep 2013

He's just finished his stint as Bank of Israel Governor, and is available for the asking. Sadly Obama won't ask him to serve, even though it would be the best possible choice for our country. Certainly far better than the two serious contenders.

http://www.cfr.org/economics/stanley-fischer-former-bank-israel-governor-former-imf-world-bank-official-joins-cfr-distinguished-fellow/p31332

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Obama should pick Stanley Fisher for Fed Chairman [View all] MoonRiver Sep 2013 OP

Why is he a better choice than Yellin? Mass Sep 2013 #1

I'm waiting to hear this explanation, too Aerows Sep 2013 #4

I am very closely associated with somebody who knows them all. MoonRiver Sep 2013 #6

Could you be more precise? Mass Sep 2013 #7

No I can't be. MoonRiver Sep 2013 #9

You are not being objective. darkangel218 Sep 2013 #8

My source is impeccable and is world famous. MoonRiver Sep 2013 #10

I get it. But if you research his credentials you may understand more. MoonRiver Sep 2013 #16

To each his/her own. MoonRiver Sep 2013 #21

So, did you support Hillary in the Democratic primary? MoonRiver Sep 2013 #26

Like Summers, I'd bet he knows Robert Rubin. FarCenter Sep 2013 #23

Youre kidding, right? darkangel218 Sep 2013 #2

Thanks, I was wondering as well Mass Sep 2013 #3

not to mention CFR KG Sep 2013 #28

I think its Yellen. DCBob Sep 2013 #5

Why not Donald Kohn or Roger Ferguson? FarCenter Sep 2013 #11

My source MoonRiver Sep 2013 #12

On the other hand, Fischer is a citizen of Israel. FarCenter Sep 2013 #13

He has dual citizenship. MoonRiver Sep 2013 #15

And a clear conflict of interests. nt pnwmom Sep 2013 #18

I doubt that. MoonRiver Sep 2013 #19

What makes you think his interests lie in Israel? MoonRiver Sep 2013 #24

He has dual citizenship therefore he has dual interests. n/t pnwmom Sep 2013 #25