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22. We should note again that this is NOT in fact a quote from Greenspan.

Reply to Triana (Original post)

Wed Mar 5, 2014, 11:27 PM

Mar 2014

He did not actually say this.

If you read the Greenspan testimony conveniently linked by Chomsky, you will see that Chomsky is paraphrasing and interpreting what Greenspan said. Chomsky himself does not promulgate false quotations, and it doesn't help us if we do.

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Greenspan was very clear on why The Great Corporations want the 99% to live in desperation... [View all] Triana Mar 2014 OP

His middle name ... GeorgeGist Mar 2014 #1

That's exactly what they want - TBF Mar 2014 #2

I'm curious about when he said that and the context... Adrahil Mar 2014 #3

The change was just about the need for regulation starroute Mar 2014 #13

Cheers, thanks for that. NT Adrahil Mar 2014 #14

Second warning BelgianMadCow Mar 2014 #4

Odd definition of "healthy." aquart Mar 2014 #5

This does not appear to be a direct quote, but rather a paraphrase al bupp Mar 2014 #6

Good find. L0oniX Mar 2014 #12

Having no one who can afford to buy their junk is optimal? MattSh Mar 2014 #7

I believe he started out as a bar room pianist. nt ladjf Mar 2014 #9

On the other hand, when the 99% have nothing left to lose..... notadmblnd Mar 2014 #8

+1 jsr Mar 2014 #10

Actually he is telling the truth from the point of view of the corporations. From our viewpoint he jwirr Mar 2014 #11

Exactly! n/t Triana Mar 2014 #16

kick woo me with science Mar 2014 #15

"that's very healthy for the society" - For HIS chunk of society. polichick Mar 2014 #17

Yes, Massa! Dirty Socialist Mar 2014 #18

Fucking satan.. Cha Mar 2014 #19

The Dark Age of Money: Milton Friedman and the Rise of Monetary Fascism Octafish Mar 2014 #20

Thank you. Should be an OP. woo me with science Mar 2014 #21

We should note again that this is NOT in fact a quote from Greenspan. enough Mar 2014 #22

Where and When jmrag Mar 2014 #23