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1. That was a fascinating program - not to be missed.

Reply to xiamiam (Original post)

Wed Apr 25, 2012, 11:08 AM

Apr 2012

What actually happened was sort of what we always suspected, only much worse.

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FRONTLINE..special report unbelievable. [View all] xiamiam Apr 2012 OP

That was a fascinating program - not to be missed. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2012 #1

I saw part of it libodem Apr 2012 #2

And they had the help of deregulation-crazed Republicans.... lastlib Apr 2012 #3

Not to be missed. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2012 #4

Our station showed parts one and two last night and will show parts three and four next week. Arkansas Granny Apr 2012 #5

The creators of CDOs for corporations wouldn't even touch CDOs shcrane71 Apr 2012 #6

not just thrown..forced according to the wells fargo banker xiamiam Apr 2012 #7

Good point. I think that was Paulson who told WF's CEO that if shcrane71 Apr 2012 #14

So Geithner threatened that the Government would lie about them? sabrina 1 Apr 2012 #23

Well, according to the CEO of WF, Paulson threatened shcrane71 Apr 2012 #25

genies definitely out of the bottle..what do they call that? extortion? xiamiam Apr 2012 #30

I haven't watched it yet, but I have watched several other documentaries on the Global sabrina 1 Apr 2012 #32

and WHY did they get out if they didnt perceive the risk..jp morgan acted shocked xiamiam Apr 2012 #21

Are you talking about the curly-haired gal that couldn't keep from smiling shcrane71 Apr 2012 #28

yes, she was one of the two inventors of the product, with blythe masters xiamiam Apr 2012 #29

Executrix? sofa king Apr 2012 #44

Taking that one step further... CoffeeCat Apr 2012 #40

I'd love to know how banks spent the TARP money. shcrane71 Apr 2012 #45

This is a good surface view. Sam1 Apr 2012 #8

agreed.i've watched those as well..and everything else i could find xiamiam Apr 2012 #19

Paulson, made out like a bandit he is/was! benld74 Apr 2012 #9

And yet Wells Fargo was involved with drug money laundering, not to mention investing in Uncle Joe Apr 2012 #10

This Is Why Geithner Should Be Gone rsmith6621 Apr 2012 #11

Geithner committed reverse robbery? LiberalAndProud Apr 2012 #13

I've heard this theory before... CoffeeCat Apr 2012 #42

even angelides, chairman of the financial inquiry, questioned that in the special interview with him xiamiam Apr 2012 #22

I was totally aghast at the first segment madokie Apr 2012 #12

the Bankers are DIRECTLY responsible for the economic crisis around the globe fascisthunter Apr 2012 #15

Indeed Duppers Apr 2012 #39

Hey wait a minute! Youtube told me it was Barney Frank, Carter and the blacks! Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2012 #41

Did you look at the Stock Market Crash program that came on before it? MrScorpio Apr 2012 #16

I did and also the show on Hoover before that one. riverbendviewgal Apr 2012 #17

live chat online regarding this program riverbendviewgal Apr 2012 #18

I loved how Obama was on top of the whole xxqqqzme Apr 2012 #20

Yep. Especially when McCain tried to make hay of the whole thing. GoCubsGo Apr 2012 #24

And bush junior... CoffeeCat Apr 2012 #43

til he appointed geithner..nt xiamiam Apr 2012 #26

Banksters: "OOPS! we forgot to buy off PBS" ErikJ Apr 2012 #27

Yet nothing happens to any of them. Ever. MadrasT Apr 2012 #31

this gives me hope for a couple reasons xiamiam Apr 2012 #34

It's availlable for viewing at Comcast's "On Demand" Bozita Apr 2012 #33

What time is Frontline on? Auntie Bush Apr 2012 #35

Yeah I love that story about Wells-Fargo being "threatened" to take the $25 Billion. pa28 Apr 2012 #36

Part I was excellent malaise Apr 2012 #37

It's A Disgrace That There Weren't A Bevy Of Perp Walks By Fuld and Others colsohlibgal Apr 2012 #38

Would have been huge on many fronts Doctor_J Apr 2012 #46

that is what not looking back was all about. Sam1 Apr 2012 #47

Link to April 24th show- stlsaxman Apr 2012 #48