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Re:Paul Krugman: The B Word - "things are falling apart as y... by kingkongrevenge on Monday March 17, 2008 @03:59PM (#139165)
Back in the 90s in Japan at least a lot of the Nomura and LTCB execs and so on had the decency to off themselves after they wrecked the financial system and were exposed as crooks. Somehow I doubt they'll find Alan Schwartz in a motel room with a note of apology. We should import this fine Japanese tradition!
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Re:Paul Krugman: The B Word - "things are falling apart as y... by rhyso on Monday March 17, 2008 @05:39PM (#139261)
Jimmy Cayne would be more deserving. But they can have Schwartz as well - he was COO while these bets were being taken.
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Re:Paul Krugman: The B Word - "things are falling apart as y... by kingkongrevenge on Monday March 17, 2008 @10:08PM (#139460)
I'm jesting. But seriously, it would be nice to see some genuine sorrow from responsible people for a change. All you get is denial and excuses.

I remember the head of Yamaichi Securities on TV with tears streaming down his face bowing his head and begging forgiveness.

I think it would just shock some much needed sense into our culture if some powerful people who fucked up actually took the stage and said "I fucked up. I'm sorry."

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