And just what essential defense and security programs are being cut? The FY2010 DoD Budget is +4% over 2009.
It never ceases to amaze me how many "low-lifes" flock to ET these days . . . Guys that couldn't trade their way out of a paper-bag, and have no problem laughing about 9/11 and Americans that died on that tragic day.
Promises, promises. By the way, your obsession with me is rather cute. Guys like you that use the Internet to "talk-tough" always crack me up because they're usually a panty-waist.
I have said it before and I'll say it again violence is no different than any other indulgence. Its good for you in moderation. Someone needs their ass kicked.
These companies belong to the "too big to fail" class and are therefore more than isolated entities that we can allow to suffer in isolation 'what they so justly deserve'. Unregulated capitalism doesn't work; it's a naive theory that inevitably leads to the concentration of wealth in the hands of the most unscrupulous. Assigning blame is pointless since the real fault lies in the economic system that gives free rein to the self-serving and irresponsible as well as the well-meaning and productive; in the end, without enforced regulation, those who don't follow any rules will dominate those who do. Some of the more egregious crooks should be punished, not because they deserve to be, but because we need to demonstrate that we have the power to punish those who compromise our collective interests. It isn't about right and wrong; it's about pragmatism and power. Who must have the power - the people at large or a handful of scheming scamsters who are willing to sabotage the global economy for their own gain? A massive dose of socialism is now necessary to rescue the economy from the ruination brought about by unrestrained capitalism. If a few CEO's have to be flogged to death in the public square to demonstate the power of the people then so be it.
I won't call you an idiot because i have run int a few people of your ilk who have been extremely successful in the market.