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Lots of names are named, some with ties to organized crime, who are part of the "new elite" that emerged in the 80s and 90s.

Brother, these guys ARE organized crime.

by US Blues on Mon May 16th, 2011 at 04:19:55 PM EST
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Agreed. Organized and committing crimes, but, due to "regulatory forbearance" and political capture not prosecuted. That is the problem: if people are repeatedly allowed to engage in criminal activities without consequences, if they are smart, they obtain advantages that drive others out of business. Gresham's law applied to business practices.

"It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."
by ARGeezer (ARGeezer a in a circle eurotrib daught com) on Mon May 16th, 2011 at 04:44:03 PM EST
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