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I don't think you and rootless2 agree on the extent of US influence on the IMF.
by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Mon May 9th, 2011 at 04:06:34 PM EST
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I've no idea, but I don't think it matters much.  The plans for Greece and Ireland was laid out broadly before the IMF got involved.  In fact, I seem to recall Colman posting something about the IMF saying that completely destroying Greece and Ireland probably wasn't a terribly awesome idea, to which I responded with something to the effect of "When the IMF is the sane one in the room, you know things are fucked up" or something.

The fact that we're even having this conversation is exactly why I didn't want the IMF involved.

Be nice to America. Or we'll bring democracy to your country.

by Drew J Jones (pedobear@pennstatefootball.com) on Mon May 9th, 2011 at 05:12:24 PM EST
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