By Henry Blodget
A former senior analyst at Moody's has gone public with his story of how one of the country's most important rating agencies is corrupted to the core.
Brand new for Rolling Stone by Matt Taibbi.
A whistleblower claims that over the past two decades, the agency has destroyed records of thousands of investigations, whitewashing the files of some of the nation's worst financial criminals.
This is a must read nightmare story. Follow the link and read the whole thing at Politico.
Updated on Aug 19, 2011 at 1:03 PM by
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Has Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) turned the House Oversight Committee into a bank lobbying firm with the power to subpoena and pressure government regulators? ThinkProgress has found that a Goldman Sachs vice president changed his name, then quietly went to work for Issa to coordinate his effort to thwart regulations that affect Goldman Sachs’ bottom line.
Video - Keiser with Bill Black - Aug. 17, 2011
It's been awhile since we've heard from Black, as he discusses the ongoing lack of prosecution for fraudulent banking activity. Don't underestimate the role that Geithner has played in keeping prosecutions off the table, through meetings with Eric Holder and former NY Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.
Two stories from yesterday underscore the nature of the problem.
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Reuters Video - Jim Rogers holds court - Aug. 9, 2011
Thought this was entertaining. Runs 3 minutes, and the Geithner-Bernanke comparison comes 1 minute into the clip.
Video - Opening statement from James Grant
This is outstanding, for anyone who missed it the first time around.
Video 1 - Paul on the Federal Reserve and his recently introduced bill to wipe away $1.6 trillion in debtheld by the Helicopter. Gingrich's surprising views on the Fed are included.
I watched the GOP debate in full tonight and scoured youtube for the best and shortest clips. All are worth watching in full.
Vote NOW:
Nationwide Fox News Poll - Ron Paul Wins By A LANDSLIDE
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Daily Show Video - Rick Perry Is NOT George Bush On Steroids - Aug. 16, 2011
Two minute clip from last night's show. And check out the following from yesterday's links.
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Washington is not shy about investing endless cash in the Pentagon, which in turn pumps millions into luring the young population of America into signing up for the military.
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