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Old 03-10-2022, 21:30   #704
jfman
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Re: New Prime Minister: Liz Truss

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 View Post
The Global Financial Crisis (GFC) happened due to weak regulation. We need to be very careful before undoing any of the post-GFC legislation. Truss and Kwarteng need to do their home work on this very thoroughly first; we don't want to forget the lessons of the past.
I agree, Governments and weak regulation created a monster, and had to bail it out. The individual "banker" acted entirely rationally, as did the shareholders of the banks consolidating their colossal losses.

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Originally Posted by Damien View Post
To be fair banker bonuses weren't the cause of the crash and the majority of legislation that was put in to combat the causes remains.
What do we want?

Consolidated pay for the super rich.

When do we want it?

2007. If not, NOW!
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