Joe Biden “Gets It” – “God-awful Ponzi schemes” that Wall Street engaged in

Biden: Because of Bush Administration and Wall Street ‘People Died’ and ‘Homes Burned’

October 19, 2011

(CNSNews.com) – Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday that “people died” and “people’s homes burned to the ground,” because the Bush administration allowed “God-awful Ponzi schemes” on Wall Street.

Speaking at a rally to promote a piecemeal provision of President Obama’s jobs proposal, Biden told police and firefighters that the budget shortfalls of state and local governments were not attributable to state and local governments.

“Those of you know it’s not really the fault of your mayor or your government,” the vice Continue reading

CEO Patrick Byrne – ‘Occupy Wall Street,’ is right on the money

The RAW Story:  Libertarian Overstock.com CEO supports ‘Occupy Wall Street’
By Eric W. Dolan
Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Editors’ note:  Patrick Byrne expresses the way a lot of folks feel – we should add him to our Super Hero list. 

Patrick Byrne, the CEO of Overstock.com, talked to The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur on Tuesday night at the “Occupy Wall Street” demonstration in New York City’s Zuccotti Park. He described himself as a libertarian who was fond of the economic ideas of Milton Friedman.

“I think there’s a difference between Wall Street and capitalism,” Byrne said. “I’m good with capitalism. I have a lot of trouble with Wall Street.”

He added that Wall Street had has Washington, D.C. “by the throat” and Continue reading