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Monday, October 6, 2008

How Now, Brown Cow?

Toldja So:

When the White House brought out its $700 billion rescue plan two weeks ago, its sheer size was meant to soothe the global financial system, restoring trust and confidence. Three days after the plan was approved, it looks like a pebble tossed into a churning sea.
Posted by Lamont Cranston at 10:24 PM
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