Why does Barney Frank feel he has to be the lenders' shill?

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Submitted by Andrew Terhune (United States), Sep 5, 2014 09:26

Yet another example of crony capitalism supported by (drum roll) a Democrat. As the article correctly notes, that there is no way to hedge risk with the federal government doesn't mean that there is a need for the federal government to hedge risks at all. Last I checked, the federal government doesn't run shoe stores, but we are not suffering a lack of them.

Even in retirement, Mr. Frank can't resist the allure of getting the federal government involved where it is not needed.

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barney frank, the oracle? [52 words]herman kaufmanSep 5, 2014 09:48
⇒ Why does Barney Frank feel he has to be the lenders' shill? [84 words]Andrew TerhuneSep 5, 2014 09:26
But how large is the group willing to make 30 year fixed mortgages? [101 words]LyleSep 4, 2014 17:31

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