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though most of you might not want to wade through it, this has a lot of insights... the patterns are transferable...
in other words, these problems are fractal and run through our entire society not just the world of high-powered finance (though that is the source fountain of most of them).

interview with a hedge fund manager

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Hey, remember way back two weeks ago when Henry Paulson said the economy was alright? About that. He needs a trillion dollars immediately no questions asked. Oh, and the power of Joseph Stalin. He needs that.

The nine most terrifying words in the English language: "I'm Henry Paulson and I need a trillion dollars."
- Matt Bors

internet game

via cwoolard:
1. Stop talking about politics for a moment or two.
2. Post a reasonably-sized picture in your LJ, NOT under a cut tag, of something pleasant, such as an adorable kitten, or a fluffy white cloud, or a bottle of booze. Something that has NOTHING TO DO WITH POLITICS.
3. Include these instructions, and share the love.