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Alan Greenspan

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Alan Greenspan (born March 6, 1926 in New York City) is an American economist and was from 1987 to 2006 the Chairman of the Federal Reserve of the United States. He currently ...[Wikipedia]

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The government that governs least governs best.

Well, I stated that I’m a libertarian Republican, which means I believe in a series of issues, such as smaller government

posted by DNightApproved 11/17/2008 4:27 PM

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Changes to the Social Security system are necessary.

"If existing promises need to be changed, those changes should be made sooner rather than later."

posted by DNightApproved 11/17/2008 4:26 PM

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Capitalism is the most effective economic system.

The capitalist system has created more economic wealth in the last seven or eight years around the world. And as I said before, it’s had huge effects in the developing world.

posted by DNightApproved 11/17/2008 12:19 PM

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Globalization ultimately will benefit America.

Benefits of globalization is a core belief

posted by DNightApproved 11/17/2008 12:19 PM

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The federal government's bailout package will help stabilize the U.S. economy.

The $700 billion Troubled Assets Relief Program is adequate to serve that need. Indeed the impact is already being felt. Yield spreads are narrowing.

posted by DNightApproved 11/17/2008 12:19 PM

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Financial Institutions are most responsible for the current financial crisis.

The consequent surge in global demand for U.S. subprime securities by banks, hedge, and pension funds supported by unrealistically positive rating designations by credit agencies was, in my judgment, ...

posted by DNightApproved 11/17/2008 12:19 PM

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Supply and demand is having the greatest impact on rising oil prices.

"There are long-term structural problems in the oil market which is the big, dominant element in the commodities thing..."

posted by jas225Approved 10/22/2008 5:44 PM

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Lehman Brothers should not have been bailed out by the federal government.

Problems of Lehman can be solved without having to resort to a bailout

posted by jas225Approved 9/20/2008 2:49 PM

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The U.S. is undergoing the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.

"probably a once in a century event."

posted by jas225Approved 9/20/2008 1:01 PM

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should be nationalized.

A "major accident waiting to happen."

posted by vizinertiaApproved 9/4/2008 9:10 AM

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Based on the information available now, the invasion of Iraq was justified.

"I'm just saying that if somebody asked me, 'Are we fortunate in taking out Saddam?' I would say it was essential."

posted by brianrApproved 8/12/2008 4:35 PM

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Based on the information available at the time of the invasion of Iraq, it was justified.

" I never saw Plan B" -- an alternative to war."

posted by TrishApproved 7/7/2008 6:23 PM

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Social Security should include private retirement accounts.

"The average person is going to have to rely ever more increasingly on private sources of income."

posted by TrishApproved 7/7/2008 2:27 PM

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The government should provide financial assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure.

Government should provide direct financial assistance to homeowners threatened by foreclosure

posted by heather27Approved 3/13/2008 12:52 PM

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The economic benefits of a weak U.S. dollar do not outweigh the costs.

Greenspan concerned with weak dollar

posted by TMassApproved 2/29/2008 6:55 PM

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