The Paulson Plan's Trust Problem - Robert Reich

Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2008/09/24/Reich_on_the_Blunders_of_Ben_Bernanke_and_Henry_Pau...

Robert Reich, former U.S. Secretary of Labor and U.C. - Berkeley Professor of Public Policy, examines what he describes as a "trust" problem surrounding the Treasury Department's bailout plan.

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Robert Reich is one of America's most respected economic and political thinkers, as well as a distinguished public servant in three national administrations.

As the nation's 22nd Secretary of Labor, he implemented the Family and Medical Leave Act, led a national fight against sweatshops in the and illegal child labor around the world, and headed a successful effort to raise the minimum wage.

Concerned with the transformation of business and democracy, Robert Reich joins the Council for a discussion on the future course of global capitalism and its impact on democratic decision making - World Affairs Council of Northern California

Robert Reich is professor of public policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley. He served in three national administrations; his articles appear frequently in The New York Times and The Washington Post, and he is a commentator for American Public Media's Marketplace, heard on NPR.

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[mwoldin]

Another round for you gentlemen?

[mwoldin]

This is eloquent and carefully reasoned. Thank you so much for clearing up the matter for the rest of us. Can't wait for your next lesson.

[WhiteMinority2040]

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[lou737]

One jew with a better plan then another jew. As long as a jew control its. Just like Madoff ,everything will be alright

[mindprism]

Hey Robert Reich,

This was not a political FAUX PAS and you know it, it is an ongoing economic coup using acts of financial terrorism.

You DISINFO CLOWN!

[Nuclearcx]

None, Nader won't be president.

Unfortunately, to be a president of the United States of America you have to be

1. Sold out,

2. Lunatic,

3. Compulsive liar,

4. Committed to empire-building, and

5. In favour of bailing out oh-so-innocent super greedy bastards who managed to fuck up the global economy by their shitty derivatives and obsessive overleveraging instead of bailing out the people they've been bullshitting and are now losing their homes

[NaderWestVirginia]

Robert Reich, honest and true. I wonder what his role could be in a Nader presidency

[amajetich]

Economic Freedom and Limited Government Now!!!!

Call your congressman NOW!!!

The people will not blame OUR TRUE REPRESENTATIVES. THE PEOPLE KNOW WHO SERVES and who does not!!!!

IF one rep votes Yes we will know... MAKE SURE you vote NO!! For LIBERTY!!!!