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To: fastpathguru who wrote (260178)5/14/2009 1:16:55 PM
From: gvattyRead Replies (1) | Respond to of 275872
 
FPG, I would hesitate to call it an article because that implies it is news. It's located in the Opinion section. You are perceptive to note that no one wants to claim it as their opinion.



To: fastpathguru who wrote (260178)5/14/2009 1:17:24 PM
From: TenchusatsuRespond to of 275872
 
FPG, > Remember what I told you I'd show you, if you showed me a complaining "economist"?

Let me guess, you're a Krugman fan?

Tenchusatsu



To: fastpathguru who wrote (260178)5/14/2009 2:29:25 PM
From: TenchusatsuRead Replies (3) | Respond to of 275872
 
FPG, > Remember what I told you I'd show you, if you showed me a complaining "economist"?

Not exactly an "economist," but another legal expert who sees things my way:

forbes.com

> When a prosecutor--or, worse yet, a judge--starts joking about those she has targeted, everyone should be worried. Billion dollar-plus fines are no joking matter. Nor are government officials with the power to impose them. If Ms. Kroes is not chastised for this behavior, Europeans will suffer, as firms will stop believing they'll get a fair break and also will stop competing hard in Europe.

Tenchusatsu