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In response to
"why should shareholders suffer because of policies pushed on them by the gov't? -- nm"
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colin
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They don't need to participate; this goes for both the investors in the bank and the banks themselves.
Posted by
Will Hunting (aka JoeMetz)
Oct 30 '08, 06:52
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these banks need money to survive; which is why they're in the program....yet they ain't using that gift for the intended purpose?
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shareholders aren't making money, or are losing money, and they'll start selling off... seems like that would be bad for the bank. -- nm
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colin
Oct 30, 06:53
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If you ask for a handout to stay afloat, I'm thinking maybe your stock price is a secondary concern.
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Will Hunting
Oct 30, 06:55
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i really can't believe you are okay with your tax dollars going to someone else's pocket as, essentially, revenue. -- nm
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Halloween Candie
Oct 30, 06:54
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Shareholders would sell off, or lose all of their investment, if the banks fail.
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ty97
Oct 30, 06:54
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... bank needs money, bank gets money, bank gives money away? How does it make sense? -- nm
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Beryllium McGee
Oct 30, 06:54
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