02-09-2009, 02:28 AM
Yeah, they should have taken the Russian money. I think they would have needed to give them access to an air base but that was all. Much less strings than the Western banks.
Personally, I don't see that the Icelanders (or any other nationality) should be responsible for for the corrupt practices of British banks or the corruption of their own leaders. The banks should go after the individuals not the nation. It was the same in Argentina. Just because a bunch of generals are offered a mountain of money - a la John Perkins - doesn't make the Argentinians responsible for their debt. The institution offering the money/loan has to play fair and reap the consequences.
I know. Back to Wonderland. :marchmellow:
Personally, I don't see that the Icelanders (or any other nationality) should be responsible for for the corrupt practices of British banks or the corruption of their own leaders. The banks should go after the individuals not the nation. It was the same in Argentina. Just because a bunch of generals are offered a mountain of money - a la John Perkins - doesn't make the Argentinians responsible for their debt. The institution offering the money/loan has to play fair and reap the consequences.
I know. Back to Wonderland. :marchmellow:
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"He would, wouldn't he?" Mandy Rice-Davies. When asked in court whether she knew that Lord Astor had denied having sex with her.
“I think it would be a good idea” Ghandi, when asked about Western Civilisation.