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Compared to ’87 this crisis is a dud : Comments

By Mark S. Lawson, published 28/10/2008

In spite of the current financial crisis, capitalism, with all its excesses and problems, will be with us for some time to come.

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rw523252

“Try that "ignorance" stuff on the street son with me, and you'd be flat on your back in seconds. But don't worry son, you're safe behind your computer.”

You are not only ignorant, but violent as well! And, don’t call me ‘son’. I‘m probably old enough to be your grandfather, long retired from law and finance.

You don’t even mention the name of “the greatest Aussie of all time”, but tell me I’ve never heard of him. I don’t think you studied under anyone, buddy. You qualifications are all ‘my eye’, an Australian saying which fits in with your eye specialist fiction. I doubt that you have ever been to The Top End.

If the person you claim to know is Fred Hollows, I knew him personally, and my brother is a neighbour of his widow, Gabby.

Take note: if you really are an American, which I doubt (Americans of my acquaintance make polite guests in foreign countries), control your big mouth. Australian’s easy-going tolerance doesn’t extend to dropkicks and posers.
Posted by Mr. Right, Thursday, 30 October 2008 10:13:23 AM
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Mr Wrong:

Touchy! Touchy!

You're a laugh, son. You call someone ignorant and basically abuse them, they reply in kind, and now it's all "touchy touchy, dropkicks and posers" from you. You really need to acquire a brain, son.

Let's examine the word "coincidence".

Gee, what a "coincidence": I mentioned that I'm not academically qualified in the areas of law and economics, then suddenly, like "magic" you declare a working history in............wait for it........"law and finance". Wow! What a "coincidence"

And then you've "assumed" the Aussie I mentioned was Fred Hollows. And just by "coincidence", out of a population of over 20 million people, you............wait for it......... just happen to have known him "personally". Gee, what a "coincidence".

And your brother just happens to..........wait for it.......be Gabby's "neighbour". There's several million houses in Australia and your brother just happens to be Gabby's "neighbour". Gee son, what a "coincidence".

Damn it, maybe I should have said I had no qualifications in sex and voodoo.........that would have enabled you to tell us all about your esteemed and respected work history in the brothels of Haiti. Or maybe I should have said the Aussie was Victor Chang.......that would have given you the opportunity to mention your professional relationship with Victor and how your brother is a neighbor of Victor's daughter.

Yep son, "coincidence" is a great word to ponder.

But your post sure was amusing son, and definitely provided great entertainment. Have a nice day.
Posted by rw523252, Thursday, 30 October 2008 12:27:46 PM
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