Damning the Demimonde: Thomas Frank Versus the Oligarchs' Enablers

The defense being offered for Goldman Sachs, and Wall Street, is that since they are serial cheaters and everyone knows it, the victims should only blame themselves for thinking otherwise, and doing business with them, and being cheated.

I have heard this one quite a bit lately. When someone from the Street offers this defense it is a bit ironic and almost funny.

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