Yup, I’m familiar with the Bonus Marchers and the subsequent killings. One of the more shameful events in our nation’s history, IMO. Those men served, as asked, and all they were asking for was payment on what the government promised them.
Of Paulson enriching his buddies at Goldman - of that I have NO doubt. The more I think about it, the more furious I become. The more that comes out of the AIG deal, the more furious I become.
People here on FR who stick up for Goldman using such bromides as “free market” are clearly not paying attention to the facts. Goldman is making money because they’re able to warp the regulatory and legislative process to their ends, not because they have any excess of talent.
It sure looks like Goldman has been shaping government policy since the days of Robert Rubin right through today.