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In response to ‘Arsonist as Fire Chief’: Fed appoints Wall Street lobbyist to key bank oversigh

Nothing to see here!

March 2, 2026

In a functioning democracy this appointment would not happen! In an oligarchy it is perfectly natural. As the unreformed and utterly corrupt US financial system springs leaks on a daily basis this is a perfectly to be expected appointment. It also hastens the expected denouement!

— Les Macdonald from Balmain NSW 2041


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