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Silver Shenanigans (1980) w/ Bijan Stephen

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Why You Shouldn't Buy Stocks on Margin Right Now

In the 19 twenties, ordinary people were buying stocks on margin. They believed that the price was going to increase forever and they would reap a profit. But if the price drops, you're in really big trouble. That happens to millions of ordinary americans during the great depression. And it's also no surprise when the real economy, the one you feel is sort of infreefall. It's like rap alick here,. So let's talk about the way down as you start to discuss this thing called 'the financial crisis'

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