Does
Goldman get a discount
on the ratings
Moody's sells?
Does a term akin to nepotism
perhaps ring some bells?
"Nepotism, certainly,
is not the proper word,"
Advises
Mrs Jeremiah
Withington III.
"Paternalism, possibly;
Warren owns a chunk of each."
In this economic crisis
is one the victim, one the leech?
"No, their financial DNA
says leech applies to both.
Is Buffett not the saint we thought?
Look where he pledged his troth.
"Moody's charged for Triple A's.
Goldman Sachs admits they paid.
Were Moody's ratings fraudulent?
Why'd Goldman need first aid?"
Who came to Goldman's rescue?
"Sure, but who invested first?
One of Moody's owners –
Should we suspect the worst?"
Bob Carlson
www.politicalboondoggles.com
3/22/09
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