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capitalism is, in fact, based on taking all you can get.
regulation is impossible, if secrecy is possible. 'transparency' must be more than a new buzz word, it must be the label on doing business in public, in the light of day, in the glare of law.
communication now makes it possible to publish commercial activity immediately. the law should make it necessary. this will bring real market forces to play on financial activity, actual value will perforce replace shady deals.
it ain't gonna happen. "socialism!" they'll cry, and pollies will defend the right of slickers to cheat and steal. obama isn't going to change anything, except the important change of putting his bod in the oval office.
you want government 'for the people'? demand government 'by the people'.