I’m not all that into the vampire squid meme, but well supported arguments deserve attention in the arena of government influence. Clearly, evidence supports that Goldman is very good to their shareholders and employees. In my mind, this means they’re upholding their side of fiduciary responsibility.

If there is a problem embedded here (and likely there is), then responsibility should ultimately rest with our elected leaders.

Goldman/AIG Conspiracy Theories: There’s a Reason They Won’t Go Away

Note: this post is by Thomas Adams, at Paykin Krieg and Adams, LLP, and a former managing director at Ambac and FGIC, with some minor additions by yours truly. This is a significant piece of some puzzles he, some other experts who prefer to remain anonymous, and I have been pushing on for several months.