Why 'Too Big To Fail' Is Too Stupid To Believe

Our memories are short, especially when it comes to things we'd rather forget. On Sept. 15, 2008, Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy — the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history. It's the only example we should ever need to remember that nothing is too big to fail. Four years later, are we safer from a financial meltdown?
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Our memories are short, especially when it comes to things we'd rather forget. On Sept. 15, 2008, Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy — the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history. It's the only example we should ever need to remember that nothing is too big to fail. Four years later, are we safer from a financial meltdown?

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