Yes, it is cruel to dredge up past mistakes, but this one is so utterly off the wall that it deserves another go around. Here's what the Washington Post Outlook section had to say about the economy the day before Lehman collapsed. I would feel bad, except I know what they would do if the shoe were on the other foot.
--Dean Baker
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