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0 pointsadolph9y ago0 comments

The balance of financial and socio-political arrangements are an interesting topic. At what point is a debt large enough for the lender to exert influence over the borrower and what point it is so great that the lender is totally invested in the borrowers success?

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pg3149y ago

The borrower's (Trump's) success is not necessarily aligned with the nation's success. This is exactly why it represents a potential conflict of interests.

E.g. Trump can halve DB's fine in return for future loans. Win-win for both of them, a loss for the US.

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pg3149y ago

The borrower's (Trump's) success is not necessarily aligned with the nation's success. This is exactly why it represents a potential conflict of interests.

E.g. Trump can halve DB's fine in return for future loans. Win-win for both of them, a loss for the US.

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