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Old 07-11-2008, 02:10 PM
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Any side bets on their survival?

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Old 07-11-2008, 04:03 PM
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What is Freddie and Fannie exactly?
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Old 07-13-2008, 04:29 AM
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Robert, of course they will survive.

The Gubment will simply print more money.

That's why it's called "fiat" money.....

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Currency that a government has declared to be legal tender, despite the fact that it has no intrinsic value and is not backed by reserves. Historically, most currencies were based on physical commodities such as gold or silver, but fiat money is based solely on faith.
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Old 07-13-2008, 12:46 PM
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I doubt we'll see Freddie and Fannie go bust - but god forbid what happens to the other mortgage companies.
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Old 08-23-2008, 08:54 AM
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Freddie and Fannie can't go belly up. The entire U.S. mortgage market would collapse if they did. That's why the government can't let them fail. If their stock price goes low enough, a bailout is certain.
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