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“One of the things about Steve Jobs is that he gives us an opportunity to look at the disjuncture between that world and the world he claimed that Apple represented, the "Think different" world of Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks and Gandhi.”

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Alex Gibney

Alex Gibney is a renowned documentary filmmaker known for his in-depth investigative and exposé-style works. His films cover a range of topics from politics, society, and law, and are recognized for their unique perspective and rigorous storytelling. more

“We [US government] have used our taxpayer dollars not only to subsidize these banks but also to subsidize the creditors of those banks and the equity holders in those banks. We could have talked about forcing those investors to take some serious hits on their risky dealings. The idea that taxpayer dollars go in first rather than last - after the equity has been used up - is shocking.”

Firsts Has Beens Ideas Government Lasts Used Serious Dollars Investors Shocking Equity Taxpayers Dealings Creditors

Author:Elizabeth Warren

“Middle class America is acutely aware of how bad this economy is, and it is going to demand changes. I don't think politicians can afford to be complacent.”

Thinking America Class Economy Middle Politician Demand Middle Class Complacent

Author:Elizabeth Warren

“The banks lobbied Washington so they could write the rules that got us into this crisis. They then lobbied Washington to get the money to bail them out. And then they are lobbying Washington to write the rules so they can get us into the next crisis. It's perfect circularity.”

Writing Next Perfect Crisis Bail Lobbying Circularity

Author:Elizabeth Warren

“Women tend to vote the economic interests of their families and to speak out on family economic issues. For men, there's often much more focus on the idea of personal failure: "If I'm not winning this great economic game, it must be my fault."”

Ifs Men Ideas Games Winning Speak Interest Issues Focus Economic Vote Faults Speaks Out Economic Issues Personal Failure

Author:Elizabeth Warren