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Sunday, January 25, 2009

Bernard Madoff Update

The Talented Mr. Madoff
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/25/business/25bernie.html?_r=1&hp

Some of the characteristics you see in psychopaths are lying, manipulation, the ability to deceive, feelings of grandiosity and callousness toward their victims. People like him become sort of like chameleons. They are very good at impression management. They manage the impression you receive of them. They know what people want, and they give it to them.
- Gregg O. McCrary

Shockingly true. I have met a few Madoff's in my life. I think it's either genetic defect, unexplainable mental disorder or plain revenge of the first order. It's water over the dam situation. It's over. He is in his seventies, and he doesn't care about the consequences. He enjoyed the high life, and may be prefers to see the endgame done alone. A hard lesson for everyone.

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