What a brilliant piece on Mitt Romney. Written by acclaimed writer Matt Taibi, who has proven himself not to shy away from the big theses: «No one in history has ever successfully run for president riding this big of a lie» is what drives this angry, yet well-researched piece. Read it.

From Weekly Filet #83, in August 2012.

Greed and Debt: The True Story of Mitt Romney and Bain Capital

Greed and Debt: The True Story of Mitt Romney and Bain Capital

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