Monthly Archives: March 2012

Allen Stanford & ‘The Caribbean Two-Step’

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Daniel Hopsicker

Call it the “Caribbean two-step.” The dance the U.S. Government has just pirouetted through with convicted mega-swindler Allen Stanford, repeats a familiar pattern its been using for at least 30 years. But rarely has it looked more like a lumberjack … Continue reading →

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Allen Stanford, American Drug Lord

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Daniel Hopsicker

Missing from coverage of the conviction two weeks ago of Texas "financier" Allen Stanford for running a $7 billion Ponzi scheme was any mention of Stanford’s long-time role as an authentic—if no longer certified—American Drug Lord.  "Sir" Allen (the title … Continue reading →

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