I wanted to hear what Michael Lewis had to say. Does he still believe his intimate access gives him unique insights into SBF’s innocence or that it blinded him to an obvious truth?
I have been incredibly impressed with Lydia Jean... She made me feel like I was literally in the court room as the verdict was read. She describes things perfectly.. thank you
It appears a jury of SBF's peers was able to look past SBF's deception to see the truth in a matter of hours. Will Michael finally admit he misread SBF? I've read all of Michael's books except this one. I can't keep my collection, much less buy another book, without a mea culpa from Michael.
@@seanwebb605He’s had recent televised interviews fawning over SBF. When I saw the interview I was certain that it must have been a year old and any moment we were gonna cut back to the present where he explained that he had been fooled just like everyone else. But nope. He was the last guy at the party still drinking the kool-aid even as it became clear to everyone else that Sam was a massive fraud who publicly admitted that he was illegally mingling FTX depositor funds with Alameda investor funds and it was “first come first serve” to get their money out. There is no justifying that.
@@sandworm9528 Nah. I used to love the Harry Potter series, but since JK went bigoted coocoo I lost any interest in her work. Apparently she wrote this enormous book about how a transphobe who “definitely isn’t her” gets murdered and she’s the victim and BooHoo! But I haven’t read it so my opinions of her no longer matter I guess? 🤷 Oh well. It’s a bit sad that someone I used to like turned out to be so awful and entitled, but I can move on.
Whenever I see a picture of SBFs parents I feel sympathy for them. Just from a human experience, it's got to be horrific the weight of emotions on them. But when my heart goes out to them, my head reminds me that these two were finance lawyers who write papers about governments, people and companies financial responsibilities. Years pushing political causes, educating students and socializing in silicon valley and Stanford. And the first chance they got to get their hands on money, they bought political and media power, Bought mansions and enriched themselves to the tune of tens of millions.
Absolutely it's not like they benefited in any way. Except the 10-15 million Sam wired to them for being around. My heart bleeds for them. WTF are you talking about?
Wait ....didn't Michael Lewis say sbf isn't guilty? That he was just misunderstood? That he was a great guy? Where is Lewis to admit he was wrong as hell? And that he wrote a book on sbf just to make a few bucks?
I've always liked Michael Lewis' writing, he has a way of bringing the humaity to complex financial issues. There was a wonderful Vanity Fair article about the housing crash in Ireland that was one of the first pieces of his that I remember reading. I hope being on the wrong side of this verdict will not impeed his future writing.
Meh. Him blaming Oher is already bad...now this? With his alternate breathing apparatus being deep-cleaned by SBF's waste disposal rod? I hope he really starts to reflect on his screwups.
Of course he will appeal, but it will be fruitless. And, I will predict that he will likely end now plead out on the charges he still faces. As to the autism thing, I seriously doubt that the condition correlates at all with criminal propensity.
What happened to the time when people took ownership for their mistakes and were swiftly held to account? When did excuses become normalized? I hope this sends a signal to people and their parents that society has norms of behavior and no one is above the law or excused from it.
So the love letter to the jury didn't help? 😢
What a fucking joke Michael is?
Is Michael Lewis going to revise his message? The trial and the verdict seems to contradict his portrayal of Sam
Of course not. These jokers never admit they're wrong. He just wanted the $ like all parasites...
Micheal Lewis stated on ABC News that, "Finding intent is the tricky part." It wasn't tricky after all.
Intent was everywhere. Michael didn't want to see it
It was tricky only for Michael, who seems to be blinded to this punk crook!!!
It's telling that Lewis is not present for this episode. Maybe he's at home taking down his SBF shrine??
Lewis strikes me as an opportunist. He's happy as long as his book sells, whether he got it wrong seems incidental.
I think his next book will be titled ΄΄Is Sam the real Jesus Christ?΄΄
I wanted to hear what Michael Lewis had to say. Does he still believe his intimate access gives him unique insights into SBF’s innocence or that it blinded him to an obvious truth?
I have been incredibly impressed with Lydia Jean... She made me feel like I was literally in the court room as the verdict was read. She describes things perfectly.. thank you
It appears a jury of SBF's peers was able to look past SBF's deception to see the truth in a matter of hours. Will Michael finally admit he misread SBF? I've read all of Michael's books except this one. I can't keep my collection, much less buy another book, without a mea culpa from Michael.
So you haven't read the book and don't understand Lewis' thoughts on the man? Interesting.
@@seanwebb605He’s had recent televised interviews fawning over SBF. When I saw the interview I was certain that it must have been a year old and any moment we were gonna cut back to the present where he explained that he had been fooled just like everyone else.
But nope. He was the last guy at the party still drinking the kool-aid even as it became clear to everyone else that Sam was a massive fraud who publicly admitted that he was illegally mingling FTX depositor funds with Alameda investor funds and it was “first come first serve” to get their money out. There is no justifying that.
Definitely read the book before demanding an apology, it's a good read
@@sandworm9528 Nah. I used to love the Harry Potter series, but since JK went bigoted coocoo I lost any interest in her work. Apparently she wrote this enormous book about how a transphobe who “definitely isn’t her” gets murdered and she’s the victim and BooHoo!
But I haven’t read it so my opinions of her no longer matter I guess? 🤷 Oh well. It’s a bit sad that someone I used to like turned out to be so awful and entitled, but I can move on.
@@Living_Life242 news flash: your opinion never mattered
Whenever I see a picture of SBFs parents I feel sympathy for them. Just from a human experience, it's got to be horrific the weight of emotions on them.
But when my heart goes out to them, my head reminds me that these two were finance lawyers who write papers about governments, people and companies financial responsibilities. Years pushing political causes, educating students and socializing in silicon valley and Stanford.
And the first chance they got to get their hands on money, they bought political and media power, Bought mansions and enriched themselves to the tune of tens of millions.
They're being sued by FTX. Can't give any sympathy unless that lawsuit clears them.
Absolutely it's not like they benefited in any way. Except the 10-15 million Sam wired to them for being around. My heart bleeds for them. WTF are you talking about?
Wait ....didn't Michael Lewis say sbf isn't guilty? That he was just misunderstood? That he was a great guy? Where is Lewis to admit he was wrong as hell? And that he wrote a book on sbf just to make a few bucks?
Michael called SBFs crooked lawyer who was involved in poker fraud "the only adult in the room". Dan Friedberg.
I've always liked Michael Lewis' writing, he has a way of bringing the humaity to complex financial issues. There was a wonderful Vanity Fair article about the housing crash in Ireland that was one of the first pieces of his that I remember reading.
I hope being on the wrong side of this verdict will not impeed his future writing.
Dunno about that,,Lewis's brand is almost as tarnished as SBF's.
Meh. Him blaming Oher is already bad...now this? With his alternate breathing apparatus being deep-cleaned by SBF's waste disposal rod? I hope he really starts to reflect on his screwups.
There's still time for him to admit he was wrong. That would help.
Michael, stick with SBF, there's at least one book in a psychological profile. Honestly, maybe two.
Now that the trial is over, the hosts of this podcast can go get some milk and cookies.
crickets 😂
With the verdict out I bet Michael Lewis is going to disappear like the billion$ at FTX.
Michael Lewis is a joke. No credibility. Makes me rethink everything he ever wrote.
Now, more people know that Lewis is just a yarn spinner. Someone please wipe his tears for Sam.
We Stan LJ!! More of her after the trial is over pls.
MICHAEL! Should they pursue an autism angle on appeal?
If autistic people commit crimes they should be held accountable
@@victorybeginsinthegarden Yes. I've been thinking though that it puts his behaviors in a different interpretation.
@@artmaltman the fraud was next level and brazen. There is no excuse
Of course he will appeal, but it will be fruitless. And, I will predict that he will likely end now plead out on the charges he still faces. As to the autism thing, I seriously doubt that the condition correlates at all with criminal propensity.
What happened to the time when people took ownership for their mistakes and were swiftly held to account? When did excuses become normalized? I hope this sends a signal to people and their parents that society has norms of behavior and no one is above the law or excused from it.