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Deregulation created this epidemic of greed which according to the rules of capitalism was OK. Beyond that there was criminal behaviour. There have been no repercussions and it's hard to make your peace with.

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Brad Pitt
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: December 18
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William Bradley Pitt
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