Patrick Byrne, Overstock.com

9) The Deep Capture Campaign

Jonathan Swift prophesied, “When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in a confederacy against him.” The question is, Will the US turn into Britain circa 1961? Or are there enough cracks in the system that the dawn can break through? As Dirty Harry put it, “Well to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I’ve kinda lost track myself.”

NPR interview with Patrick Byrne

November 30th, 2007 by Patrick Byrne

On Thursday, Patrick made a guest appearance on NPR’s affiliate show “RadioWest“, hosted and produced by Doug Fabrizio. Some of the topics discussed were Patrick’s recent drive to introduce school vouchers in Utah, developmental economics, his take on Wall Street, politics, and life.

Click the Play Button to hear the Interview.

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15 Responses

  1. Phil Wright Says:

    Fantastic interview.

    It is refreshing to see the various experiences of Patrick Byrne.

  2. Marion Polk Says:

    Thank you!

  3. Stephen Says:

    I am working on a book that exposes the entire market system as being a fraud, and would love to speak with Mr. Byrne about his experiences.

    My blog is http://www.crazymanseconomics.blogspot.com and the bood is due in early 2008.

  4. Patrick Byrne Says:

    Thanks all.

    Stephen, feel free to get i touch with me via email: patrick@overstock.com .

    Patrick

  5. Joe Says:

    Patrick:

    Deep Capture part one is very informative, but I was taken aback by just how enormous the problem is. Even so I await part two. Question: Regulation SHO dosen’t seem to have any effect on the Hedge funds. What can the average citizen and share holder do, If even congress seems to be helpless?

  6. Stephen Says:

    Patrick,

    Thank you. I have sent you an e-mail and look forward to your response.

  7. Fred Vel Says:

    Very intrigued with your talk on Capture!
    I was wondering your opinion on the Oil Industry
    and how it plays in to Capture.
    I will look for you reply.

    Fred

  8. Patrick Byrne Says:

    Fred,

    I believe the oil industry certainly possesses powerful lobbies at both the state and federal level, and has a strong hand in shaping our foreign policy. But ultimately my sense is that the strings that the financial industry pulls are even more powerful.

    Patrick

  9. Bill Rice, Jr. Says:

    I wanted to commend CEO of Overstock.com on his response to the controversy over Ron Paul being excluded from Fox News NH debate.

    As a Paul supporter, I do not subscribe to those who favor boycotting Fox advertisers. I do favor contacting advertisers and asking them to contact the network, expressing their displeasure. Which is exactly what Overstock’s CEO did.

    One of the most ridiculous Fox-led “boycots” was Bill O’Reilley’s effort to get viewers to boycot all services and products of French companies because O’Reilly did not like the lack of support France gave U.S. in run-up to war with Iraq. That would hurt million of innocent employees, many who work right here in America.

    I appreciate your direct response, making a public support of Dr. Paul and keeping your own politics out of marketing/business decisions. Finally, I’ve never used your company before, but now plan to!

    As an unorthodox marketing effort, you’ve sold me and, I bet made “lemonade” out of lemons.

    Good luck and thanks again!

    Bill Rice, Jr.
    Montgomery, Alabama

  10. Patrick Byrne Says:

    Thanks Bill. We’re nothing if not “unorthodox” around here.

    Patrick

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  12. Patrick Byrne Says:

    Joe,

    I will respond in all CAPS to your points, not to express shouting, but merely to distinguish our voices.

    Deep Capture part one is very informative, THANKS
    but I was taken aback by just how enormous the problem is. THAT’S TWO OF US
    Even so I await part two. OK. FEEL FREE TO DO IT!
    Question: Regulation SHO dosen’t seem to have any effect on the Hedge funds. What can the average citizen and share holder do, If even congress seems to be helpless?”
    NOT TOO MUCH, I FEAR, BEYOND WRITING YOUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION. I HAVE HAD FAIR OPPORTUNITY IN RECENT YEARS TO WITNESS THE EFFECT IT HAS ON POLITICIANS TO RECEIVE LETTERS FROM CONSTITUENTS. TRUE, THEY PERSONALLY DO NOT READ THEM ALL. BUT THEY READ MANY, AND THEY ALL GET REPORTS OF THE FORM, “HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE WRITTEN ON THIS ISSUE #1, HOW DID THEY BREAK ON IT? AND ON ISSUE #2?” ETC.

    THAT IS TRUE OF BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE. THERE MAY BE MANY THINGS FOR WHICH A CITIZEN CAN SLAM DC, BUT YOUR LETTERS THERE DO NOT JUST GO INTO A BIG GARBAGE BIN SOMEWHERE. THEY REALLY MATTER.

    http://www.congressmerge.com/onlinedb/index.htm

    I FEAR THAT IS NOT MUCH MORE I CAN SUGGEST.

    REGARDS,
    PATRICK

  13. walley Says:

    Awesome ! I have watched in total dismay and the feeling of hopeless ,as my hard earned money just vaporized.
    The SEC/NASD/DTCC are “owned’ by the Wallstreet ‘Vampires’ ..Thanks for standing up Patrick.

  14. walley Says:

    Raging Bull forum is the ‘crooks’ Shop. imo
    may want to look there…infested

  15. Byron Says:

    Thanks Dr. Byrne! Any way to get this interview in .mp3 or podcast format?

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