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It was only a matter of time before presidential hopefuls turned pundits began ejaculating explanations for the US economic scourge. Where better to begin than on Mike Huckabee’s new talk show, “Huckabee,” in which he revealed to 2.01 million viewers that a “friend”of his had discovered a “manipulation of the marketplace?” that could lead to economic terrorism. He reckoned: “Now it’s a fascinating idea, that if somebody could break down the world economy, it would have a greater impact that any bomb ever set off.” Here’s Jim Hackett Chairman and CEO of Anadarko Petroleum discussing the link between terrorism and the economy.