The book is also critical of campaigns against naked short selling, and takes a dim view of much financial journalism. Weiss singled out Bear Stearns in his criticism, and his comments on anti-naked-shorting activists provoked threats.
The book is critical of efforts to combat naked short selling and holds a pessimistic view of many financial news outlets. Weiss specifically targeted Bear Stearns in his criticisms, which prompted threats from those who opposed him.