His point being (I think) that fraud was so popular and acceptable in the circles he moved in, that he doesn't see why he should have to go to prison if no one else will.

Misleadingly headlined. The scare quote:
"I was told "Fuck the small investors, pay back the banks.""

...was actually:
"I felt the establishment was telling me..."Fuck the small investors, pay back the banks.""

...it's a fairly important distinction, since Michael Lynn's feelings and perceptions at the time were not neccessarily reflected by reality.

It's disturbing how often he refers to himself in the third person, especially in the second article. He sees no reason he should go to prison, although he is apparently willing to do 2-3 months. His point being (I think) that fraud was so popular and acceptable in the circles he moved in, that he doesn't see why he should have to go to prison if no one else will.

Oh, and also, he reckons his property fund "Kendar" would have worked if people hadn't looked so hard at it. And he blames the banks for getting cold feet. If they had just looked the other way, everything would have been just fine.

One of his lines must worry banksters though:
"I've thought of returning to Ireland, to face up to my responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others ."

Profile of the Sociopath

This website summarizes some of the common features of descriptions of the behavior of sociopaths.

* Glibness and Superficial Charm

* Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.

* Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as "their right."

* Pathological Lying
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests.

* Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.

* Shallow Emotions
When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises.

* Incapacity for Love

* Need for Stimulation
Living on the edge. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal. Promiscuity and gambling are common.

* Callousness/Lack of Empathy
Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others' feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them.

* Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature
Rage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are all-powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others.

* Early Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency
Usually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet "gets by" by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors such as cruelty to people or animals, stealing, etc.

* Irresponsibility/Unreliability
Not concerned about wrecking others' lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blames others, even for acts they obviously committed.

* Promiscuous Sexual Behavior/Infidelity
Promiscuity, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual acting out of all sorts.

* Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle
Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectively.

* Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility
Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. Changes life story readily.

Other Related Qualities:

1. Contemptuous of those who seek to understand them
2. Does not perceive that anything is wrong with them
3. Authoritarian
4. Secretive
5. Paranoid
6. Only rarely in difficulty with the law, but seeks out situations where their tyrannical behavior will be tolerated, condoned, or admired
7. Conventional appearance
8. Goal of enslavement of their victim(s)
9. Exercises despotic control over every aspect of the victim's life
10. Has an emotional need to justify their crimes and therefore needs their victim's affirmation (respect, gratitude and love)
11. Ultimate goal is the creation of a willing victim
12. Incapable of real human attachment to another
13. Unable to feel remorse or guilt
14. Extreme narcissism and grandiose
15. May state readily that their goal is to rule the world


(The above traits are based on the psychopathy checklists of H. Cleckley and R. Hare.)

a 'scapegoat' for bankers? what spin!

he won't be a scapegoat for them, he'll be a criminal who robbed a lot of innocent people and goes to jail.
there is a difference

I stand to be corrected here but one of his crimes was signing documents to say that there was no existing mortgage on properties he was applying for mortgages on - what was standard practice was that funds were drawn down without the banks doing checks to ensure that this was the case, it was worked on a "trust" basis between solicitors and banks.
He's no fall guy - he's a thief.

I think he was telling the Mail that the banks knew what he was up to and turned a blind eye to him mortgaging properties to multiple lenders. If, big IF, that's true, it shows an incredible level of irresponsibility in the banks.

If he has proof, the plea bargain idea could yield amazing results.