You can't cite your own post as evidence that Taibbi is not reliable. Taibbi is an accomplished journalist who is credible enough that he is routinely featured

You can't cite your own post as evidence that Taibbi is not reliable. Taibbi is an accomplished journalist who is credible enough that he is routinely featured on radio and TV programs as a worthwhile guest to discuss financial systems and crimes. I'm not sure what part of that suggests he should not be trusted to have knowledge of international banking.