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Let's all cry-Citigroup's chairman and CEO aren't getting bonus for 2008

Posted on January 1, 2009 by refugee

Why are they still there at all? And the same goes for almost any CEO at almost any company that drove into the ditch and took the nation with it. “Citigroup Inc.’s chairman and chief executive won’t receive bonuses for … Continue reading →

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I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore: Part 1

Posted on December 21, 2008 by refugee

Howard Beale (Network) clearly had the right idea. I especially like the line “time-savers for executives for whom time is money…” I don’t think these guys have a clue as to how to handle any amount of money, save perhaps … Continue reading →

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The Bailout?

Posted on September 30, 2008 by refugee

Okay, so it’s tabled for now, but has anyone wondered about the thought that went into the drafting of it: Ostensibly it’s three pages long. My mortgage papers are about an inch high.

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Bailout?

Posted on September 26, 2008 by refugee

Washington Mutual today became the largest bank failure in history. I’m an old left wing Democrat from the lower West Side of New York City and I’ve got no idea how this $700 billion’s going to help, especially in light … Continue reading →

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