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Joanne98 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-10-09 12:26 PM Original message |
Breaking CNBC: AIG is asking the government if it can pay more bonuses. |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-10-09 12:28 PM Response to Original message |
1. Greedy fucks. Wonder if the govt. will give the okay? n/t |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-10-09 12:29 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. They can do it without government approval... |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-10-09 12:33 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. If they hand out those bonuses...then make it public knowledge who got them. n.t |
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KansDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-10-09 12:31 PM Response to Original message |
3. Wasn't it AIG that "sold" something like half a trillion $$$ in "credit default swaps?" |
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Indy Lurker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-10-09 03:04 PM Response to Reply #3 |
16. It's simple to sell something you don't have. |
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KansDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-10-09 04:12 PM Response to Reply #16 |
17. Make it $10 and you've got a deal! |
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Wapsie B (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-10-09 12:33 PM Response to Original message |
5. Tax the living hell outta those bonuses. |
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MNDemNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-10-09 12:36 PM Response to Reply #5 |
6. Special 85% tax. |
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Salviati (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-10-09 01:00 PM Response to Reply #6 |
8. screw that, how bout a 200% tax on any bonuses... |
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texastoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-10-09 12:43 PM Response to Original message |
7. So? Who's in charge of deciding if they get it? |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-10-09 02:01 PM Response to Reply #7 |
11. THEY are...the "permission" thing is just an attempt to shift blame. |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-10-09 01:06 PM Response to Original message |
9. There were supposed to be caps, remember? |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-10-09 01:08 PM Response to Original message |
10. With our money. Sweeeeeet. |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-10-09 02:49 PM Response to Original message |
12. Fucking arrogant bastards. |
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TheCoxwain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-10-09 02:50 PM Response to Original message |
13. If they are Asking ..the government should say NO ..... isnt that simple? |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-10-09 02:51 PM Response to Original message |
14. Don't you mean "poutrage"? |
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anonymous171 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-10-09 02:54 PM Response to Original message |
15. Only if we get full access to all of their personal financial dealings. |
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lib2DaBone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-10-09 04:36 PM Response to Original message |
18. Shame.. Shame..On the Greedy Politicians!! |
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girl gone mad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-10-09 05:34 PM Response to Original message |
19. Don't you love how the peak bonus level, |
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