Tag: "AIG"
If This Were Vegas, There’d Be A Lot of Broken Kneecaps
General Motors isn’t the only taxpayer-owned company still pouring millions of our dollars into lobbying operations. There are a whole host of companies out there using your money to get even more of your money from Congress. Some of the biggest banks are also among the more than 30 that have already moved to repay [...]
One Victim of Government Extortion Speaks
Thus far, we’ve only really heard one side of the AIG bonus story – the side being advanced by the ignorant or malicious lawmakers who have very effectively demonized the employees who received so-called bonuses for their work last year. Now, one of those employees has written an open letter to AIG’s CEO that was [...]
It’s Not Yelling “Fire”, but It’s Darned Close…
This is madness. The Connecticut Working Families Party this weekend has organized a bus store that will make stops at Wilton, Connecticut, AIG office as well as the security-patrolled homes of AIG execs who are fearing for their lives. “We’re going to be peaceful and lawful in everything we do,” said Jon Green, the director [...]
Hypocrites on Parade
Paula at It’s Only Words lays the smackdown on Senator Patty Murray and her for her rank hypocrisy. Then, in what could rightfully be characterized as one of the most out-of-touch-with-reality statements ever, the Senators “…insist that you immediately renegotiate these contracts in order to recoup these payments and make the American taxpayer whole“. Make [...]
The Federal Government’s New Rules of Finance
It’s a new day out there, a new Age of Hopenchange, which means that the old rules no longer apply. There are shiny new rules that will make America more “just” and bring about an end to misery and woe. And speaking of woe, Congress is trying to make all your woes right. With some [...]
That’s What You Said