I really have a problem with these people protesting over AIG. They've fallen into the trap laid by media and the POTUS. Instead of focusing on the real problems, they freak out over something that was UNDER CONTRACT. Now, the Congress wants to pass unconstitutional laws breaking legal contracts. I really don't care that AIG gave out bonuses. Stupid? In the first place, yes. But to pull back something contractual is ridiculous. As is the concept of using the IRS to get back at the executives.
What they do to the execs, they will do to us. Are people too mindless to notice this?
The contracts made by AIG should probably have been based on performance. However, they were not. Instead, they were based on length of time. AIG had to honor their contracts.
Not only this, but Congress had their chance to stipulate terms for the spending of the monies given to AIG, yet they specifically changed the rules. Oops, right Mr. Dodd? First Dodd's clueless, then he confesses.
The Anchoress says it better than I can.
One more thing:
The funniest thing about the POTUS going on Leno?
Quote from the POTUS:
"And the key thing is for everybody just to stay focused on doing the job instead of trying to figure out who you can pass blame on to."
Excuse me? Exactly what has he been doing since getting into office aside from doing exactly that?
I have a lot of other issues with what he's said, but reading that transcript is making me crazy. This guy goes on Leno to get adoration from his little fandroids and campaign some more. Except, he's just talking to those who agree with him. It's not like he's trying to convince anyone else... who else watches Leno?
What they do to the execs, they will do to us. Are people too mindless to notice this?
The contracts made by AIG should probably have been based on performance. However, they were not. Instead, they were based on length of time. AIG had to honor their contracts.
Not only this, but Congress had their chance to stipulate terms for the spending of the monies given to AIG, yet they specifically changed the rules. Oops, right Mr. Dodd? First Dodd's clueless, then he confesses.
The Anchoress says it better than I can.
One more thing:
The funniest thing about the POTUS going on Leno?
Quote from the POTUS:
"And the key thing is for everybody just to stay focused on doing the job instead of trying to figure out who you can pass blame on to."
Excuse me? Exactly what has he been doing since getting into office aside from doing exactly that?
I have a lot of other issues with what he's said, but reading that transcript is making me crazy. This guy goes on Leno to get adoration from his little fandroids and campaign some more. Except, he's just talking to those who agree with him. It's not like he's trying to convince anyone else... who else watches Leno?
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