Thursday, November 13, 2008

I like this guy

Here is a guy I admire and respect very much. He's the CEO of AIG, the insurance company that got bailed out by the federal government a few weeks ago. Turns out that the executives of this just-bailed-out-company gathered last week at a posh resort in Phoenix, complete with “cocktail parties, limousines, and dinner out at a top restaurant.” (via ThinkProgress). All this was paid for, presumably, with taxpayer dollars, money that was supposed to be utilized in helping the company back to its feet financially.

But here's why I like and respect this guy so much. When asked on Larry King Live as to why this conference was kept so secretive to the point that AIG instructed the resort not to put up a single sign proclaiming their presence there, he replied that the reason for that was because the company was trying to tighten its budget and therefore, did not wish to waste any money on signs.

Now I am not one to indulge in vulgarities but if you were looking for role models for your testes, your search ends right here. At this man's balls. These magnificent works of art that I respect and admire so much.

3 comments:

ggop said...

Gawker,
You rock. I have to share this..

gawker said...

Yes spread the word. And let the revolution begin. Blood shall flow down Wall Street.

Aparna said...

Did he actually also use the 'the reason for' and 'is because' in the same sentence?
If yes, that is another reason he deserves all the admiration !

He may also be one of those who may be 'repeating' things 'again' so we understand !

Aparna