Originally Posted By Mr X I think we need more folks out there like this guy... <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Business/MarketTalk/story?id=5861458&page=1" target="_blank">http://abcnews.go.com/Business...8&page=1</a> The cynic in my would like to scream "he's trying to stay out of jail!". But upon further examination, he's only had the job since JUNE. He seems very much a "do the right thing" kind of guy, on cursory inspection. I don't claim to know much about his particular situation, but this is quite a move. Something others who actually have the capacity to be humble and feel shame should emulate...
Originally Posted By Ursula Honor among thieves? Or maybe this is the one nice guy in the bunch. I think that if we are bailing out these companies, all golden parachutes need to be shot through with holes. Hey look, a job for Sarah Palin!
Originally Posted By Mrs ElderP I believe McCain has suggested that any company that takes the federal bailout has to have a max salary of the highest paid federal employee (the president) 400,000. It's not going to happen of course, but it's a nice thought. I'd settle with the idea that any firm that takes the bail out can't hand out ANY bonuses of any type. Straight salary, that's it!
Originally Posted By Mr X Well, I knew he was bad but I had no idea McCain was SO out of touch. He's using 1950's CEO numbers!
