1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Bank Bailout Guy Named

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by rimrocker, Oct 6, 2008.

  1. BetterThanEver

    Joined:
    Oct 9, 2007
    Messages:
    9,931
    Likes Received:
    189

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/meltdown_lehman;_ylt=AkRNdPJIQzd5ccZuWbDpl2qs0NUE

    We could get the Lehman CEO, the guy who collected $484 million in salary and bonuses and asked for a government bailout. Four days before filing bankrupty, Lehman also approved $18.2 million in bonuses for execs that were fired. I am willing to bet that Goldman Sachs guy ain't even getting $18 million to work for the government.
     
  2. weslinder

    weslinder Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2006
    Messages:
    12,983
    Likes Received:
    291
    And he was an engineer before he ever got into finance. I don't know, but he sounds to me like someone who got brought along by connections rather than talent. (Which brings me back to my theory that he's Paulson's illegitimate son.)
     
  3. JuanValdez

    JuanValdez Member

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 1999
    Messages:
    35,066
    Likes Received:
    15,245
    I don't believe that. What connections would a Kashmiri from Ohio have? I think it is more likely that he was a smart guy who was recruited out of a top business school (Wharton) by Goldman Sachs, put in 10,000 hours a week for a couple of years, and became a trusted and important member of their leadership. Paulson needed a smart, hard worker in government, so he pulled this guy over. Sounds like a golden boy to me, not a George Bush.
     
  4. Air Langhi

    Air Langhi Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2000
    Messages:
    21,945
    Likes Received:
    6,696
    They should ask buffet to preside over this.
     
  5. pirc1

    pirc1 Member

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2002
    Messages:
    14,138
    Likes Received:
    1,882
    And why exactly would he want to do that? Out of his kindness for pres Bush? LOL.
     
  6. SamFisher

    SamFisher Member

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2003
    Messages:
    61,886
    Likes Received:
    41,413
    I think he's way WAY too conflicted.
     

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now