KD in CA Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Cue the outrage from the left wingers who picketed AIG and others. Wait, what? These retention bonuses go to government employees? Oh, never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 "I'm surprised. Yeah," House Speaker Christopher Donovan, D-Meriden, said when shown the higher figures. "It's another thing for us to look at." Yeah, I'm sure you'll get right on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Cue the outrage from the left wingers who picketed AIG and others. Wait, what? These retention bonuses go to government employees? Oh, never mind. Yep, gotta pay those bonuses to keep "the best and the brightest" in government jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Yep, gotta pay those bonuses to keep "the best and the brightest" in government jobs. Someone has to watch the asian carp in the great lakes. What else would Eric be qualified for? He'd be on welfare/unemployment otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Someone has to watch the asian cap in the great lakes. What else would Eric be qualified for? He'd be on welfare/unemployment otherwise. Meanwhile, if ObamaCare passes, the U.S. will become hypoxic from the vacuum created by all the doctors who retire early/leave practice altogether, as well as all of the students who dis-enroll from med school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pBills Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Cue the outrage from the left wingers who picketed AIG and others. Wait, what? These retention bonuses go to government employees? Oh, never mind. Absolutely ridiculous to pay out these bonuses... AIGs and the State. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Absolutely ridiculous to pay out these bonuses... AIGs and the State. I don't see why. If giving the unions 80% of GM was fair, I don't see why giving free money to AIG's people and state employees would be unfair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 It is !@#$ing CT for crying out loud... The insurance capital of the world... What do you expect? I thought you were making a relevant post/thread... So I countered it with my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Someone has to watch the asian carp in the great lakes. What else would Eric be qualified for? He'd be on welfare/unemployment otherwise. Why? Are they swimming up the Mill and Quinnipiac? We don't get any bonuses in the fed... I wish though! I am a working slob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloaggie Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Meanwhile, if ObamaCare passes, the U.S. will become hypoxic from the vacuum created by all the doctors who retire early/leave practice altogether, as well as all of the students who dis-enroll from med school. Cue the flood of foreign doctors. I look forward to the curry aroma as I'm getting my prostate checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Cue the flood of foreign doctors. I look forward to the curry aroma as I'm getting my prostate checked. I'm Indian by descent, you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I'm Indianan by descent, you know. I didn't know Hoosiers can be doctors. I jest... I jest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I'm Indian by descent, you know. You're also Indian by the scent, you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 Absolutely ridiculous to pay out these bonuses... AIGs and the State. So you'd be in full support of the Governor voiding any contracts (including labor contracts) that call for payment of these bonuses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 So you'd be in full support of the Governor voiding any contracts (including labor contracts) that call for payment of these bonuses? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 Yes. I'm sure you are, because you get all giddy at the thought of rampant chaos. But I was wondering if our resident union-apologist would say the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 You're also Indian by the scent, you know. Not I! Although the FMG's definitely can get a little ripe now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pBills Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I'm sure you are, because you get all giddy at the thought of rampant chaos. But I was wondering if our resident union-apologist would say the same. union apologist? Ummm ok? And yes, I would say no to these types of bonuses especially now with the economy the way it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 union apologist? Ummm ok? And yes, I would say no to these types of bonuses especially now with the economy the way it is. That's not what he asked. He asked if you'd be okay with the state voiding labor contracts to cancel the bonuses. In other words, would you be okay with cancelling benefits that are contractually guaranteed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I'm sure you are, because you get all giddy at the thought of rampant chaos. So true! I think there are some prominent posters here that also think the same... They just disguise it with the "everybody should be free" idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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