what does aig stand for
That got me thinking about how mad I’ve been about this whole financial sector bailout thing, simmering just under the brim of my thinking cauldron. First, I’m gonna do some complaining. Then, I’ll get to some answers to that question myself. For me, my complaint is not about the bonuses. Really, folks, AIG’s bonuses amount to about 0.1% of the money we gave them; not a big deal on the money meter, but certainly a big deal in the principle of the matter. I understand that. Rewarding these idiots for taking huge chances without firing these inept business leaders is really at the core of it for me, regardless of whether it’s a contractual obligation or not. I’m one pitchfork-and-torch away from crying “Off with their heads!” Instead, I’ll say, “Put someone else in charge”, even from within their own ranks; at least, the newly appointed will understand there’s some cause-and-effect to their actions because they saw their predecessors gutted & fired. After all, if you don’t want to play b
