Monthly Archives: March 2009

Sleek New Car Announced by Detroit

Posted on March 30, 2009 by tom

Today US Auto executives announced a sleek new car for the American public.  The car will have a small carbon footprint, run on a combination of used fast food cooking oil , devalued greenbacks and batteries with mileage north of … Continue reading →

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Rahm Emanuel’s profitable stint at mortgage giant

Posted on March 27, 2009 by tom

While Rahm’s pay may not be quite up to AIG standards, the hours sure seem to be better.  For $300K+ for 6 or so meetings, I could be shovel ready.  Where do I sign up? Rahm Emanuel’s profitable stint at … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Pay Package Panel Poobah Appointed

Posted on March 25, 2009 by tom

Today President Barack Obama announced that he has appointed me to head the Federal Pay Package Panel.   Obama lauded my and his qualifications and wisdom  despite the disturbing fact that I have paid all my taxes.  While this job is … Continue reading →

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Xavier 60, Wisconsin 49

Posted on March 22, 2009 by tom

Wisconsin stayed too long at the dance.  They should have set a major precedent and left after the first round insuring that they would be one of the two unbeaten teams in the tournament. FOX Sports on MSN – COLLEGE … Continue reading →

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Big Pay, Poor Performance

Posted on March 22, 2009 by tom

OK, AIG and Wall Street are the current poster children  for big pay and poor performance.  But where does it stop and should politicians be making the ultimate decision?    What about football and basketball coaches with bad seasons, movie stars … Continue reading →

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Biden Brings Down the House at Gridiron

Posted on March 22, 2009 by tom

Good times roll courtesy of Politico’s Mike Allen’s playbook coverage of the famous second bannana, Joe Biden.  At least he showed up.    VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN KILLS AT GRIDIRON: “Axelrod really wanted me to do this on teleprompter — but … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin shocks Florida St. with OT win

Posted on March 21, 2009 by tom

Talk about improbable even James Naismith is scratching his head as #12 Seed Badgers "roll". all night doing the grunt work on defense, the Wisconsin guard got to play a more glamorous role at FOX Sports on MSN – COLLEGE … Continue reading →

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Dodd Blames Obama Administration for Bonus Amendment

Posted on March 20, 2009 by tom

The finger pointing is absolutely delicious. This could be cover for the sweetheart loans from Countrywide.  Or it could be just simple jealousy that these guys didn’t get big bonuses. Bloomberg.com: News

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White House St. Pats Parties

Posted on March 17, 2009 by tom

What would we say if AIG hosted some St. Patrick parties? POLITICO 44 | The next president. Minute by Minute

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California’s state work force grew despite budget woes and cut promises

Posted on March 16, 2009 by tom

Please cut a stimulus check immediately for approximately $40 billion payable to the order of the State of California.  The State just raised taxes by $12.8 Billion and low and behold 2 weeks later surprise, surprise the state announced that they … Continue reading →

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