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2009-03-17 Home Front: Politix

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Posted by Omoter Speaking for Boskone7794 2009-03-17 02:08|| || Front Page|| [11138 views ] Top

#1 Twas the Ides of March recently, is it bad to remind Grassley that at least Roman Senators found that suicide was an appropriate ending as the case merited.

Posted by Procopius2k 2009-03-17 08:35|| 2009-03-17 08:35|| Front Page Top

#2 It would have been the honorable thing to do. I'd have even chipped in for the sake.

Posted by ed 2009-03-17 09:00|| 2009-03-17 09:00|| Front Page Top

#3 "clearly he was speaking rhetorically"

He might have been, but none of us are.

Posted by Besoeker 2009-03-17 09:18|| 2009-03-17 09:18|| Front Page Top

#4 I agree w/him and would that expand that concept to congress as well, seeing as they are the enablers of bad behavior on the part of wall street.

Posted by Andy Ulusoque aka Broadhead6 2009-03-17 09:55|| 2009-03-17 09:55|| Front Page Top

#5 I'm all for expanding this to congressmen that are found to be corrupt and have legal problems.

Especially if it is public viewing and painful and messy as possible. Might cause some other congress critters to think twice about taking bribes.

Posted by DarthVader 2009-03-17 11:55|| 2009-03-17 11:55|| Front Page Top

#6 Come on. Put in a room with a gun and told to "do the right thing," most crooked pols would steal the bullets and try to sell the gun...

Posted by M. Murcek 2009-03-17 12:13|| 2009-03-17 12:13|| Front Page Top

#7 Quote of the day, MM!

Posted by Waldemar Slineth9550 2009-03-17 12:21|| 2009-03-17 12:21|| Front Page Top

#8 Some time ago, I suggested that bonuses for failed executives be limited to a new pair of workboots and cab fare to the Brooklyn bridge. That way they would have two choices for doing the right thing.

Maybe Grassley reads Rantburg?

Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2009-03-17 19:35|| 2009-03-17 19:35|| Front Page Top

#9 A new pair of workboots? What's the implication of that, Atomic Conspiracy?

Posted by trailing wife 2009-03-17 19:45|| 2009-03-17 19:45|| Front Page Top

#10 They can get a real job.

Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2009-03-17 20:18|| 2009-03-17 20:18|| Front Page Top

#11 New non-banking job or jump, I sumrise.

Posted by Pappy 2009-03-17 20:29|| 2009-03-17 20:29|| Front Page Top

#12 For example, TW, I still do field geology surveys but I am pushing 60 and rocks are heavy. I might be willing to give former executives a shot at a helper's position, what with mules and the like being both hard to find and expensive as well as stubborn.

Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2009-03-17 20:30|| 2009-03-17 20:30|| Front Page Top

#13 I think those cheap Chinese boots from Academy Sporting Goods would be adequate for starters. No need to spring for the Redwings until we know if they will work or jump.

Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2009-03-17 20:41|| 2009-03-17 20:41|| Front Page Top

#14 Besides, you could be arrested for beating a mule but people would stand around and cheer if you beat a former fatcat.

Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2009-03-17 21:20|| 2009-03-17 21:20|| Front Page Top

#15 Ann Althouse's take on this gem:

http://althouse.blogspot.com/2009/03/resign-or-go-commit-suicide-who-said.html

Posted by mom">mom 2009-03-17 22:27|| 2009-03-17 22:27|| Front Page Top

#16 I still do field geology surveys

Thanks for the explanation, Atomic Conspiracy. Clearly I'm not as clever today as I'd like.

Posted by trailing wife">trailing wife 2009-03-17 23:44|| 2009-03-17 23:44|| Front Page Top

#17 According to my professors AC, that's what students are for.

Posted by Silentbrick">Silentbrick 2009-03-17 23:57|| 2009-03-17 23:57|| Front Page Top

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