Imagine this conversation:
Conservative businessman type: Hi son, how are you today?
20 year old son: Not so good… my car insurance is due, and I don’t have the money.
Conservative Businessman type: Well… ok, let me help you. I don’t want you to have to give up your car. But, I need you to promise that you’ll make smarter choices in the future regarding your finances. Ok?
20 year old son: Sure Dad. Thanks!!
The next day, Dad sees son getting ready to go out.
Conservative Businessman type: Where are you going, son?
20 year old son: Oh, we’re going to scalp tickets to the big game. Don’t wait up!
Conservative Businessman type: Ummm… wait… didn’t I just loan you money for your car insurance? Where is this money for the game coming from?
20 year old son: Errrr… ummm… well, you see, I already promised the guys, and…
That’s the AIG bonus thing in a nutshell. Betting a lot of those guys who got/ok’d bonuses would be on Dad’s side in the above, too.
I can’t say I’m surprised. Are you? I mean, nobody is saying “Oh, a huge insurance company filled with big business pricks acted in a slimeball way??? NO, not them.”
Bad PR boys. You really blew it. You can fix this by hiring someone really good at getting a clear, plain message across. I’ll explain it for you and make it all better. I don’t charge much – couple mil ought to do it. 🙂
Both of you look amazing in these pictures! Your doggy looks like it’s just has happy! Can’t wait to see part two of these pictures when the baby has arrived! Congrats to you both on this wonderful blgnnise!Melasie & César Alemán