BAD PEOPLE
Sure are more definable, more recognizable in the comics and movies. With names and personalities to match often times, they are more than colorful: they're likable.
Who doesn't at least partially like The Joker? Even The Penguin played by Burgess Meridith held a certain charm.
But the bad in society are not good--they're only ugly. They are all too often behind the scenes. Madoff has the name for a comic book character, but until very recently most had never heard of The Swindler. Some would also include Barney Frank and Chris Dodd as well. Along with various CEO's and CFO's of corporations such as AIG, GM, and even the Chicago Cubs.
The Cubs? Darn tootin'. How in the world can that sorry sports franchise (at least on their playing field record) even consider filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy? And how can the bankruptcy laws allow? I mean if a desperate team can spend over $500 million dollars in salary, some accrued for future contracts, then how can they now expect to sell the team and leave it clear with no debt? When the selling price is $900 million?
Cubby bears may be cute. Their team may be lovable losers. But it's the taxpayer who pays for their ugliness. And, yes, the current owners are bad people.
Sure are more definable, more recognizable in the comics and movies. With names and personalities to match often times, they are more than colorful: they're likable.
Who doesn't at least partially like The Joker? Even The Penguin played by Burgess Meridith held a certain charm.
But the bad in society are not good--they're only ugly. They are all too often behind the scenes. Madoff has the name for a comic book character, but until very recently most had never heard of The Swindler. Some would also include Barney Frank and Chris Dodd as well. Along with various CEO's and CFO's of corporations such as AIG, GM, and even the Chicago Cubs.
The Cubs? Darn tootin'. How in the world can that sorry sports franchise (at least on their playing field record) even consider filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy? And how can the bankruptcy laws allow? I mean if a desperate team can spend over $500 million dollars in salary, some accrued for future contracts, then how can they now expect to sell the team and leave it clear with no debt? When the selling price is $900 million?
Cubby bears may be cute. Their team may be lovable losers. But it's the taxpayer who pays for their ugliness. And, yes, the current owners are bad people.
posted by TQ @ 11:37 AM
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