Monday, December 8, 2008

John Thain's Brass Balls And Tin Ears


-Sure he looks dorky, but he has brass balls and tin ears.
Despite the fact that MER stock has plummeted from close to $60 to around $14 in 2008, John Thain is asking for a $10 million bonus.

They used to call him "robot" or something like that... and as I alluded to in the post title, there are some parts of his body that are indeed made of metal.

Anyway, I look forward to a time when bonuses are awarded based on performance again.
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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 8, 2008 at 2:30 PM

    Isn't he the same guy that destroyed the NYSE?

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  2. Dinosaur TraderDecember 8, 2008 at 2:38 PM

    Indeed, he's the robot who created the hybrid market.

    The hybrid market that ruined my life for over a year.

    So, yeah, I hate this guy.

    -DT

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  3. AnonymousDecember 8, 2008 at 2:45 PM

    Textbook douche case.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 8, 2008 at 2:48 PM

    Ok, I gotta get this off my chest, banking harsh gravy/cabbage in X today.

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  5. Dinosaur TraderDecember 8, 2008 at 3:25 PM

    Yeah, looking good for the close!

    We'll see though. This 9000 is acting as resistance.

    Nice job in X. You like that dollar weakness, eh?

    -DT

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