Paulson didn’t think Wall Street executives would support the $700,000,000,000.00 bail-out program if they had to cut their salaries? Is he kidding us, or is he just a shill for those fat cats?
Where are the "Dollar-a-year men?" What ever happened to the patriotic business men of our youth? They came to the nation’s service in the darkest hours, and these greedy clowns want a golden parachute?!! The Dollar-A-Year-Men didn't even cause the mess they volunteered to help with, and today Wall Street guys expect a bail-out?
They should be ashamed.
As as far as Paulson, it really brings up doubts about his judgement and resolve.
The "Dollar-a-year men" were business executives who helped the government to drive the US national economy during periods of war, specially in the 1st World War. US law forbids the government from accepting free services from anyone; accordingly, capable men who are effectively volunteering their services have nevertheless to be paid some salary however nominal. Typically these individuals are paid one dollar a year for their work.
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