Have Fun Wells Fargo

[SnakeBoy]

You've worked hard and deserve the break.:toast


Bailed-out Wells Fargo plans Vegas casino junkets


Associated Press - February 3, 2009 3:03 PM ET

WASHINGTON (AP) - Bailed-out banking giant Wells Fargo is planning more than a week of corporate junkets at Las Vegas casinos.

Wells Fargo, which received $25 billion in taxpayer money, has booked 12 nights at the Wynn and Encore hotels starting Friday. Some of that is for a company conference honoring the top mortgage lenders.

The sales conference is a Wells Fargo tradition. Previous events have included horseback riding in Puerto Rico and a private Jimmy Buffet performance in the Bahamas.

At the end of the month, the company's insurance division has scheduled a meeting at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas.

Company spokeswoman Melissa Murray says recognizing employees remains part of the Wells Fargo culture. She says it's very important that employees know they're valued.

[ChumpDumper]

Seriously, at least book them someplace other than the most expensive hotels in Vegas.

[Winehole23]

Isn't Wells Fargo one of our designated bank receivers?

[I. Hustle]

F you all. I am in the running for the next trip. Most other companies only send the top dogs on those trips but with Wells people like me actually have a shot at going to that stuff. 8 people from my building alone got to go to the Vegas trip. hey my money went into that bail out too so it's like I have a shot at getting some back. Don't hate!

[ChumpDumper]

I have the right to hate if I please. Just stay at New York, New York or something.

I mean thanks for keeping the FDIC from completely taking over Wachovia, but don't let it go to your head.

[I. Hustle]

I have the right to hate if I please. Just stay at New York, New York or something.

I mean thanks for keeping the FDIC from completely taking over Wachovia, but don't let it go to your head.

I am in SA. It was either us or Citi and Citi wanted more tax payer money AND they wanted to pick and choose the loans

[Winehole23]

I am in SA. It was either us or Citi and Citi wanted more tax payer money AND they wanted to pick and choose the loansSo you guys showed your discretion by taking less bailout and more risk. Ole'!

[td4mvp21]

Fuck Wells Fargo.

[ChumpDumper]

I am in SA. It was either us or Citi and Citi wanted more tax payer money AND they wanted to pick and choose the loansHopefully you don't get canned when they consolidate the branches.

[I. Hustle]

Hopefully you don't get canned when they consolidate the branches.

Nah Wachovia doesn't have what I do. I don't work for a branch. So I have two Wells jobs to fall back on if anything were to happen because Wachovia doesn't do those jobs.
However yes Texas, Arizona, and Nevada will be affected because they are overlapping markets. More than anything it will be branches though.

[ChumpDumper]

Good news then.

Still, the fucking Wynn?

[Winehole23]

Morgan and Goldman are the bank holding companies. My bad.

[I. Hustle]

So you guys showed your discretion by taking less bailout and more risk. Ole'!

Pretty much. The thing is those people would have been screwed because Citi didn't want to assume the risk. A true acquisition means having to take the good with the bad not just picking and choosing. If not for Wells then more tax payer money would have been used by someone else and a whole lot more people would have been screwed.

[I. Hustle]

Good news then.

Still, the fucking Wynn?

Yeah if anything my job is more secure as well as the wifey's. Wachovia didn't do anything but bring me more work. Along with some acquisitions in Colorado there is tons of work coming in. If anything we could use more people. Before you apply though we are only hiring Wachovia peeps

[ChumpDumper]

That's ok. I have it pretty sweet here in my mom's basement.

[Blake]

Company spokeswoman Melissa Murray says recognizing employees remains part of the Wells Fargo culture. She says it's very important that employees know they're valued.

so a nice plaque and a gift certificate to Chili's says "you suck"?

[Blake]

From the bottom of my heart, I mean it when I say F you, Wells Fargo.

[I. Hustle]

so a nice plaque and a gift certificate to Chili's says "you suck"?

So far since I have been here I have had a shot at a Hawaii trip twice, a trip to Disney and a trip to Vegas. I say I have a shot because people that work with me have gotten it and they are either below or equal to me. I am crossing my fingers for one of the two trips this year.
we don't get bonuses but I have gotten a few thousand in cash and prizes lol.

[I. Hustle]

From the bottom of my heart, I mean it when I say F you, Wells Fargo.

:lol You must work for Shiti. :lol

[I. Hustle]

That's ok. I have it pretty sweet here in my mom's basement.

Need a loan? I know this really reliable bank.

[Blake]

:lol You must work for Shiti. :lol

that's a big jump but no.

Maybe you see it different, but to me it's like giving someone lots of money to get on their feet and they take the money and go to Vegas.

[ChumpDumper]

Need a loan? I know this really reliable bank.I won't deal with one that wastes that much money.

How reliable can it be if it needed a $25 billion bailout?

[Winehole23]

Maybe you see it different, but to me it's like giving someone lots of money to get on their feet and they take the money and go to Vegas.Maybe they're just thanking them for a job well done. Besides, there are life lessons to be learned at casinos and strip bars.

[I. Hustle]

that's a big jump but no.

Maybe you see it different, but to me it's like giving someone lots of money to get on their feet and they take the money and go to Vegas.



"Wells Fargo to pay $371.5 million dividend to U.S. Treasury"

[FromWayDowntown]

I wish my firm would get a bailout so that I might finally have a chance to win a governmentally-subsidized, luxurious trip to some resort. I think I deserve it, even if the nation's economy is in shambles because firms like mine didn't act responsibly. I mean, what's the real harm in a bit more irresponsibility if it makes people feel valued?

[I. Hustle]

I wish my firm would get a bailout so that I might finally have a chance to win a governmentally-subsidized, luxurious trip to some resort. I think I deserve it, even if the nation's economy is in shambles because firms like mine didn't act responsibly. I mean, what's the real harm in a bit more irresponsibility if it makes people feel valued?

Who said Wells didn't act responsible? If anything Wells is/was one of the most stable banks. Wachovia and Citi are the ones that were irresponsible. Wells would have done just fine without the acquisition. The money was given because of the risk Wells was taking on with Wachovia.

[FromWayDowntown]

Who said Wells didn't act responsible? If anything Wells is/was one of the most stable banks. Wachovia and Citi are the ones that were irresponsible. Wells would have done just fine without the acquisition. The money was given because of the risk Wells was taking on with Wachovia.

Is "one of the most stable banks" a bit like pimping the sanest guy in an insane asylum?

Regardless, my point is that as a taxpayer it sure seems unseemly for my money to be given to a corporation only for the corporation to turn around and lavish its employees with benefits that I certainly don't get.

A self-interest in winning a trip isn't, to me -- as one who is now, apparently, going to subsidize that trip -- a particularly good reason to justify such a luxury.

[koriwhat]

how about this... let these fucks all fall to the ground and allow others to blossom. i'm sick of these bailouts just to hear about vacations, private jets, and the likes with all our tax money.

fuck the banks! fuck the bailouts! fuck our government for being to stupid to realize this shit ain't fuckin' workin'.

[Winehole23]

Welcome to the Infinite Entitlement Cafe, FWD.

We're for lunch. They're infinitely deserving.

[ChumpDumper]

Who said Wells didn't act responsible? If anything Wells is/was one of the most stable banks. Wachovia and Citi are the ones that were irresponsible. Wells would have done just fine without the acquisition. The money was given because of the risk Wells was taking on with Wachovia.In that case, the acquisition of Wachovia was irresponsible.

Aren't Wells Fargo shares about 40% lower than just before the takeover?

Party time!

[I. Hustle]

I wish my firm would get a bailout so that I might finally have a chance to win a governmentally-subsidized, luxurious trip to some resort. I think I deserve it, even if the nation's economy is in shambles because firms like mine didn't act responsibly. I mean, what's the real harm in a bit more irresponsibility if it makes people feel valued?


Is "one of the most stable banks" a bit like pimping the sanest guy in an insane asylum?

Regardless, my point is that as a taxpayer it sure seems unseemly for my money to be given to a corporation only for the corporation to turn around and lavish its employees with benefits that I certainly don't get.

A self-interest in winning a trip isn't, to me -- as one who is now, apparently, going to subsidize that trip -- a particularly good reason to justify such a luxury.

So you think that the bailout is the first time tax payer money was used for stupid stuff. Even at a local level School boards, housing authorities, crap like that it's used to fund nicer cars, hotel stays, expensive dinners, etc.
These trips were budgeted and the money was put aside before any of this bail out stuff. I help budget our stuff on a local level.

did you happen to glance over

"Wells Fargo to pay $371.5 million dividend to U.S. Treasury"

[ChumpDumper]

Say, are you posting from work?

[I. Hustle]

In that case, the acquisition of Wachovia was irresponsible.

Aren't Wells Fargo shares about 40% lower than just before the takeover?

Party time!

Yes they went from just over $30 to just over $18.

So where is the irresponsibility? Is it in taking over loans and jobs that would have gone to the FDIC or Shiti bank and people would have lost? Sure jobs are going to be lost but nowhere near the level where they would be.
Idiots always single out the negative and look over the positive.

[ChumpDumper]

Yes they went from just over $30 to just over $18.

So where is the irresponsibility? Is it in taking over loans and jobs that would have gone to the FDIC or Shiti bank and people would have lost? Sure jobs are going to be lost but nowhere near the level where they would be.
Idiots always single out the negative and look over the positive.What is the positive again?

Oh yeah, the Wynn vacation.

Just busting your balls. If you are posting from work, though, it could be argued that your vacation has already started.

[I. Hustle]

Say, are you posting from work?

Are you?

[ChumpDumper]

Are you?No.

Are you?

[FromWayDowntown]

So you think that the bailout is the first time tax payer money was used for stupid stuff. Even at a local level School boards, housing authorities, crap like that it's used to fund nicer cars, hotel stays, expensive dinners, etc.
These trips were budgeted and the money was put aside before any of this bail out stuff. I help budget our stuff on a local level.

did you happen to glance over

"Wells Fargo to pay $371.5 million dividend to U.S. Treasury"

I don't care what Wells Fargo gave back -- and I don't care if irresponsible use of governmental funds is the most time-honored tradition in this land. The simple fact of the matter, to me, is that in a time of substantial financial woe for many citizens, thanks largely to the irresponsibility of banks and other lenders, it is beyond unreasonable to accept a governmental bailout and turn around within months to lavish employees with a luxurious trip.

If that doesn't bother your conscience, then so be it.

Just remember that there are a whole lot of Americans, without jobs and struggling (to say the least) for reasons that largely were far beyond their own control, who could stand be valued. Sending bank employees, who are in a far better position than those people, to Las Vegas for a junket doesn't strike me as particularly compassionate or prudent.

Enjoy your taxpayer funded junket, though.

[SnakeBoy]

F you all. I am in the running for the next trip.

[I. Hustle]

I don't care what Wells Fargo gave back -- and I don't care if irresponsible use of governmental funds is the most time-honored tradition in this land. The simple fact of the matter, to me, is that in a time of substantial financial woe for many citizens, thanks largely to the irresponsibility of banks and other lenders, it is beyond unreasonable to accept a governmental bailout and turn around within months to lavish employees with a luxurious trip.

If that doesn't bother your conscience, then so be it.

Just remember that there are a whole lot of Americans, without jobs and struggling (to say the least) for reasons that largely were far beyond their own control, who could stand be valued. Sending bank employees, who are in a far better position than those people, to Las Vegas for a junket doesn't strike me as particularly compassionate or prudent.

Enjoy your taxpayer funded junket, though.

I will, thanks

[ChumpDumper]

Say, are you posting from work?

[I. Hustle]

Look I am going to defend Wells because I work here. Maybe I'm not like you and I don't have the luxury of saying I don't agree with my company so I will quit and find another job because there are tons out there.


Put the shoe on the other foot and you would work your ass off to win a trip and you can say all the bullshit you want because it's easy to talk from the outside looking in.

FTW = For The Wynn

[I. Hustle]

yup

[Winehole23]

I will, thanksSo gracious and so humble too. :lol

[FromWayDowntown]

Put the shoe on the other foot and you would work your ass off to win a trip and you can say all the bullshit you want because it's easy to talk from the outside looking in.

Actually, in these circumstances, I'd be flatly embarassed to take such a trip and would refuse it. But that's probably just me.

I guess it takes a special person to gloat luxuries afforded to him or her when those luxuries are funded by taxpayers in an economy that's generally taking on water.

[I. Hustle]

Actually, in these circumstances, I'd be flatly embarassed to take such a trip and would refuse it. But that's probably just me.

I guess it takes a special person to gloat luxuries afforded to him or her when those luxuries are funded by taxpayers in an economy that's generally taking on water.

The bailout was forced upon because of the merger.

Like I said, anyone can bullshit and say that they would turn down an all expense paid trip to Vegas or Hawaii or anywhere for that matter when they know it will never be offered to them.

Oh look a 20 on the street let me ask everyone I see if it's theirs

[Winehole23]

Don't try to make things better, I. Hustle. It's not working.

[I. Hustle]

mmmmmmmm cake

[FromWayDowntown]

Like I said, anyone can bullshit and say that they would turn down an all expense paid trip to Vegas or Hawaii or anywhere for that matter when they know it will never be offered to them.

I would turn it down. It wouldn't take me very long to do it.

But do keep trying to find justifications for accepting these kinds of "in your face, taxpayers" excesses. After all, those of us on the outside are really just jealous; we couldn't possibly be speaking from a point of conscience or reasonableness.

[I. Hustle]

how about this... let these fucks all fall to the ground and allow others to blossom. i'm sick of these bailouts just to hear about vacations, private jets, and the likes with all our tax money.

fuck the banks! fuck the bailouts! fuck our government for being to stupid to realize this shit ain't fuckin' workin'.

YEAH let's do that! Because there is no way that the ones that "blossom" will turn around and do the exact same thing. :lol

[I. Hustle]

I would turn it down. It wouldn't take me very long to do it.

But do keep trying to find justifications for accepting these kinds of "in your face, taxpayers" excesses. After all, those of us on the outside are really just jealous; we couldn't possibly be speaking from a point of conscience or reasonableness.

mmmmmmm cake

[SpursFanFirst]

F you all. I am in the running for the next trip. Most other companies only send the top dogs on those trips but with Wells people like me actually have a shot at going to that stuff. 8 people from my building alone got to go to the Vegas trip. hey my money went into that bail out too so it's like I have a shot at getting some back. Don't hate!

So what happens when you're not chosen? Will you still be backing this up?

[baseline bum]

Say, are you posting from work?

:lmao

[clambake]

the trip has been canceled.

[Blake]

So you think that the bailout is the first time tax payer money was used for stupid stuff. Even at a local level School boards, housing authorities, crap like that it's used to fund nicer cars, hotel stays, expensive dinners, etc.

yeah, and when that happens, the local news station has their 'troubleshooters' run out and make sure nothing is excessive.

Of course, the difference is that W Fargo doesn't really have to explain what they spend the bailout money on.


These trips were budgeted and the money was put aside before any of this bail out stuff. I help budget our stuff on a local level.

then why take the bailout money


did you happen to glance over

"Wells Fargo to pay $371.5 million dividend to U.S. Treasury"

they took $25 billion and gave back just over 1/3 of a billion? Is that the minimum monthly payment or something? Am I supposed to pat them on the back?

wake me when they have it paid off.

[Blake]

No.

Are you?

:lol

[Blake]

Look I am going to defend Wells because I work here. Maybe I'm not like you and I don't have the luxury of saying I don't agree with my company so I will quit and find another job because there are tons out there.


Put the shoe on the other foot and you would work your ass off to win a trip and you can say all the bullshit you want because it's easy to talk from the outside looking in.

FTW = For The Wynn

Nobody's telling you to quit.

Just because you work there and take a bonus vacation on tax payer money doesn't mean you have to agree with the principle of it.

edit: ok, I guess FWDT is telling you to give up the vacation...

[I. Hustle]

So what happens when you're not chosen? Will you still be backing this up?

Of course. Why wouldn't I. I don't really plan on being picked but if I am I won't deny it.

[Blake]

The bailout was forced upon because of the merger.

The bailout was "forced" on them?

Let me get this straight......

You're saying that nobody else wanted Wachovia so Well Fargo did the patriotic thing by jumping on the grenade, taking on Wachovia and taking the bailout money?

If you guys don't Wachovia and the $25 billion, can I have it?



Like I said, anyone can bullshit and say that they would turn down an all expense paid trip to Vegas or Hawaii or anywhere for that matter when they know it will never be offered to them.

Oh look a 20 on the street let me ask everyone I see if it's theirs


I would turn it down. It wouldn't take me very long to do it.

But do keep trying to find justifications for accepting these kinds of "in your face, taxpayers" excesses. After all, those of us on the outside are really just jealous; we couldn't possibly be speaking from a point of conscience or reasonableness.

:lmao

I call bullsh!t.

There is no way in hell I'm turning down a company trip to Vegas.

[I. Hustle]

then why take the bailout money




wake me when they have it paid off.


It was forced upon them. Initially when Wells bought Wachovia they stated that they would take the good loans with the bad loans. Taking the 37 billion dollar loss.
The money isn't really bailing out Wells since Wells didn't need it in the first place.
Sure 300 million might not seem like alot to you but it is a start compared to others who only ask for more instead of paying back.


As for agreeing with the principle of it. It doesn't matter if I do or don't it's where I work. I am one of those just happy to have a job guys that busts his ass to keep it.




Was I posting at work? Yes. I can do multiple things at once. Especially when I am on the phones

[I. Hustle]

The bailout was "forced" on them?

Let me get this straight......

You're saying that nobody else wanted Wachovia so Well Fargo did the patriotic thing by jumping on the grenade, taking on Wachovia and taking the bailout money?

If you guys don't Wachovia and the $25 billion, can I have it?






:lmao

I call bullsh!t.

There is no way in hell I'm turning down a company trip to Vegas.


Here is the deal. Citi wanted Wachovia but wanted to pick and choose. Others wanted them but again only wanted the good loans and accounts but not the bad. Both groups wanted this and taxpayer money.
Wells stepped in and said we will take it all and didn't ask for "bailout" money. That came later on.

[Winehole23]

Here is the deal. Citi wanted Wachovia but wanted to pick and choose. Others wanted them but again only wanted the good loans and accounts but not the bad. Both groups wanted this and taxpayer money.
Wells stepped in and said we will take it all and didn't ask for "bailout" money. That came later on.Like picking up a 20 off the ground?

How does that work?

Do the bailout officers just go around offering bailouts, or are there forms that have to be filled out?

[I. Hustle]

Like picking up a 20 off the ground?

How does that work?

Do the bailout officers just go around offering bailouts, or are there forms that have to be filled out?

The twenty was for taking the free trip . If I see it then I'm snagging it.


Wells didn't need a bailout. We weren't offered it, it was forced upon us. The whole thing feels like a big setup. I think the media is just looking for someone to attack. I am going to quit and go work with Blake or FWDT since they seem to have their shit together.

[Blake]

The twenty was for taking the free trip . If I see it then I'm snagging it.


Wells didn't need a bailout. We weren't offered it, it was forced upon us. The whole thing feels like a big setup. I think the media is just looking for someone to attack. I am going to quit and go work with Blake or FWDT since they seem to have their shit together.

:lol

I'm not telling you to quit. Just don't act like the company is acting responsibly on this one.

Hell even if you don't realize it, they do:


WASHINGTON -- Wells Fargo & Co. abruptly canceled Tuesday a pricey Las Vegas casino junket for employees after a torrent of criticism that it was misusing $25 billion in taxpayer bailout money.

The company initially defended the trip after The Associated Press reported it had booked 12 nights beginning Friday at the Wynn Las Vegas and the Encore Las Vegas. But within hours, investigators and lawmakers on Capitol Hill had scorned the bank, and the company canceled......

......The trip was to come on the heels of this week's announcement that Wells Fargo lost more than $2.3 billion in the last three months of 2008.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/02/03/billion-bailout-wells-fargo-goes-vegas/

[I. Hustle]

I still think it's bullshit though. First you force money that isn't needed then tell you how to use that money THEN say you are unethical for taking a trip that was planned and paid for before the "bailout". It's still bullshit but I have already decided that I am leaving and going to work with you. Do you think I will have to start with the night shift or can I pick days if I want? I have never worked at Wendy's before.













j/k don't get mad
















don't get mad

[LnGrrrR]

To be fair, I. Hustle, if I get a loan for a honeymoon package with my wife, then lose my job, the responsible thing would not be to still go on the honeymoon. :)

[I. Hustle]

To be fair, I. Hustle, if I get a loan for a honeymoon package with my wife, then lose my job, the responsible thing would not be to still go on the honeymoon. :)

Good analogy. I understand your point completely and I agree with you... however Wells did not get a loan the trips were already paid for before the "bailout" and nothing was lost because Wells planned on taking those trips before this supposed bailout. Even with the merger everything was still moving forward and that was without this 25 billion.
My point is, and I will drop it after this because I am just arguing for the fun of it, The US did not bail Wells Fargo out. Wells was going to be fine even with taking on Wachovia. Yes it would have hurt some but it would not have been so bad that Wells would go under. The 25 billion was forced and that's fact.

I know how it looks but it is what it is. Bottom line is we were going to continue with business as usual before the money was forced.
So a correct analogy would be this.
You saved up money to go on a honeymoon with your wife and planned everything and bought the tickets then your Father in law makes you take $25K to spend on stuff he thinks you need and says you shouldn't be taking a trip you just got married.

[Winehole23]

So a correct analogy would be this.
You saved up money to go on a honeymoon with your wife and planned everything and bought the tickets then your Father in law makes you take $25K to spend on stuff he thinks you need and says you shouldn't be taking a trip you just got married.Not credible. Banks have turned down bailout money. Your employer took the money.

Maybe it was the prudent thing to do, but they didn't have to.

[I. Hustle]

Not credible. Banks have turned down bailout money. Your employer took the money.

Maybe it was the prudent thing to do, but they didn't have to.

Hey I'm done arguing. I said my piece and it's just going in circles. Agree to disagree. Lets just shake hands whatayasay? http://www.jokeitem.com/images/J017.jpg

[Winehole23]

And certainly nobody made them.

[Winehole23]

Hey I'm done arguing. I said my piece and it's just going in circles. Agree to disagree. Lets just shake hands whatayasay? http://www.jokeitem.com/images/J017.jpgLet's just agree to disagree. :lol

Nothing personal, but thought I caught a whiff of the barnyard off your tale.

[FreeMason]

http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/500k-spent-on-dem-caucus-retreats-2009-02-03.html

[I. Hustle]

Let's just agree to disagree. :lol

Nothing personal, but thought I caught a whiff of the barnyard off your tale.

You can't pull back in Wine-o

[Winehole23]

I resemble that. It's a curse.

[The Reckoning]

i like wells fargo...

[DarkReign]

Put the shoe on the other foot and you would work your ass off to win a trip and you can say all the bullshit you want because it's easy to talk from the outside looking in.

Bullshit. My very well-being ultimately depended on the Big 3 getting bailouts and I was adamantly against the bailout on purely philosophical grounds.

I was then and I still am. Its called being a man of principle even when it hurts.

[ChumpDumper]

I still think it's bullshit though. First you force money that isn't needed then tell you how to use that money THEN say you are unethical for taking a trip that was planned and paid for before the "bailout". It's still bullshit but I have already decided that I am leaving and going to work with you. Do you think I will have to start with the night shift or can I pick days if I want? I have never worked at Wendy's before.













j/k don't get mad
















don't get madI'm happy now that the trip is canceled.

I still think the choice of hotels was the most offensive part. Would you have settled for the Monte Carlo?

[I. Hustle]

I'm happy now that the trip is canceled.

I still think the choice of hotels was the most offensive part. Would you have settled for the Monte Carlo?

Nope. It sucks for me because I don't get the trip but I can live with that. The part that gets me is that when we took on Wachovia we were told our raises would be tiny if anything at all. They told us that before any kind of bailout stuff. That is what get's me. So in my mind I was like well at least I get a shot at a trip. Now I get neither.

[SnakeBoy]

Lets just shake hands whatayasay?


How about we just leave it at, Fuck You Wells Fargo.

[I. Hustle]

How about we just leave it at, Fuck You Wells Fargo.

Um I don't believe I'm ok with that.

Are you with Frost? They're from here.

[ChumpDumper]

Nope. It sucks for me because I don't get the trip but I can live with that. The part that gets me is that when we took on Wachovia we were told our raises would be tiny if anything at all. They told us that before any kind of bailout stuff. That is what get's me. So in my mind I was like well at least I get a shot at a trip. Now I get neither.You wouldn't have settled for the Monte Carlo instead of the Wynn?

You deserve to have your potential trip canceled, then.

[SnakeBoy]

Um I don't believe I'm ok with that.


Looks like you got the memo from management to change your tune.


F you all.

[I. Hustle]

You wouldn't have settled for the Monte Carlo instead of the Wynn?

You deserve to have your potential trip canceled, then.

:lol I would have settled for motel 6 to tell you the truth. I don't really care. It was a joke

[ChumpDumper]

They have the biggest Super 8 in the country.

With a microbrewery and karaoke til 4 AM.

That trip package definitely would have flown in the press.

[Winehole23]

Good point, ChumpDumper.

If Wells Fargo had strategically downsized their recognition event, it might have passed muster.

[I. Hustle]

Good point, ChumpDumper.

If Wells Fargo had strategically downsized their recognition event, it might have passed muster.

The thing is they won't because the big wigs get to go too. If it was just for us little guys they definately would have done that.

[ChumpDumper]

The bigwigs need to realize their wigs are decidedly smaller these days.

[I. Hustle]

yeah, and when that happens, the local news station has their 'troubleshooters' run out and make sure nothing is excessive.

Of course, the difference is that W Fargo doesn't really have to explain what they spend the bailout money on.



then why take the bailout money



they took $25 billion and gave back just over 1/3 of a billion? Is that the minimum monthly payment or something? Am I supposed to pat them on the back?

wake me when they have it paid off.

Wake up Blake!!!

http://money.cnn.com/2009/12/14/news/companies/Wells_Fargo_TARP/index.htm

[Alex Jones]

you all should really be pissed at the shithead who gave out the cash!

[I. Hustle]

:wakeup

[I. Hustle]

F'n Blake sleeping in again. WAKE UP BLAKE!

[Winehole23]

Blake might be spending his waking hours elsewhere. Just guessing. There is a life after SpursTalk.

Wino recently discovered there is life after internet poker.

[Winehole23]

It's pretty sweet.

[I. Hustle]

He told me to wake him when it happened and I don't know any other way. Your avatar freaks me the funk out.

[Winehole23]

Your avatar freaks me the funk out.It still works then.

[Winehole23]

I like the tiny hippos.

[boutons_deux]

"The bigwigs ..."

... don't a give a shit about anything but themselves, they laugh their asses off, because they own the WH and Congress (esp the Senate), and have conservative SC to defend their institutions against citizens' plaints.

Watch the Senate neuter or kill the financial reform passed by the House.

"business friendly" (the Repugs/conservative philosophy) is a euphemism for "fuck the customer and the taxpayer"

[Winehole23]

b_d at least implies the total complicity of the Dems in the GOP's evil scheme to fleece customers and taxpayers. In a very backhanded way, he made a near approach to even-handedness.

[boutons_deux]

You fuckers think because I despise the Repugs and conservatives and evangelical "Christian" militant nutcase supremacists, that I therefore am a Dem or atheist, or love Magic Negro and All His Works. You're slam-dunk work, per usual.

I repeat, I think the entire political system is non-partisan/bi-partisan cesspool of corruption, the oligarchy enriching itself by ripping off citizens, consumers, taxpayers, beyond the control of the dumbfuck, dumbed down electorate distracted with TV and pop culture bread-and-circuses.

[I. Hustle]

What do either of those have to do with me getting my trip? I won by the way. Of course.