Many, many years ago I was in competitive, if good-natured conversation with a friend who was a Master of the Universe in the City.
In response to a jibe about the value of my profession (with some truth as I look at the ASA rules - though ironically it's more failure in the regulatory system we all pay for) what I said in reply stays in my mind, especially now. Bear in mind that with some aspects I was exaggerating for effect/humour:
"So, let me get this straight. You organise deasl where our country's money is lent to guys like the Russian Mafia to build major capital projects for billions, for which you guys get millions in commission and bonusses. Then, when they don't build it and keep the money, we see nothing but yet you still get to keep the commissions and bonusses."
He laughed and assured me this was not the case. But I was unsure if his eyes joined in.
Complementing Junkk Male RE:view, this blog is even more personal, acting as an archive for more 'general' off-topic comments that could often stretch its remit. I’ll leave readers to guess the origins of the name, whilst confessing right away to (too) often tilting at windmills. Coincidentally, checking the translation online, a Spanish Donkey is also an instrument of torture! I just happened to name mine ‘Hotay’.
19.9.08
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I believe in freedom of speech. But I also don't like bullies on blogs, even verbal ones, as they can drive away those with something valid to say... or offer.
Subjective is fine, but well argued and substantiated is even better. Calm and polite tops. Anything that crosses my personal line will not go up. There may be reasons given, but not guaranteed.
I'm not too keen on 'Anon' as a handle (and the content usually explains why), so if that's what you opt for it may not make it. Sorry.
Just watching BBC News.
ReplyDeleteA MOTU is explaining how all this was/is not necessary as it is down to panic, using an analogy based on the Underground.
Apparently, 'we' need signs to show when the next train is coming, as they do in Finland, where he visits a lot.
Now, I don't visit London that much, but I'm guessing that he hasn't been down the tube that often here. I guess the interviewer hasn't either, was being polite... or 'that's all we had time for'.
Reassuring.