[Rhodes22-list] Political- Caroline's disappointing day.

[Herb Parsons]

See Mike, we CAN find common ground.

Michael D. Weisner wrote:
> Herb,
>
> You bring up an interesting point in your discussion of alternatives, such 
> as having access to payroll files.  I presume that you are suggesting that 
> if one were to manipulate payroll to provide for one's cash shortfall that 
> one might be fired, if caught.
>
> One of the problems in today's society seems to be related to this very 
> point.  FIRE THE GUY WHO STOLE FROM PAYROLL as punishment for the crime.  As 
> we look at the corrupt processes that are being investigated every day, the 
> concept of payment for the crime rarely seems to carry any severe penalty, 
> at most full restitution, if the perpetrator is caught.
>
> It is no small wonder that we are in the situation we are in today, both 
> economic and moral.  It appears that there is little risk in white collar 
> crime.
>
> Mike
> s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
> Nissequogue River, NY
>
>
> From: "Herb Parsons" <hparsons at parsonsys.com>Sent: Thursday, December 18, 
> 2008 9:22 AM
>   
>> I think next time I overspend (and that would be NOW, it's Christmas you
>> know), I'm going to take a new approach.
>>
>> Rather than look for ways to cut back here and there to make up for my
>> earlier weaknesses, I'm going to simply approach my boss and tell him he
>> has to give me more money.
>>
>> Think it'll work?
>>
>> Of course, my boss can say no. But, I DO have access to payroll files.
>> On the other hand, if I did that, he'd probably fire me.
>>
>> Maybe the public should learn from THAT!!!!
>>
>> We're the "boss" in these things, we need to start firing people.
>>
>> Michael D. Weisner wrote:
>>     
>>> Brad,
>>>
>>> The appointment of an interim Senator seems to be the least of the 
>>> problems
>>> facing New Yorkers or those from the great state of Lincoln.  Have you 
>>> heard
>>> what our esteemed governor David Patterson is proposing?  While fiscally
>>> responsible, I doubt that it will stimulate the NY economy, rather much 
>>> the
>>> opposite.  My favorite line in his recent address discusses how the NY
>>> budget could increase from 8 billion dollars to nearly 16 billion dollars 
>>> in
>>> the last two months!  Come on, how many hands are in my pockets now?
>>>
>>> Be careful with the placement of and references to your pronouns - I'd 
>>> hate
>>> to see your folks doing time for being pissed, although it might be all
>>> together possible in Chicagoland.
>>>
>>> Mike
>>> s/v Shanghaid'd Summer ('81)
>>>        Nissequogue River, NY
>>>
>>> From: "Brad Haslett" <flybrad at gmail.com>Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008
>>> 8:06 AM
>>>
>>>       
>>>> Mike,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>         
>>> {clip}
>>>
>>>       
>>>> Seriously, if I lived in NY I'd be pissed that this was being crammed
>>>> down my throat, just like my parents in downstate Illinois are pissed
>>>> that once again, a handful of Chicagoans will decide who their next
>>>> Senator will be - provided of course they don't go to jail first.
>>>>
>>>> Brad
>>>>
>>>>         
>>> {clip}
>>>
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>> Herb Parsons
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