Comments on: Witch Hunts As Diversionary Tactics

By: feeblemind

feeblemind — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:36:11 +0000

I fear for us all if the 90% tax weapon becomes a precedent. Why not tax coal fired utilities at 90%? Or registered Republicans? Or Big Tobacco? Or CEOs? There is no end to the damage that can be done.

By: Gaius

Gaius — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:47:03 +0000

Yeah, I think this might not pass constitutional muster on several points. But Congress is scrambling to point the finger at anyone but those who are actually responsible. Obama is, too. (see newest post).

I was disgusted by the payouts to Wall Street types long before this crisis hit. But they signed contracts whether I liked them or not. I see what the pols are doing here – and that bothers me a lot more than the bonus payouts.

By: William Teach

William Teach — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:30:22 +0000

I’m just wondering how this ex post facto law taxing the h*ll out of the AIG bonuses can be Constitutional.

Don’t misunderstand me, I think the bonuses are disgusting, but, a contract is a contract is the law.