If they wanted IT to save the world they shouldn't have fooked it

[HairyArsedBloke]

nuLieBore Minister: Now, Mr Exec, we are looking into building up the skills base of the UK and we have on record that you have either sent loads of work to India or brought them over here to work.

Mr Bank Exec: Yep, we've done that. We've got rid of loads of staff and although what we've got may be rubbish, the are so cheap we can afford loads of 'em. We can do what we like to 'em because they are too scared to complain otherwise it back to the gutters where we found them.

nuLieBore Minister: We would like you to reverse that policy. The country is going to be shafted more than Gaylord Peter. I need not remind you that we are now a large investor in your business.

Mr Bank Exec: Sorry, no can do. We need to build up our capital reserves to buy you lot out. Tell you what; how about we make a nice donation to party funds.

nuLieBore Minister: Constructive ideas are what we want to hear. I think we can come to some arrangement along those lines. More Port?

[Liability]

nuLieBore Minister: Now, Mr Exec, we are looking into building up the skills base of the UK and we have on record that you have either sent loads of work to India or brought them over here to work.

Mr Bank Exec: Yep, we've done that. We've got rid of loads of staff and although what we've got may be rubbish, the are so cheap we can afford loads of 'em. We can do what we like to 'em because they are too scared to complain otherwise it back to the gutters where we found them.

nuLieBore Minister: We would like you to reverse that policy. The country is going to be shafted more than Gaylord Peter. I need not remind you that we are now a large investor in your business.

Mr Bank Exec: Sorry, no can do. We need to build up our capital reserves to buy you lot out. Tell you what; how about we make a nice donation to party funds.

nuLieBore Minister: Constructive ideas are what we want to hear. I think we can come to some arrangement along those lines. More Port?

won't happen this time. Labour needs votes more this tine, not party donations.

[ace00]

Not just like that, I don't think so. When you see the sweet deal that HMG wrote themselves for the other banks (12% preference shares!) I don't see them just taking a number and buying at market. Not at least without destroying the value first.

I don't think I was clear, what I meant is that Barclay's, HSBC are strong enough and global enough to fend off the government advances, and not have to borrow or sell equity from / to them, ergo they will be the strongest banks in the UK going forward.

[Peoplesoft bloke]

won't happen this time. Labour needs votes more this tine, not party donations.

Actually, they need both, but will get niether.

[Peoplesoft bloke]

I don't think I was clear, what I meant is that Barclay's, HSBC are strong enough and global enough to fend off the government advances, and not have to borrow or sell equity from / to them, ergo they will be the strongest banks in the UK going forward.

Mangementspeak cliche alert.