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Moody's getting moody again
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All this panic talk is actually contributing to making problems even bigger. Really, what next? Downgrade Germany because Mrs Merkel's office cat's been looking a bit skinny of late? Go short on BP shares because someone farted outside head office?
It's all very silly indeed.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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But it's the way he pushes the pen. They don't churn out those multimillion pound bonuses for nothing you know.Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostIt's a man who pushes a pen in an office..."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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You mean he hasn't destroyed enough of other people's money yet?Originally posted by scooterscot View PostBut it's the way he pushes the pen. They don't churn out those multimillion pound bonuses for nothing you know.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Apologies Mich, this is exactly why it faces a downgrade.Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostLloyds faces downgrade by Moody's on CEO Horta-Osorio's absence - Telegraph
Downgrade a company because the boss is on sick leave?
Come on guys, this is getting really rather silly.
Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.Comment
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