There seems to be no end to the greed at American International Group. Edward Liddy, chairman, tried to make the case that bonuses are needed to keep _skilled_ executives. Have they no shame at all?
The other image is one I took in Philadelphia by the 30th Street Station. This homeless man was sharing what little bread he had with the pigeons.
Why is it in America that we reward the first, and blame the second?
21 responses
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Megan Green said (16 Mar 2009):
If the executives were the brightest, best and most skilled... why are they in this mess? AIG execs behavior leaves me stunned.
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Litz Go gave props (16 Mar 2009):
Great image and great sentiments as well. Excellent one, Mary Ann.
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Dorothy Menosky gave props (16 Mar 2009):
Thanks for this. Our outrage seems to mean nothing.
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dp * gave props (16 Mar 2009):
Nice one Mary Ann, I agree with Megan. Those exec's were good at one thing for sure...Greed.
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Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (16 Mar 2009):
GRRRRRR! I agree with Barney Frank. It's time to fire some people. Great photo that puts it in perspective!
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Robert Sand said (16 Mar 2009):
Nasty good.
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Mary Ann Reilly said (16 Mar 2009):
I just feel as if the only voice I have is through art. I don't think our govt listens a bit.
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Benny R@mirez gave props (16 Mar 2009):
Nice image!!
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Seth Winner gave props (16 Mar 2009):
On Target Photographic Capture for the Title, Our Goverment Is Big Business, Ran & Controlled By Major Corporations & there ain't no Senator or Representative that will stop this as they too are on the Take.
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Robert B said (16 Mar 2009):
Why would they want to keep a bunch of losers. Bonuses are not necessary because there are no other jobs out there for them, and to top it off, nobody would hire them because they created the mess in the first place.
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (16 Mar 2009):
Great shot and fabulous message, yes, art is a way of making our voices heard.
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Leslie Hunziker gave props (16 Mar 2009):
Wow! Puts things in perspective for sure! Beautiful!
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diana anderson gave props (16 Mar 2009):
bravo!!!
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stuart s gave props (17 Mar 2009):
I think history shows that art is one of the most powerful ways of expressing social discontent. Painters in particular are renowned for their ability to satirize social evils. Daumier and da Vinci are 2 that come to mind. Keep it up!
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Yasmina Baggili gave props (17 Mar 2009):
Fantastic job Mary Ann! I agree with Warren
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John Linton gave props (19 Mar 2009):
I think you should email this to the CEO.
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Konrad Ragnarsson gave props (19 Mar 2009):
Fucking assholes,greedy people!Excellent shot++++++++
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Al Gieryna gave props (19 Mar 2009):
A powerful image. This level of greed is an indication that we are not only facing an economic crisis but a moral and spiritual crisis as well.
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Bece gave props (1 Apr 2009):
Nice commentary.
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markus zundel gave props (6 Jul 2009):
same everywhere...
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Cindy Mikulski gave props (7 Nov 2009):
I'm in total AWE!! this is fabulous!! I can't agree with you more!!
