Brand the Publicity Whore
17 December 2014, 04:32 PM
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Brand the Publicity *****
Brand being his usual self promoting **** in his latest publicity stunt.
Good on you 'Jo'
http://blog.squandertwo.net/2014/12/...brand.html?m=1
Good on you 'Jo'
http://blog.squandertwo.net/2014/12/...brand.html?m=1
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17 December 2014, 05:32 PM
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I make no secret that I work in the banking industry and know there are countless others who also work in the finance sector in an admin, supportive, operational and advisory non trading capacity and therefore, in the eyes of many, guilty by association. However, I can safely say that I was not deceitful, immoral or engaged in skulduggery costing people their homes, businesses and savings etc, but the "righteous" many are still quite happy to condemn people like myself to go "jump", nice!
Russell Brand might very well agree with you on your point, that all "bankers" should go jump from the highest building, and perhaps the guilty few should, but at least he can go to the right building where the traders/"casino bankers" work rather than harangue the other people working at RBS about things they had no involvement in. But he is too wrapped up in his own self worth to let the facts get in the way a good publicity stunt, which most likely in any event will also go someway to increasing his fortune.
17 December 2014, 09:32 PM
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So if we take your logic of guilt by association and tar everyone working at RBS or even any one working in the banking sector to go "jump", well then, you're no better than those who use the same logic to tar all Muslims as violent, raping, murdering, suicide bombing, backward thinking maniacs.
I make no secret that I work in the banking industry and know there are countless others who also work in the finance sector in an admin, supportive, operational and advisory non trading capacity and therefore, in the eyes of many, guilty by association. However, I can safely say that I was not deceitful, immoral or engaged in skulduggery costing people their homes, businesses and savings etc, but the "righteous" many are still quite happy to condemn people like myself to go "jump", nice!
Russell Brand might very well agree with you on your point, that all "bankers" should go jump from the highest building, and perhaps the guilty few should, but at least he can go to the right building where the traders/"casino bankers" work rather than harangue the other people working at RBS about things they had no involvement in. But he is too wrapped up in his own self worth to let the facts get in the way a good publicity stunt, which most likely in any event will also go someway to increasing his fortune.
I make no secret that I work in the banking industry and know there are countless others who also work in the finance sector in an admin, supportive, operational and advisory non trading capacity and therefore, in the eyes of many, guilty by association. However, I can safely say that I was not deceitful, immoral or engaged in skulduggery costing people their homes, businesses and savings etc, but the "righteous" many are still quite happy to condemn people like myself to go "jump", nice!
Russell Brand might very well agree with you on your point, that all "bankers" should go jump from the highest building, and perhaps the guilty few should, but at least he can go to the right building where the traders/"casino bankers" work rather than harangue the other people working at RBS about things they had no involvement in. But he is too wrapped up in his own self worth to let the facts get in the way a good publicity stunt, which most likely in any event will also go someway to increasing his fortune.
If you're one of the ethical and moral bankers who distances himself from the actions of those who disgrace your profession, good for you. Although you need to be more vocal and we need to see your condemnation of your less than honorable colleagues.
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17 December 2014, 10:27 PM
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Where specifically have I said 'all bankers'? Nice try at putting words in my mouth. My comments were aimed specifically at RBS. A vile organisation that personifies all that is wrong with banking sector. I quote 'an emblem of the hubris that led to the credit crunch'
If you're one of the ethical and moral bankers who distances himself from the actions of those who disgrace your profession, good for you. Although you need to be more vocal and we need to see your condemnation of your less than honorable colleagues.
If you're one of the ethical and moral bankers who distances himself from the actions of those who disgrace your profession, good for you. Although you need to be more vocal and we need to see your condemnation of your less than honorable colleagues.
With regards to distancing myself, I don't feel I should have justify my role within the sector based on the actions of a number of "rogue" traders. Likewise I don't expect people to justify their views and opinions of the "vile" banking sector, but chose not to complain especially during the good years when it benefited everyone until the proverbial hit the fan. The banking sector is what it is, you all love it when times are good, with easy access to mortgages and loans, 0% credit and good returns of investments and you all hate it when you don't.
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17 December 2014, 10:36 PM
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https://www.facebook.com/RussellBran...52580039838177
A good reply to joes letter. I can't paste it as I'm on my phone.
A good reply to joes letter. I can't paste it as I'm on my phone.
17 December 2014, 11:51 PM
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Okay, granted you didn't actually say "all" bankers and no I am not trying to put words in your mouth. I can only try and interpret from what little of what you posted then, and my interpretation is that, for a lack of any distinction, anyone in RBS can go jump. And now, to support this, I'm also guessing you mean the whole banking sector as represented by RBS when you say "A vile organisation that personifies all that is wrong with banking sector." With lack of any clarification, it still sounds like everyone in RBS and everyone in the banking sector.
With regards to distancing myself, I don't feel I should have justify my role within the sector based on the actions of a number of "rogue" traders. Likewise I don't expect people to justify their views and opinions of the "vile" banking sector, but chose not to complain especially during the good years when it benefited everyone until the proverbial hit the fan. The banking sector is what it is, you all love it when times are good, with easy access to mortgages and loans, 0% credit and good returns of investments and you all hate it when you don't.
With regards to distancing myself, I don't feel I should have justify my role within the sector based on the actions of a number of "rogue" traders. Likewise I don't expect people to justify their views and opinions of the "vile" banking sector, but chose not to complain especially during the good years when it benefited everyone until the proverbial hit the fan. The banking sector is what it is, you all love it when times are good, with easy access to mortgages and loans, 0% credit and good returns of investments and you all hate it when you don't.
The bankers may have baited the hook but it was stupid greedy bāstārds that spent it and now EVERYONE has had to pay the price whether you were being responsible or not.
The thing that now annoys me is people are wanting and waiting for it to go back to how it used to be. You see/hear it all the time, people saying that they aren't "feeling the recovery yet". That tells me they haven't learnt their lesson and want it to be as it was.
Plus what about all those who borowed money when they knew they couldn't afford it and have now gone bankrupt or have had their debt reduced, where's my free stuff? It's not just the bankers that need a **** kicking.
PS I'm no fan of bankers but see a real lack of balance.
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https://www.facebook.com/RussellBran...52580039838177
A good reply to joes letter. I can't paste it as I'm on my phone.
A good reply to joes letter. I can't paste it as I'm on my phone.
from Brand
I was there with filmmaker Michael Winterbottom making a documentary about how the economic crises caused by the banking industry (RBS were found guilty of rigging Libor and the foreign exchange) has led to an economic attack on the most vulnerable people in society.*
I was there with filmmaker Michael Winterbottom making a documentary about how the economic crises caused by the banking industry (RBS were found guilty of rigging Libor and the foreign exchange) has led to an economic attack on the most vulnerable people in society.*
18 December 2014, 08:17 AM
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I'm sensible when it comes to money and it used to pėss me off to see most spending much more than they can. I didn't know that there was going to be a banking crisis but i certainly knew people were being reckless and i hold the general public part responsible for the banking crisis.
The bankers may have baited the hook but it was stupid greedy bāstārds that spent it and now EVERYONE has had to pay the price whether you were being responsible or not.
The thing that now annoys me is people are wanting and waiting for it to go back to how it used to be. You see/hear it all the time, people saying that they aren't "feeling the recovery yet". That tells me they haven't learnt their lesson and want it to be as it was.
Plus what about all those who borowed money when they knew they couldn't afford it and have now gone bankrupt or have had their debt reduced, where's my free stuff? It's not just the bankers that need a **** kicking.
PS I'm no fan of bankers but see a real lack of balance.
The bankers may have baited the hook but it was stupid greedy bāstārds that spent it and now EVERYONE has had to pay the price whether you were being responsible or not.
The thing that now annoys me is people are wanting and waiting for it to go back to how it used to be. You see/hear it all the time, people saying that they aren't "feeling the recovery yet". That tells me they haven't learnt their lesson and want it to be as it was.
Plus what about all those who borowed money when they knew they couldn't afford it and have now gone bankrupt or have had their debt reduced, where's my free stuff? It's not just the bankers that need a **** kicking.
PS I'm no fan of bankers but see a real lack of balance.
In a similar vain, I wonder if students spent less on the **** they wwould get better degrees and have less debt?
They have already had 12 years of free education then bleat about incurring two years of fee's for ""ck sake.
18 December 2014, 08:45 AM
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FairPlay to brand, the man talks sense and is using him celebrity status to be heard.
The likes of us nobody's wouldn't even be blinked at.
If you fancy a good read try brands new book revolution.
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18 December 2014, 09:32 AM
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Okay, granted you didn't actually say "all" bankers and no I am not trying to put words in your mouth. I can only try and interpret from what little of what you posted then, and my interpretation is that, for a lack of any distinction, anyone in RBS can go jump. And now, to support this, I'm also guessing you mean the whole banking sector as represented by RBS when you say "A vile organisation that personifies all that is wrong with banking sector." With lack of any clarification, it still sounds like everyone in RBS and everyone in the banking sector.
With regards to distancing myself, I don't feel I should have justify my role within the sector based on the actions of a number of "rogue" traders. Likewise I don't expect people to justify their views and opinions of the "vile" banking sector, but chose not to complain especially during the good years when it benefited everyone until the proverbial hit the fan. The banking sector is what it is, you all love it when times are good, with easy access to mortgages and loans, 0% credit and good returns of investments and you all hate it when you don't.
With regards to distancing myself, I don't feel I should have justify my role within the sector based on the actions of a number of "rogue" traders. Likewise I don't expect people to justify their views and opinions of the "vile" banking sector, but chose not to complain especially during the good years when it benefited everyone until the proverbial hit the fan. The banking sector is what it is, you all love it when times are good, with easy access to mortgages and loans, 0% credit and good returns of investments and you all hate it when you don't.
With regard to banks per se, I'm indifferent. No mortgage, no loan and no credit card. Don't have one, don't need one simple as. An economy built on debt is a house of cards and will fall catastrophically as has been witnessed. So no we don't all love the banks 'when it's good'.
It's hard to have sympathy for bankers that lose their jobs when they're picked up in limos, as was the case when Lehmans went **** up.
Bear in mind it was the taxpayer that footed the bill for the actions of your rogue colleagues. Thus you can understand when certain banks continue to flout morality and procedure, we the public will be understandably miffed.
18 December 2014, 09:33 AM
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I'm sensible when it comes to money and it used to pėss me off to see most spending much more than they can. I didn't know that there was going to be a banking crisis but i certainly knew people were being reckless and i hold the general public part responsible for the banking crisis.
The bankers may have baited the hook but it was stupid greedy bāstārds that spent it and now EVERYONE has had to pay the price whether you were being responsible or not.
The thing that now annoys me is people are wanting and waiting for it to go back to how it used to be. You see/hear it all the time, people saying that they aren't "feeling the recovery yet". That tells me they haven't learnt their lesson and want it to be as it was.
Plus what about all those who borowed money when they knew they couldn't afford it and have now gone bankrupt or have had their debt reduced, where's my free stuff? It's not just the bankers that need a **** kicking.
PS I'm no fan of bankers but see a real lack of balance.
The bankers may have baited the hook but it was stupid greedy bāstārds that spent it and now EVERYONE has had to pay the price whether you were being responsible or not.
The thing that now annoys me is people are wanting and waiting for it to go back to how it used to be. You see/hear it all the time, people saying that they aren't "feeling the recovery yet". That tells me they haven't learnt their lesson and want it to be as it was.
Plus what about all those who borowed money when they knew they couldn't afford it and have now gone bankrupt or have had their debt reduced, where's my free stuff? It's not just the bankers that need a **** kicking.
PS I'm no fan of bankers but see a real lack of balance.