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Former exec says Bank of America ordered "compulsory donations" to political candidates
Associated Press
| November 12, 2003
| PAUL NOWELL
Posted on 11/12/2003 9:48:25 AM PST by HAL9000
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posted on
11/12/2003 9:48:27 AM PST
by
HAL9000
To: HAL9000
When the story fails to mention which party benefits from illegal donations, somehow it always turns out to be the Donks.
To: Norman Conquest
BOA is basically the bank of the Dems. They made it big riding on FDR's "bank holiday".
To: Norman Conquest
When the story fails to mention which party benefits from illegal donationsThey do it every time. I hope this story grows legs.
To: HAL9000
Goldie-Morrison also accused Bank of America of inappropriately ordering executives to make charitable and political contributions, the paper reported. I wonder who will commit suicide by 3 or 4 bullet wounds to the head this time.
To: Norman Conquest
Hmmm, compulsary donations. Wonder why they should be "compulsary"? The appeal of one political advocacy or another should stand or fall on its own virtues, and serious partisan beliefs should have no place in the business office. I don't CARE if the person sitting in the next cubicle is of one political persuasion or another, so long as it is not the subject of any discussion in the office. If someone wants to go out and argue it over drinks after work, that is an entirely different venue.
Conditions of employment should not reflect political orientation. That might even be illegal, as creating a "hostile work environment". There would be a better case for that than for discrimination based on, say, homosexuality.
To: alloysteel
What should be and what is aren't the same thing.
To: HAL9000
Bill (ran against Jeb) McBride's wife, Alex Sink used to be President of Bank of America-Florida.
To: *Old_North_State; **North_Carolina; Constitution Day; mykdsmom; 100%FEDUP; ...
NC ping.
B of A at it again?
If you want on or off the NC Ping list, just let me know.
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posted on
11/12/2003 10:25:57 AM PST
by
TaxRelief
(Welcome to the only website dedicated to the preservation of a free republic.)
To: HAL9000
Nothing new here. BofA extorted donations from employees when I worked part time for the bank when I went to college. We were all forced to listen to a recorded speech by A.P. Gianini telling us that we should donate through the bank. The bank got a lot of publicity because "the bank" supported United Way.
I refused to "give my fair share" donation because every penny I made was going to pay for tuition, room and board and books.
Management criticized me for not being a "team player" and my manager told me he was forced to write a personal check to cover me on his employee quota. One month later, I was terminated based on my "bad attitude." Yeah, right . . . I was going to college full time carrying 18 units and working from 6 PM to midnight for BofA.
I hope this guy wins millions. I hope other former bank employees line up behind him and also file suit. Loud Applause from this corner.
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posted on
11/12/2003 10:27:04 AM PST
by
ex-Texan
(CBS [SeeBS] Deserves a Long Double Flush . . . Pull the Chain!)
To: alloysteel
Conditions of employment should not reflect political orientation I don't want to hire democrats or do business with democrats, because generally, they have very bad attitudes about work and life.
They tend to think business is bad and profits should be given to the deserving which is usually them. They don't want you to have a profit. They think business is immoral, therefore if they steal or cheat the business, it is ok, because they are cheating an immoral beast. They think they are entitled to all kinds of things which makes them bad employees. They take offense at very small items. They tend not to take responsibitlity for their errors and scapegoat other things or people. They tend not to be very logical either. In business, I avoid them at all costs.
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posted on
11/12/2003 10:27:07 AM PST
by
staytrue
To: HAL9000
Who_was_the_candidate?
One can only hope it was Erskine Bowles :)
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posted on
11/12/2003 10:32:21 AM PST
by
JohnnyZ
(Red Sox in 2004)
To: HAL9000
Bank of America is a liberal rabble-rousing institution. Remember that they recruited lady golfers to break the sex-barrier on the US Tour? Not that I care, but it shows where they are coming from (San Francisco, to be exact).
To: JohnnyZ
JohnnyZ that would make a lot of sense, b/c they were big time behind EB last election.
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posted on
11/12/2003 10:45:59 AM PST
by
jern
To: JohnnyZ
Who_was_the_candidate? From fecinfo.com -
GOLDIE-MORRISON, DUNCAN
10/16/2000 $500.00
CHICAGO, IL 60614
BANK OF AMERICA -[Contribution]
FRIENDS OF JOHN LAFALCE
GOLDIE-MORRISON, DUNCAN E
9/13/2000 $500.00
CHICAGO, IL 60614
BANK OF AMERICA -[Contribution]
EDWARDS FOR SENATE
Goldie-Morrison, Duncan E. Mr.
10/2/2002 $2,500.00
Jackson, WY 83001
Banc of America Securities LLC/Head -[Contribution]
THE BOND MARKET ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
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posted on
11/12/2003 10:51:00 AM PST
by
HAL9000
To: ex-Texan; TaxRelief
Duncan Goldie-Morrison:
9/13/2000 - Edwards for Senate - $500
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posted on
11/12/2003 10:56:56 AM PST
by
JohnnyZ
(Red Sox in 2004)
To: HAL9000
LOL! I'd looked that up and was searching through Easley's documents for more . . .
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posted on
11/12/2003 10:58:03 AM PST
by
JohnnyZ
(Red Sox in 2004)
To: HAL9000
Bank of Antichrist. BOA
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posted on
11/12/2003 11:17:13 AM PST
by
JackDanielsOldNo7
(On guard until the seal is broken)
To: JackDanielsOldNo7
Bank of Antichrist. BOA Still a better name than FU.
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posted on
11/12/2003 11:59:41 AM PST
by
JohnnyZ
(Red Sox in 2004)
To: Norman Conquest
When the story fails to mention which party benefits from illegal donations, somehow it always turns out to be the Donks. Correct answer!
If this were a game show, you'd now be hearing:
(D)ing! (D)ing! (D)ing! (D)ing! (D)ing!
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posted on
11/12/2003 2:06:13 PM PST
by
weegee
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