Friday, October 28, 2011

The Devil Giveth And The Devil Taketh Care Of His Own

The world of finance and the banks are a major cause behind this financial crisis.  Why does it not surprise me that they will not suffer together with everybody else.

Well you see, the retired bankers in Portugal will be the only retirees for now (*) who will not loose their 13th and 14th month of retirement payment.  Further more, they will have their pensions updated yearly as usually.   Look at the bright side - maybe they can buy your house when you have to leave, because you can no longer afford it.  (Hat tip: Diario de Noticias)

(*) Some pigs are just more equal than others.  Rumors are that the ex-PIDE inspectors (Gestapo like secret police from the time of Salazar) will also not loose a cent in retirement benefits.  They are being considered for one extra 15th salary.  To lighten their burdens.  When you torture somebody - that leaves a mark...

Update:  One reader was surprised to know that the ex-PIDE people get pensions at all considering their previous occupation.   My dear friend, they were all bureaucrats as well, and rather efficient ones - I have been told.  Bureaucrats will use any means to get what they want.  And whether they lie, cheat, steal, work, do nothing, succeed and/or fail - they will always be respected and rewarded.  Results are irrelevant.  It is a law of nature.  But woe the people who actually do a purposeful job for a living like doctors, teachers or other common citizens - do not cross the line and for your own sake do not mess with the bureaucrats.

(*) The ex-PIDE do receive pensions, but that they are to receive more is a joke of mine
.. .. .. .. ..  not based on reality .. .. .. .. .. it would never happen .. .. .. .. .. I am sure...

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