What the????

Just when I thought I couldn't get more pissed off about AIG...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29697096/.

AIG execs still getting huge-ass bonuses. Yes, NOW. Right now. After we bailed them out twice. But, you know, our hands are tied.

But this, this is what really gets me:

"But he also told Geithner that he felt it could be harmful to the company if the government continued to press for reductions in executive compensation.
“We cannot attract and retain the best and brightest talent to lead and staff the AIG businesses, which are now being operated principally on behalf of the American taxpayers — if employees believe their compensation is subject to continued and arbitrary adjustment by the U.S. Treasury,” Liddy said.

Yes, because, you silly taxpayers, bigger salary guarantees competent, talented people that will never steer you wrong. Always. Liddy should know, right?