AIG, Epitome of Failure, No

Few will argue that it makes little sense to pay over 70 executives…wait, no – that’s too easy: pay over 70 people responsible for AIG’s well being, 1+ million dollar bonuses when they hit the wall at about 170mph, several drinks under with no clothing on (a fair analogy?). I’ll refrain from repetitious babble about what constitutes fairness and a lack thereof.

The reality is I’m afraid, that life isn’t fair, subject to some range of definitions. The most will accrue to the few and the rest will have to cope. Some will never have a chance — about 26,000 people will die today from preventable causes. Whether or not you’re the one cleaning rentals at Hertz making $30k or a derivatives trader at AIG raking in >$1M, at least you’re alive. Chances are, the only one causing or preventing you from doing either is yourself. 

If you find yourself angry at some conditions which you yourself have no control over, then you should pay attention to those you can influence…address what can be addressed and pay little mind to situations which lie outside your sphere of influence. No amount of howling over spilled milk will make the milkman return…only the new day will bring a second chance.