• 20 Feb 2009 at 9:06 AM

Ken Lewis: Nothing Is Fucked

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Picture 751.pngThe Bank of Amerillwide CEO had had it up to here (points to Angelo Mozilo’s forehead) with this nationalization talk, so you know what he did about it? He got “policy officials” in Washington on the horn and they assured him it is categorically not gonna happen (they’re just going to let BAC fail– kidding!). Of course, the worthless wonks won’t get out there and spread the good news to the masses, so we’re gonna need your help to widely disseminate the message. Fire up your e-mail blasts, stuff your carrier pigeons, and let’s get this thing done.

Mr. Lewis addressed the nationalization speculation during a senior leadership meeting Thursday at the bank’s headquarters, according to a person there. Policy officials in Washington have assured Mr. Lewis that such an option isn’t on the table, the CEO said. He also said he has urged the government to say this publicly.

No word on plans or Citi, or leaks of Vikram addressing the matter with first year analysts at Trivia Night on Wednesday, so we assume they’ve resigned themselves to the idea.

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    Comments (27)

    1. 1
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 9:13 AM

      “The Ken Lewis Story” – coming to a theater near you soon.
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hubris
      We could also use a Kenny Boy version of this
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNmcf4Y3lGM

    2. 2
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 9:32 AM

      Nothing is FUCKED, Nothing is fucked? The god damn plane has crashed into the mountain!

    3. 3
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 9:37 AM

      Who gave the solvency opinion in BAC/MER merger?

    4. 4
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 9:46 AM

      Bank of America is about to literally become the bank of America.

    5. 5
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 9:51 AM

      I see a share of BAC no longer covers a Frappachino at Starbucks….so I agree with @2….the plane has crashed and burned. Nothing to see here folks except men in overalls sweeping up the ashes…..

    6. 6
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 9:54 AM

      “I have no war plans on my desk”
      George Bush 2002
      “We have no nationalization plans on the table.”
      Tim Geithner 2009

    7. 7
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 9:59 AM

      I hope you folks still know how to yank the fries when the buzzer goes off. Wall Street? Yeah, whatever. Now it’s a slum.

    8. 8
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 10:02 AM

      lol trivia night

    9. 9
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 10:05 AM

      @7
      STFU

    10. 10
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 10:08 AM

      @6 timmy may NOT have nationalization plans on the table. . . may not have nationalization plan at all. . . doesn’t mean he won’t announce nationalization, though

    11. 11
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 10:14 AM

      Ken has the forced smile of someone on trial for bad stuff. It’s the “we’re fucked smile”.

    12. 12
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 10:20 AM

      @2, stop treating objects like women

    13. 13
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 10:45 AM

      in that pic he looks like he’s just been told he’s been invited to lunch with frank, capuano and waters…

    14. 14
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 10:57 AM

      The Big Lebowski references are well played and make my day…thank you all….

    15. 15
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 11:03 AM

      @6, He doesn’t have the plans on the table, they are hidden up his ass. Will be announcing by end of next week the takeover of C and BAC, or what’s left of them. Ken Lewis should be in prison for stupidity!

    16. 16
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 11:06 AM

      @6, He doesn’t have the plans on the table, they are hidden up his ass. Will be announcing by end of next week the takeover of C and BAC, or what’s left of them. Ken Lewis should be in prison for stupidity!

    17. 17
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 11:16 AM

      He’s not the only one.

    18. 18
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 11:17 AM

      @6 – very nice, haha
      @10 – idiot

    19. 19
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 11:36 AM

      TIMMAYYY!

    20. 20
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 11:58 AM

      @12 fuck it dude lets go bowling.

    21. 21
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 12:08 PM

      @ 18 stick to your guns, stay long. make my day.
      all love, 10

    22. 22
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 12:27 PM

      @18
      mrs geithner, your husband is on line 1.

    23. 23
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 1:32 PM

      Nothing is fucked?!
      The God damn plane has crashed into the mountain!

    24. 24
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 1:35 PM

      I guess we’re not privy to the new shit, man.

    25. 25
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 1:38 PM

      I guess we’re not privy to the new shit, man.

    26. 26
      Posted by guest | February 20, 2009 at 9:45 PM

      Ken Lewis is the W of the banking world. Go into a difficult situation completely unprepared (ML/Iraq) and then deny any responsibility and completely fail to own up to your terrible mistake. Next, proceed to spout endless bullshit about how well everything is going. When all is said and done, waste a shitload of money ruining a good company/country and ask the shareholders/taxpayers to take a bath while you ride off into the sunset with your shit-eating grin still plastered on your face.

    27. 27
      Posted by guest | May 17, 2009 at 4:35 PM

      Everybody posting on this website understands what a jackass Ken Lewis of Bank of America is and yes, I hate his shit-eating grin as well.
      However, Most people have no idea what a cruel SOB he can be.
      If you what to see why so many people want his head on a stick, go to this website. http://www.justiceandlight.com/
      You will also see how lending institutions like Freddie Mac and custom home builders like Preferred Building Systems all seem to drink from the same watering hole when it comes to Butfing the little guy.
      I’m telling everyone I know about this website because much like this website here, the owners have the guts amongst a world of gutless wonders to tell the truth at all costs.
      Justice to the people. It’s time for the corporate giants to bend over for a change.
      Whoever owns this website I’m posting on here should be very proud of their work and their courage being shown.
      Take back your rights America and spread the word. Email, Tweet, call scream, whatever it takes to tell the world of wall street types NO MORE!
      I just emailed 250 people through my contacts folder about justiceandlight.com.
      Grab your ankles and smile Ken cause your time is coming.
      Bank of America sucks.
      Freddie Mac sucks. Preferred Building Systems sucks. Justice and Light dot com rocks.
      I also emailed the webmaster off the page two contact address with my support for what they are doing as well.

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