In response to this morning's report that Rick/Richard Stahl, one of two former Madoff traders suing Bernie's sons Andy and Mark for $1.34 million in deferred compensation, and the description of Stahl as "a real hot head who always tried to physically intimidate people in the work place," another ex-employee writes:
This couldn't be further from the truth. I was a Madoff trader who traded alongside Rick for 3 years. He never, ever, used his size (which isn't that big to begin with) to threaten anybody. Rick was/is a great trader and was both well respected and well liked on the trading floor.
Posted by mrpink , Jun 17, 2009 12:57PM
"He never, ever, used his size (which isn't that big to begin with)"
Hmm... I could take this in SO many directions... How does said trader know Dicky's size?
-mrp
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 1:01PM
"Rick was/is a great trader and was both well respected and well liked on the trading floor"...yea at Madoff's firm
this guy better look into a new line of work - i think Wendy's is hiring...mmmm could go for a frosty
Posted by mrpink , Jun 17, 2009 1:04PM
@2-
They have the new (vastly improved) frosty- the one with coffee in it.. Very tasty.
-mr "fatass" p
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 1:08PM
I thought they didn't make any trades?
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 1:10PM
He wouldn't hurt a fly...not like Barack Obama!
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 1:10PM
Pussy or meathead, which is it, Rick?
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 1:15PM
No way this guy making money at First New York if he was would never had thrown this hail mary pass SAD
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 1:20PM
Anal bleaching?
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 1:24PM
TAKE A NUMBER BEHIND THE FIRST TRANCHE OF $45 BILLION!!! I AM SURE THEY WILL PAY YOU FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 1:27PM
Mewonders if this is just all a ploy to ultimately settle for a night with Ruth?
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 1:28PM
I unfortunately worked at Madoff for a breif time. The place was the worst. They were the Bad News Bears of trading desks. It looked like no other trading floor on Wall St. There were more women Traders than Men, and outside of Rick and a couple others, most were scared to trade. Rick never pandered to Andy and Mark on the rare occassions either one of them was at the office. "Appollo Reed," on the otherhand was more like Peter McNealy.
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 1:32PM
Shoosh girl
Shut your lips
Do the Hellen Keller
And talk with your hips.
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 1:35PM
More Women than Men??? I guess you are right if you are counting Sir Grateful Ed!!!!
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 1:39PM
Since when is sodomy a good business practice?
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 1:41PM
My e-trade account is up 35% this year!
-Ruth
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 1:43PM
so he's got a small dick. good to know.
Posted by miami , Jun 17, 2009 1:46PM
Basically the OP described Willy Loman...or what he aspired to.
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 1:49PM
Bess didn't like the 220lb comment?
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 1:52PM
I back up the 411 that this guy has a tiny dick.
--ruth
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 1:53PM
Stahl is definitely the former colleague.
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 1:54PM
changing your name = i am guilty
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 1:54PM
"He never, ever, used his size (which isn't that big to begin with) to threaten anybody."
awesome
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 1:55PM
It felt like he was throwing a hot dog down a hallway.
-Ruthie
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 2:01PM
Wondering why its supposedly OK to post this guy's resume and cover letter. The unwritten rule as I understand it is that only "public" people are fair game. How does he qualify? The guy's trying to make a go of it - like we all are. Why should his resume be fair game, esp considering that probably 70% of you have less to offer?
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 2:01PM
Louis Ziccareli is no little man.
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 2:02PM
Shoosh boys, shut your lips
Do the leper dance
and leave me your tips.
- Ruthie
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 2:38PM
@23 for President!! Hilarious!!
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 3:35PM
trading floor? They never traded a fucking thing. The only thing Rick was doing on the floor was washing it.
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 4:12PM
go get those bastards angry rick
Posted by guest , Jun 17, 2009 10:12PM
Rick is a good guy and never tried to intimidate anybody.. hopw he gets the $ he deserves from those two..