for-whom-the-bell-tolls.jpgKing Ponz and Sir Allen may not know just how lucky they are that the US has the misfortune of calling them native sons. As Stanford fights for his right to five-star incarceration, half a world away, two other cons recently met their maker for promising returns of up to 10%/ mo. Two Chinese executives were executed for defrauding investors out of a rounding error-esque $120 million through a real estate scam. While China does top the global league table in executions, death is typically reserved for violent crimes. If we sent every $100 million scam artist to the funny looking chair,there would be a real demand for T. Boone’s wind farm.

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Comments (76)

  1. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    ….zzziiiiinnnngggg
    nice one greggo

  2. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    FmF has been beaten to death. Who/What will save us today?

  3. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    I get it!! I get it!!!! Yes!! I GET IT!!!

  4. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Curious – which is better? CFA or MBA..??
    - The Savior

  5. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    I don’t get it

  6. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    If we had punishments like that here, hedge funds would cease to exist.

  7. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    im dense. someone explain it to me.

  8. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Blay, me say Blay, me say Blay, me say Blay
    Me say Blay, me say Blay-ay-ay-o
    Blanus come and me wan’ go home

  9. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    when are they going to Waterboard Bernie? That will get ‘em some info they need… what? too harsh? Our criminals scoff at our “laws”, “rules” and that darn Geneva Convention! To the tank with ‘em all.. Bath time!

  10. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    China will shoot you in the head, charge your family for the bullet, and sell your organs on the black market. Very efficient.

  11. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    I think this post was a real leap forward. A story I hadn’t heard presented with a slight attempt at humor. Baby steps Greg.

  12. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    How does one get a “Chinese Execution of Real Estate Scammers Franchise” in North Carolina.
    ~Laid Off and Looking to Run a Business

  13. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    @4
    Criminal Justice AA > MBA > CFA

  14. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    @11
    The picture was a nice touch too. I’m not sure but the Bell may be tolling for the Greg haters. And besides, high school will be in session soon, so many of them will no longer be able to post between 8 A.M. and 3 P.M.
    -not greg, or his mom

  15. Posted by Tax Chick | August 6, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Nicely done. Keep it up!

  16. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    @14
    take it ez on the hatorade bro!

  17. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    How about this?
    The Chinese people kill the managers who rip off their employees. It’s a slower death than a bullet to your head, as it requires beating you up until you die. How many MDs would have been dead by now if you douchebags follow that example?

  18. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Greg, you’re growing up right before our eyes! If you keep it up I’m going to tell Bess you were a good boy when she was away. But please don’t make me regret writing this post. Thanks.
    -also not greg or his mom

  19. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    My boy is all growns up, he is all growns up!!!!

  20. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    We are over at Clusterstock!
    - Crickets

  21. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    I don’t wanna murder our criminals, but I say tease em a little on the chair, just a few zaps.

  22. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    Why is Javier Bardem on CNBC right now?

  23. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    @20
    If you are a representative of the DB commentariat that left for Bess’ vaction, please relay the following message to the other people over at clusterstock right now.
    Stay over there. Even after bess comes back.
    -also not greg and his mom.

  24. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    no one posted in DB has worked in like an hour. what do you think this is? credit risk at goldman?
    get crackin

  25. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Greg, I am packing your bags honey, I know that nothing will be left for Bess once she gets back. You have been booked on a flight to Geneva for your safety. Your father and I will visit for some skiing this winter.
    Love, Greg’s Mom.
    PS. I have a nice packed lunch for you so that you will not have to eat that terrible airplane food. I wil also look after your hamster while you are gone. xo…single tear.

  26. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    PS.
    Greg, I am going to give your hamster a bath. Why does he small like butt?
    Love, greg’s Mom

  27. Posted by NakedShort | August 6, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    @25 will Greg be headed to Gstaad shortly after his arrival in Geneva to hit the slopes with the Col. P. Tudor Jones?

  28. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    Will the “real” Greg’s Mom please show up?

  29. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    CFA is useless. You waste so much time on that garbage.

  30. Posted by american bandersnatch | August 6, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    Good work.

  31. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Greggums,
    I know you must be a little confused when you come home from work and find Mom in bed with 5 black guys, but please don’t be. Mommy is just in a strange place right now and this just feels right. Now be a big boy and make me proud at work!
    Love,
    Mom
    ps: Leftover KFC and mac-n-cheese in the fridge for dinner, sweetie!
    pps: Don’t let Letroy bully you when I am not around! Stand up to him. He will respect you more if you do that!

  32. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    @31
    How’s the labialplasty healing, Miss M?

  33. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    @22-
    To brag about the fact he knocked up Penelope Cruz.

  34. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    Boobs would be nice about now… just saying.
    - the MCS

  35. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    What’s clusterstock’s URL?

  36. Posted by NakedShort | August 6, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    Seems like Greg’s Mom and Cartman’s Mom would hit it off.

  37. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Solid post in terms of interesting/finance related.
    Greg, two glaring errors though.
    1. There needs to be a comma (,) b/e $120 million and through.
    2. In the last sentence there needs to be a space b/e “chair,there”
    I will continue to monitor your progress.
    - College Kid

  38. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    @32 – Little sore, but Latrell has been icing it for me. Don’t tell Greg, it will only upset him.

  39. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    We need a name for Greg’s mom, how about Charlotte?

  40. Posted by NakedShort | August 6, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    @39 Mercedes?

  41. Posted by Tax Chick | August 6, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    I vote for Beatrice.

  42. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    Lafonda Michaels.

  43. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    China is the new killing you….ummm…I mean it.

  44. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    @40, when I think of Mercedes I think of strippers. Beatrice is funny but I don’t picture Greg’s mom as a Beatrice either. I like Charlotte because it is an upper-middle class name and I could see a Charlotte sleeping with 5 black guys at a time.

  45. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    Oh, Charlotte, you so nasty. Now lick my ass!
    Tyrell

  46. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    Celia, Margot or Barbara “Babs” Michaels

  47. Posted by Tax Chick | August 6, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    @44 – Think Dante!

  48. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    “Babs” FTW

  49. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    @47
    tax chick what do you think of sleeping with 5 black guys at a time?

  50. Posted by Investorcluzo | August 6, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    @tax chick – before you jump to 5, you might want to start with one (ok, yes please).
    @39 – how about eunice or sue-anne?

  51. Posted by Tax Chick | August 6, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Cluzo – You assume I haven’t already had one. Sweet, but naïve of you.

  52. Posted by Investorcluzo | August 6, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    @tax chick – you are new here aren’t you? it has been well chronicled that I’m a black guy. the “ok” was meant for you – I was going to help you out. but thanks for playing.

  53. Posted by HAM05 | August 6, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    @51 youve had 5 black dudes at once?
    golf clap.
    also you might have the clap.

  54. Posted by FUNdamental | August 6, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    @39 – let’s call her….Ashley dupre
    @ cluz – maybe you missed barak’s falling approval rating? You knew your window was short!

  55. Posted by Tax Chick | August 6, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    @cluzo – not new to DB and know you are a black guy. You assumed that I hadn’t slept with a black guy by stating I “might want to START with one”. I was politely stating: been there, done that.
    It’s been fun playing, but I prefer someone who can keep up.

  56. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    @45
    Tyrell, I will after I lick Kwensi’s.

  57. Posted by Investorcluzo | August 6, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    @tax chick – touche. but “been there, done that?” a little dismissive aren’t we? or were you the one who was dismissed? if you want another bite at the apple, the offer stands. but I may be a little more “taxing” than your first (last/only?) experience. oh, and you’ll be the one trying to keep up…
    @FUN – damn, damn, damn! not even a year on the job and he’s making worse for me…

  58. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Once you go black you never go back

  59. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    hey cluzo are you one of those black dudes that have a hard time getting a hard on?

  60. Posted by Tax Chick | August 6, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    @cluzo – as the subtlety of my first response had been missed, I went for the more obvious approach. No ill meant.
    Offer have an expiration date?

  61. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    Anyone ever jerk off with a belt around their neck?
    -CG

  62. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    China executed the head of its FDA last year, after the melamine and glycol scandals and other assorted pay-to-look-the-other-way deals.
    If they used lethal injection, there’s a chance he’d still be alive today.

  63. Posted by Investorcluzo | August 6, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    @58 – while I would like to say you’re right and perpetuate the myth, but that one just isn’t so – all the rest are true ( ;
    @59 – that’s not a black problem. haven’t you seen those cialis ads? nothing but people lacking melanin (and a hat tip to for the minorities)…
    @tax – expiration date? is your bf going to get mad? don’t worry, your (dirty not-so-little) secret will be safe with me. but because I’m the sporting type, I’ll give you until labor day – everyone deserves a summer fling (right?)

  64. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    @61 FTW!

  65. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    @61 Used to, but not anymore.
    - D. Carradine

  66. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    @Cluzo: Positive stereotypes are still stereotypes. Don’t be a racist.

  67. Posted by Investorcluzo | August 6, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    @66 – what is this positive stereotype of which you speak? have you heard of sarcasm? perhaps you did not notice the “( ;” go pull the racist card on someone else…

  68. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    Racism is so last week.

  69. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    @67/68: Have you heard of sarcasm without the aid of a smiley? A grown ass man doesn’t use smileys. -66

  70. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    Jacqueline.

  71. Posted by William Richards | August 6, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    @Cluzo/@Tax Chick
    Should we arrange a meet and greet?

  72. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    fucking great photo on this one greg. love it. it’s scary!

  73. Posted by Investorcluzo | August 6, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    @bill 71 – I’m game if she is. if you don’t know how to reach me, bess does.

  74. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    So – is this fate better or worse than a stint in the federal pound-me-in-the-ass penitentiary?
    Being a Chinese regulator is the new killing it!

  75. Posted by guest | August 6, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    @61 for the fucking win!!

  76. Posted by guest | August 7, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    China has the right idea,in the United States I prefer putting these misfits in a prison in ANWR,Alaska where they could chop ice 12 hours per day 7 days a week for stale bread, H2O and vitamins.For entertainment they could feed the caribou and polar bears!

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