Since the SEC called Ponzi scheme on Allen Stanford’s ass, things have no been going so well for the Houston-based “billionaire.” He was “deprived” of being listed as the 405th wealthiest person in the world by Forbes, which caused many tearful nights. He was forced to fly commercial for the first time, in almost two decades, which was harrowing. He got the shit kicked out of him in a prisonyard brawl, which was humiliating. And he coughed up blood in the middle of a courtroom, in a failed attempt to get an upgrade in his accomodations behind bars. Through it all though, there was one thing he could cling to, one thing that kept him warm at night. One thing that staved off the demons. And that was the knowledge that despite being an accused criminal who wasn’t recognized by Forbes for his (likely) illegal-obtained riches, he was in good company with guys like Elton John. Now, he doesn’t even have that.
It’s no longer “Sir” Allen Stanford. The panel that approves candidates for knighthood in the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda has voted to rescind the honor granted to Texas financier R. Allen Stanford in 2006.
The chairwoman of the National Honors Committee says the panel voted unanimously to revoke Stanford’s title. Jacqui Quinn-Leandro said today the panel took the action because of the embarrassment Stanford caused the country with the alleged Ponzi scheme he ran from his Antigua-based offshore bank.
I feel for the guy. what a shame.
- Walter Noel
Mare Farm, CT
Bess, I think the Billionaire should be in air-quotes i.e.
Texas ” Billionaire ” Allen Stanford, pictured above, in the orange jump suit … blah, blah
While I’m at it: I’m pretty sure that all the members of the ” Honors Committee ” are white. This is the Caribbean after all. Just Sayin’
I’ll always be here for you, Tiny Dancer.
-EJ
Bess, you make me hornier than Allen Stamford at a cricket match.
Porter Staindberry
is he going to cry about it? again?
someone’s going to get punch in the mouth for this.
You see, Stanford was a simple country boy. You might say a cockeyed optimist,
who got himself mixed up in the high stakes game of world diplomacy and international intrigue.
@2 – wrong on both accounts.
@8 YOU LIE!!!
And that butthead cheated on his wife with an Argentinian gal while hiking the Appaloosa Trail, too!
~Karl Lugummer
Lt., Idaho Minute Guys
On top of My Suburban Looking for Mexicans
Jock Itch, TX
Allen Stanford is a shitheel.
*Sniff* He’ll always be a “Sir” in my book.
Shareef Musqara
Antigua Russian Bath
Towel Administrator
Please settle an argument for us. If BP are writing “shitheel” in a report on US domestic oil trading controversies, should a reader pronounce “shitheel” as “shi-THEEL” or “shit-heel”?
~UK Stylebook Editor
R. Allen looks like he is wearing a Tennessee Vol tuxedo.
Why hasn’t anyone said that he looks so regal in that picture?
he looks so constipated in that picture.
Bess,
Can I crash on your couch tonight? My mom kicked me out of the house.
Greg
whoa, you mean he wasn’t knighted by the “real” brits? just the fake ones down in barbuda? this guy is a fake! someone call the queen.
bessy – I believe the term is “alleged” not “likely”…
He was never up there with Sir Elton. There is a big difference between The Queen knighting you and some banana republic/tax shelter/ponzi haven dishing out the honours.
Plus, his singing is rubbish.
After hearing that Stanford’s cellmate was 6′ 11″ and weighed 385 pounds, the panel changed Sir Allen’s status to Princess or Little Queenie.