Brother Wouldn't Lie To A Brother
A number of issues The Faithful and I have been discussing in this blog, non-profits, corporate greed, and self-serving, corrupt, inept politicians collided this week, proving my position in high definition, clarity.
The former head of Blue Cross Blue Shield, a non-profit, Cleve Killingsworth received a "severance package" (he was finally fired) of over $11 million George Washingtons. A self promoting website that that describes Killingsworth states, "Killingsworth became noted for his innovative emphasis on containing costs through the streamlining of health care." Under Killingsworth Blue Cross' rates have soared. I know I'm a member. In the past year alone my premiums have increased 25%. Further despite this increased income under Killingsworth's guidance Blue Cross lost $149 million ($160 million if you count his sevrance) last year alone. What's even more unclear is what qualified Killingsworth for the job in the first place (a little more on that later.) Insurance is a great legal racket. The consumer actually prepays for a service which the insurance company then penalizes you for using.
Governor Devoid 0f Principal Patrick who has done nothing for his brothers in the hood saw no problem with Killingsworth's sweetheart deal. Killingsworth is also African-American. Turns out Killingsworth is a big financial supporter of both Devoid and other Democratic politicians. So I guess as long as your resume is written on a transferable monetary instrument you have a chance of landing one of these jobs regardless of your level of incompetence. Also if your a brother in Roxbury not much Devoid can do for you but if your a brother with a house on the Vineyard well that's a different story. Finally Devoid doesn't feel that yours truly should make $50 an hour for representing court appointed, criminal defendants but if you steal $160 million from the taxpayers that's apparently alright.
As previously mentioned here Martha Coakley isn't much of a politician. Turns out she's not much of a lawyer either. This wouldn't be so bad except her present job is as Massachusetts Attorney General. So in this case it's a rather deadly combination. She is "investigating" Killingsworth's situation. Any first year law student whose had one day of Contract Law could tell you this is a complete waste of time not to mention more taxpayer dollars.
Thank god there is another Furthur show tomorrow.
KOKO
