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Cops seek bank robber who says he's fed up with bailouts
The robbery proceeds, the suspect explained, "would go to people who deserve it."
(San Francisco Chronicle)
Apr 22, 2009 8:34:37 AM
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Yeah, right. And I'm sure no one "deserves" the money more than Mr. B. Robber...
What's even more ridiculous here is people not understanding the difference between retail banking and corporate bank management... there's about as much connection between your corner bank branch and the stuff getting bailed out as there is between your Chevy and General Dynamics.
Posted by: NitroPress | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 08:40 AM
Clearly, he's watched too many Robin Hood movies.
Posted by: Phranqlin | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 08:44 AM
"I've labored long and hard for bread,
For honor and for riches,
But on my corns too long you've tread,
You fair-haired sons of bitches."
Black Bart,
notorious San Francisco bandit of the 1870s, left this poem in a strongbox after he had robbed it.
Posted by: Russ | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 09:17 AM
Bryan Adams singing "I Do It For You" jumped into my head when I read this article.
Posted by: IronOre | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 09:18 AM
Thanks for sharing THAT, IronOre--I am going to have to think of another song now, so I can get that gem out of my head!
Posted by: troschne | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 09:23 AM
"The man, described as 6' and weighing about 190 lbs., was carrying a black lap top case."
That covers pretty much half of the denizens of the Financial District. Good luck picking that guy out.
Posted by: KDP | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 09:53 AM
"I'll give the proceeds to people who deserve it..."
"...Me. I worked for it, so screw everyone else."
Posted by: Joe | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 10:19 AM
NEW AGE ROBIN HOOD
Posted by: MONKEY JERKm | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 11:10 AM
I'M GONNA CUT YOUR HEART OUT WITH A SPOON!!!
Posted by: twerp | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 01:18 PM
And I'm going to kill you with my teacup.
Posted by: KDP | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 01:37 PM
Yeah Twerp!
I was going to start singing "Look into my eyes...." to further torture Troschne until you pulled out the "LOCKSLEY!!!" reference...LOL!
Posted by: RockyMtnMac | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 01:58 PM