links for 2009-03-30

  • "I wonder why people are so angry about bonuses. Do they hate the rich? Do they want to punish success?Are they eaten up inside with resentment? Do they just not want to admit that some people work harder and are more talented than they are?

    Or could it be one too many stories like this (h/t)?"

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