  Det_ard Member Username: Det_ard Post Number: 2 Registered: 02-2009 |
WTF? Pete, you just made my shit list. quote: http://www.freep.com/article/2 0090211/NEWS01/90211120/Kilpat rick+expected+to+get+job+with+ Compuware+affiliate+in+Texas | ||
Vetalalumni Member Username: Vetalalumni Post Number: 1109 Registered: 05-2007 |
What is the upside in this for Compuware? | ||
Det_ard Member Username: Det_ard Post Number: 4 Registered: 02-2009 |
I don't see an upside. KK never had any pull outside of Michigan, and now he doesn't even have that except amongst a small band of loyalists (which apparently includes Karmanos). The downside isn't that big IMO because outside of the state few really care about KK one way or another. I just don't see what value he is to Karmanos as an employee. I guess it's just loyalty, or the old picture of Peter and a goat. | ||
Lmichigan Member Username: Lmichigan Post Number: 4111 Registered: 10-2003 |
Karmanos has always been a big Kilpatrick contributor, hasn't he? Am I remembering incorrectly, or did Karmonos contribute to Kilpatrick's legal fund during the investigation and impeachment? | ||
Det_ard Member Username: Det_ard Post Number: 5 Registered: 02-2009 |
Karmanos has long been one of Kwame's bitches. He gave $100K to a KK PAC in '05. | ||
Salvadordelmundo Member Username: Salvadordelmundo Post Number: 140 Registered: 04-2006 |
Isn't Kilpatrick still facing some undefined federal corruption charges that will come up in the next few months? | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 6638 Registered: 11-2004 |
KK will probably use his oratory skills to cool off the computers for Pete Karmanos. In the light of seeing so many immensely talented highly qualified people getting let go in all sorts of business, this just screams of political payback. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 6639 Registered: 11-2004 |
Who would want to share a cubicle with that dope? Would you? | ||
Pffft Member Username: Pffft Post Number: 1234 Registered: 12-2003 |
Compuware just let go a bunch of people too... | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 6640 Registered: 11-2004 |
And something tells me that KK isn't exactly starting off in the mailroom either. | ||
Alan55 Member Username: Alan55 Post Number: 2572 Registered: 09-2005 |
Karmanos must have one or two skeletons in his closet in regard to the deal that brought his business downtown and built a new headquarters building. | ||
Det_ard Member Username: Det_ard Post Number: 6 Registered: 02-2009 |
BTW, nice scoop Freep. Over an hour later and still nothing on Detnews.com. | ||
Firstandten Member Username: Firstandten Post Number: 651 Registered: 05-2006 |
I wouldn't be surprise if this was in the making way back when KK was meeting with the business community and supposedly they were talking to KK about resigning. Privately he was most likely negotiating something like this even then | ||
English Member Username: English Post Number: 428 Registered: 10-2003 |
I see this as a good thing. At least he has a j-o-b... this way, the CoD residents will get their restitution faster. His paychecks will likely be garnished right away. | ||
Atwater Member Username: Atwater Post Number: 371 Registered: 09-2007 |
Good point English. | ||
English Member Username: English Post Number: 431 Registered: 10-2003 |
Thanks Atwater. I suppose he couldn't work for Pete K. here in Detroit because of the media attention and the threats to safety his family may have faced. I wonder how probation will work with him out of state. Will the authorities here work with TX courts, or will he have to fly back and forth? | ||
Ktkeller08 Member Username: Ktkeller08 Post Number: 25 Registered: 10-2008 |
Yes, Compuware did lay off people now and last fall. http://www.detnews.com/apps/pb cs.dll/article?AID=/20090212/B IZ/902120353/1001 Well at least Kwame can get a job there. | ||
Homer Member Username: Homer Post Number: 395 Registered: 08-2004 |
I can't imagine what that nincompoop could do for Karmanos. Sales? Who could trust him. Law Dept.? No,lost his license. Public relations? Well he is good at relationships, wait that was his downfall here. Any ideas? | ||
Jmil Member Username: Jmil Post Number: 363 Registered: 12-2003 |
Not a surprise. Karmanos has been strongly behind/defended KK, regardless of his actions. KK needs to make at least $500k/yr. He must pay $200k/yr restitution, plus he is paying $36k/yr rent. Thats damn near a qtr mil before taxes he needs. Only someone with deep pockets would be willing to pay that to KK. Especially since the future is so cloudy for their new employee. What does Karmanos get out of it? Maybe KK learned some new skills while in jail. OOPS!, look fellas, I dropped the soap again. LOL Good riddance. Real odd to let this information get out at the same time 250 employees were laid off for restructuring. | ||
Chrissy_snow Member Username: Chrissy_snow Post Number: 437 Registered: 07-2008 |
So it all makes sense - he laid off 250 people here in Detroit, to make up for the salary/bonus/perks/bribes he has to pay KK to work for him. All he did was swap out the salary of those 250 - nothing lost by Karmanos whatsoever. KK must have some GOOD stuff on him! One disgusting pig in bed with another disgusting pig. Did we expect any less? | ||
Taj920 Member Username: Taj920 Post Number: 280 Registered: 01-2004 |
Boycott the businesses in Pete's building, like Borders and the Woodward. | ||
Detroitbred Member Username: Detroitbred Post Number: 246 Registered: 06-2008 |
Shame on Pete Karmanos....I thought he was an intelligent man until now. I sincerely hope tgis backfires on him. | ||
Detroitbred Member Username: Detroitbred Post Number: 247 Registered: 06-2008 |
Shame on Pete Karmanos....I thought he was an intelligent man until now. I sincerely hope this backfires on him. Didn't he say that Kwame is " the best we've got"? If so, we are in big trouble. | ||
Danny Member Username: Danny Post Number: 4473 Registered: 02-2004 |
What does KING KWAME know about computers? All he ever knows is that he can throw a good office parties. Maybe Karmanos will give him one million dollars to pay off his debt to society and move on. | ||
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine Post Number: 1707 Registered: 05-2005 |
quote: well played^ pete is a dick. | ||
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise Post Number: 3793 Registered: 09-2007 |
quote: No need, they're closing and closed (for good). | ||
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise Post Number: 3794 Registered: 09-2007 |
It's funny, they say Chicago's politicians are corrupt. Surely they have nothing on Detroit politicians... | ||
Original63 Member Username: Original63 Post Number: 473 Registered: 08-2008 |
Quote: Boycott the businesses in Pete's building, like Borders and the Woodward. that will be of great help what a helluva suggestion. Maybe we can boycott everything within 5 miles of Karmanos' bldg. Better idea how about boycott the Cancer center with his name on it and ask the Patients if they feel better about Kwame after they refuse their treatment. Also Taj boycotting the bookstore that is already closing down will prove Pretty ineffective. We need better Ideas people and boycotting a broke ass city is the same kind of brilliance that has lead to this very Economic abyss. The suburban people hate the city people so lets build a seperation wall and starve out people we all hate. With all the damage Bush did to our country and the world where is the Hate and Boycott Texas campaign caouse he moved there?? Selective hatred and disgust are no longer welcome in my book. | ||
Southofeight Member Username: Southofeight Post Number: 142 Registered: 07-2005 |
You should boycott the Woodward for its overrated menu and shitty service, not because Pete Karmanos owns the building. | ||
Buyamerican Member Username: Buyamerican Post Number: 896 Registered: 02-2007 |
Pete better keep an eye on Thug KK's fingers, they are fast and seem to pocket cash fast. I would suggest that he doesn't allow thug KK the use of a company cell phone with unlimited text capabilities. |
