The Chairman of the MTA is appointed by the Governor of the State of NY. He is not an employee. Peter Kaliko is the Pres of H.K. Kaliko & Co., a huge real estate firm that is +60 yrs old. No doubt that the MTA Chairman is a powerful position, but Peter certainly didn’t get rich from the folks paying the subway fares. No doubt that this position has far more aggravation than monetary gratification.
People who spend millions of dollars on “collectibles” so they can fly them all over the world and win trophies and ribbons for doing nothing but owning them scare me. It’s not like this guy restored the vehicle. Must be nice to have so much money you can dabble in nothingness.
Dave, don’t hate the guy just because he is rich and can do things you can’t. More power to him. If I had lots of money, it’s my business what I do with it as long as its legal.
Oh, before Steve posted a comment, I was thinking maybe the Chief was in on it with the 11 public officials in NJ that were recently arrested. What does it have to do with NY?
In the real world, people don’t take government jobs if they’re independently wealthy. He most likely took it to gain even more power and money. For example, why would Michael Bloomsberg spend over $100 million to win the NYC mayor’s job that pays approximately $200,000 per year? Do you think it’s because he’s a tireless defender of the “public good?”
shouldn’t the real issue be whether or not the airline is responsible? when you use airlines for transportation of goods (other than yourself and allowable luggage) do you sign a waiver of some sort saying the airline has no responsibility if the item is destroyed in any way? if no waiver is signed, i think the insurance company is correct in going after the airline.
Didn’t the article say the co paid $32,000+? Why aren’t they pursuing normal subrogation channels? Failing that I could see litigation, but so what? WGASA!!
Actually, at one time, the very wealthy felt it their duty to do things for the public good since they already feathered their nests. Public service was called “nobles oblige”, something which the general public is too skeptical to believe anymore. As for Bloomberg, he might want to run for governor or president. Even Ross Perot did that, just to have it on the resume….
This is much more fun than actually having to think about a topic. You can’t expect us to be serious all the time. Lighten up. We have enough lines that get ugly on this site.
Otherwise how does a public official afford a $1M car?
I agree! Something seems odd about being able to afford these cars.
What, isn’t this a state owned vehicle? Do you want them to drive around in Chevys? How tacky.
google him, i did. interesting, i think family wealth from real estate. huge auto collection.
Yeah, I usually drive my million dollar Ferrari to work on Friday’s, but since it looked like rain, I took the Yugo instead!
The Chairman of the MTA is appointed by the Governor of the State of NY. He is not an employee. Peter Kaliko is the Pres of H.K. Kaliko & Co., a huge real estate firm that is +60 yrs old. No doubt that the MTA Chairman is a powerful position, but Peter certainly didn’t get rich from the folks paying the subway fares. No doubt that this position has far more aggravation than monetary gratification.
People who spend millions of dollars on “collectibles” so they can fly them all over the world and win trophies and ribbons for doing nothing but owning them scare me. It’s not like this guy restored the vehicle. Must be nice to have so much money you can dabble in nothingness.
Dave, don’t hate the guy just because he is rich and can do things you can’t. More power to him. If I had lots of money, it’s my business what I do with it as long as its legal.
Oh, before Steve posted a comment, I was thinking maybe the Chief was in on it with the 11 public officials in NJ that were recently arrested. What does it have to do with NY?
In the real world, people don’t take government jobs if they’re independently wealthy. He most likely took it to gain even more power and money. For example, why would Michael Bloomsberg spend over $100 million to win the NYC mayor’s job that pays approximately $200,000 per year? Do you think it’s because he’s a tireless defender of the “public good?”
shouldn’t the real issue be whether or not the airline is responsible? when you use airlines for transportation of goods (other than yourself and allowable luggage) do you sign a waiver of some sort saying the airline has no responsibility if the item is destroyed in any way? if no waiver is signed, i think the insurance company is correct in going after the airline.
Didn’t the article say the co paid $32,000+? Why aren’t they pursuing normal subrogation channels? Failing that I could see litigation, but so what? WGASA!!
the guy is seeking an extra $1M for dimunition of value of the vehicle. Kidding but it’s possible.
Actually, at one time, the very wealthy felt it their duty to do things for the public good since they already feathered their nests. Public service was called “nobles oblige”, something which the general public is too skeptical to believe anymore. As for Bloomberg, he might want to run for governor or president. Even Ross Perot did that, just to have it on the resume….
Really folks is this all you have do to. Get a life and discuss some real issues.
This is much more fun than actually having to think about a topic. You can’t expect us to be serious all the time. Lighten up. We have enough lines that get ugly on this site.