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Madoff has stated he is happier in jail than he was before he got caught. He was never king of anything. Living a life in which you lie to everyone you meet-you
by abtinf 7y ago
Madoff has stated he is happier in jail than he was before he got caught. He was never king of anything. Living a life in which you lie to everyone you meet-your family, children, friends, and clients-is not conducive to happiness. He constantly had to be vigilant about getting caught. His own son turned him in, and later committed suicide. Lying is not selfish, but deeply self-destructive.
- everybodyknows 7y agoI recall reading that in the prison social hierarchy, Bernie has very high status. His fraud is esteemed as a great achievement.
- Twixes 7y agoWell, I don't think anyone in the prison has pulled off a heist as big as his.
- mnemonicsloth 7y agoBut he lied so well, for so long. He wouldn't have gotten as far as he did without knowing how to tell people what they want to hear. And this is what we want to hear. No heart of darkness, just... a mistake. Oops. He promises he won't do it again...