Serious consideration is being given to a proposal that the firm uses smoke, mirrors and the diversion chestnut charity as a softner when it pays out bonuses later this year. Goldmans may donate billions of dollars to charity when it awards bonuses in an attempt to reduce the heat over distributing $20 billion to employees. Even then the bonuses are also likely to take the form of stock, according to CNBC. Check out this discussion for an overview…

According to Clusterstock, a current partner managing director they spoke to said he views the plan as more than a publicity stunt. He says it is an opportunity for the firm to give back to society while also serving its own interests. “This is the perfect Goldman move,” he said.

Nothing like telling the plebs you’re about to pull the wool over their eyes.