JoeE's always been a sweetheart to me, even though I don't fit the "model beauty" type he usually has on his arm.
If someone has a problem with Joe and money, then deal with Joe and money - keep the personal opinions to yourself. Business is business, but people are people. We all have demons (some even use them as a their sig.....

), but there's no need to bring them up when discussing business, IMHO.