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Effete Snob

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7. Yes, lots of people are paid more than the president

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Tue May 31, 2022, 04:34 PM

May 2022

So?

Tell me you know nothing about civil service without saying you know nothing about civil service.

Did you know that, in every state in the country, the highest paid state employee is NOT the governor?

In five states, it is a medical doctor.

What's your point?

Government could not hire a lot of people with specialized expertise absent competitive salaries.

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What is your point? Nt spooky3 May 2022 #1

Post removed Post removed May 2022 #18

It is very likely this information you want to share is a right wing smear and not true SoonerPride May 2022 #22

And I Am To Care About This Why, Ma'am? The Magistrate May 2022 #2

Millions of people are paid more than POTUS LuckyCharms May 2022 #3

For the way he stepped up during a crisis, I think we got him at a bargain. Iggo May 2022 #5

Agree 100%. n/t LuckyCharms May 2022 #10

I've known car salesmen Mr.Bill May 2022 #16

One of the four managers at a firm I once worked at... LuckyCharms May 2022 #25

And...? Iggo May 2022 #4

He's worth it. greatauntoftriplets May 2022 #6

Yes, lots of people are paid more than the president Effete Snob May 2022 #7

How much should he make? maxsolomon May 2022 #8

I think your point is that the president needs to be paid more, right? Stuckinthebush May 2022 #9

So? Ocelot II May 2022 #11

Yes I knew he made more than the president. SoonerPride May 2022 #12

Snopes article debunking this RW talking point BlueGreenLady May 2022 #13

Ah! Okay. Iggo May 2022 #19

He sure earned his salary, don't ya think? Raven May 2022 #14

Countless CEO's make more money than the POTUS. Hollywood actors. Sports stars. no_hypocrisy May 2022 #15

With the amount of shit he puts up with should be 10x that. miyazaki May 2022 #17

Sounds more like you're talking about capitalism. johnp3907 May 2022 #20

Why is his authority questionable? Nt XanaDUer2 May 2022 #21

You'll need to be a little more specific as to why you think this is relevant and suspicious... JHB May 2022 #23

Does Dr. Fauci also get a mansion, limo drivers, Ocelot II May 2022 #24

This Would Seem To Be The Punchline, Friends The Magistrate May 2022 #26

LOL, wait until you find out what college football coaches earn! FSogol May 2022 #27