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In reply to the discussion: Does anyone else have a problem with this? [View all]tclambert
(11,085 posts)18. How do you fix it? None of those CEOs will take a pay cut without a fight.
In fact, they will work hard to cut the pay of the average worker. If they could pay workers less than minimum wage, they would.
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Median income fell last year (& has been falling). So no, 'middle class compensation' hasn't
HiPointDem
Jan 2013
#32
They're not bailing out wall street and corrupt banks and allowing capitalism to take its
Fire Walk With Me
Jan 2013
#7
I remember when the Japanese brought this up as an American mistake. We didn't learn.
freshwest
Jan 2013
#10
Different generation, not as hard talking as in the past. We're always trying to be neutral as a way
freshwest
Jan 2013
#16
I totally agree with you. I think his heart is there. And he is as frustrated as we are. nt
SunSeeker
Jan 2013
#20
and this is what happens when people vote in pro-corporate, anti-labor legislators in both parties
antigop
Jan 2013
#22
Immediately eliminate the "Citizens United" ruling. Immediately reinstate Glass-Steagall.
Fire Walk With Me
Jan 2013
#25