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In reply to the discussion: Billionaire Executives and Owners are a lot like Royalty...someday the idea will seem just as stupid [View all]Buns_of_Fire
(17,175 posts)2. I would argue for both -- just to squeeze the disparity graph a little tighter.
I've got no problem with strategic planners, CEOs, and the like making a millionaire's salary, if the company's bottom line justifies it. That's the BoD's call, if they're interested in overseeing an honest business.
But to tell me that a parasite like Lloyd Blankfein is worth $21 million a year ( http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/12/us-goldmansachs-idUSBRE93B0SP20130412 ) -- as the CEO of a company that produces NOTHING but paperwork -- stretches my admittedly popuiist roots to the breaking point.
And that's before I even get into the Kook Brothers.
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Billionaire Executives and Owners are a lot like Royalty...someday the idea will seem just as stupid [View all]
reformist2
Aug 2013
OP
I would argue for both -- just to squeeze the disparity graph a little tighter.
Buns_of_Fire
Aug 2013
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Amen to that. Everyone who works - or who is willing to work - deserves a decent retirement.
reformist2
Aug 2013
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