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Renew Deal

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15. I didn't want to put people on the spot with this one.

Reply to Chuuku Davis (Reply #6)

Thu Mar 26, 2015, 10:32 PM

Mar 2015

It's not exactly "do you have a drivers license"?

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If a Koch brothers company offered you a job for 50% more in salary, would you take it? [View all] Renew Deal Mar 2015 OP

Depends on what I'd have to do Major Nikon Mar 2015 #1

Free money? sure. Why not. Xipe Totec Mar 2015 #2

I can be bought. But it will take more than that. ;) n/t Adrahil Mar 2015 #3

For me to refuse half again what I make now would be irresponsible and selfish. cherokeeprogressive Mar 2015 #4

Yeah but I'd do a really shitty job on purpose. craigmatic Mar 2015 #5

Then why take the job? Renew Deal Mar 2015 #7

To win twice my dude, to win twice. I take their money but still keep it real for the people. craigmatic Mar 2015 #12

Good point Renew Deal Mar 2015 #14

Why do these polls have an abundance of answers? Chuuku Davis Mar 2015 #6

I didn't want to put people on the spot with this one. Renew Deal Mar 2015 #15

I need to be able to vote for two options because Rex Mar 2015 #8

No. I have principles and these men are evil incarnate. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #9

They've given millions to schools, universities, and art museums Algernon Moncrieff Mar 2015 #10

To me it is. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #11

Is your objection to the work or to giving money to the Koch Brothers? brooklynite Mar 2015 #13

I'm not supporting or objecting to anything Renew Deal Mar 2015 #16

True, but one point I make is that I want to ENJOY my work... brooklynite Mar 2015 #18

YES voters are Third Way/"New" DEM blkmusclmachine Mar 2015 #17

. Renew Deal Mar 2015 #19

50% more than zero is still zero.. Fumesucker Mar 2015 #20

Could I stay at home in my jammies doing exactly what I do now? ScreamingMeemie Mar 2015 #21

Why would they? Starry Messenger Mar 2015 #22

I have a friend that works for GP Calista241 Mar 2015 #23

Not for me. I now have my dream job (if I can keep it) and have no interest in changing. Coventina Mar 2015 #24

If you were starving and Chick-fil-A offered you a sandwich... wyldwolf Mar 2015 #25

Every crumb. That is of course unless it's necessary to share it... cherokeeprogressive Mar 2015 #30

good answer. wyldwolf Mar 2015 #39

I would take it, but would still keep looking for better. n/t RKP5637 Mar 2015 #26

Many good people work for assholes and get paid min wage Sheepshank Mar 2015 #27

$1000 a day could do it Cosmic Kitten Mar 2015 #28

Yes, but only if Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX) does the math... KansDem Mar 2015 #29

Duzy! leftofcool Mar 2015 #33

Yes, and my problem is not with the Koch brothers. It's the weak government Oneironaut Mar 2015 #31

Yes to taking their money, no to buying their products Maeve Mar 2015 #32

IMHO... sendero Mar 2015 #34

Probably... Xyzse Mar 2015 #35

Depends if I had the qualifications and what the job entails. NCTraveler Mar 2015 #36

Anyone who works for a corporation works for a corporatist nichomachus Mar 2015 #37

Could they provide me with a job LWolf Mar 2015 #38

I wish I could afford to have better morals on this. Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2015 #40

Sure. Inkfreak Mar 2015 #41

At this point in my life, no. bigwillq Mar 2015 #42

Depends on the job. RedCappedBandit Mar 2015 #43

I'm retired and have no interest in going back to work. (n/t) spin Mar 2015 #44

Once upon a time... Javaman Mar 2015 #45

I can't say just based on getting more money deutsey Mar 2015 #46