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nichomachus

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37. Anyone who works for a corporation works for a corporatist

Fri Mar 27, 2015, 11:24 AM

Mar 2015

So, this would be no different. Name just about any large, publicly owned corporation and the people at the top probably share Koch's values. At any rate, the board of directors does. Corporate law requires the directors to maximize the return to shareholders -- any other consideration be damned. So, if they can net more money over the short term by polluting the river, they have to pollute the river. If they can net more money over the short term by moving jobs offshore, they must move jobs offshore. They have no choice. If they don't make as much money as they can, they can be, and have been, sued by investors.

As long as they're not asking you to do something morally reprehensible, why not?

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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