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(1,662 posts)Without the workers these companies would be worthless. Without the CEO the company would function as normal.
hifiguy
(33,688 posts)is still as correct as it has always been.
His proscriptions weren't so great, but his description of the inherently parasitic nature of capitalism remains spot-on.
WDIM
(1,662 posts)Has never been more clear and blatant as it is today.
The few take everything while the many suffer under their rule.
irisblue
(33,036 posts)TexasMommaWithAHat
(3,212 posts)but I'll bet that most of them could afford it.
And who would have thought that Chipotle would lead the pack? (Of course, I think the food is terrible there.)
taught_me_patience
(5,477 posts)So if you want a world where your choices are limited to this shit...
One_Life_To_Give
(6,036 posts)Although those CEO's would cry poverty having to get by on $300/hr
jtuck004
(15,882 posts)One_Life_To_Give
(6,036 posts)They are the ones who recognize Disruption to the current business model, change course and avoid catastrophic collapse before it happens. The ones who can't see their own demise short weeks before collapse and bankruptcy, 4 : 1 might be generous. I have worked with some god people and others who couldn't navigate their way out of a paper bag.
GeoWilliam750
(2,522 posts)If so, slaves would be rich
You get rich my making other people work hard for you
Melurkyoulongtime
(136 posts)could rec a reply! The "hard work will make you wealthy" meme is, and has been, a total crock. At least in my experience. The wealthy where I'm at got their money the old fashioned way: lying, cheating, stealing and the occasional murder.