open: CEO Pay - Are They Worth It?
- 04/22/08 05:34 PM
Not content to leave it at politicians, I now question the pay, bonuses, termination buyouts, and other overpriced perks they get for driving compaies under. Names like Rigas, Nacchio, Esrey, Ebbers all come readily to mind, not to mention the departed Kenneth Lay. We mustn't forget the ladies either: Martha Stewart, and Carly Fiorina. These individuals were irresponsible, regrettable, and caused many people the loss of their lives' savings so they could live flambouyant lifestyles.They raked in millions from the labors of others, and in the process created a large pool of jobless people.The questions is, who is really to blame for all … (4 comments)
open: If Politicians Were Paid For Their Work
- 04/17/08 04:12 AM
I had this thought today, after tax day. I am tired grumpy, and have to work through a convoluted and confusing system, in order to fund the lavish lifestyles of people who live in fancy houses, drive fine cars, and who get lifetime healthcare. These are our so-called public servants in various elected offices. They are elected or appointed to represent us at various levels and office of our government. So, how come they make all the perks, and get all of the benefits, and I have to work to pay for mine, get none, and then am taxed to pay for … (2 comments)
Not content to leave it at politicians, I now question the pay, bonuses, termination buyouts, and other overpriced perks they get for driving compaies under. 
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