How can you even say that with a straight face?

Because I studied economics in an accredited MBA program at a major university, and I remember the very lesson when the nature of this was explained. Thanks, Dr. Prendergast.

Are you suggesting a salary cap in the private sector?

like.....no corporate employee can make over 500k per year, or something like that?

That is correct.

:eek:

Was that really called for?

Not really. I would prefer something where the top dog can't make over a certain % of the average dogs. In addition, any bonuses should be tied to the health of the company in the form of stocks, to be paid out at a later date. That way, if the company does well, everyone does well, and the top dog wouldn't be making decisions that would be based on greed for himself, but rather what is in the best interests of the company as a whole.

You know classic, I thought you understood my reasoning. At least you did. What happened?

Then you should know the bust has solved nothing.

suppose for a moment that you start a company that sells widgets.

from the ground. you build this company up to the point that it goes public, and you sell 49% ownership in stocks and there is a board of directors and you are the CEO. The company makes $20 Billion profit every year.

Who decides how much of it you get to keep?

First of all, if I had a successful company, I wouldn't sell it off. Second of all, I would reward people by paying them fairly and allowing them to share in the profits that they helped create. The rest of the profits would go back into the company or to some form of charity, probably ones for animals or for creating sustainable ways of living.

Look, I understand that most people don't agree with my way of thining. I accept that. That doesn't mean that I am going to roll over and keep my mouth shut when I think something is unfair. hell no. I am going to bitch about it and write letters to Congress about it and do whatever I can to help change it. OK?

I see. thanks.

Probably not, but as a classist, I felt that it was my obligation. :rolleyes:

Oh, I get your reasoning, I just disagree with it.

ok, then you understand how some others feel, right?

WHYY, the PBS TV station in Philly, announces they would lay off 17 people to make up $1.2 million of their budget shortfall. The CEO, who gets $740 k this year, was asked if cutting executive salaries was considered to save some of the 17 jobs. He said no, it was not considered.

Not even considered? Fuck you very much, you'll never see another dime of my money. :mad:

You don't understand B, it takes someone paid $740k to decide to continue syndicating Nova, Frontline and Antiques Roadshow. That's a very difficult decision and only top people can make it.

Also, it takes pristine offices on the most expensive block of Center City to record that daily hour of Fresh Air. You need to make sure that your best employees can walk to the office from Society Hill without going through any bad neighborhoods. And they must have the very best $1000 mics and room-in-a-room isolated sound studios, so that you can hear the elegant silence between sentences.

fuuuuuuuuuhhhhh -----

I ran the radio station when I was in college. We had maybe $4k of equipment in the studio and a $4k transmitter. I installed most of it myself. It's still running 25 years later.

Yes, but just like you will express your opinion, I will also express mine.