ExxonMobil CEO defends profits

[75th]

It is.

For some reason, the CEO felt the need to defend their profits. If he didn't feel the need, then it truly wouldn't be their problem.

If both BS candidates for leader of the country were talking about penalizing me for the money I make, Id go on TV to defend my case also.

 

[EnderJE]

If both BS candidates for leader of the country were talking about penalizing me for the money I make, Id go on TV to defend my case also.

Hence, it is their problem.

Now, if we said 'Should it be their problem?' we would have a different answer.

Personally, I'm surprised that they just don't quietly sick more lobbyists against both parties.

 

[milo hobgoblin]

You must spread some Karma around before giving it to 75th again.

 

[Lestat]

most poor people are poor because they didn't apply themselves properly?

That's the biggest bunch of bullshit I've heard in a really long time.

Some of the hardest workers I know are also some of the poorest.

The biggest determinant of your ultimate socio economic status is not how well you applied yourself, but instead the income and education level of your parents. To convince yourself of anything otherwise is delusional.

 

[jnevin]

To convince yourself that the hardest workers in the world are poor is really delusional.

 

[Lestat]

To convince yourself that the hardest workers in the world are poor is really delusional.

Not all, but many. At least in California.

Here is where I draw this conclusion from.

I make really good money, at least I think so, and my job is easy! Air conditioned office, flexible hours, it can be mentally taxing at times, but generally its pretty smooth sailing.

Constrast that with the people here in California picking lettuce, strawberries, and tomatoes. Day in and day out that work is physically demanding, boring as hell (which takes a huge mental toll) and they get paid about 10% of what I do!

Then look at the senior management of my company, some of these guys take in TENS OF MILLIONS per year, is their job that hard? Not at all. They are generally smart, assertive people that make consistently good (and profitable) decisions. They are highly educated in most cases, have a certain charisma and presence that lends themselves to leadership roles.

maybe I am the exception, but I'll admit it, I don't work even half as hard as someone who washes cars or picks produce for a living. If someone offered me a raise to take one of those jobs I'd decline in a heartbeat!

 

[jnevin]

Not all, but many. At least in California.

Here is where I draw this conclusion from.

I make really good money, at least I think so, and my job is easy! Air conditioned office, flexible hours, it can be mentally taxing at times, but generally its pretty smooth sailing.

Constrast that with the people here in California picking lettuce, strawberries, and tomatoes. Day in and day out that work is physically demanding, boring as hell (which takes a huge mental toll) and they get paid about 10% of what I do!

Then look at the senior management of my company, some of these guys take in TENS OF MILLIONS per year, is their job that hard? Not at all. They are generally smart, assertive people that make consistently good (and profitable) decisions. They are highly educated in most cases, have a certain charisma and presence that lends themselves to leadership roles.

maybe I am the exception, but I'll admit it, I don't work even half as hard as someone who washes cars or picks produce for a living. If someone offered me a raise to take one of those jobs I'd decline in a heartbeat!

Just because physical labor is involved doesn't make a job hard. When I first moved out here I delivered beer and bartended at a club. Both were physically demanding, but were very easy in the sense that I really had no responsibility and the tasks were easy (Aside from the keg drops at the Canyons resort. 59 stairs and 10 kegs at 6,000 ft.). If I could go back and do something like that and make the same money I have been, I'd consider it. It would take less of a toll than my current job stresswise.

 

[EnderJE]

Hey, hey, hey!

We all know that all poor people deserve it because they're lazy fucks and should be murdered.

We also know that all rich people are scheming fucks that should be murdered for taking unfair advantages.

It so simplistic.

On a more serious note, it's always amazing how much 'each side' sound like each other.

 

[mrplunkey]

most poor people are poor because they didn't apply themselves properly?

That's the biggest bunch of bullshit I've heard in a really long time.

Some of the hardest workers I know are also some of the poorest.

The biggest determinant of your ultimate socio economic status is not how well you applied yourself, but instead the income and education level of your parents. To convince yourself of anything otherwise is delusional.

I believe in America, its far more complex then your parents' income and eductation. But for a moment let's take your assertion at face value. We do know what one dominant factor in determining a person's risk of dropping-out or missing school. Let's start by completely abolishing that factor first.

 

[Lestat]

I believe in America, its far more complex then your parents' income and eductation. But for a moment let's take your assertion at face value. We do know what one dominant factor in determining a person's risk of dropping-out or missing school. Let's start by completely abolishing that factor first.

I agree with you bro, most people who do not attend of finish school cite family responsibilities or money issues. many people are forced to work to support their family or have to stay home from school to take care of children.

I am all for taking those factors out of the equation but its very difficult to do so.