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Stromaluski t1_j5qpokw wrote

Reply to comment by BigRed323 in Major railroad posts record earnings, spends more on share repurchases than on its employees by esporx

Corporate America at this point is all about "how do we make the most money right this instant, even if it means we're out of business in three years?"

Shareholders are so far removed from the business that they couldn't care less if it closes tomorrow, as long as they can make money today. It's short sighted and screws over everybody that actually works at the company.

I'm not saying you're wrong with your statement. Just saying that it's dumb that our business world is set up this way.

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DENelson83 t1_j5qxag3 wrote

Capitalism's core mantra is "as much profit as possible, come hell or high water, until you die".

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