08-30-2014, 04:58 AM
Geo says;
"More accurately, any business that doesn't focus first on making money isn't a business - or at least not for long..."
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That's a distortion. Look at the "COSTCO"/"Walmart" comparison.
Walmart pays less than living wages, relies on Government to supply healthcare and food supplements to its workers, and it's owners/shareholders receive obscene profits. They continue to increase the disparity of wealth and eliminate the middle class. Not a healthy trend.
COSTCO on the other hand; CEO makes about $600,000/year rather than double digit millions; Pays workers very well, doesn't rely on Government handouts, and provides health benefits. They make a nice profit, just not an obscene one.
Healthy economic model.
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"More accurately, any business that doesn't focus first on making money isn't a business - or at least not for long..."
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That's a distortion. Look at the "COSTCO"/"Walmart" comparison.
Walmart pays less than living wages, relies on Government to supply healthcare and food supplements to its workers, and it's owners/shareholders receive obscene profits. They continue to increase the disparity of wealth and eliminate the middle class. Not a healthy trend.
COSTCO on the other hand; CEO makes about $600,000/year rather than double digit millions; Pays workers very well, doesn't rely on Government handouts, and provides health benefits. They make a nice profit, just not an obscene one.
Healthy economic model.
edit;typo