• john89@lemmy.ca
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    19 hours ago

    I don’t hate somebody just because they’re a CEO.

    I hate all rich people though that aren’t using their wealth to improve the lives of others as much as possible.

    • slumlordthanatos@lemmy.world
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      I mean, the likes of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos could end world hunger with a snap of their bony fingers, and they’re not doing it, despite the fact that they would still be wealthy beyond comprehension if they did.

      We’re asking them to do the bare minimum and utilize their wealth in a responsible manner, and they’re not even doing that much.

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        the likes of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos could end world hunger with a snap of their bony fingers, and they’re not doing it, despite the fact that they would still be wealthy beyond comprehension if they did.

        I’m reminded of this line Citizen Kane:

        You’re right, I did lose a million dollars last year. I expect to lose a million dollars this year. I expect to lose a million dollars next year. You know, Mr. Thatcher, at the rate of a million dollars a year, I’ll have to close this place in… sixty years”.

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      Most, if not all, CEOs are rich though and I’m sure most people follow your sentiments too. It’s just that CEOs are currently the flavour of the month.