I am not criticizing them, I’m just out of the loop.

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    you’re not anti communist or pro capitalist. you’re out to get what you can for your own survival.

    I’m anti-communist and pro-capitalist. I don’t care what you think I am, I’m about as pro-capitalist as you get.

    You quoted me…so what? Is that supposed to prove some weird point of yours?

    Capitalism isn’t about working hard, it’s about getting paid what you’re worth. I get by on 1.2-1.3k hours a year in exchange for 100k. I could get closer to 140-150k if I wanted to work my ass off, I don’.

    Being pro capitalist doesn’t mean I need to work my ass off. A core principle says that two parties come together to agree to an exchange of services and pay, without another party (generally government) interfering.

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      So you’re saying all those Hollywood CEOs are being paid what they’re worth? They turn out such a quality product?

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          I asked if they were paid what they were worth, not if they were paid. David Zaslav’s salary is $500,000 a year. Why is that justified when many SAG-AFTRA members don’t make the $26,000 eligibility threshold to qualify for health insurance?

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            Again, they’re worth their salary because the board decided he’s doing a good job. If he didn’t none his workers would have an income. Not making a threshold looks like a policy problem which the gov that should fix. Surely they 're too, adequately paid for their productive labour.

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              So if the board decides they’re worth ten billion dollars that’s their actual worth? All that matters is what the board decides?