Corpirate America (Vocabulary lesson)

Today's new word is greedership. Greedership is a combination of two words, greed and leadership. The word greed according to the The American Heritage School Dictionary: n. A selfish desire for more than one needs or deserves, as food, wealth, etc. Did you catch the underlined part? Greed: more than one deserves.

Why do executives think they deserve salaries that are a 100 or even 1000's of times larger their least paid employees; Is it ego, is it because they feel they deserve it, or is it because America has made them pseudo rock stars through programs such as CNBC and we just can't go on without them? It might be a combination of all of these factors.  I am not sure. I am sure though the last two decades have been filled with scandal after scandal involving executives and unethical and sometimes illegal activities (all greed driven).

Now let's look at the other root word that forms the new word greedership. Leadership n. 1. The position of a leader. 2. The guidance or command of a leader or leaders: under the leadership of skillful engineers. 3.Ability to act as a leader: He has shown strong leadership. This definition was provided by the same guys that gave you greed. How's that for a reference?

"The cliff is straight ahead, full steam ahead!"

So now that we know what the two root words are, it is time to combine them for the new word's meaning in Leonise. Greedership: One that uses his or her position to take more reward than he or she deserves and distributes it to themselves at the cost of reduced moral and efficiency of the operation as a whole.

Isn't creating new words fun? Now remember the next time you read about a corporate scandal or scam just recall the new word greedership.

Please any executive that reads this go back to business management 101 and recall the most important tenets of running an enterprise. 1) Protect the assets 2) Grow the assets 3) Reward the people who do number one and number two. If you can't remember these tenets make a bracelet with the following letters on it, WWVD? (What Would Vader Do?)

Leon

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What Ya Talkin about Willis?

Obama pondering the chance of defeat in November

"I just think I almost turned the United States of America into the United States of Socialist America, darn my incompetency."

Obama Bond

"I might not have the IQ but I am still very GQ."

Paul Ryan

"I wonder what I would look like on the five-dollar bill? Will my ears fit?

Romney and Ryan



"Welcome to the ticket, nice hair, women like good hair and so do I."

Leon

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P.S. remember to vote even if you plan on voting for the wrong ticket. We will hunt you down later.

Corpirate America, First Edition

 

Billboards with dummy on noose shock Vegas drivers

By MICHELLE RINDELS | Associated Press – 10 hrs ago

 

This image provided by KVVU-TV …

 

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Even by Las Vegas standards, it was a shocking billboard: A mannequin dangling on a hangman's noose below a black sign with the ominous words "Dying for Work." (Why does this shock anyone? People are mad and they are venting. Corporate America needs to be reminded of their responsibilities, number one protect and grow the business and number protect and nurture the most important part of the business, its people.)

Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Jeremie Elliott says the 911 calls started coming in as the sun came up early Wednesday, with drivers worried the stiff, black-suited dummy swaying at the end of a rope along Interstate 15 near Bonanza Road was a real person.

"It's a publicity stunt, obviously done in bad taste," said Elliott, adding that officials were focused on getting it down quickly to avoid distracting drivers during the morning commute. (Funny how a billboard with strippers isn't distracting though. I have seen a lot of them on the freeways of America and nobody takes them down. I do understand that this was done illegally and I don't condone the use of others property without their permission but it does make a valid point about today's business culture in America.)

The graphic display along the interstate was one of at least two unauthorized signs spotted Wednesday morning in the Las Vegas area. Another found on Highland Avenue and Desert Inn Road was white with black lettering that read, "Hope You're Happy Wall St.," and a similar mannequin hanging off the edge.

A woman who answered the phone at Lamar Advertising Co., which owns one of the billboards, labeled the act vandalism and said the display was being removed. She did not provide her name.

Clear Channel Outdoor, which owns another sign that was affected, said they pulled the display immediately and plan to work with law enforcement to punish whoever is responsible. (Well that would be the greedsters on Wall Street and the folks  in Washington, wouldn't it?)

"We condemn the destructive behavior against one of our billboards because it is illegal and punishes our advertisers," Clear Channel Outdoor spokesman Jim Cullinan said in a statement. "This is not an innocent protest, but it is illegal and dangerous behavior that Clear Channel Outdoor and the industry will not accept." (Why is this considered dangerous? Can someone explain this to me? Who is endangered by it?)

Although the billboard alarmed drivers, it's unclear whether regulations in the area ban roadside signs with graphic depictions of suicide. (Who says that it is suicide maybe this dummy was lynched by the greed of Corporate America or like I call them Corpirate America.) A spokesman for the Nevada Department of Transportation said there didn't appear to be state regulations on the matter, and a spokeswoman for Clark County was also not aware of rules against the subject matter.

While nobody has publicly claimed responsibility for the signs, the Occupy Las Vegas group, which is affiliated with the larger Occupy Wall Street movement, posted photos of the displays on its website. Its caption says the Nevada governor's budget has slashed social programs and aid to suicidal adults.

Sebring Frehner, an Occupy supporter who posted the photos, told The Associated Press he didn't know who put the hangmen up, but applauded the message behind it.

"People saying it's in bad taste are living sheltered lives and don't pay attention to what affects the working class," he said. (What ever happened to the Golden Rule. No not the one that says  "He that owns the gold makes the rules", the real one "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". This is why I am a big fan of Undercover Boss. How can you feel the heartbeat of the organization without being near its heart?)

If you have never seen the program click this link and check it out:

http://www.cbs.com/shows/undercover_boss/about/ 

Leon

For responsibile capitalism and chocolate covered doughnut holes

Free Speech Can Cost Ya

Chick-fil-A Protests: Have They Gone Too Far?

By Claudine Zap | Yahoo! Finance – 14 hours ago

It seems that a sandwich has become the target of partisan political debate. Ever since Dan Cathy, the president of chicken restaurant chain Chick-fil-A, voiced his opposition to gay marriage, opinions about the company have caused a lot of indigestion.

Adam Smith, then the CFO of a medical supply firm, created a wave of interest on the Web when he posted a video of himself berating a Chick-fil-A worker at a drive-through window in Tucson, Ariz. Smith, who said he "just couldn't stand all the hate," wasn't exactly showing his sweet side. (But I guess his hate is okay though)Smith tells the employee, who offers him free water and wishes him a nice day, "I don't know how you live with yourself and work here. (Must be because they have enough pride to work and not collect welfare. Just my guess) I don't understand it. This is a horrible corporation with horrible values. (Why because you don't like their values?)  You deserve better." Smith's employer, Vante, was not impressed, stating in a press release that Smith no longer works for the company. (They must be a terrible corporation too huh, Mr. Smith?)Overnight, a Chick-fil-A in Torrance, Calif., was vandalized with the spray-painted message "Tastes like hate" in advance of today's "National Same-Sex Kiss Day". ( Amazing how hate is only one sided, if the message isn't supporting gays then it is hate. What happened to freedom of speech in this country?)Some gay activists have encouraged same-sex couples to document themselves smooching at the restaurant chain's locations. (Once again blockheads, if you don't like what the company is selling, don't go! If you don't like their values, don't go! And if you don't like to eat chicken, don't go!)This comes after Wednesday's Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day, organized by former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, which brought out tens of thousands to wait in long lines and, Chick-fil-A confirmed, resulted in a "record-setting day" for the business.

Mayors in Chicago, Boston, and San Francisco have rolled up the welcome mat to the chain, and in Los Angeles, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa praised his city for its "vibrant" LGBT community. (Hey bud, what about your vibrant straight community, the other 93% in the equation, what are they chopped liver?)
New York City's Michael Bloomberg, on the other hand, a supporter of gay marriage, said on his radio show Friday that it is not appropriate for government "to look at somebody's political views and decide whether or not they can live in the city, or operate a business in the city, or work for somebody in the city."
(Thank you Bumbleberg for finally doing the right thing and staying out of the matter.)

Twitter was abuzz from all the activity. As helpbydonating (@ithas2besaid) noted, "If you want to protest these mayors who banned Chick-fil-A, that's one thing. But if you want to defend the constitution, defend all of it." Richard Penney (@RichardPenney) weighed in, saying, "If you don't like Chick-fil-A don't go there. If you do, go there. But banning the business because you disagree w/ the CEO? Fascist."

On the other hand, all the chatter about chicken sandwiches simply seems to be making some people hungry. Coraline Jones (@kaylacurtsinger) posted, "The more y'all keep talking about Chick-fil-A, the more I crave it."

Sometimes, a sandwich is just a sandwich.



Leon

Commander and Chief?

The Obama re-election campaign has filed a lawsuit to overturn a law that gives members of the military a few extra days to vote prior to Election Day. (Really the Commander and Chief wants to make it harder for military personnel to vote, why? What does this say about his leadership? Why should the American people give this clown another 4 years to make more war against the populace and our rights?)  

Picture of Obama as a community organizer

 Our heroes in the military sacrifice so much for us and face considerable risks that often make it more difficult for them to vote. (If you believe and support our troops then send this guy back to Chicago in November)

It's outrageous that the President's re-election campaign would oppose giving them extra consideration to exercise their right to vote. (This is how dictators and bullies work)

Butch from the Little Rascals

 Learn about Butch: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Gang

They are serving to protect our right to vote; we need to stand up now to protect their voting rights. The ACLJ is filing an amicus brief, and we would like you to stand with us.
Take action; sign our brief defending military voting rights.

Jay Sekulow
ACLJ Chief Counsel

Leon

On bully watch

What Ya Talkin about Willis?

Last Week

"That's right I want to know the poll numbers on who has better hair me or Obama. Yes, of course just poll women voters."

"What do you mean Romney has been polling women voters on who has the best hair. Yes, yes, get right on it and then get back to me. That Romney really fights dirty."



This week

"That is great 52% of the women voters like my hair over Obama's. White House here we come."



"So, we are down 4 points on the hair issue. Get a hold of Denard Robinson, You know the smiling kid from U of M. I want to find out who does his locks. I don't know if it his smile or the locks, people just like that kid. Oh by the way, I want some shoes with laces in them, yes I will keep them untied. If it works for Robinson and Michigan why won't it work for me?. With the shoes and the locks I am sure we can catch up to Romney by late October."

"Yes, the President asked me who my barber was. No, I do not have  plans of running for political office.  I am too busy running up and down the football field for Michigan."

Leon

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Go Blue, Go vote!

What Ya Talkin about Willis?

Seig Heil

Romney practicing to be the new Emperor

"Come on everyone, left arm up and out stretched. Hey, you in the back if you don't do it you won't get any interviews with me when I win in November. Now all together now, hail Romney, hail Romney!"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Sieg_Heil

Leon

P.S. Don't forget to vote in November and if you live in Chicago remember to vote twice, it's okay, the "Godfather" runs that city.