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CargoBob 09-22-2006 04:47 AM

I thought Dems were pro-labor?
 
There is a large photo in my newspaper today showing Richard Branson sandwiched between Clinton and Gore. All hugs and smiles.

Question: Isn't Virgin America going to set record lows in pilot pay??

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Ottopilot 09-22-2006 05:14 AM

Dem or Rep; it doesn't matter, they are all politicians. CEO's and politicians are the same too.

John Pennekamp 09-22-2006 05:17 AM

Branson just donated $2 billion ("with a B" for you Reagan fans) to Clinton's charities. He may be an anti-labor prick, but if he'll give that much money to Clinton's charity, of course Clinton will take it!

Skywriting 09-22-2006 06:02 AM

Doe's anyone no any billionaire that is pro labor?

John Pennekamp 09-22-2006 06:12 AM


Originally Posted by Skywriting (Post 63092)
Doe's anyone no any billionaire that is pro labor?

Warren Buffett?
Bill Gates?
Herb Kelleher? (SWA)
Bernie Marcus? (Home Depot)
Truett Cathy? (Chick-fil-a)

They seem to understand that you make more money with happy employees. Not all companies are anti-labor!

mike734 09-22-2006 06:30 AM

Why does everyone assume Virgin is going to set record low pay? I doubt it. The airline is going to be based in SFO one of the most expensive places on the planet to live. Maybe they will set a low but we will have to see.

Merlin 09-22-2006 10:38 AM


Originally Posted by John Pennekamp (Post 63083)
Branson just donated $2 billion ("with a B" for you Reagan fans) to Clinton's charities. He may be an anti-labor prick, but if he'll give that much money to Clinton's charity, of course Clinton will take it!

Correct me if I'm wrong but "developing alternative energy sources" isn't a Clinton charity, is it? Additionally, it's an investment not a donation. He hopes to turn a profit.

shiftwork 09-22-2006 06:59 PM

I think Slick Willy heard "American Virgin's" and you know he HAD to show up in hopes of "converting" a few....probably disapointed that it was some rich British guy instead?

crewdawg52 09-23-2006 04:13 AM


Originally Posted by mike734 (Post 63095)
Why does everyone assume Virgin is going to set record low pay? I doubt it. The airline is going to be based in SFO one of the most expensive places on the planet to live. Maybe they will set a low but we will have to see.


Look what Go is doing in HI. And, have you ever lived there? :(

John Pennekamp 09-23-2006 05:04 AM


Originally Posted by Breckster (Post 63226)
I think Slick Willy heard "American Virgin's" and you know he HAD to show up in hopes of "converting" a few....probably disapointed that it was some rich British guy instead?

And you wouldn't?


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