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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?

John Pennekamp 09-23-2006 05:05 AM


Originally Posted by Merlin (Post 63143)
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.

His donation to the Clinton charity was to "fight global warming".

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/5368194.stm

shiftwork 09-23-2006 05:58 AM

No Johny.... I was happy converting my wife and that will do; Unlike Slick Willy who will/has "do" anything that walks.

Besides, you are not my type!

John Pennekamp 09-23-2006 08:04 AM


Originally Posted by Breckster (Post 63278)
No Johny.... I was happy converting my wife and that will do; Unlike Slick Willy who will/has "do" anything that walks.

Besides, you are not my type!

Sorry, I quit reading at "American Virgins", I didn't realize you were talking about guys...:eek:

mike734 09-23-2006 08:41 AM


Originally Posted by crewdawg52 (Post 63270)
Look what Go is doing in HI. And, have you ever lived there?

Branson is not Johnny O! How is the pay for Virgin Atlantic? Does anyone know?

shiftwork 09-23-2006 09:24 AM

"Sorry, I quit reading at "American Virgins", I didn't realize you were talking about guys..."

Wasn't Johny....sorry to disappoint you. :rolleyes: Maybe you should read a little further next time?

I am thinking you are on the wrong board: Maybe you should go try.... www.Don'taskDon'tTell.com or some thing to that effect being you seem to be a Clinton Cheerleader type.

John Pennekamp 09-25-2006 05:38 AM


Originally Posted by Breckster (Post 63322)
"Sorry, I quit reading at "American Virgins", I didn't realize you were talking about guys..."

Wasn't Johny....sorry to disappoint you. :rolleyes: Maybe you should read a little further next time?

I am thinking you are on the wrong board: Maybe you should go try.... www.Don'taskDon'tTell.com or some thing to that effect being you seem to be a Clinton Cheerleader type.

Yes, I'm a dem. I guess that makes me a gay pantywaste pinko commie, right? :rolleyes: Don't tell my conservative Southern wife.

You right wingers kill me... doesn't your bible say something about judging people?

Merlin 10-10-2006 01:45 AM


Originally Posted by John Pennekamp (Post 63276)
His donation to the Clinton charity was to "fight global warming".

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/5368194.stm

Well, not to keep a dead thread going but... (it's the nitnoid in me)

"The funds will be invested in schemes to develop new renewable energy technologies, through an investment unit called Virgin Fuels. "

I don't read that as a Clinton charity (getting back to the original post and thread title) hence my reply.


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