CEO pay

Should we be teaching how to stage a revolution?

I got a really nice e-mail yesterday from Ryan, who I don’t believe has ever posted here. The last lines are what prompted this post: “Your ideas are revolutionary, and if implemented correctly they could dramatically change the face and future of Dayton.  Any pointers for other citizens who would also like speak out and Read More

If you are wondering why health care costs are high, look to CEO pay

I recently wrote a post about an uninsured friend’s trip to Miami Valley Hospital for three stitches from a clean cut. The total for 3 stitches: $1423.38 or $474.46 per stitch. This is criminal- as is what the CEO of a “nonprofit” hospital is paid. The Dayton Daily News did a little real reporting today Read More

Why Johnny Q. Public can’t pay his mortgage but can bail out Wall Street

Our system is broke. It’s now as morally bankrupt as Wall Street. The American dream is now a complete and utter farce and the belief that the people we elect actually “represent” us should be forgotten as fast as they forgot us with this “bailout”. Johnny can’t pay his mortgage for a whole bunch of Read More

How your tax dollars are going to help the rich bastards that got us into this mess

The “banking bailout” is turning into just one more example of corporate welfare. In fact, the bill presented to Congress is almost terrifying in its scope and lack of oversight, giving the treasury secretary an open checkbook to buy assets from companies that have no right to still be in business. Read this post in Read More

Flintstone living- week 2

My office has power. My house does not, one week after the storm. I’ve had an extension cord running across the street to power the fridge and the high efficiency hot water heater, but nothing else. I’m also keeping a neighbors fridge working. DP&L called 2x today with an automated survey to find out if Read More

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