Here's the latest from Brave New Films, a look at Goldman Sachs' 2002 purchase of Burger King and the wage slavery the BK employees live under:
It's just infuriating. Both the Democrats and Reppublicans are bought and paid for by companies like Goldman, so there is no surprise in Congress rolling over. However, I do find myself wondering where all the grandstanding Republicans are on this issue? After going insane over a few hundred million of stimulus money directed toward family planning, you'd think they might have something to say about a company lining its pockets with $10 BILLION of taxpayer money while the employees can't afford food. Oh wait, that would indicate intellectual honesty. My mistake.
This article appears in Feb 18-24, 2009.