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On AlterNet: corporate greed

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "corporate greed"

Companies Kill 16 Workers A Day

Companies Kill 16 Workers A Day

Robert Greenwald, November 16, 2009.
Sixteen workers are killed a day in the United States because of reckless negligence on the part of their employers.

The 'Me-First, Screw You Crowd' Are No Longer Hiding Their Antics

The 'Me-First, Screw You Crowd' Are No Longer Hiding Their Antics

David Sirota, Creators Syndicate. August 10, 2009.
Finally, there's no pretense. The ugliest traits of this despicable movement are there for all to behold.

Apologists for the Rich Are Scraping the Bottom of the Barrel

Apologists for the Rich Are Scraping the Bottom of the Barrel

Sam Pizzigati, Too Much: A Commentary on Excess and Inequality. July 1, 2009.
In a down economy, apologists for the awesomely affluent are having to dig deep for inspiration. In the process, they're looking dopey.

Ken Lewis Ousted as Bank of America Chairman (But He's Still CEO)

Ken Lewis Ousted as Bank of America Chairman (But He's Still CEO)

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. April 29, 2009.
This is a step in the right direction, but a far cry from what truly needs to be done.

As New Scammers Emerge, Is It 'Jailout' Time Yet?

As New Scammers Emerge, Is It 'Jailout' Time Yet?

Danny Schechter, AlterNet. February 24, 2009.
Why haven't we seen punishment for those corporations that "recklessly sliced and diced all this debt into worthless gambling chips."

McDonald's McScrews Hero Employee Out of Needed Money

McDonald's McScrews Hero Employee Out of Needed Money

David Weiner, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. February 23, 2009.
Eyebrows are raised as high as golden arches at the cold-heartedness that McDonald's has shown in regards to the treatment Nigel Haskett.

How Kids Learn to Love Capitalism

How Kids Learn to Love Capitalism

Bill Reagan, PopMatters. December 4, 2008.
There is no better illustration of capitalism in all its glory than the vicious games of the playground.

Bush's Latest Screw You to the American People

Bush's Latest Screw You to the American People

Oliver Willis, AlterNet: PEEK. August 9, 2007.
Oliver Willis: Any Democrat who votes for this, and the Republicans who I'm sure will, is a turd.

The Bushites Have Outsourced Our Government to Their Pals

The Bushites Have Outsourced Our Government to Their Pals

Jim Hightower, Hightower Lowdown. June 20, 2007.
The sprawling $43 billion homeland security department is known for being in charge of America's color-coded terrorist-threat alarm system, a sham that obscures HSD's real mission: to serve as a giant federal cookie jar for corporate America.

Wal-Mart's New Marketing Strategy Hides Dirty Practices

Wal-Mart's New Marketing Strategy Hides Dirty Practices

Jim Hightower, Hightower Lowdown. January 30, 2007.
Wal-Mart is making over its image to cater to a more affluent crowd. But behind its increasingly upscale image are the same lowbrow business tactics.