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Life in the United States: It’s the People Who Have Changed, Not the Economics“I'm gonna make you rich,” said Gordon Gekko to his unsuspecting apprentice, Bud Fox, in the 1987 movie “Wall Street.” After 25 years, has the world changed that much?- Seniors, Are Your Personal Finances Keeping You from Retiring, If So, Think of Need Not GreedMany senior citizens are going back to work due to insufficient retirement funds. In pursuit of retirement more emphasis should be on need rather than greed. You can only live in one house at a time.
- Wall Street Versus Occupy Wall Street: The Battle for AmericaA political satire discussing the Occupy Wall Street movement and corporate greed.
- The Peeper & the Honey PotOne of the stories told to baby kobolds, Peepers, as cautionary tales. This one contains the limerick of the Great Flying Gee at the end.
- Corporate Greed in the Name of Capitalism is Destroying AmericaCorporate greed in the name of capitalism is ruining America. Occupy Wall Street has it right. Our government and business institutions represent only the interests of the rich, so the middle class is taking to the streets to represent themselves.
- Understanding Occupy Wall Street DemandsWritten by one of their early philosophers 45 years ago and currently updated, John Schlitz (pen name in those days) gives an early-to-understand perspective on the Occupy America and Occupy World movement.
- The Greed of America?After a few days of research, it should be easy for any sane, logical thinking person to see that there is no real focal point of this "stinking" movement.
- Pensacola Joins Corporate Greed Protest in "Occupy" Across AmericaCorporate greed has caused many to lose homes and jobs in America. While CEOs are lining their pockets, middle class America is struggling to keep their heads above water.
- NCAA Conference Realignment Stinks of GreedMajor colleges and universities are maneuvering around to new conferences solely for the almighty dollar, leaving a bad taste in fans' mouths.
The Conservative Man and the Greedy ManLife is all about the choices we make.- Corporate Greed at Its BestPulling back the curtain on the lies, hypocrisy, and the great debates that define our lives.
- Greed or Ambition?Are you ambitious? Do you want wealth, or do you desire success. We all should set aside our lust for wealth and seek ways to enrich our lives on a grander scale.
- WORLD MARKETS PLUMMETTING. Reason for Panic?Investor Confidence at All Time Low
- 'American Idol' Creator Simon Fuller Sues Fox: For Principles or Greed?'American Idol" creator and executive producer Simon Fuller is going after "The X Factor" once again. Is the wealthy businessman just greedy, or standing on principle?
- In Greed We TrustGreed may have positive short-term benefits for our consumer economy, but it is beginning to backfire in the form of many psychological, social, and physical ills.
- How Greed and Fear Influence TradingGreed and fear are two emotions that play a pivotal role in trading. Understanding how they influence trade decisions can drastically improve your probability of success as a trader.
Greed: Pigs Always Get SlaughteredWhy do bosses turn into greedy hogs when dollar signs appear after a big sale takes place? I've worked in sales my entire life, and without fail, I've witnessed greed rear its ugly head too many times when it comes to paying commissions.
The Philosophy of GreedGrand narratives are always around us. But the most pervasive of all is the pursuit of wealth.- Greed and PowerA Poem about Greed and power.
- The Greedy Nature of LifeAre we greedy by nature or is it a learned behavior? Are other living things in the animal kingdom greedy or is just a human trait? The foundation of greed consumes us all.
A Jobless CityHow the loss of jobs due to plant closures in a predominately industrial city has impacted the people of our city. Corporate greed, mismanagement, and lack of government support seem to be factors in the downfall of our city.- The Greatest Tragedy of AllThe USA, and the United Nations agree that it is more important (and lucrative) to drop bombs and missiles on Libya, than it is to rescue pregnant women and children from genocide, but what about Japan?
- Society and GreedThis essay discusses the concepts of society and greed and how they interact, while also using to pieces of literature as points of discussion.
NFL Labor Dispute: Is Greed the Real Motivation?Many fans of the NFL feel both sides of the labor dispute are motivated by pure greed. Though this could be the case, the article offers another point f view that could be driving the negotiations from a players perspective.
The Bloody Hells of a Dull Blade's Greed(poem)Cutting is a Big thing, it really is fun and does a good job a moving the focus of the problem. But it's temporary, it's needs to increase as time goes on. The bible says build up treasure in heaven.- St. Louis Fans Should Think Hard About Painting Cardinals First-Baseman Albert Pujols as GreedyA Florida Marlins fan's take on the ongoing contract negotiations between the St. Louis Cardinals and perennial All-Star first-baseman Albert Pujols.
- Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps ****Gordon Gekko becomes the conscience of Wall Street '" sort of '" in Oliver Stone's Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.
Super Bowl XLV Greed: a HaikuHaiku for Jerry Jones and the NFL on the eve of Super Bowl XLV.- The Issue of Greed in American Big BusinessSome will suggest that business isn't personal, it is just business. The problem is, the business is personal to somebody.
- Are Corruption and Greed Hardwired into Our Brains?Some social engineers envision a world that works for all. They say it's possible right now. But what about human nature?
- Causes of Inflation and RemediesWhat does inflated prices mean? Inflated prices mean, it takes more money out of your pocket to buy anything. An immediate recovery to some degree, can start tomorrow if
- NFL Schedule Changes: Ownership Greed and the Eighteen Game ScheduleAs the NFL and the owners of is member clubs push the idea of a new, eighteen game schedule on the players union, there is no other way to view this proposed change as anything other than greed.
- Globalization & Greed!Though trade barriers are hacked down and globalization has brought-in benefits, mindless over-exploitation of resources will make us leave a worse world than what we inherited. We fail to make needed sacrifices.
- No Mr. Gekko, Greed is Not GoodGordon Gekko's famous words from the movie Wall Street "greed is good" resonates more than ever after The Great Recession of 2007. Mr. Gekko is a fictional character but the effects of his words are real.
- 'Wall Street' (1987), Michael Douglas at His Best, a Story of GreedA review of the 1987 Michael Douglas feature film, "Wall Street."
- Greedy Leftists Decry American DreamAFSCME (the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) is flooding the airwaves here in Pennsylvania because their power is being threatened.
- Greed Vs Just Rewards : Get Our Basics Right!Some are able to get away scot-free with ill-gotten wealth. Most are from poor countries which lack the ability and the will to pursue the culprits. Powerful countries should help them in the process.
- Milton's Madness: How Lies, Distortion and Greed Ruined the Middle Class and the PoorA critique of the bankrupt ideology and economics of Milton Friedman that is being used by the tea party to sell out the middle class and the poor. A look at the harsh reality and effects unbridled capitalism.
Hollywood on Greed: Wall Street Vs Atlas ShruggedThe new movie Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps and the upcoming film adaptation of Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged offer very different perspectives on greed.
California Gov. Schwarzenegger Blames Proposition 23 on Oil Company GreedThose voting YES on Proposition 23 constitute the new opinion leadership in California. By pointing the finger at big oil, the Gov. Schwarzenegger shows just how out of touch he is with his people.





