Reply #99: they have to bank on

[ImOnlySleeping]

the US economy not completely going under, and in that case, they want to be one of the best corporations left. If they "waste" money on salaries that could be put into takeovers of companies that didn't make economically sound decisions, then they don't end up as good coming out of the downturn. That's harsh, but that's his job. I'd never want that job because I wouldn't be able to live with myself. I wouldn't judge him on the statement I'd judge him on the fact that he's a horrible enough person to take the job in the first place.