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Mar 31, 2012 3:00AM
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absolute joke! I cannot stand hearing about this and everyone wonders why our country is struggling! And don't think for a minute this is a isolated incident its happening at every company in this country just at a lesser scale.   
Mar 31, 2012 2:53AM
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Obummer ... wasting taxpayer`s hard-earned money on "green energy" handing out money to FAILS like Solyndra , while we need to develop our own CNG and oil which is PLENTIFUL.

I guess he`d rather China have the Canadian oil , so they can further PWN us.

Mar 31, 2012 2:52AM
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Really ?! his claim to fame is the insufferable genius bar? Great idea to give a bunch of spoiled brats the impression they are geniuses because they work retail at the mall. Going into the Apple store for help is unbearable for that very reason. Amazing what *passes* for innovation these days. Can you say poser? 
Mar 31, 2012 2:48AM
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Those veneers he bought with pocket change.Open-mouthed
Mar 31, 2012 1:21AM
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 BUT with that said these people are being paid these outrageous sums from private companies that will sink or swim on the decisions these people make .

 

Thing is - these CEOs get those huge paychecks and benefits even AS the company is going down the drain - apparently - their performance isn't reflected in their paycheck.

 

Many are starting to think that some Board of Directors Members are getting "kickbacks" from the CEO they give these huge salaries and benefits to - other wise they would not do so.

Mar 31, 2012 1:17AM
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LOL - this CEO must belong to a UNION - how else could he keep his job and draw down such a great salary and benefits. 
Mar 31, 2012 1:15AM
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Time for the conservatives we all elected to congress to protect the stock holders - investors seem to have very little to say about how much their Board of Directors gives these CEOs in salary and bonuses.

 

And - does anyone wonder if these board members are getting "kick backs" on these huge salaries?

 

Most locals think that the Public Service Members must be getting "kick backs" from all those utilities they keep giving rate increases to - maybe the Board of Directors of large companies do the same thing.

 

Moreover - how about these CEOs paying an equal share of their salaries in Federal Taxes - like the guy making less than $40,000 a year who pays 12% of his paycheck in taxes.

Mar 31, 2012 1:03AM
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I say hang the guy for having the balls to accept the $$$ I guess I'm done shopping at JCP.Screw them
Mar 31, 2012 12:58AM
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Unbridled greed.

 

Sure glad I'm not a JCPenney stockholder; I'd ask for my 1%.

 

Mar 31, 2012 12:52AM
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Difference between the 1% republican/cpac's...​.....they are buying the elections to keep their money and get more.  99%/Democrats are trying to level the field for 99% of all americans.  HUGE difference.  Vote Obama and demand supreme court overturn corporate personhood.  America is not for sale.
Mar 31, 2012 12:45AM
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This apple guy is paid way way way too much.  I dont get why ceo's are paid outragous pay?  For what?  Someone off the street could do the job and take 1 million and be happy.  Why do these corporations blow their shareholders money?
Mar 31, 2012 12:42AM
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Clever commercials, But !  the change has not grab me completely.  There are less products, brands.  And sad to say I kinda miss the wednesday deals, coupons, etc.  My local store is as boring as ever, not much change.  I do the salon for massage, facial etc. love that.
Mar 31, 2012 12:28AM
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I don't like to see these outragous pay packages for the corporate elites while the salery employees are working for minimum wage without benefits BUT with that said these people are being paid these outragous sums from private companies that will sink or swim on the decisions these people make . That is alot different from the heros of the Left who rob the public treasury and tax us all into poverty so they can live the good life. Before you socialist hate on my comment, check your favorite politico and see if I am not right on?
Mar 31, 2012 12:12AM
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Here's the problem I got with these over paid CEOs'. This guy is a prime example, the guy never invented a life changing tool or device, never started a large corporation employing hundreds or even thousand of workers. If sales revenue drops and profits aren't enough to keep stores open this guy collects hugh amounts of money while the people working in the stores and warehouses lose their jobs. I don't believe in handouts' and I'm not asking for any of his money. But the least these high earning CEOs' could do is spread that money around within the employees that work for the company. I see it as a insult to the people who have spent years working for JC Penny.

 

 

Mar 31, 2012 12:06AM
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Looks like his dental bill was in the millions...loll
Mar 30, 2012 11:51PM
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It's time for JCPenney to fold and go away for making such a rash and irresponsible decision in paying such huge salary.

I Boycott shopping at JCPenney!
Mar 30, 2012 11:50PM
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Once again another example of how the CEO's are stealing the wealth of a company that used to be share with the employees who actually generated to inceases.  Now CEO's are awarded for keeping control of the true makers of the increased weatlh.  If he was paid a modest amount, say 1 million per year, what would the empoyees be entitles to... certainly more than a cost of living adjustment....

When will people see what is going on and put a stop to this.  It is ruining our economy.  The employees would put the money back into the economy and grow jobs and increase the wealth of everyone.  I will bet this CEO books his new digs besides Bill Gates in France...

Mar 30, 2012 11:23PM
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"Penney...says outgoing CEO Ullman 'laid the groundwork for the changes now underway at the company ... which included several years of significant economic challenge for JC Penney customers.' " JC Penney customers' biggest challenge is being under- or unemployed!

Mar 30, 2012 11:19PM
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Board of Director are not STUPID and stockholders are not going to move their money some place else because they know the the "STUPID" consumer will continue to pay the high price for what is conceived to be fashion....Where do you think your kids are shopping know???? thats what I thought!
Mar 30, 2012 11:14PM
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If the stock holders approve who cares, it's their money ..... LOL   Did every know that any company that offers stocks need to take in a hell of a lot more because there are so many mouths to feed, that is why things are costing more and more .....<<<<<< Reality Check >>>>>
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