I read it on a rightwing blog:
"We all want our teachers to prosper, but we cannot ignore economic realities. All taxpayers, whether business owners or employees, are struggling. We must not add to their burden, but still find a way to maintain our high standards for public education," Senator Thompson added. (emphasis added)
"ALL"??!? ROFLMAO!!!
A quick google search of "unitedhealth ceo compensation" found this, about those poor, struggling corporate boardroom types:
UnitedHealth CEO reaps nearly $100 million from stock options
By David S. Hilzenrath
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, April 16, 2010; 6:07 AM
The chief executive of UnitedHealth Group, one of the nation's largest health insurers, reaped almost $100 million from exercising stock options last year, the company reported Thursday.
Stephen J. Hemsley exercised 4.9 million options in February 2009 at a gain of $98.6 million, the company said in a regulatory filing.
Earth to WaterBoy, Earth to WaterBoy: some of those you tote for are doing very well - and they appreciate your hard work, Senator.
Senator Dave Thompson, GOP=GreedOverPrinciples, has no problemo bashing teachers in the classroom, while protecting suits in the boardroom.
Which is why Thompson, in his first elected term, has been put in a "leadership" position - he knows how to lead the way in carrying water for those whom this economic slump has affected not a whit.
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