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What? Yes, that's exactly the point. I was responding to someone implying that the president, the leader of our country, makes less than CEOs. From that, I suggested that CEOs make more because they have more political power than the president.
Granted, it was tongue-in-cheek and we both left a number of gaps to fill in, but you're arguing the same point as I am.
CEO: What should I do today? A. Rebrand the company. B. Cut jobs. C. Enshitify product or service
Implying that POTUS has an easier job than a CEO?? Really
Y'all are really good at putting words in other people's mouths. When did I ever say "easier" or who does more work or anything?
I mean, you're welcome to infer anything you want to, but you're completely wrong about what I was implying.
Lemme try to break it down into smaller, easier to digest pieces for you:
"YOU JUST WANT TRUMP TO WIN" - centrists
The worst part is that it isn't even a dig against Biden
I can't tell if people are trying to defend CEOs or Biden in these arguments
Sadly, reading comprehension of Lemmy users leaves a lot to be desired.
I also think many that misunderstand something would rather entrench and make a ridiculous argument than admit any kind of fault.
Easier isnt the point. More powerful is.
Makes more decisions > makes less. Was exactly his point.
Reading hard?
You took Rapidcreek's comment that it's ridiculous to make a giant fuss over Biden and his wife making 600+k in a year when CEOs make exponentially more and made it into a supposedly tongue-in-cheek comment about executives making all the real decisions in the country. Like some sort of poke at capitalism which no one would disagree with. Only it looks much more like you were justifying CEO pay.
Writing hard?