On Monday, the local paper ran a story titled Study: Americans Getting More Work, Less Pay. It said, "Wages stopped rising and actually began losing ground starting in 2001, despite continued growth in productivity and corporate profits." It also said, "In 2005, CEO's earned about 262 times more than the average worker, according to EPI data. Forty years ago, that ratio was much smaller, with CEO's earning 24 times more."

What have these thieves done to earn these high salaries? Does anyone care that average hard working Americans are getting stiffed?

The local fishwrap decided to interview some natives to get their opinions on these issues. Here is a quote from a person who is considered a local celebrity. Here is the quote from "Brother" Gary Moses, "I put the job first, whether or not I get paid. If a job calls for working more, that's what you do."

In that case, I've got some work for you to do. Can you please come over and wash my car and wash the dishes? I'll pay you next year. Corporate America must love clowns like these.