New figures show the richest CEOs are making more money than ever, the recession and the rest of us be damned. Head of the list: Gregory Maffei of Liberty Media, who last year pulled in $87.1 million, four times his 2008 package. Overall, annual bonuses rose nearly 11%. Who precisely is in charge here, asks Michael Moore on Bill Maher.
To Obama: "With all due respect, please take off your pink tutu, because it’s time to put on the boxing gloves and go fighting for the people.”
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