Tuesday, January 30, 2018

After Handing out Bonuses, Home Depot Co-Founder Scorches Dems: 'You Don't Have Any Brains'

Independent Journal Review ^ | 1/28/18 | Virginia Kruta 

In the wake of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a number of businesses and corporations have responded by passing their savings on to their customers and employees.

Utility companies have cut rates for thousands of customers, while major corporations have announced wage increases and cash bonuses.

Home Depot was just one of many companies that chose to reward employees with bonuses — and co-founder Bernie Marcus spoke with Fox News host Neil Cavuto about the Democrats who said the bonuses and pay raises amount to “crumbs”:
“[That] is the most incredible thing I've ever heard. I really actually laughed out loud. You want to talk about somebody who is off the charts and doesn't understand reality. ... It's [Sen. Chuck] Schumer and [Rep. Nancy] Pelosi.”
Claiming that $1,000 is “more than meaningful” to the average American, Marcus clapped back at Democrats who continue to say it isn't enough:
“Corporations are not gonna open 14 buildings overnight! Come on, gimme a break! You gotta use your brains. I mean, Democrats, use your stupid brains! You don't have any brains.”
Cavuto added an important point directed at those criticizing businesses for “not doing enough” to pass their tax savings on to their employees: Those corporations are under no obligation to pass anything on to their employees and customers, and many have chosen to do so anyway.

You can watch the segment below, via Fox News.

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