Robert Reich: Why Ordinary People Bear Economic Risks and Donald Trump Doesn’t
Why Ordinary People Bear Economic Risks and Donald Trump Doesnt
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2014
Thirty years ago, on its opening day in 1984, Donald Trump stood in a dark topcoat on the casino floor at Atlantic Citys Trump Plaza, celebrating his new investment as the finest building in Atlantic City and possibly the nation.
Last week, the Trump Plaza folded and the Trump Taj Mahal filed for bankruptcy, leaving some 1,000 employees without jobs.
Trump, meanwhile, was on twitter claiming he had nothing to do with Atlantic City, and praising himself for his great timing in getting out of the investment.
In America, people with lots of money can easily avoid the consequences of bad bets and big losses by cashing out at the first sign of trouble.
The laws protect them through limited liability and bankruptcy. ...................(more)
The complete piece is at:
http://robertreich.org/post/98079430765