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Why would big CEOs be democrats?

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Why would big CEOs be democrats? There are some big heads of some major corporations that are democratic. The reason I think it would be peculiar for such people to be democrats is because democrats tend to favor the working class people and the underdogs, not the big CEOs. Its silly to belong to a party that doesn't support big corporations and big multi million or multi billion dollar CEOs when you are such a CEO.
 
Because they are patriots first and capitalists second and understand very well that the health of most businesses depend of the health of the common people and Democrats are for the common people.
 
Why would big CEOs be democrats? There are some big heads of some major corporations that are democratic. The reason I think it would be peculiar for such people to be democrats is because democrats tend to favor the working class people and the underdogs, not the big CEOs. Its silly to belong to a party that doesn't support big corporations and big multi million or multi billion dollar CEOs when you are such a CEO.

IMO, because they have so much money (what some comedians call ****-You money) they don't think or believe social justice and progressive ideas will affect them much. Most of the 1% could lose half their wealth to "give-aways" and still be richer than 90% of the rest of the entire world's population. The other top 10% wouldn't be too hurt either IMHO.

They'll still have their property (often walled-off and guarded), still be able to afford men with "permits" to carry weapons to protect them. They can still invest and profit from all the feel-good products/commodities Leftist ideologues allow.

It also allows them to virtue-signal, despite having "wine-caves" filled with expensive wines, and garages filled with classic cars or marinas with boats.

Perhaps also because some might feel a little guilty (ala Ebenezer Scrooge) from time to time so they buy a school a bunch of computers, or give a scholarship away. :shrug:

But some might be Democrats simply because not all Democrats are progressive-socialists. Many are simply Liberals, and can work with the systems established to seek changes, while trying to maintain or improve the socio-economic status of all Americans.

Recall, the Democrats have been in charge several times over the years, and while they have done some good things, they've also done "bad" things (per the hard Left) to the benefit of business, power, and wealth.
 
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Why would big CEOs be democrats? There are some big heads of some major corporations that are democratic. The reason I think it would be peculiar for such people to be democrats is because democrats tend to favor the working class people and the underdogs, not the big CEOs. Its silly to belong to a party that doesn't support big corporations and big multi million or multi billion dollar CEOs when you are such a CEO.

Because they would much prefer to pay some additional taxation to support "safety net" programs (for about 15% of their low-wage workers?) than be forced to to pay everyone enough to not require them.
 
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IMO, because they have so much money (what some comedians call ****-You money) they don't think or believe social justice and progressive ideas will affect them much. Most of the 1% could lose half their wealth to "give-aways" and still be richer than 90% of the rest of the entire world's population. The other top 10% wouldn't be too hurt either IMHO.

They'll still have their property (often walled-off and guarded), still be able to afford men with "permits" to carry weapons to protect them. They can still invest and profit from all the feel-good products/commodities Leftist ideologues allow.

It also allows them to virtue-signal, despite having "wine-caves" filled with expensive wines, and garages filled with classic cars or marinas with boats.

Perhaps also because some might feel a little guilty (ala Ebenezer Scrooge) from time to time so they buy a school a bunch of computers, or give a scholarship away. :shrug:

But some might be Democrats simply because not all Democrats are progressive-socialists. Many are simply Liberals, and can work with the systems established to seek changes, while trying to maintain or improve the socio-economic status of all Americans.

Recall, the Democrats have been in charge several times over the years, and while they have done some good things, they've also done "bad" things (per the hard Left) to the benefit of business, power, and wealth.

Bingo. I haven't run the numbers yet, but it would not surprise me whatsoever if the majority of CEOs that identify as Democrat do so per their stance on social justice/liberty (it's easy to have convictions that cost you nothing), despite their economic stances likely cleaving more towards those of Republicans out of self-interest; i.e. a champagne liberal.

Having said that though, as you've pointed out, Democrats have indeed advanced the material interests of the rich and powerful, and since the neoliberal/third way take over of the party in the 80s/90s, haven't been particularly friendly towards the working class (particularly when their interests are in conflict with the wealthy), so much as less unfriendly than the GOP, hence the ongoing tensions between the Bernie/Warren traditional FDR wing, and the current establishment of the party.


Because they are patriots first and capitalists second and understand very well that the health of most businesses depend of the health of the common people and Democrats are for the common people.

Or in the case of say Bloomberg who defended Xi by absurdly claiming he's not a dictator and that the CPC governs by the consent of its people despite the blanket oppression, genocide and atrocities it perpetuates daily (presumably out of financial self-interest), capitalists first, social liberals second, patriots third.
 
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Why would big CEOs be democrats? There are some big heads of some major corporations that are democratic. The reason I think it would be peculiar for such people to be democrats is because democrats tend to favor the working class people and the underdogs, not the big CEOs. Its silly to belong to a party that doesn't support big corporations and big multi million or multi billion dollar CEOs when you are such a CEO.

When a district rises in income it goes Democrat.

Republicans are ignorant desperate folk who have to scrape and save all of their hard earned dollars just to survive and don't have any left for social programs.

This is their reality and they buy into the pot of money the elite hold above them thinking if that pot is bigger then they'll feel richer.
 
Because they are patriots first and capitalists second and understand very well that the health of most businesses depend of the health of the common people and Democrats are for the common people.

The common people should be allowed to cut hair without requiring a cosmetology license from the state.
 
Because they are patriots first and capitalists second and understand very well that the health of most businesses depend of the health of the common people and Democrats are for the common people.
:lamo Oh, you were serious!! :eek:
The only way Dems are for the common person is as a loyal subject who obeys the wishes of their superiors (Democrats).
 
Why would big CEOs be democrats? There are some big heads of some major corporations that are democratic. The reason I think it would be peculiar for such people to be democrats is because democrats tend to favor the working class people and the underdogs, not the big CEOs. Its silly to belong to a party that doesn't support big corporations and big multi million or multi billion dollar CEOs when you are such a CEO.

They are more about Capital than right wing bigotry?
 
Why would big CEOs be democrats? There are some big heads of some major corporations that are democratic. The reason I think it would be peculiar for such people to be democrats is because democrats tend to favor the working class people and the underdogs, not the big CEOs. Its silly to belong to a party that doesn't support big corporations and big multi million or multi billion dollar CEOs when you are such a CEO.

It's silly to think that business and workers are always in competition. Helping business can help workers, and hurting business and hurt workers.
 
maybe they are religious.
 
It's silly to think that business and workers are always in competition. Helping business can help workers, and hurting business and hurt workers.

And workers can always form a cooperative if they wish. Then the are both business and worker. Best of both worlds.
 
:lamo Oh, you were serious!! :eek:
The only way Dems are for the common person is as a loyal subject who obeys the wishes of their superiors (Democrats).

Perhaps you have a passing familiarity with the New Deal and the Great Society?
 
CEOs become democrats because that's how you avoid being investigated. Ask Bill Gates if you don't believe me.
 
Why would big CEOs be democrats? There are some big heads of some major corporations that are democratic.

Because they benefit immensely from the liberal regulatory state. Government regulation means certain production decisions will be made by politics instead of by the market, and when production decisions are made by politics, the politically powerful tend to get their way. Big CEOs are politically powerful.
 
Perhaps you have a passing familiarity with the New Deal and the Great Society?

Or when FDR outlawed the possession of gold money and forced everyone to use government issued fiat money? How'd that work out for the common man who had his life savings in gold coins?
 
Why would big CEOs be democrats? There are some big heads of some major corporations that are democratic. The reason I think it would be peculiar for such people to be democrats is because democrats tend to favor the working class people and the underdogs, not the big CEOs. Its silly to belong to a party that doesn't support big corporations and big multi million or multi billion dollar CEOs when you are such a CEO.

Democrats are globalists who favor trade policies that are good for big businesses that sell goods in the states but buy/make goods overseas.
 
Why would big CEOs be democrats? There are some big heads of some major corporations that are democratic. The reason I think it would be peculiar for such people to be democrats is because democrats tend to favor the working class people and the underdogs, not the big CEOs. Its silly to belong to a party that doesn't support big corporations and big multi million or multi billion dollar CEOs when you are such a CEO.

Because being a "Democrat" helps get things done. Let's not forget that President Trump was a "democrat CEO" until he ran as a Republican. The Dems loved him and wooed him for his money. In return, he got the things he needed.
 
Why would big CEOs be democrats? There are some big heads of some major corporations that are democratic. The reason I think it would be peculiar for such people to be democrats is because democrats tend to favor the working class people and the underdogs, not the big CEOs. Its silly to belong to a party that doesn't support big corporations and big multi million or multi billion dollar CEOs when you are such a CEO.

Because unlike supply-side republicans those particular CEOs understand actual capitalism is based on the demand-side of their products and/or services.
 
depends on the exchange rate at the time.

I think you missed the part about the government forcing the common people to give up their gold coins that they would have preferred to keep. That made the common people worse off.
 
Or when FDR outlawed the possession of gold money and forced everyone to use government issued fiat money? How'd that work out for the common man who had his life savings in gold coins?

Let me guess? A right leaning libertarian who is an engineer?
 
Let me guess? A right leaning libertarian who is an engineer?

Bzzzzzzzzzt. Nope.

But you have to admit, when FDR stole everyone's gold at $20 and then "revalued" gold at $35, that was a serious blow to the common man.
 
Why would big CEOs be democrats?

Because they have some sense of morality, that making every dollar at great harm to humanity is not worth it, that they understand Democrats want a better world that is good for CEOs also, they aren't out to guillotine CEOs. They want a world with more productivity, less poverty, a livable climate.
 
Why would big CEOs be democrats? There are some big heads of some major corporations that are democratic. The reason I think it would be peculiar for such people to be democrats is because democrats tend to favor the working class people and the underdogs, not the big CEOs. Its silly to belong to a party that doesn't support big corporations and big multi million or multi billion dollar CEOs when you are such a CEO.

The inequitable distribution of wealth in this country is not good for business or the economy. Most smart CEOs understand that. It creates an unpredictable, unstable economic environment.

They understand that the middle class no longer has disposable income like they used to and it's bad for business. Republican policies, such as the war against organized labor and cuts in social safety net programs, are primarily responsible for this.
 
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