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“Every once in a while,” Deloris tells Sonny, “someone comes along that’s so extraordinary that it forces those reluctant to part with some of that wealth to do so. Not out of charity, but out of greed. … And even more rare, that person demands to be treated according to their worth because they understand what they are worth.”

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Nike pays Michael Jordan what he deserves for every shoe with his name on it. Not out of charity, but out of greed. Because they stand to make truly grotesque amounts of money, even if they shave a bit off the top for Michael.

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Phil Knight has donated 4 billion sales for Nike annually. Out of context, how much Knight donates to charity sounds like a compliment. In context, it sounds damning.

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the movie is littered with people who don’t get the compensation they deserve

✏️ The point is, as always, that people never get paid based on the value of their work. That surplus effect always goes into the pockets of the capitalists on top. This is capitalism writ large. 🔗 View Highlight

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The shoe he created makes $4 billion a year, and Pete cashes his salary at the end of the month.

✏️ Pete the designer of the shoe 🔗 View Highlight

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The woman who designed the Nike swoosh is less lucky: Phil Knight bought the design from her for 25 bucks.

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Eighty percent of Nike’s shoes are made in South Korea and Taiwan

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