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Two Simple Charts: Do Wealthier Companies Really Create Jobs?

As ExxonMobil increased its income from 2005 to 2008, it actually eliminated 3,800 jobs. And as Koch Industries gained $16 billion in net worth, it eliminated 13,000 jobs. Any questions?

Found on TheMaddowBlog.com. Originally submitted by Brandon W.