By Andy Snyder It’s the great American contradiction.
In one breath, the nation begs for help. Millions can’t afford rent. The only way they’ll keep a roof over their head is if it’s deemed illegal to take it away.
It’s a sad tale.
But in the next breath, the nation boasts about its great tech ventures… and the massive wealth they’ve created.
Facebook told us last week its profit soared 98%.
Amazon saw sales jump 40%.
Apple boosted its second quarter bottom line by a full billion dollars over last year’s figures. Its shares have gotten so expensive, it’s now splitting each one into four new shares. (That way …read more