By Eve Tahmincioglu

We all know people like Warren Buffett, the bagillionaire from Omaha, will never file for unemployment. I use him as an example only because he’s the latest rich guy in the news who’s making headlines for thinking he’s above us all and above ethical behavior.

But you could say the same for any number of corporate titans and politicians who are now deciding the economic fates of millions of jobless people in the United States. Despite rising profits, businesses aren’t hiring in any big way; and despite a continued job market, politicians are focusing on killing unions and cutting jobless benefits instead of actually trying to grow jobs.

The individuals at the top of business and government have lost touch with the little guys and gals. Maybe they think... More...