Nobody Works, Nobody Gives A Damn' Anymore Due To 'Socialism,' Says 93-Year-Old Cofounder Of Home Depot

The retired businessman talked to Financial Times and expressed his views on today's working force.

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While blaming changes on "socialism," Marcus explained how he viewed today's society: "'Just give it to me. Send me money. I don't want to work — I'm too lazy, I'm too fat, I'm too stupid.'"

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These claims come at a time when the US unemployment rate is at 3.7%, the lowest in decades.

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One of the most successful companies came under the line of fire after Marcus publicly supported Trump during the 2016 elections.

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Many called for a boycott, so Home Depot had to issue a statement distancing themselves from the co-founder.

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Nobody Works, Nobody Gives A Damn' Anymore Due To 'Socialism,' Says 93-Year-Old Cofounder Of Home Depot

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