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money grubbing scum 

A phrase originally coined by David Lettereman, during the writers' strike in the late 80s. He was referring to the T.V. and movie companies that refused to accept the writers guild's offer.

Today, there are many other instances of money grubbing scum causing problems for working people. Big businesses so often putting profits before the interests of people.
A common example: A big corporation moved their factory to China, eliminating 1000s of American jobs, the money grubbing scum C.E.O. received a huge bonus.

Money grubbing scum is destroying the American dream for many working people, by eliminating good paying jobs and weakening unions.

Also, Wal-mart is one of the worst cases of money grubbing scum in the history of retail! Those heartless anti-American bastards are one of China's top 5 customers!
Related Words

grubbing 

Eating heavily like you've never seen food before.
I knew Shaniqua was pregnant when I saw her grubbing on that burger. Damn!
grubbing by Fifi fiferton May 1, 2008

grubbin' 

after three straight hours of toking, we were in serious need for sum grubbin'.
grubbin' by the storm drains July 7, 2009
The parts of fish that are thrown away and not consumed.
I threw away my gubbins of my fish.
Gubbins by Superi0rM4n March 11, 2019

Grubinsky 

A very unclean, dirty, & otherwise grubby person that shops for clothing & apparel on Craig's List and has a general distain for personal hygiene. Sometimes referred to as a grubby bear.
That grubinsky just paid $4 for box of used tube socks.
Grubinsky by TG33 March 29, 2010

grubbin' 

chowin down some good food
Those ribs are lookin good. Ima be grubbin' in a minute.
grubbin' by J 0 K A January 3, 2006
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