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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

money-grubber

One who is primarily focused on obtaining money at the expense of others.
Watch out for Phil, he's a money-grubber and will step all over you at work.
money-grubber by loolum August 17, 2011

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

Grade Grubber

Someone who feels the need to have a better score than anyone else in the known (and perhaps unknown) universe. If someone gets a higher score, the grade grubber seeks an immediate answer to the question of why s/he does not have the highest, bestest, prettiest score, most colorful star, or brightest happy face sticker, and thus proceeds to not shut up about it for 12 days until the next grade issue arises.
Grade Grubber by hollyweirdo April 30, 2010

grubbin' 

after three straight hours of toking, we were in serious need for sum grubbin'.
grubbin' by the storm drains July 7, 2009

grubbler 

A gravity bong bubbler. It fits with a rubber stopper in the opening of a two liter bottle.
Grubbler.
grubbler by paisiblevent July 14, 2009