“The thrust of the article belies that statement”
I would suggest not believing everything you read in an article. Scrap is a tremendously profitable business. Of course, when you put the president’s 6 (or 7) figure salary in the overhead column, they might not show any net income. But if one believes that, than it should be no problem taking the Clinton’s at their word that they are ‘dirt poor’.
True, but only for a very small portion of the 'recyclables'.
The rest has to be gotten rid of, and often at a loss. That's why glass and paper are practically worthless.
See post 43 and 44, the ones right above yours.