One day of Warren Buffett wealth gains could cover rail workers' paid sick leave

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https://ble-t.org/news/one-day-of-warren-buffett-wealth-gains-could-cover-rail-workers-paid-sick-leave/

Billionaire Warren Buffett, one of the wealthiest men in the world and the CEO of BNSF Railway’s parent company, saw his wealth jump by nearly $1.4 billion in a single day earlier this week, a sum that could easily fund 15 days of paid sick leave for every rail worker in the United States. BNSF is one of the major railroad giants refusing to budge in contract negotiations with rail unions as they fight for 15 days of paid sick leave.

Full story: Truthout

[GreenWave]

1. What about lone remaining Koch bro.?

What would that do? Or do we not project against staunch Republicans?

[WhiskeyGrinder]

2. He doesn't own a railroad that's currently refusing to bargain for paid sick time.

[Celerity]

4. Who is 'we'?

Or do we not project against staunch Republicans?

Are you accusing me of somehow not attacking and/or supporting/coddling Rethugs on DU?

I suggest you look up Buffett's ownership interests in multiple railroad firms as to why the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union used him as an example.

Perhaps you have me confused with Manchin in regards to Koch:

Joe Manchin is opposing big parts of Biden's agenda as the Koch network pressures him

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/08/joe-manchin-is-opposing-big-parts-of-bidens-agenda-as-the-koch-network-pressures-him.html

The political advocacy group backed by billionaire Charles Koch has been pressuring Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., to oppose key parts of the Democratic agenda, including filibuster reform and voting rights legislation. That lobbying effort appears to be paying off. Manchin, in a recent op-ed, wrote that he opposed eliminating the filibuster and that he would not vote for the For the People Act, which, advocates say, would limit the influence of big donors on elections.

President Joe Biden has called some of the voting restrictions proposed by Republican leaders in several states “sick” and “un-American.” The president has praised the For the People Act and has said the filibuster must be changed. Sixty votes are needed to break the filibuster in the Senate in order to allow legislation to get a final vote. Democrats, who have 50 seats, have narrow control of the chamber because of Vice President Kamala Harris’ tie-breaking vote.

CNBC reviewed an episode of a Koch policy group Americans for Prosperity’s video series, along with ads crafted by the organization. The network specifically calls on its grassroots supporters to push Manchin, a conservative Democrat, to be against some of his party’s legislative priorities. Americans for Prosperity launched a website titled West Virginia Values, which calls on people to email Manchin “to be The Voice West Virginia Needs In D.C. — Reject Washington’s Partisan Agenda.”

It then lists all of the items Manchin has promised to oppose, including the idea of eliminating the filibuster, the For the People Act and packing the Supreme Court. It then shows everything the group believes Manchin should oppose, including Biden’s infrastructure plan and the union-friendly PRO Act. Americans for Prosperity leaders took part in one of their video series with their West Virginia state director in May where they praised Manchin for voicing his opposition to abolishing the filibuster. Both Americans for Prosperity and Manchin have said they believe eliminating the filibuster would exacerbate partisanship.

Democratic senator Manchin defends Koch brothers

https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/203182-sen-manchin-defends-koch-brothers-against-democratic-attacks

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin (W.Va.) on Thursday criticized members of his party for trying to "beat up" Republican donors Charles and David Koch.

“This type of rhetoric does not help move this country forward or move the agenda forward,” Manchin said on Fox News’s “Fox and Friends,” referring to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s (D-Nev.) critical remarks about the Koch brothers.

Democrats in recent months have stepped up their attacks on the brothers, who prominently fund conservative political ads and campaigns.

“People want jobs. You don’t beat up people. I don’t agree with their politics or philosophically,” Manchin said of the Kochs. “They’re Americans — they’re paying their taxes, they’re not breaking the law, they’re providing jobs.”

AFP-WV Launches “Mountaineer Minute” Video Series

https://americansforprosperity.org/afp-wv-launches-mountaineer-minute-video-series/

CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV), the state’s largest free market grassroots advocacy group, on Thursday launched “Mountaineer Minute,” a new video series geared toward keeping West Virginians updated on all things policy in the Mountain State. Each episode will offer fresh insight as AFP-WV State Director Jason Huffman breaks down the latest issues with special guest.

The first episode features Garrett Ballengee, Executive Director for the Cardinal Institute, a conservative think tank in West Virginia elaborating on, talking about the positive impact tax reform is having in West Virginia.

“West Virginians are constantly bombarded with an endless stream of news coming from all directions. We continually hear about problems, but not solutions. We hope to change that through the ‘Mountaineer Minute’ video series,” said AFP-WV State Director Jason Huffman. “In each episode we’ll explore policies that protect the taxpayer and break down barriers to opportunity, thereby equipping West Virginians with actionable information that empowers them to contact their lawmakers and help move our local economy forward.”

Mountaineer Minute Episode 1

https://www.facebook.com/AFPWestVirginia/videos/1304108016358462/

There’s an endless amount of news these days. We hear about the problems, but rarely about the solutions.
We’re changing that with our new series, Mountaineer Minute! Watch our first episode below.

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5. Who are we?

In my instance I was referring to how often the worst of the right are not held to task. Sure Buffet has his evils too.

BTW, I was not referring to you personally.

When the ice caps melt completely and the ocean levels rise over 270 feet more, plus isostatic adjustment of the semi barren Antarctica, the one who exacerbated the situation, Koch will long be dead. As will most of the human population.

I will stay out of this thread for not being germane to the topic.

[leftstreet]

3. Maybe Congress will force him to do that

I know there's talk they may need to look into it



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