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markodochartaigh

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2. The Libertarian way.

Reply to dalton99a (Original post)

Tue Dec 2, 2025, 11:09 AM

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The oiligarchs make as much money as they can, any way that they can. Then, if they choose, they support whatever cause they choose, when they choose, and in whatever amount they choose.

And the hoi-polloi are supposed to be thankful for any crumbs that fall from the table after the oiligarchs have stolen the banquet.

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Michael and Susan Dell donate $6.25 billion to encourage families to claim 'Trump Accounts' [View all] dalton99a Tuesday OP

Does this super wealthy guy Diamond_Dog Tuesday #1

Because... lame54 Tuesday #15

The Libertarian way. markodochartaigh Tuesday #2

Trojan Horse Alert!! 2naSalit Tuesday #3

Throwing peanuts to the peasants are we Susan and Michael. Polly Hennessey Tuesday #4

Kind of hard to bash someone who gives a bunch of money that might make a small difference to some people in future. Silent Type Tuesday #5

Because we know what they're actually up to, the intent of which is destroying Social Security AZJonnie Tuesday #6

He's a fanatical Trump supporter, which makes him a piece of shit. BannonsLiver Tuesday #7

Yeah, but there is pleasure in taking money from a POS. Silent Type Tuesday #8

Explain how you think this gesture will make any kind of meaningful difference? bluesbassman Tuesday #9

In 65 years that $250 per person will accumulate to a decent amount for people, many of whom will have nothing Silent Type Tuesday #10

Using Long Term Average Since 1975... ProfessorGAC Tuesday #11

What I have a problem with is that it's a backdoor way to defund SS. bluesbassman Tuesday #12

Don't think so, but I understand the fear. Democrats proposed the same thing in 2019, with a bit more money. As far as Silent Type Tuesday #14

Fuck Dell.. I know I will Never buy Cha Tuesday #13