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The filthy rich: Philanthropy is an assault on democratic governance

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Naomi

Source: As Government Retrenches, Philanthropy Booms – The New York Times A surprising opinion piece–given that the guy who wrote it founded and edits Inside Philanthropy. I’ve been alarmed by the idea that people with vast amounts of money should … Continue reading →

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“How G.O.P. Leaders Came to View Climate Change as Fake Science”

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Naomi

Source: How G.O.P. Leaders Came to View Climate Change as Fake Science – The New York Times I swore to myself I wouldn’t do this, wouldn’t post this article because doesn’t everyone read the Times? But I have returned from … Continue reading →

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Stephen Schwarzman: another rich guy afflicted with POWDS

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Naomi

Source, Newsweek, by Jonathan Alter, 8/5/10: Schwarzman: ‘It’s a War’ Between Obama, Wall St. I suppose I began to identify and diagnose POWDS, i.e., Post Obscene Wealth Derangement Syndrome, when in 2010 I read this quote from Stephen Schwarzman, whose … Continue reading →

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