Category Archives: The filthy rich

Talking about big boats and the ultra-rich…

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Naomi

For many years I’ve been paying special attention to the utterings and “ideas” of ultra-rich people. That is, I’ve been struck by the social stupidity of people who’ve risen to the top of the Big Money pile. We’re supposed to … Continue reading →

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Test your character via a magazine article about…big boats

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Naomi

I expected to enjoy reading “The Floating World: Outrageously luxurious superyachts are attracting political scrutiny–and buyers in record numbers.” For one thing, it was written (experienced, actually) by Evan Osnos, a fine and witty writer. For another thing, I am … Continue reading →

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Movements are afoot

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Naomi

For a while now I’ve been picking up on movements that have advanced from inchoate mutterings to full voice plans and plots. I’m liking this a lot. Aside from the already written vital legislation which got stopped, i.e., postponed, by … Continue reading →

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