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My first sail on a Big Boat
My first big boat trip is somewhat hazy to me. I’d just started working at Forbes and Malcolm decided I should go on The Highlander IV. It was an evening cruise to nowhere in particular for a purpose I don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Capitalism, The Facts of Life, The filthy rich
Tagged big boats, Malcolm Forbes, The Highlander IV
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Once upon a time I sailed on Big Boats
I’m sure you remember our little discussion about Big Boats and their infantile owners. No? OK, here is the link. Before the craze among zillionaires for buying bigger and bigger boats, I worked for Malcolm Forbes who was, I suggest, … Continue reading
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Tagged Army football games, big boats, Ed Koch, Forbes Magazine, King Charles, Malcolm Forbes, Nancy Reagan, Prince Charles, The Highlander, West Point
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Talking about big boats and the ultra-rich…
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
Posted in Capitalism, Fascism, Government, political campaigns, Politics, Racism, The Facts of Life, The filthy rich
Tagged "libertarians, Arizona Senate race, Blake Masters, Evan Osnos, gun violence, HuffPost, Kamala Harris, Mark Kelly, megayachts, Peter Thiel, Seasteading Institute, the Guardian, The New Yorker
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