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Zillionaires are polluters!
We all know that, right? People who make their bucks from fossil fuels are damaging our planet and, consequently, us. Two Harper’s Findings from September 2022 confirm this thinking: The self-made rich are less sensitive to the plight of the … Continue reading
Posted in Capitalism, climate change, Government, The Facts of Life, The filthy rich
Tagged Blue Origin, Elon Musk, Harper's, Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, space launches, SpaceX, Virgin Galactic
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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
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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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