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Maybe sponsoring PBS programming for tax purposes doesn't mean they can Cleita Dec 2011 #1
None of the foundations have a say in the actual content of the programs nadinbrzezinski Dec 2011 #2
right, but funding the programs is voluntary. garybeck Dec 2011 #4
That's my understanding, too. PETRUS Dec 2011 #8
Koch funds a whole lot of science based stuff on PBS.... WCGreen Dec 2011 #3
don't you find it strange? garybeck Dec 2011 #6
For people like him, I am sure it is easy to compartmentalize his actions... WCGreen Dec 2011 #12
NOVA, Smithsonian, and Musuems of Natural History. joshcryer Dec 2011 #5
"perfectly reasonable donations for someone who wants to stay connected with the liberal wealthy" garybeck Dec 2011 #9
Don't forget the Lincoln Center and the NYC Ballet waddirum Dec 2011 #20
Maybe he's doing it just to throw people off... CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2011 #7
perhaps post #5 is the answer. n/t garybeck Dec 2011 #10
no, I think the answer is hfojvt Dec 2011 #19
The average person wouldn't even consider this worth discussing. virgogal Dec 2011 #11
I guess you didn't notice the subliminal messaging... cherokeeprogressive Dec 2011 #13
Because the Koch's promote Stupidity on the one hand xchrom Dec 2011 #14
A tax break is a tax break. Starry Messenger Dec 2011 #15
I wonder if he'll sponsor NOVA next year? LiberalAndProud Dec 2011 #16
Compare Ford Foundation grantees to what Henry Ford himself believed. friendly_iconoclast Dec 2011 #17
Even Hitler painted roses. n/t Gore1FL Dec 2011 #18
That's the best thing I've read all day. :) Jurisrachel Nov 2013 #22
Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #21
Documentary on Koch brothers that PBS tried to kill because of Koch sponsorship is now premiering Mother Muckraker Jun 2014 #23
Who are the Koch Brothers really? all4justice Jun 2014 #24
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