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In reply to the discussion: 77 Right Wing Oligarchs Want to Finish the Job [View all]ancianita
(38,702 posts)11. But they're in their 50's.
Some were in the Jan 6 crowd, though to be fair, it was a cross-generational crowd.
They've lived in a country of multiple chances in life, imo, so they really have no excuse to disengage from voting. The need to 'try something new.'
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Thank you! Great to spread it to family & friends, and please spread it to platforms if you can.
ancianita
Jul 2024
#17
Bookmarked! Thank you! All inspired by the Powell memo and following James Buchanan's plan.
Hermit-The-Prog
Jul 2024
#21
I Agree And Buffet Could Easily Donate A Billion Dollars To A DNC Super PAC
MayReasonRule
Jul 2024
#59
Prove it. I have proof that he isn't one of the good oligarchs, but is one of the conflicted oligarchs.
ancianita
Jul 2024
#36
Does Warren Buffet own Coca Cola? Not sure about all his holdings but I thought that was one.
ancianita
Jul 2024
#34
One reason is that while he may be a Democrat, his buddy from Chicago, Republican Pete Ricketts, is in the Senate, his
ancianita
Jul 2024
#35
Not if they're an oligarch DONATING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY through their companies to Republican governors or candidates
ancianita
Jul 2024
#40
Of course! Apparently so do women and the Democratic coalition in the country.
ancianita
Jul 2024
#48
EXACTLY. Just like many oligarchs & companies who don't care that much about democracy, just their bottom line.
ancianita
Jul 2024
#41
Yes, I know all that. He STILL keeps Nebraska as Republican as in his childhood, too.
ancianita
Jul 2024
#44
I've actually seen Warren Buffet talk very strongly in favor of equality for women
GoreWon2000
Jul 2024
#56