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In reply to the discussion: 77 Right Wing Oligarchs Want to Finish the Job [View all]ancianita
(38,786 posts)40. Not if they're an oligarch DONATING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY through their companies to Republican governors or candidates
Fact check: Buffett did not donate to Biden; oil that would have been transported through the Keystone XL Pipeline will use existing infrastructure, not Buffett-owned railroad
https://www.reuters.com/article/world/fact-check-buffett-did-not-donate-to-biden-oil-that-would-have-been-transporte-idUSKBN2A22KX/
In 2020:
https://apnews.com/article/fact-checking-9930768811
In 2024:
https://archive.ph/IuDZu
His CRIME? How about his support of Democrats. How about THAT. He didn't even endorse Joe Biden in 2020, and hasn't endorsed or contributed to Joe Biden this year.
So please just knock it off, or write your own list of "good oligarchs."
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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