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Zambero

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2. The Kochs cannot anonymously bankroll a right-wing agenda

Tue Sep 23, 2014, 10:19 AM

Sep 2014

It's no secret that these guys want to remain low-key while funneling hundreds of millions to organizations and campaigns that are intended to redirect the course of American politics, sharply to the right. With influence comes notoriety, particularly when your tactics involve a radical agenda and non-stop attack on your political foes. They were hoping to stay below the radar? It doesn't quite work that way. The Kochs are now a household name, and as much as they may decry their newfound "status" and blown cover, they bought it for themselves. Thanks to Rachel for keeping us in the loop regarding these people and their agenda.

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Koch Bros Send Maddow a Script to Read [View all] LisaLynne Sep 2014 OP

I half expect those two idiots to get caught in a sting arranging a hit. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2014 #1

When I read the OP I was thinking that Rachel and everyone need to watch her back! :( Cha Sep 2014 #43

No kidding. Like, a script called The Godfather, lovemydog Sep 2014 #48

I would not be at all surprised if they have theb missing Grassy Knoll footage. Initech Sep 2014 #46

The Kochs cannot anonymously bankroll a right-wing agenda Zambero Sep 2014 #2

Right-wingers will blow off any mention of the Koch brothers while bringing up George Soros brewens Sep 2014 #4

A drop in the bucket, and disclosed publicly as political donations should be. nt tridim Sep 2014 #5

And from what I understand ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #10

Tom Stayer .... Bigmack Sep 2014 #6

Steyer is their new bogey-man, and the Kochs are now using his name bullwinkle428 Sep 2014 #11

As I understand... Steyer attended the People's Climate Change March yesterday in NYC. ;-) n/t ReRe Sep 2014 #17

And my thing is just ... LisaLynne Sep 2014 #9

Part of the goal is to also make their allies richer and drain the middle class, not just enrich brewens Sep 2014 #12

Zero-sum game - a dollar you have is one they don't, and that's WRONG! hatrack Sep 2014 #50

I blame the Reagan Era for this too... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2014 #51

"It doesn't quite work that way" nxylas Sep 2014 #53

K&R. Well said. Overseas Sep 2014 #3

LOL!!! Plucketeer Sep 2014 #7

The Koch brothers apparently don't know that Rachel's show is corporate MSM propaganda at its worst. pampango Sep 2014 #8

What they are really outraged about is that when Rachel tells the people that the koch bros are jwirr Sep 2014 #13

Sometimes I wish there could be a law that Liberalynn Sep 2014 #38

Like mice, the Koch bros are very active during the fall. Democrats_win Sep 2014 #14

And we always need to remember... ReRe Sep 2014 #19

They were the old version of it, too. marble falls Sep 2014 #21

You know what I meant... ReRe Sep 2014 #24

Not arguing, you got it right. marble falls Sep 2014 #25

I know you wasn't arguing... ReRe Sep 2014 #26

And that ad says -- rogerashton Sep 2014 #28

Indeed, they are asswipes who are in the asswipe business. And a lot of building materials, too. I Erose999 Sep 2014 #31

Another one? TRoN33 Sep 2014 #15

A most beautiful smack down by Rachel! n/t jen63 Sep 2014 #16

Welcome to DU, jen63! calimary Sep 2014 #35

Thank you!! jen63 Sep 2014 #36

How can we send the Koch's an email? fadedrose Sep 2014 #18

LOVED this. It was well worth the second viewing. Thanks for putting this up. marble falls Sep 2014 #20

Double K&R LongTomH Sep 2014 #22

If I'm not mistaken, those nasty brothers also sent her a script last year C Moon Sep 2014 #23

I remember that, too. n/t Tess49 Sep 2014 #41

"Specialness" is the scourge of the earth. Good job to Rachel! Dont call me Shirley Sep 2014 #27

I'd love to read that script! n/t Fantastic Anarchist Sep 2014 #29

She really should have posted pics of the script, showing their letterhead and such. That would have Erose999 Sep 2014 #30

This article by Tiffany Willis is actually Jacoby365 Sep 2014 #32

Yes, that's why the article starts out with, "Earlier this year ..." LisaLynne Sep 2014 #34

Welcome to DU, jen63! calimary Sep 2014 #37

Republicans are professional victims (NT) The Wizard Sep 2014 #33

Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Roland99 Sep 2014 #40

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #39

k&r. Thanks for posting. nm rhett o rick Sep 2014 #42

Thank you, Rachel, for all you do to cover the "republicon party's effort to remake itself in Cha Sep 2014 #44

I know MSNBC is fake left, but DonCoquixote Sep 2014 #45

I would think the other billionaires don't like them much Generic Brad Sep 2014 #47

I've noticed ads for Koch Industries suddenly being aired touting how great they are Trekologer Sep 2014 #49

Citizen Koch now streaming on Netflix Midnight Writer Sep 2014 #52

Remember these Koch brothers products in your grocery store~> blkmusclmachine Sep 2014 #54

Now that's funny 4dsc Sep 2014 #55