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OneGrassRoot

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3. These huge foundations created by the wealthiest individuals....

Reply to annabanana (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 08:29 AM

Jul 2012

drive me crazy.

At times it seems they actually DO GOOD. I mean, they have to achieve some good along the way. But, on balance, the damage they're perpetuating -- and the devious way in which they operate -- far outweighs any good.

It's just another tentacle of vulture capitalism.

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The Gates Foundation's Leveraged Philanthropy [View all] annabanana Jul 2012 OP

But you've got to hand it to Bill - making people think he's the best thing since Jesus... DCKit Jul 2012 #1

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These huge foundations created by the wealthiest individuals.... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #3

Philanthropy should stand on its own. annabanana Jul 2012 #4

Absolutely. n/t OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #5