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2019-08-24 -Obits-

Billionaire David Koch, Who Used His Wealth to Reshape U.S. Politics, Dies at 79

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Posted by Beavis 2019-08-24 00:00|| || Front Page|| [17 views ] Top

#1 He preferred to donate his money to outstanding institutions rather than "use it on buying a bigger house or a $150 million painting," he said.

Meanwhile - Barack And Michelle Purchase Fourth Palatial Estate, & This One Cost Nearly $15 Million

Posted by Procopius2k 2019-08-24 06:45|| 2019-08-24 06:45|| Front Page Top

#2 Balance. Need balance, kill Soros.

Posted by Skidmark 2019-08-24 09:53|| 2019-08-24 09:53|| Front Page Top

#3 Though he was a liberal on social issues like abortion and same-sex marriage, Mr. Koch used his fortune to support conservative causes that favor lowering taxes, free trade and fewer regulations. He was the Libertarian Party’s 1980 vice-presidential candidate.

That kinda makes him a Libertarian, not a Conservative, doesn't it? Didn't agree with him on some things, but he walked the walk and talked the talk. He wasn't an Agent of Destruction™ like Soros or Steyer...

Posted by magpie 2019-08-24 20:19|| 2019-08-24 20:19|| Front Page Top

#4 He used his wealth for good. He made our culture better and he generously funded medical research. He and his brother earned their money fairly, in traditional industries, without benefit of market manipulation, investment bubbles or sweetheart legislation and political favoritism.

Exact opposite of Soros and other left-oligarchs.

RIP

Posted by Lex 2019-08-24 21:16|| 2019-08-24 21:16|| Front Page Top

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