Koch Brothers Behind Huge Anti-ObamaCare Effort

One of the weirder ironies of today's politics is the fact that conservatives hate "ObamaCare," have done everything they could to sabotage it, kill it, disparage it. . .and yet they continue to pretend they're upset that it has been beset with problems as it ramps up. And they're not finished yet, oh no! The Koch Brothers--the right's version of George Soros, except there are two of them, and they work against Americans' best interests--are putting big money into fighting the ACA behind the scenes.

They're actively trying to prevent people from enrolling, down to the level of asking for pledges. This continuing sabotage works in multiple ways. The negative advertising continues to make the ACA seem like a bad thing, and if they're successful in preventing people from signing up, they can help ensure that it actually has a harder time shaping up. And yet, the Kochs still do all of this mostly from the shadows. The average American doesn't know that "Americans for Prosperity" or "FreedomWorks" exist, and if they do, they just think they're patriotic-sounding organizations.

It makes you wonder exactly what's in it for the Kochs if a bunch of Americans don't have affordable health care. What good does a bunch of sick, bankrupted Americans to the Kochs? Or is it enough to try to make the President look bad?  And there's a deeper question I keep coming back to, with the Kochs, Sheldon Adelson, Foster Friess, Rupert Murdoch and so many of these conservative billionaire benefactors: why do these impossibly rich old men care so much about being just a bit richer? You know what, at least George Soros contributes to causes that don't line his already stuffed pocketbook.
 

Billionaire Koch Brother Thinks Eliminating Minimum Wage Will Help the Poor

Here's my biggest stumbling block: the Koch brothers are already so ridiculously wealthy, they couldn't spend all of their money if the went on a Michael Jackson-sized shopping spree every day for the rest of their lives. And yet, they are on a mission, a constant battle to get more money, by getting the "right" kind of people elected, by influencing elections that result in policies that save them money, make them money, cut their taxes so that they can keep more of their money.

Good grief, what in the world for? These guys could earn an extra billion this year--or lose it--and they wouldn't feel a difference! At least Las Vegas' own troll garden gnome billionaire Sheldon Adelson has Israel as a prime motivating factor behind his political maneuverings. What in the world motivates these guys? And does anyone for even a minute think that the Kochs have any idea what it's like to struggle? What it's like to try to exist on minimum wage? I'm an atheist, but sometimes I wish for a little karma, a little kismet to bite these guys on the ass.

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Billionaire Koch Brother Says Eliminating The Minimum Wage Will Help The Poor

A conservative mogul worth $43 billion says he knows the secret to helping poor people. According to Charles Koch, the U.S. needs to get rid of the minimum wage, which he counts as a major obstacle to economic growth. . .

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Who is Rick Santorum's Secret Billionaire?

Everybody knows that Mitt Romney is a multi- (multi-, multi-) millionaire, and is supported by same. He's been the GOP establishment's choice for some time, and doesn't need a single billionaire benefactor. But, Newt Gingrich wouldn't still be in the race without my state's favorite billionaire, Sheldon Adelson. He has single-handedly kept Newtie-patootie afloat, and that is allowed in post-Citizens United America. So, who if anyone will be the billionaire to come to Rick (don't Google me) Santorum's aid, now that he's cleaned up in three contests? Not surprisingly, there is somebody! Watch the guy in the green tie. His name is Foster Friess, and he's Frothy Mix's new best friend.

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Wells Fargo's Ultra Rich Bank: Abbot Downing

You know, I have no problem with people picketing them."
Image from source, Huffington Post

Well, la-di-frickin'-da! The ultra-rich--you know, the "job creators"--now have their very own, ultra-exclusive bank: Abbot Downing.  I know that this is an old reference, but the only think I can think of is, "Isn't that SPECIAL?" Perhaps followed by, "Could it be. . . SATAN?!?

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Abbot Downing, Wells Fargo's Bank For Super Rich, Opening In Chicago 

Wells Fargo & Co.'s new bank for the super rich is set to open in Chicago, targeting households with $50 million or more to invest.. .


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Koch Brothers Go After Maddow, Maddow Shoots Back

Though I'll probably abandon The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell when it goes to 10:00pm, I'm sticking by The Rachel Maddow Show. Because she's ten kinds of awesome. Don't believe me? Watch this takedown and challenge to the multi-billionaire Koch brothers. You'll see what I mean.

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