In the face of this coronavirus we are told we are all in this together, and we are all struggling together. Yes, these times are hard, but I wonder if it brings a little bit comfort to you to know that not everybody is suffering, some have done quite well during this pandemic. Below is just a short list of some of those who have managed to do quite well over the last week.
Billionaire wealth increases last week:
Billionaire wealth increases last week:
Jeff Bezos: +$6.8B
Mark Zuckerberg: +$6.2B
Warren Buffett: +$5B
Elon Musk: +$4.2B
Larry Ellison: +$4B
Larry Page: +$3.6B
Bill Gates: +$3.6B
Yes, we are all in this stinking system together, there are those who create the wealth and struggle for a decent life and there are those who reap the wealth and live a life of unimaginable opulence. Oh, and don't be fooled by their philanthropy, it's petty cash from a bunch of greedy. self serving, ruthless individuals who will stop at nothing to protect their wealth, power, and privileged position.
Mark Zuckerberg: +$6.2B
Warren Buffett: +$5B
Elon Musk: +$4.2B
Larry Ellison: +$4B
Larry Page: +$3.6B
Bill Gates: +$3.6B
Yes, we are all in this stinking system together, there are those who create the wealth and struggle for a decent life and there are those who reap the wealth and live a life of unimaginable opulence. Oh, and don't be fooled by their philanthropy, it's petty cash from a bunch of greedy. self serving, ruthless individuals who will stop at nothing to protect their wealth, power, and privileged position.
When will we ever learn.
