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Tom Morrison's avatar

If Marmalade Jesus hadn't killed irony, I would point out how writing on this topic on the anniversary of Black Tuesday was *chef's kiss!*

Are there any good rich? Well, I don't have to agree with him on everything to think Mark Cuban might qualify. His prescription drug idea CAN be a godsend to lots of Americans. I used to think Warren Buffett, but way too many stock buy-backs instead of employee benefits have changed my mind on that.

Bezos' ex-wife seems to be targeting her fortune to my favorite causes & Melinda Gates still gets credit for their African health initiatives.

The "tell" I've decided is publicity. If you're constantly in the headlines about your "charity," I have strong doubts about its effectiveness. The "good rich" don't need the rest of us to validate them on a regular basis. They stay in the background, not just giving to causes, but organizing giving programs to get the most out of the dollars they spend.

So, yeah, there are some out there, but the less I know about them, the better they probably are.

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Clint Collide's avatar

Marmalade Jesus?!? Cue "Wind Beneath My Wings" as I've never heard that one. hahahaha

I do call his cult of personality the Insane KKKool-Aid Klown Posse. Though I should be nice as the actual band has endorsed common sense.

Didn't see the connection between Black Tuesday and my post. I was mostly pissed about Bezos, Musk, Combs, and the A&F douchebag. So I wrote about them...and the other trash.

Having worked with tons of celebrities over the years, I'm totally with you on the "if you do it for publicity, you're doing it for the wrong reason." SOME publicity can help the cause/charity but if it's just for ego...ZUCK that.

And zuck Zuckerberg too. He's definitely on my shit list.

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Tom Morrison's avatar

YUP. I quit FB YEARS AGO — long before Elon even showed up.

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