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by wedog6 121 days ago
Heard of Carnegie? He controlled coal when it was the main fuel used for heating and electricity.
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HalfCrimp 121 days ago
A reference to one of the hall of fame Robber Barons does seem pretty apt right now..
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genghisjahn 121 days ago
At least they built libraries, cultural centers and the occasional university.
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codebje 121 days ago
Give the current crop a chance to realise their mortality and want to secure a better legacy than 'took all the money'.
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andyferris 121 days ago
Bill Gates did... has anyone else followed in those footsteps?
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toyg 121 days ago
Nowadays they just try to put more whiteys on the moon, or sabotage liberal democracy.
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shimman 120 days ago
Did Carnegie try to overthrow a democracy and believe in monarchism?
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