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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI must be an "Un-American" then, cuz I don't "understand"
Last edited Thu Apr 3, 2014, 10:51 AM - Edit history (2)
Charles Koch Hits Back Against 'Un-American' Attacks:
"Rather than try to understand my vision for a free society or accurately report the facts about Koch Industries, our critics would have you believe we're "un-American" and trying to "rig the system," that we're against "environmental protection" or eager to "end workplace safety standards," he continued.
The billionaire businessman argued he has no need or patience for political favors, touting his corporation's environmental and jobs record.
"Far from trying to rig the system, I have spent decades opposing cronyism and all political favors, including mandates, subsidies and protective tariffseven when we benefit from them," Koch wrote. "I believe that cronyism is nothing more than welfare for the rich and powerful, and should be abolished."
"Rather than try to understand my vision for a free society or accurately report the facts about Koch Industries, our critics would have you believe we're "un-American" and trying to "rig the system," that we're against "environmental protection" or eager to "end workplace safety standards," he continued.
The billionaire businessman argued he has no need or patience for political favors, touting his corporation's environmental and jobs record.
"Far from trying to rig the system, I have spent decades opposing cronyism and all political favors, including mandates, subsidies and protective tariffseven when we benefit from them," Koch wrote. "I believe that cronyism is nothing more than welfare for the rich and powerful, and should be abolished."
the rest:
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/charles-koch-hits-back-at-unamerican-attacks
Rupert Murdoch purchased the WSJ and someone found themselves left behind, deep in the bowels of media hell. Somehow, they've retained their wicked sense of humor.
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I must be an "Un-American" then, cuz I don't "understand" (Original Post)
kpete
Apr 2014
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BlueCaliDem
(15,438 posts)1. Teddy Roosevelt is the kind of Republican I LIKE!
Too bad they don't have those types of Republicans anymore. They're all lackeys of the captains of that invisible government President T. Roosevelt warned us about.
JaneyVee
(19,877 posts)2. Aw, someone has a guilty conscience. Mr.Koch.
librechik
(30,676 posts)3. Too much money obviously makes you delusional and cruel. n/t