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Re:Billionaire goes rogue, admits policy not schools destroy... by mi100hael on Thursday June 13, 2019 @02:59PM (#20177669)
> Billionaire says something people disagree with

"That's just the ramblings of a greedy, out-of-touch asshole who should be taxed down to 0 to atone for their sins."

> Billionaire says something people agree with

"Our idea is validated! Someone who is very rich and successful concurs!"

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Re:Billionaire goes rogue, admits policy not schools destroy... by deogeo on Thursday June 13, 2019 @03:15PM (#20177780)
Journalists wouldn't waste so much ink - just use 'claims' for one, and 'admits' for the other.
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Re:Billionaire goes rogue, admits policy not schools destroy... by PhasmaFelis on Thursday June 13, 2019 @03:23PM (#20177835)
It's easier to trust someone who's speaking against their own interests.
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Re:Billionaire goes rogue, admits policy not schools destroy... by hervature on Thursday June 13, 2019 @03:33PM (#20177908)
Except he already has his billions and has sold his company. Thus his only 'speaking against his own interest' is estate tax which is easily avoidable with preparation.
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Re:Billionaire goes rogue, admits policy not schools destroy... by PhasmaFelis on Thursday June 13, 2019 @07:32PM (#20179502)
Let me rephrase, then. It's harder to trust someone who's obviously speaking exclusively for his own interests.
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