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Our philanthropists and their oligarchs

Wrong Side of History • 389 implied HN points • 25 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Donations Foreign influence Democracy Political Campaigns
  1. Elon Musk is being criticized for influencing European politics, especially in Britain and Germany. Some politicians worry that his social media power can spread misinformation and support extreme causes.
  2. There are calls for stricter rules on political donations to prevent foreign billionaires like Musk from affecting elections. Groups like Best for Britain say we need to protect our democratic system from outside influence.
  3. Some think tanks want to limit how much one person can donate to political parties. They believe this will help stop British politics from becoming too much like American politics.

Top Republican, flush with corporate cash, embraces racist conspiracy theory

Popular Information • 9670 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conspiracy theory Corporate Influence Immigration Policy Racism Political Donations
  1. Proponents of the great replacement theory believe in a racist myth about white Americans and non-white immigrants.
  2. The great replacement theory has inspired violent attacks, showing the dangerous consequences of this conspiracy.
  3. Some corporations publicly support a path to citizenship for Dreamers while donating to politicians who endorse racist conspiracy theories.

Dear Marc Rowan, Bill Ackman, Jon Huntsman, et al.

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 3377 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education Antisemitism Elite Institutions Political Donations
  1. Some donors are pulling funding from Ivy League institutions due to concerns about anti-Semitism on campuses.
  2. There is a call to focus diversity training on addressing anti-Semitism in addition to other forms of discrimination.
  3. Suggesting a shift in hiring focus towards graduates from institutions where values align with American ideals.
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Buying Politicians is Easy

The Corbett Report • 20 implied HN points • 27 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Influence Political Donations Political Campaigns Government Corruption Political Activism
  1. Peter Thiel gained New Zealand citizenship using a dubious process, breaking the law by not spending required time in the country. He mainly used this citizenship as a safety measure for his wealth.
  2. Thiel has heavily invested in American politics, supporting candidates like Ron Paul and Donald Trump to gain political influence. His financial contributions help him push his libertarian agenda.
  3. Through his connections, Thiel has embedded his interests in government positions and has profited from military contracts, especially during conflicts like the Ukraine war and recent events in Gaza.