Least evil of the top 50 American billionaires

capitalism is a pyramid scheme et al

I'm quitting ILX again

I'm hoping that the three people who voted for Adelson were doing it for the lolz.

so who do we think of this list is least evil now

answer: NONE OF THEM

How the hell did Sheldon Adelson get three votes?

I had the same question. If one only looked from his support for Israel, well, its specifically for Likudnik politics that bring international pariah status. In US politics, he's an unmitigated disaster.

How the hell does George Soros only have 1 vote? He did more than any other private individual to undermine communist dictatorships in Eastern Europe in the 80s.

answer: NONE OF THEM

Paul Allen's family have dismantled most of the arts orgs that he funded since he died

I also have kind words for Ray Dalio, who like Gates and Buffett is pledged to give away most of his wealth, and continues to put out messages like this.

did something bad come out about Gates to prompt this revive

not that I'm in favour of billionaires under any circumstances but

lol, just opened this thread and was about to write milo's post word-for-word.

But also Neanderthal's. The least evil billionaire is the billionaire actively working to divest his wealth such that he's no longer a billionaire. Which, I suspect, describes not one of these fine folks.

Charlie Munger did not crack this top 50 but this interview about his prison-dorm design is so good

https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15378-exclusive-interview-with-billionaire-charlie-munger-on-controversial-ucsb-dorm

lol this poll winner would definitely be different today

Definitely one of the most dated polls I’ve seen on here. Musk and Bezos not even on the list.

Oh wait I see Bezos now.

Most desirable fatal disease up next

some of the people on the list get the name of their corporation but some just get "candy" and "ball bearings" which makes it sound like they just have the most candy or ball bearings

49. Stefan Quandt; Net Worth: $15.6 B; Source of wealth: BMW
39. Georg Schaeffler; Net Worth: $18.1 B; Source of wealth: ball bearings
29. John Mars; Net Worth: $23.4 B; Source of wealth: candy
28. Jacqueline Mars; Net Worth: $23.4 B; Source of wealth: candy
27. Forrest Mars; Net Worth: $23.4 B; Source of wealth: candy
13. Sergey Brin; Net Worth: $34.4 B; Source of wealth: Google

Also, before anyone brings it up, Musk is an American citizen and his companies operate here.

I don't think Bezos or Musk could ever qualify as 'least evil', regardless.

ball bearing riches

Definitely not, although I have to wonder if Soros would still get just one vote.

ma huateng also known as "pony ma" is not american. i just looked him up on wikipedia. i did not know who pony ma was.

actually there are a lot of non americans! what is this poll!??! bad job

pony ma is a rapper, father of remy ma

Bezos vs Musk would be a good poll, Bezos is more evil I think but Musk pisses me off way more

Musk being a cult of personality is his worst feature, because he has no fucking personality

We have a more recent poll of the most evil billionaire who got richer in 2020, it was a dead heat between Musk, Zuck and Bez IIRC

MacKenzie Scott (ex-Mrs. Bezos) might now get my vote.

Musk being a cult of personality is his worst feature, because he has no fucking personality

― Cool Im An Situation (Neanderthal), Monday, November 8, 2021 2:41 PM (twenty-four minutes ago) bookmarkflaglink

idk I think it's even worse than that he's got the personality of a 13 year old 4channer who spends 10 hours a day thinking about memes