Critique of Disproportionate Media Attention to Billionaire Opinions in US Discourse
By
robtherobber
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
The article critiques the disproportionate media attention given to billionaire opinions in American discourse, noting that there are only about 600 billionaires in the US who represent a tiny special interest group. It argues that their complaints about potential tax increases and wealth redistribution are self-pitying, while contrasting their concerns with the reality of 13 million hungry children. The piece frames billionaire status as a 'rare disease' and questions why such a small group's perspectives receive so much airtime compared to broader societal needs.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledIt must be springtime—or summer, autumn, or winter—because the voice of the billionaire has been heard in the land, and the voice of the billionaire is weepy with self-pity
if the nice lady with plans wins, he might be a slightly smaller billionaire
some in the world's wealthiest nation think a little redistribution would mean that, say, thirteen million children don't have to go hungry anymore
the number of billionaires in the USA is about 600; they are a very, very tiny special interest group
Think of being a billionaire as a rare disease
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