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Deminpenn

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5. That's true, but most of that philanthropy

Reply to kysrsoze (Reply #3)

Thu Feb 13, 2025, 10:16 PM

Feb 13

happened after they made their fortunes by exploiting labor and laws.

Don't forget these robber barons also were responsible for causing the great Johnstown Flood by closing, to enhance the lake for their own enjoyment, the sluices that drained excess water in the lake behind the dam.

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Call them Robber Barons, not billionaires [View all] Deminpenn Feb 13 OP

Yes to that Easterncedar Feb 13 #1

That's John Barron, Robber C_U_L8R Feb 13 #2

There is one difference between then and now... philanthropy. kysrsoze Feb 13 #3

That's true, but most of that philanthropy Deminpenn Feb 13 #5

Perfect DrMJG10 Feb 13 #4