Baraka_Guru

I wouldn't call them assholes for funding good initiatives. Though it should be noted that philanthropy for many is good PR, and I don't deny that this $600 million is a good thing. But it essentially amounts to less than 3% of his entire fortune. So it's kind of a pet project of his maybe. Well, no, it's a bit more than that. As a cancer survivor, I can see why he'd want to put money towards cancer research. I can also see why he'd want to put money towards arts and education. He's really into ballet. And instilling a sense of national pride in young people. That's all fine.

Does he do as much to fight poverty?

It seems to me that he hopes others like him would be so kind to be interested enough in that. Unless you think he's cool with the state doing it.

Unfortunately, taking up the cause for poverty isn't as sexy.

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