I recently read about the break up of standard oil and I learned that Rockefeller became poorer as a result of the break up. I understand that...
  • AFineWayToDie [he/him]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    10 months ago

    John D. Rockefeller didn’t hold any political offices of his own, so how could he have defended himself?

    Uh, by being filthy fucking rich?

    • eight [it/its]@hexbear.netEnglish
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      10 months ago

      ah yes, John D. Rockefeller famous for not having a private army that fire bombed and massacred striking coal miners. Wait, hold on. I’m hearing just now that he did have a private army that did that. Uhh, hold on… It was a private army and the Colorado National Guard? That doesn’t make sense he shouldn’t have any political power - he’s not a politician.

      No, no, you’re right - he’s the underdog in this situation. There were 1000s of coal miners and he’s just one guy.