Koch's web of influence

[NJMaverick]

I felt the need to post this (might have already been posted) because the evil Koch brother empire is spending a fortune running adds to counter the truth. We may not be able to match the brothers sleaze when it comes to money, but numbers count for something in the internet age.


Koch Industries is spending tens of millions to influence every facet of government that could affect its global empire

Quote:At an EPA hearing last summer, representatives from Koch Industries argued that moderate levels of the toxic chemical dioxin should not be designated as a cancer risk for humans.

When members of Congress sought higher security at chemical plants to guard against terrorist attacks, Koch Industries lobbyists prowled Capitol Hill to voice their opposition.

And when Congress moved to strengthen regulation of the financial markets after recent collapses, Koch Industries — a major commodities and derivatives trader — deployed a phalanx of lobbyists to resist proposed changes.

Charles and David Koch, the owners of the country’s second-largest private corporation, are libertarians of long standing, who contend that government regulations, taxes and subsidies stifle individual initiative and hamper American competitiveness. In recent years, the Kochs have played an increasingly public role as financial angels for conservative causes, politicians and foundations

MUCH MORE

http://www.iwatchnews.org/2011/04/06/393...-influence

[Cha]

I'm glad you did post it..the Kochs are everywhere like fucking Donald Trump..they're everywhere but with more money and they chose to be sneaking around behind the scenes instead of shoving their face on the screen at every nauseous turn.

Of course, they're spending tens of millions of dollars on ads to protect their interests they've already invested in ..like Scott Walker and the Wisconsin facists.

[NJMaverick]

(04-20-2011 02:38 PM)Cha Wrote:  I'm glad you did post it..the Kochs are everywhere like fucking Donald Trump..they're everywhere but with more money and they chose to be sneaking around behind the scenes instead of shoving their face on the screen at every nauseous turn.

Of course, they're spending tens of millions of dollars on ads to protect their interests they've already invested in ..like Scott Walker and the Wisconsin facists.

I figure if the Koch brothers don't like this article it MUST be good for America

[Ikonoklast]

Fine. Let them put their money where their mouths are, and eat a teaspoon of Dioxin in front of the committee.

[Born_A_Truman]

(04-20-2011 04:03 PM)Ikonoklast Wrote:  Fine. Let them put their money where their mouths are, and eat a teaspoon of Dioxin in front of the committee.

Like the scene in Erin Brokovich where PGE's attorney started to drink a glass of water and Erin said "We brought that water here specially for you from Hinkley."

[Cha]

Greedy bastards aren't they? Yes, Government regulations are so going to hurt the poor widdle billionaire fascists.

[NJMaverick]

(04-20-2011 11:51 PM)Cha Wrote:  Greedy bastards aren't they? Yes, Government regulations are so going to hurt the poor widdle billionaire fascists.

The Koch brothers are this nation's worst traitors right up their with Benedict Arnold and the Rosenbergs.