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ninjamonkeyfrank :
Yep. My dad is a millionaire and I can only afford peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
2026-05-04 11:31:22
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Pyxis :
The 1971 Powell Memo, titled "Attack on American Free Enterprise System," was a confidential document written by Lewis F. Powell Jr. for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It urged American businesses to fight back against widespread criticism of corporate power by launching a coordinated, long-term effort to influence politics, media, academia, and the courts, effectively acting as a blueprint for the modern conservative movement and increased corporate lobbying. [1, 2, 3] Key Aspects of the 1971 Powell Memo: • Context: Written on August 23, 1971, just before Powell's nomination to the Supreme Court, the memo responded to growing social movements—such as environmentalism, consumer protection, and labor rights—which Powell believed threatened the free enterprise system. • "Call to Arms": Powell argued that corporate America was under siege and needed to abandon "compromise" and "appeasement" to protect its interests. • Strategic Targets: He advised businesses to mobilize to control the narrative in schools, universities, the media, and academic journals. • Political Mobilization: The memo directly influenced the creation of influential conservative think tanks and organizations, including the Heritage Foundation and the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) , to advance corporate interests in Washington D.C.. • Long-Term Impact: Following the memo, the number of companies with registered lobbyists and public affairs offices in Washington grew exponentially. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] The memo shifted the political landscape by encouraging business leaders to engage in united, "careful long-range planning" to shape public opinion and government regulation. [3, 7] AI responses may include mistakes. [1] https://scholarlycommons.law.wlu.edu/powellmemo/ [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_F._Powell_Jr. [3] https://theamericanleader.org/timeline-event/the-blueprint-powells-memo/ [4] https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/speeches/the-scheme-1-the-powell-memo/ [5] https://www.thenation.com/article/society/powell-memo-project-2025-plutocracy/ [6] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKR-RQdtHCX/ [7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbbgfnpJN9w
2026-05-20 18:48:04
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Bogart :
But is he wrong? He studies the human condition, of which economics is hugely important.
2026-05-05 14:35:10
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dandembeach :
Wait until they have to raise taxes cuz pols buried us in debt
2026-05-03 16:39:51
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bob0rock3t💙 :
😳😳😳😡😡😡
2026-05-05 18:10:17
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Foru2metal :
Galloway has no academic credentials in the human behavioral sciences but presents himself as an expert on gender issues..lmao
2026-05-05 10:25:12
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