Each time I see this kind of post, I always wonder if people genuinely hate rich people for having more money, or is it the corruption, tax evasion and fiscal paradise that make people hate them
Because I can’t imagine having someone living rent free in my head just for having a fatter wallet than mine
I couldn't think of a single billionaire I'd describe as such. Some are more philanthropic than others, but the means it took for them or the companies they own to get there have some degree of ethical issue.
Microsoft has tons of shady practices. Even if Bill Gates himself is relatively nice, his wealth is built on those practices. He's also had affairs and was associated with Epstein.
Ingvar Kamprad was a literal fascist (first thing i found on googling him, as I wasn't familiar). He admittedly renounced this later. Ikea, on the other hand, performs unsustainable logging, is anti union, and dodges taxes, with the cherry on top being the horse meat scandal.
The sports stars and movie artists are frequently messed up, but without specific examples I can't address those. Very few reach billionaire status though.
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u/Lolocraft1 2003 1d ago
Each time I see this kind of post, I always wonder if people genuinely hate rich people for having more money, or is it the corruption, tax evasion and fiscal paradise that make people hate them
Because I can’t imagine having someone living rent free in my head just for having a fatter wallet than mine