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I'm personally saying that no person should be able to accumulate wealth, power, and influence to such a degree and also use his wealth to pay people to sing his praises and like him.

I'm not making value judgements on these two individuals. I'm simply stating that there is no merit to billionaires existing.

So in the absence of evidence, let's defend Bill. Got it.

We could stay neutral, but still be concerned that this person still has power, wealth, and influence...but everybody loves billionaire philanthropists, am I right?

Ah, right. It was just Bill getting financial advice - purely business.

It's certainly normal to get financial advice from sex offenders and those convicted of prostitution, with multiple accusers in court against them.

Bill Gates knowingly associated with a person involved with and convicted of some pretty crazy stuff. Bill knows it's crazy, that's why he's been spending out the ass on PR for many years. His wife divorced him, and Bill's relationship with Epstein was seemingly a big factor.

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/melinda-gates-opens-divorce-betrayal-211513816.html

Melinda: "I did not like that he had meetings with Jeffrey Epstein, no. I made that clear to him…He was abhorrent. He was evil personified. My heart breaks for these women."

The philanthropist stressed that Bill's relationship with the sex offender affected her deeply, writing: "That October, things had reached a fever pitch when The New York Times published a deeply disturbing article that raised serious questions about Bill's conduct."

"Questions that suggested he had betrayed not only our marriage but also my values," Melinda lamented in her book.

If even his former wife throws Bill under the bus, why are you defending him?

Why does society need to have billionaires? Why can't (e.g.) Bill Gates just participate in society based on his own merits like the rest of us?

None are preferrable. Nobody should have that much wealth, power, and influence.

The current system needs to be retired. Wealth and power should not be concentrated to the degree that it is.

The human race is committing suicide needlessly, all because of concepts like "cost" and a system and world order that is out of control.

The best thing to prepare is to not be fearful and to not panic.

I suggest that everybody protest against factory farming and participate in boycotts. Call lawmakers and regulators to take direct action against these companies and their dangerous practices (and hold them responsible).

Some people need floaties to stay afloat. Some people need a life jacket. Some people need a solid platform to dip their feet in. Some people fucking melt when they touch water. Whatever accommodation they need or whatever their situation, it's all perfectly acceptable in my book.

We can help them to thrive without breaking a sweat with our empathy, technology, and ingenuity.

Social skills is another way of saying the abilities required to function in a society. You might as well ask why do you need to learn to swim to get in the pool.

Even if one is uninhibited socially, it's unrealistic to expect them to be able to function how society often dictates or requires.

Last I checked, this world is pretty cruel, especially to those who are vulnerable.

Why do you need to be forced by society to develop social skills? Why isn't putting your best forward enough? For various real reasons, some people just aren't able to meet the standard forced upon them.

Trauma plays a big role in some that have trouble communicating. Instead of blaming people for being "raised by a screen", practice kindness and compassion. Do your part to make this world more inclusive, accessible, and less traumatizing for all individuals, or don't - up to you.

“Someone stole my laptop and has physical access to state secrets that Hegseth has yet to blurt on Twitch chat”.

Thanks for making me laugh. It's been a while.