'We've never had robber barons with this kind of power before': Examining Elon Musk's political sway - The 11th Hour MSNBC

[Rhiannon12866]

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is using his extraordinary wealth and his social media platform to influence Americans in this election — and now he's set to sit down with Donald Trump for an interview next week. David French, Mary Harris, Christina Greer, and John Fugelsang join The 11th Hour for this week's Nightcap. - Aired on 08/09/2024.

[Auggie]

1. Thank you for including the written synopsis

I understand it takes extra time. It's very much appreciated.

Disturbing conversation. Thanks for sharing.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. You're more than welcome, I always include the description so anyone interested will know what the video's about

How else will anyone know what's covered?

[JT45242]

3. Historically false...JP Morgan 1895 bailout

JP Morgan basically single handedly bailed out the US government in 1895 and used that as an excuse to tell presidents what to do for years.

The second JP Morgan bailout in 1907 led to bankers like him being given majority control if what would become the federal reserve. If you ever wanted to know why the greedy bankers have never been properly regulated and why the group who can screw up the economy is running it (wolves in charge of the hen house)....it is because a single robber baron 130ish years ago wanted it that way.

Why does the Fed always seem to do policies that benefit Republicans in election years...because the current robber baron class runs it and want tax cuts and deregulation that will come from Republicans.

There is nothing new under the sun...except maybe uneducated reporters who don't do research.

[Rhiannon12866]

4. Thank you for the history!

[riversedge]

5. Stupid, greedy men like Musk are dangerous men.

[Rhiannon12866]

6. Agreed, we need to go back to the tax rate that we had under Eisenhower.