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Deminpenn

(16,871 posts)
5. That's true, but most of that philanthropy
Thu Feb 13, 2025, 10:16 PM
Feb 2025

happened after they made their fortunes by exploiting labor and laws.

Don't forget these robber barons also were responsible for causing the great Johnstown Flood by closing, to enhance the lake for their own enjoyment, the sluices that drained excess water in the lake behind the dam.





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Yes to that Easterncedar Feb 2025 #1
That's John Barron, Robber C_U_L8R Feb 2025 #2
There is one difference between then and now... philanthropy. kysrsoze Feb 2025 #3
That's true, but most of that philanthropy Deminpenn Feb 2025 #5
Perfect DrMJG10 Feb 2025 #4
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