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Another Capitalist Idiot

He says caw, caw, caw—yes he crows With roll, pitch, and yaw Branson goes My space ride’s high price Makes me feel oh so nice Though it takes the earth's health to new lows! Author's comment: Apologies to Peter Pan who crowed about feeling good (I've gotta crow). Using earth's resources for a joy ride for the rich seems odd considering the state of our planet, but the mainstream media did not cover the ridiculousness of the endeavor. It's likely quite harmful to the environment and moves effort and focus away from critical challenges. Looking at Richard Branson's body language carefully, I can't help but feel sorry for him. He doesn't strike me as being happy, but a joy ride might help as a short distraction. BTW, I wouldn't go on his plane ride, even if he paid me.

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Date: 12/5/2023 11:06:00 AM
Rich kids always have big toys. There's bound to be a planet out there somewhere just waiting for the egos to land.
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Date: 8/18/2021 10:21:00 AM
Branson is an overgrown rich spoiled child who forgets his age and lives in botox land - his only aim to impress and dishes out a token amount every so often, to some humanitarian need - must boost his image constantly, a sad man. Hugs and blessings,Jennifer.
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Date: 8/13/2021 4:44:00 PM
Hello Duke ... these folk do this because they can, but it achieves nothing except what you wrote; pollute the earth - thank you Duke - Lindsay
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Date: 7/14/2021 10:34:00 AM
Think how much money accomplished nothing! He could have spent that much and fixed the water problem in Flint, Michigan! Disgusting display of flamboyance and narcissism.
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Duke Beaufort
Date: 7/14/2021 3:02:00 PM
L milton, I am with you completely on this one. It's insane really.

Book: Shattered Sighs