Combined assets of $14.2tn are more than the GDP of every country except China and the US

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    8 months ago

    So could the other 140 people who became billionaires this year, and that’s not even mentioning all the existing billionaires. I really don’t understand what this focus on Taylor Swift is about.

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      8 months ago

      I really don’t understand what this focus on Taylor Swift is about.

      I’m pretty sure I know what it’s about.

      Female, powerful, encourages folks to vote.

      All this ramped up after the “Taylor Swift tells her fans to vote” brouhaha a couple months back.

      I can’t swing a stick without hearing another story about how generous she is with her $$ and her fans, so while she may not be perfect, and maybe could be doing more, she seems like a decent person, and I’m gonna bet she’s doing a lot more for everyday folks she helps than most of the other folks on that list.

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        8 months ago

        I’m pretty sure I know what it’s about.

        Female, powerful, encourages folks to vote.

        It’s The Guardian so I don’t think it’s rooted in misogyny or her trying to change the power structure. It’s likely just because she’s one of the most famous people on the planet, and probably the most recognisable person on this list.

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          8 months ago

          I was more referring to all the attention on her - the jet memes, the controversy about her relationship with Kelce, etc etc. That the guardian may be riding that wave without intending to push the same agenda is certainly possible.