On: Billionaire goes rogue, admits policy not schools destroyed middle class

[mi100hael]

> Billionaire says something people disagree with

"That's just the ramblings of a greedy, out-of-touch asshole who should be taxed down to 0 to atone for their sins."

> Billionaire says something people agree with

"Our idea is validated! Someone who is very rich and successful concurs!"

[deogeo → mi100hael]

Journalists wouldn't waste so much ink - just use 'claims' for one, and 'admits' for the other.

[PhasmaFelis → mi100hael]

It's easier to trust someone who's speaking against their own interests.

[hervature → PhasmaFelis]

Except he already has his billions and has sold his company. Thus his only 'speaking against his own interest' is estate tax which is easily avoidable with preparation.

[PhasmaFelis → hervature]

Let me rephrase, then. It's harder to trust someone who's obviously speaking exclusively for his own interests.