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[–]One_Jack_Move 3 insightful - 3 fun3 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 3 fun -  (2 children)

Horseshit. Philanthropy does not exist to laundry reputations. Just because overpowered corporations/individuals are deciding to make donations and get woke to look good in some idiot's minds, it doesn't alter their perceptions by plenty of folks who can see straight through that shit.

Philanthropy, or charity, has been around forever, and can certainly be true virtue. All that's requited is to not expect anything in return.

"Serves to replace public institutions with private ones"? Give me a break. What do you think existed prior to "public institutions"? You think the healthcare or education system is going away because of donations? They might kill them trying to influence them and corrupting them, but they ain't trying to "replace" them.

[–]Chipit[S] 4 insightful - 4 fun4 insightful - 3 fun5 insightful - 4 fun -  (1 child)

We all appreciate you jumping in to defend the wealthy and powerful. Certainly we little people must be chastised when we dare to question our betters.

[–]One_Jack_Move 3 insightful - 3 fun3 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 3 fun -  (0 children)

I don't disagree with the core of your narrative, the messaging just stinks. Especially your misplaced blame on Capitalism. It's cronyism and corruption that are the enemies. Socialism is just as capable of these traps.