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Financier
The Resume
(August 12, 1930- )
Also known as 'The Man Who Broke the Bank of England'
Partner in the Carlyle Group
Member of the Council on Foreign Relations
Established Quantum Fund (1969)
Wealth estimated at $7 billion (2004)
Why he might be annoying
He earned his fortune manipulating currency.
He is a huge supporter of John Kerry and has pledged $25 million to fund his campaign (October 10, 2004).
He has stated that removing Bush from office is the 'central focus' of his life and that it is 'a matter of life and death.'
For this reason, he is hated by Republicans who feel he is trying to 'buy' the Democratic Party.
He has said he would be willing to spend his entire fortune to prevent President Bush from being re-elected.
He bailed out Harken Energy which earned George W. Bush $1 million.
He hoped buying out Harken would give him political influence.
He earned $1 billion in just one day when the UK decided to devalue the Pound Sterling (1992).
He was fined $2 million for insider trading by the French government (2002).
He has been known to spend his money in very unusual ways.
He is for the legalization of marijuana.
Why he might not be annoying
He had to hide from the Nazis when they invaded Hungary (1944).
He is a rags-to-riches story.
He is against absolutism of all kinds, one of the major reasons he decided not to support President Bush.
He stands up for what he believes in.
He is an outspoken critic of the failures in market fundamentalism.
He donates frequently to charity.
He has received numerous honorary doctoral degrees.
Credit: Captain Howdy
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 710 Votes: 76.06% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 1110 Votes: 78.65% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 116 Votes: 68.97% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 223 Votes: 52.47% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 315 Votes: 50.79% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 188 Votes: 70.21% Annoying
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