Tag Archives: Economy of the United States

19Oct/26

How Billionaires Turn Philanthropy Into Power

October 19, 2026EconomyAD ASTRA, Andrew Carnegie, Benjamin Franklin, Bill Gates, Brian Armstrong, Brian ArmstrongThis, Businesspeople, Coinbase, Economy of the United States, Elon Musk, Elon MuskWhether, Finance, Florence, Giorgio Vasari, Gwynne Shotwell, Henry Ford, Hyperloop, John D. Rockefeller, Katie Miller, Leonardo da Vinci, MacKenzie Scott, Max Levchin, Mykhailo Fedorov, Netflix, Palo Alto, PAYPAL, Philanthropy, Renaissance capital, Rob Reich, Robert F. Smith, Sam Bankman-Fried, SpaceX, Starlink, Steve Jobs, Steve JobsWhen, The Boring Company, the ford foundation, Ukraine, Vivek Ramaswamy, Walter Isaacson, Warren Buffett, White South African peopleadmin

Technocratic Capital vs. Traditional Charity: The Billionaire Battle Over Philanthropy

Mon Oct. 19, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Prominent Silicon Valley leaders, most notably Elon Musk and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, have spearheaded a systematic ideological shift away from traditional billionaire philanthropy. Armstrong and Musk argue that conventional non-profit grantmaking and large private foundations are inefficient, prone to administrative bloat, and routinely “captured by ideology,” rendering many charitable endeavors a net negative for society. Rooted in capitalist techno-determinism and Effective Accelerationism (e/acc), this perspective holds that civilizational advancement is best achieved not through non-profit redistribution, but by aggressively deploying private capital into high-risk, engineering-driven for-profit enterprises—such as electric vehicles, space exploration, and digital infrastructure. Consequently, leaders subscribing to this philosophy prioritize market innovation and founder-controlled capital allocation over legacy grantmaking models exemplified by Bill Gates or Warren Buffett. Continue reading →

10Sep/26

Trump Midterm Dividend Promise or Federal Bribe

September 10, 2026PoliticsAlexander Sittenfeld, Brown, Businesspeople, Dallas, Donald Trump, Economic policy of Donald Trump, Economy of the United States, Fiscal policy, Government debt, Hartlage, Heidi Heitkamp, Iran, J.D. Vance, Joe Gruters, John Fetterman, SNAP, U.S.C., United Statesadmin

Populist Promise vs. Fiscal Deficit: Unpacking the 2026 Midterm Cash Transfer Strategy

Thu Sep 10 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Amidst rising domestic energy inflation, record-setting August fuel prices, and mounting geopolitical tensions surrounding the military conflict in Iran, President Donald Trump unveiled an extraordinary campaign proposal known as the “Trump Dividend”. Delivered during a primary address at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas—informally dubbed “Trumpapalooza”—the policy promises a $5,000 direct cash payout to every adult American citizen on the strict condition that the Republican Party retains or secures control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. Designed to counter historic electoral trends in which the sitting president’s party traditionally suffers congressional losses, the proposal seeks to directly incentivize voters amidst declining presidential approval ratings and widespread economic anxiety. Continue reading →

26Jan/26

Geopolitical Volatility Sparks Fears of a Global Exit from U.S. Treasury Market

January 26, 2026FinanceBond market, China, Denmark, Economy of the United States, Greenland, National debt of the United States, United Kingdom, United States, United States fiscal cliff, Washingtonadmin

Jan. 26, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — This report explores the growing instability of the U.S. Treasury market as international investors begin to distance themselves from American debt. Financial experts warn that China’s reduced holdings and a recent divestment by a Danish pension fund could signal a broader trend of foreign nations abandoning U.S. securities. These shifts are largely attributed to geopolitical friction, specifically unpredictable trade policies and diplomatic disputes regarding territory. While individual exits may seem small, analysts suggest that institutional concern over American fiscal reliability is mounting globally. Consequently, the sovereign debt market faces heightened risks as traditional allies reconsider the safety of their investments. This overview highlights how international relations directly impact the stability of the $30 trillion federal bond sector. Continue reading →

27Feb/23

Disney 100: le Concert Evénement

February 27, 2023ArtCompanies, disney, Economy of the United States, Paris, The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Parks and Resortsadmin

It is in Paris in front of more than 50,000 spectators that will take place the biggest and most incredible event in the world celebrating the 100th anniversary of Disney. Continue reading

30Jan/23

Ellison Institute Submits Planning Application for Oxford Campus

January 30, 2023ReasearchAmerica's Cup, Businesspeople, Economy of the United States, Foster + Partners, Larry Ellison, Oracle Corporation, Science and technology in the United States, Tesla, Inc.admin

The Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine submitted a planning application to Oxford City Council for a new research and development facility designed by Foster + Partners and devoted to re-imagining and redefining cancer treatment whilst enhancing overall human health, as well as global health policy. The proposed layout represents an integrated and flexible approach, with research laboratories, a clinic, educational spaces, and auditoriums together with multifunctional areas arranged to encourage collaboration. Continue reading

01Aug/22

Animated Irish Movie Portrays U.S. Tech Moguls On Dublin Pub Crawl

August 1, 2022FilmsAmerican people of German descent, Bridges, Businesspeople, Čude Canyon, Donald Trump, Dublin, Economy of the United States, Films, Kalam-Kalam Langit, Presidency of Donald Trump, Presidents of the United States, Time 100, Time Person of the Year, Trump, Trumpism, Violinistsadmin

The new film takes place during the dying days of Trump’s presidency and portrays a doomed Dublin pub crawl conducted by a group of American tech moguls, prohibited from visiting one another’s European HQs during the early days of Covid-19 but urgently needing to agree on whether or not to sign a critical EU agreement. Continue reading