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posted by martyb on Saturday August 24 2019, @12:28AM   Printer-friendly
from the R.I.P. dept.

Billionaire industrialist David H. Koch, who with his older brother Charles was both celebrated and demonized for transforming American politics by pouring their riches into conservative causes, died Friday at 79.

The cause of death was not disclosed, but Koch Industries said Koch, who lived in New York City, had contended for years with various illnesses, including prostate cancer.

https://www.twincities.com/2019/08/23/ap-source-billionaire-david-koch-has-died-at-age-79/
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/23/us/david-koch-dead.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/david-koch-died-conservative-donor-and-philanthropist-dead-age-79-2019-08-23/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/08/23/david-koch-dies-billionaire-leader-koch-industries-79/2094016001/


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  • (Score: 4, Interesting) by PinkyGigglebrain on Saturday August 24 2019, @12:58AM (2 children)

    by PinkyGigglebrain (4458) on Saturday August 24 2019, @12:58AM (#884455)

    I might have asked if I was a bad person because my first thought after reading the headline was a gleeful "YES!!!!!". Only other time that has happened was when Scalia died.

    But honestly I don't give a shit what anyone else thinks about my reaction to this.

    Given what he did in his life I can only hope that there is a place in Hells suitable for him and his brother.

    The Yama may have to create a new one just for them.

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    "Beware those who would deny you Knowledge, For in their hearts they dream themselves your Master."
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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday August 24 2019, @01:13AM

    by Anonymous Coward on Saturday August 24 2019, @01:13AM (#884463)

    When I saw the headline I screamed "YES!!" uncontrollably.

    I had mixed feelings on Scalia. At least he wasn't a convicted (in the court of public opinion) rapist.

  • (Score: 0, Funny) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday August 24 2019, @02:46AM

    by Anonymous Coward on Saturday August 24 2019, @02:46AM (#884521)

    I'm saving that reaction for Rachel Maddow, Colbert, and Bill Nye.