I was referring to the fact that the total value of the Standard descendants far exceeded that of Standard prior to the breakup. Part of that is attributable t

I was referring to the fact that the total value of the Standard descendants far exceeded that of Standard prior to the breakup. Part of that is attributable to the growing American economy at the time but also the intense competition that flowered between the baby Standards. I would say I have a more favorable opinion of Rockefeller than most. Some of his tactics were certainly dirty but he was also a brilliant businessman and his philanthropy was responsible for some major medical advances. Note that Gates has consulted with Rockefeller's descendants in that arena.