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The giving pledge is non-binding. While witnessing the dozens of billionaires give the pledge, I can't help but think that at least half of them are doing it fo
by kolbe 11y ago
The giving pledge is non-binding. While witnessing the dozens of billionaires give the pledge, I can't help but think that at least half of them are doing it for the positive publicity.
Knowing what I know about prince Alwaleed bin Talal, I'm 100% sure he's saying it for the publicity.
- jseip 11y agoAnd what is it that you know?
- kolbe 11y agoJust google him. It's hilarious.
- caminante 11y agokolbe's likely referring to Prince Alwaleed's specious tactics, used to inflate his wealth[1]. His investment company, Kingdom Holding Company, has opaque assets with questionable MV. In '09, an auditor scratched its head at KHC's valuations. The issue: nobody can trust Prince Alwaleed's claims about net worth. [1] http://www.forbes.com/sites/kerryadolan/2013/03/05/prince-alwaleed-and-the-curious-case-of-kingdom-holding-stock/ http://www.forbes.com/sites/kerryadolan/2013/03/05/prince-al...
- SEJeff 11y agoIt would have been a lot more interesting (to me) if he'd have given it to the bill and melinda gates foundation. Goodbye malaria and polio!