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nicklloydnow · 1 year ago

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“In 1932, Adolf A. Berle Jr. and Gardner C. Means wrote a book entitled The Modern Corporation and Private Property. A critique of corporate management for being aloof and complacent, out of touch with the consumer and irresponsible to the stockholder, this volume became the bible of Marxists, left wing intellectuals and interventionist politicians. Under the banner of separation of ownership and control, the Berle-Means thesis led to an attack on the corporate structure from which today's top executives are still reeling.

With this background, one would have thought that the people urging a greater role for the public sector would have welcomed the advent of the corporate raider. For this new breed of capitalist has sent shivers down the spines of the denizens of the boardroom. Swooping down, launching "unfriendly" or "hostile" takeover bids, these corporate raiders have succeeded in replacing management from coast to coast in dozens of industries, and in frightening thousands of other out-of-touch chief executive officers into greater responsibility.

At least under the theory of "the enemy of my enemy is my friend," it might have been expected that critics of the marketplace, noticeably the followers of Berle and Means, would have rallied `round the cause of the corporate raider.

In the event, however, this expectation has remained unfulfilled. Not only has the activity of the corporate raider been deprecated by the champions of government interference in the marketplace, but it has been roundly condemned by practically all pundits and commentators on public policy. In 1987, the left-leaning film director Oliver Stone distilled the common image of the corporate raider into the supposedly loathsome Gordon Gekko, brilliantly portrayed in an Oscar-winning performance by Michael Douglas. And this is the image of Gekko under which the corporate raider must labor in the present day.

Yet, despite this all-but-universal criticism, the unfriendly takeover bid has benefited consumers and stockholders, and served notice on complacent management across the board. In one celebrated case that unfolded shortly before Stone's film Wall Street was released, corporate guerrilla Carl Icahn put in a bid for a block of shares of Phillips Petroleum. Stung by Icahn's bid, Phillips' executives offered to improve a recapitalization plan they had been forced to put forth in response to an earlier planned takeover, this one by T. Boone Pickens. As a result, Icahn walked away with a cool $50 million, Pickens registered a profit of $89 million on a resale of his holdings to the company, all Phillips' shareholders gained from the better offer, and the oil firm itself was left far leaner and meaner than before.

Needless to say, neither Icahn nor Pickens nor any of the other masterminds of "the 1980s takeover boom," were publicly thanked for the good they had done. On the contrary: both men were not only mocked by Oliver Stone, they were also robbed of the opportunity to do any more such good by a rash of anti-takeover statutes adopted late in the decade. Henry Manne reported that hostile takeovers had "declined to four percent from fourteen percent of all mergers."

The conventional wisdom holds that this outcome is a good one for investors, but the facts show otherwise. No story of the corporate raider can ignore the role of the heroic Michael Milken. Assume there was a hotel worth $20 million as a present discounted capital value. Given an interest rate of 5%, this concern should throw off roughly $1 million to its owners. But stipulate that due to inefficiency, or general avarice, or to the fact that the CEO salary was far higher than justified, or a combination of all such phenomena, the owners were earning far less than that in dividends. And, guess what? The stock was trading at a lower value than might have prevailed, had these tape worm factors not been in operation.

Enter the "evil" Michael Milken. He swoops in, purchases enough of the stock in this corporation to kick out the old board and replace it with his own nominees. This is considered a "hostile" takeover by a corporate "raider." From whence springs the hostility? All Milken did was buy up a mess of stocks. Did he threaten any of these stock owners that they would walk the plank if they did not sell to him? No, of course not; we are talking arm's-length stock market deals here. We can logically infer that the owners of these stocks preferred the price offered them by the "raider," otherwise they would not have sold out. No, the "hostility," instead, stems from the CEO and his cronies who were mismanaging this hotel into the ground.

The Milkins of the world are akin to the canary in the mine; they are the Distant Early Warning Line for the economy.

When they get active, it is in response to something rotten that is going on. And what was the public reaction to this corporate raider? Instead of hoisting him up on their shoulders and holding ticker tape parades in his honor, he was given the back of the public's hand to his face. To wit, he was prosecuted by the Securities and Exchange Commission for insider trading, violations of U.S. Securities Laws and other financial felonies. He pled guilty only after the authorities threatened to go after his ailing brother. For shame.” - Walter Block, ‘Defending the Undefendable II’ (2013) [p. 41 - 44]

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headlinehorizon · 2 years ago

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The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Receives $21 Million Gift from T. Boone Pickens Foundation

Read the latest news about the generous $21 million donation to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation by the T. Boone Pickens Foundation, strengthening their bond and commitment to preserving President Reagan's legacy.

#Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation #T. Boone Pickens Foundation #donation #headline horizon #news #latest news

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trb752 · 2 years ago

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Prints found in the Baylor Scott & White T. Boone Pickens Cancer Hospital in Dallas, Texas, USA

Photos by Jim Barton

#art deco #art deco design #art deco style #Texas Centennial Exposition #1936 #Dallas #Texas #Prints

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lexxicona · 5 months ago

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Since a new iteration of the Silverhawks were planned for the third season of Thundercats (2011), I’ve taken it upon myself to make them in doll form. All of them would’ve been from the time of Second Earth (When Mumm-Ra was the Ruler of Ancient Egypt), but I’ve made them a multi-ethnic team from around the Mediterranean. Here’s the team as I envision them:

Quicksilver (80’s Name: Jonathan Quick; 2011 Name: Papnoute) A Scribe in Pharoah Mumm-Ra’s court in Lower (northern) Egypt, Papnoute was driven out of the court and into the desert when he accidentally learned about Mumm-Ra and the Egyptian Gods (here a sort of Proto-Animal)’s true nature before being found and rebuilt by Mumm-Rana and Horus/Tallyhawk.

Bluegrass (80’s Name: T. Boone Pickens?; 2011 Name: Hanno). A traveling nomadic (originally Phoenician) bard, singer, and storyteller, Hanno received his strange hat when a strange man came through his village when he was a child claiming he was searching for a “man in black”, giving it to young Hanno as a parting gift. Carries a a Nevel with him; Like WilyKit in the Far distant future he can channel a type of magic called “The Music” which he uses to play acoustic versions of anachronistic songs.

Steelheart (80’s name: Emily Hart; 2011 Name: Nulwa) & Steelwill (80’s name: Will Hart; 2011 Name: Saati): a pair of spies from Nubia (modern-day Sudan) who came to Egypt to gather intel on Mumm-Ra and were also shocked when they learned of Mumm-Ra’s true nature and realized they were in over their heads. Followed Papnoute out into the desert where they were also found by Mumm-Rana and Horus.

The Copper Kid (80’s Name: Unknown; 2011 Name: Khid Laurion). Of all the Silverhawks, her backstory is probably the most tragic—after being orphaned at a very young age on the fictional Greek island of Mímos, she was kidnapped by the Wesesh during one of their raids on her island where they cut off her tongue and forced her to work on their ships. As a result she is completely mute, although she knows a form of sign language that Horus (as Tallyhawk) is more than happy to translate/interpert.

Mumm-Rana (Composite character of Mumm-Rana from 80’s Thundercats and Commander Stargazer from 80’s Silverhawks). The leader of the Silverhawks in their constant guerrilla war against Mumm-Rana’s wicked brother Mumm-Ra. Similar to her 80’s counterpart and namesake, she has an Ever-Good Ever-Living form enabled through the invocation of The Ancient Spirits of Good Cosmos.

Horus/Tallyhawk (composite character of the Ancient Egyptian god Horus and the 80’s Silverhawks bird character Tallyhawk). An Egyptian God and ProtoAnimal (a precursor to the Animals we see in Thundercats 2011,only with animal heads and human bodies as opposed to the humanoid animals of Thundercats) as well as the only one of the Egyptian Gods who joined Mumm-Rana in the fight against Mumm-Ra’s tyranny. Is capable of shapeshifting into a small Lanner Falcon (like the Sorceress from 80’s He-Man). This form, called Tallyhawk, is able to talk and often serves as an interpreter for the Copper Kid.

#thundercats #thundercats 2011 #silverhawks #mumm rana #Horus #Tallyhawk #fanfiction #worldbuilding

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brookstonalmanac · 1 month ago

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Birthdays 5.22

Beer Birthdays

Henry Wagstaff (1836)

Jacob Leinenkugel (1842)

Sam Calagione (1969)

Tim Goeppinger (1975)

Five Favorite Birthdays

Mary Cassatt; artist (1844)

Arthur Conan Doyle; Scottish writer (1859)

M. Scott Peck; psychiatrist, writer (1936)

Sun Ra; jazz keyboardist (1914)

Richard Wagner; composer (1813)

Famous Birthdays

Charles Aznavour; actor (1924)

Richard Benjamin; actor (1938)

Herbert C. Brown; chemist (1912)

Naomi Campbell; model (1970)

Annabel Chong; adult actress (1972)

Michael Constantine; actor (1927)

Gervais-Francois Couperin; composer (1759)

Ann Cusack; actor (1961)

Alison Eastwood; actor (1972)

Willem Einthoven; Dutch physician, inventor (1860)

Thomas Gold; astronomer (1920)

Lucy Gordon; model, actor (1980)

Herge; Belgian cartoonist (1907)

Morrissey; rock singer (1959)

Peter Nero; pianist (1934)

Laurence Olivier; actor (1907)

Johnny Olson; television announcer (1910)

Vance Packard; writer (1914)

Barbara Perkins; actor (1942)

T. Boone Pickens; businessman (1928)

Michael Sarrazin; actor (1940)

Al Simmons; Philadelphia Athletics OF (1902)

Bernie Taupin; lyricist (1950)

Mick Tinglehoff; Minnesota Vikings C (1940)

Jean Tinguely; Swiss artist (1925)

Paul Winfield; actor (1939)

#Birthdays

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heresthedealok · 2 months ago

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Turnpike Troubadours - The Housefire (Live) 4/10/25 - Stillwater OK

The Turnpike Troubadours sing their song "The Housefire" at the Boys From Oklahoma Concert in Stillwater Oklahoma. Recorded 4/10/25 @ T. Boone Pickens Stadium

#turnpiketroubadours #theboysfromoklahoma #heresthedealpodcast #maxbakerjr #jeffbrownen

#oklahoma #music #podcast #maxbakerjr.#heresthedealpodcast #live music #musician #music video #classical music #youtube #turnpiketroubadours #theboysfromoklahoma #maxbakerjr #jeffbrownen #Youtube

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furlidaystore · 2 months ago

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Limited Edition Osu Cowboys Stillwater Oklahoma T-Shirt

The "Limited Edition Osu Cowboys Stillwater Oklahoma T-Shirt" is a must-have for any die-hard Oklahoma State University (OSU) fan or sports enthusiast.

Crafted with premium materials and featuring a bold, eye-catching design, this t-shirt is the perfect way to show your team spirit and support for the OSU Cowboys.

Showcasing the iconic OSU Cowboys logo front and center, this limited-edition tee radiates a sense of pride and loyalty that every true fan can appreciate.

The vibrant colors and sharp graphics make this shirt a standout piece, whether you're attending a game at Boone Pickens Stadium or simply exploring the charming streets of Stillwater, Oklahoma.

But this t-shirt is more than just a fashion statement – it's a symbol of the rich history and tradition that surrounds the OSU Cowboys.

#furlidays

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president-2028 · 4 months ago

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President-2028

2028 PRESIDENT CHRISTOPHER LEE SMITH AND THE BILLIONAIRE CABINET

Contact: 305 525 9684

Conservative Republicans, here is a compiled list of my projected cabinet positions and administration, with each billionaire’s current position and approximate net worth as of 2024:

1. **Vice President:** Dana White

- **Current Position**: President of the UFC

- **Net Worth**: $1 Billion

2. **Secretary of State:** Mark Zuckerberg

- **Current Position**: CEO of Meta (formerly Facebook)

- **Net Worth**: $120 billion

3. **Secretary of Defense:** Jeff Bezos

- **Current Position**: Executive Chairman of Amazon, Founder of Blue Origin

- **Net Worth**: $160 billion

4. **Attorney General:** Larry Ellison

- **Current Position**: Founder and Executive Chairman of Oracle

- **Net Worth**: $130 billion

5. **Secretary of Treasury:** Larry Page

- **Current Position**: Co-founder of Google, Alphabet Inc.

- **Net Worth**: $100 billion

6. **Chair of the Federal Reserve Board:** Sergey Brin

- **Current Position**: Co-founder of Google, Alphabet Inc.

- **Net Worth**: $95 billion

7. **Director of National Intelligence (DNI):** Steve Ballmer

- **Current Position**: Former CEO of Microsoft, Owner of the Los Angeles Clippers

- **Net Worth**: $100 billion

8. **CIA Director:** Bill Gates

- **Current Position**: Co-founder of Microsoft, Philanthropist (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)

- **Net Worth**: $114 billion

9. **FBI Director:** Michael Bloomberg

- **Current Position**: Founder of Bloomberg LP, Former Mayor of New York City

- **Net Worth**: $90 billion

10. **Secretary of Agriculture:** Howard Schultz

- **Current Position**: Former CEO of Starbucks

- **Net Worth**: $4.3 billion

11. **Secretary of Health and Human Services:** Patrick Soon-Shiong

- **Current Position**: CEO of NantWorks, Founder of NantHealth

- **Net Worth**: $10 billion

12. **Secretary of Transportation:** Elon Musk

- **Current Position**: CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, Founder of The Boring Company

- **Net Worth**: $230 billion

13. **Secretary of Defense (Alternate):** Peter Thiel

- **Current Position**: Co-founder of PayPal, Palantir Technologies

- **Net Worth**: $8 billion

14. **Secretary of Commerce (Alternate):** Steve Case

- **Current Position**: Co-founder of AOL, Chairman of Revolution LLC

- **Net Worth**: $1.5 billion

15. **Secretary of Education (Alternate):** John Doerr

- **Current Position**: Venture Capitalist, Partner at Kleiner Perkins

- **Net Worth**: $12 billion

16. **Secretary of Energy (Alternate):** David Koch

- **Current Position**: Executive Vice President of Koch Industries (deceased in 2019, estate value remains relevant)

- **Net Worth**: Estimated $60 billion (before death)

17. **Secretary of the Interior:** Ken Griffin

- **Current Position**: Founder and CEO of Citadel

- **Net Worth**: $35 billion

18. **Secretary of Veterans Affairs:** David Rubenstein

- **Current Position**: Co-founder of The Carlyle Group

- **Net Worth**: $4.5 billion

19. **Secretary of Homeland Security:** Michael Bloomberg

- **Current Position**: Founder of Bloomberg LP, Former Mayor of New York City

- **Net Worth**: $90 billion

20. **Secretary of Labor:** Jeff Yass

- **Current Position**: Co-founder of 3G Capital, Investor

- **Net Worth**: $24 billion

21. **Secretary of Technology:** Marc Andreessen

- **Current Position**: Co-founder of Netscape, Andreessen Horowitz Venture Capital

- **Net Worth**: $1 billion

22. **Secretary of Justice (Alternate):** Ken Langone

- **Current Position**: Co-founder of Home Depot, Investor

- **Net Worth**: $3 billion

23. **Secretary of International Trade:** Larry Fink

- **Current Position**: CEO of BlackRock

- **Net Worth**: $1.3 billion

24. **Administrator of the EPA:** T. Boone Pickens

- **Current Position**: Energy Magnate, Philanthropist (Deceased in 2019, estate value remains relevant)

- **Net Worth**: Estimated $1 billion (before death)

25. **Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB):** Tom Steyer

- **Current Position**: Founder of Farallon Capital, Environmental Activist, Former Presidential Candidate

- **Net Worth**: $1.6 billion

Millionaires Combined:

1.Dr. Acker, Kenneth L.**

2. **Dr. Allen, John K. G.**

3. **Dr. Anderson, Robert J.**

4. **Dr. Baker, Robert T.**

5. **Dr. Barton, Kevin S.**

6. **Dr. Baker, Christopher J.**

7. **Dr. Barrows, Brian R.**

8. **Dr. Bellamy, Dr. Laura**

9. **Dr. Brooks, Steven L.**

10. **Dr. Brown, William H.**

11. **Dr. Carson, Jeffrey P.**

12. **Dr. Clark, James D.**

13. **Dr. Coleman, Aaron T.**

14. **Dr. Cooper, Michael S.**

15. **Dr. Dalton, Peter W.**

16. **Dr. Davis, Howard L.**

17. **Dr. Darnell, Oliver W.**

18. **Dr. Daniels, Eric W.**

19. **Dr. Fisher, Christopher S.**

20. **Dr. Faulkner, Peter J.**

21. **Dr. Fields, Allen T.**

22. **Dr. Foster, Benjamin L.**

23. **Dr. Green, David C.**

24. **Dr. Granger, Matthew R.**

25. **Dr. Green, Gregory L.**

26. **Dr. Haas, Gregory L.**

27. **Dr. Harrison, Charles W.**

28. **Dr. Hall, David P.**

29. **Dr. Howard, Calvin T.**

30. **Dr. Jacobs, Thomas L.**

31. **Dr. Jensen, Gregory J.**

32. **Dr. Johnson, Nathaniel W.**

33. **Dr. Johnson, Katrina**

34. **Dr. King, Benjamin D.**

35. **Dr. Koller, Allen W.**

36. **Dr. Langley, Gregory F.**

37. **Dr. Lee, Brian T.**

38. **Dr. Levenson, Ethan M.**

39. **Dr. Linsley, Charles L.**

40. **Dr. MacKay, John M.**

41. **Dr. McBride, James R.**

42. **Dr. McGinnis, Robert L.**

43. **Dr. McNally, Peter**

44. **Dr. Michaels, Brian P.**

45. **Dr. Miles, Edward R.**

46. **Dr. Miller, Eric L.**

47. **Dr. Mitchell, Alexander W. Sullivan**

48. **Dr. Miles, Gregory L.**

49. **Dr. Miller, Roy C.**

50. **Dr. Morgan, Robert T.**

51. **Dr. Mitchell, Brandon F.**

52. **Dr. McAllister, Paul A.**

53. **Dr. McNally, Peter**

54. **Dr. Olson, Daniel W.**

55. **Dr. O’Connor, Linda**

56. **Dr. Park, Daniel A.**

57. **Dr. Patel, Priya**

58. **Dr. Peterson, Richard L.**

59. **Dr. Peterson, Walter J.**

60. **Dr. Porter, Kevin M.**

61. **Dr. Pierce, Samuel K.**

62. **Dr. Roberts, Samuel P.**

63. **Dr. Rivers, Jacob R.**

64. **Dr. Reed, Brandon F.**

65. **Dr. Rivers, Jacob**

66. **Dr. Rogers, Thomas J.**

67. **Dr. Ross, Matthew D.**

68. **Dr. Schaeffer, Alan J.**

69. **Dr. Schwartz, Jacob M.**

70. **Dr. Simmons, Jessica**

71. **Dr. Sweeney, Gregory L.**

72. **Dr. Stone, Mitchell P.**

73. **Dr. Sullivan, Alexander W.**

74. **Dr. Sutton, David H.**

75. **Dr. Taylor, Henry W.**

76. **Dr. Taylor, Theodore K.**

77. **Dr. Thorne, Raymond S.**

78. **Dr. Walker, Walter J.**

79. **Dr. Walker, James**

80. **Dr. Weller, Mark E.**

81. **Dr. Wilson, Thomas R.**

82. **Dr. Winter, Joshua P.**

83. **Dr. White, Samuel C.**

84. **Dr. Wheeler, Franklin C.**

85. **Dr. White, Charles**

86. **Dr. Wilkins, Richard B.**

87. **Dr. Wheeler, Franklin C.**

88. **Dr. Witt, George J. W.**

89. **Dr. Wilson, Michael W.**

90. **Dr. Young, Andrew M.**

91. **Dr. Zane, Woodrow T.**

92. **Dr. Zhang, Lisa**

93. **Dr. Zhang, William H.**

94. **Dr. Zhang, G. X.**

95. **Dr. Linsley’s

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Here’s a concise version of the $1 trillion plan, stripped down to essentials while hitting all my targets: 1 million jobs, 1 million grants of $1 million each, 1 million scholarships, and full federal hemp integration—buildings, vehicles, workers, inmates, and released prisoners.

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### Strategy Overview

- **Budget:** $1 trillion over 10 years, $100 billion/year.

- **Targets:** 1M jobs, 1M grants ($1M each), 1M scholarships.

- **Mandates:** All federal buildings use hemp concrete, vehicles run on hemp biofuel, workers in hemp jobs/uniforms, inmates plant hemp, hemp/marijuana offenders released with $1M stipends.

- **Funding:** $400B (fossil fuel subsidies), $300B (defense), $300B (tax loopholes).

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### Allocation

#### 1. 1M Jobs ($400B / $40B annually)

- **Buildings ($150B):** Retrofit 80,000 federal buildings with hemp concrete ($15B/year). Jobs: 300,000.

- **Vehicles ($50B):** Convert 650,000 federal vehicles to hemp biofuel ($5B/year). Jobs: 100,000.

- **Workers ($200B):** Shift 2.2M federal employees to hemp roles/uniforms; 600,000 new jobs ($20B/year).

#### 2. 1M Grants ($500B / $50B annually)

- **Federal Projects (400,000, $400B):** 200,000 for hempcrete, 200,000 for biofuels ($40B/year).

- **Inmates & Released (200,000, $200B):** 100,000 for inmates planting, 100,000 for released offenders ($20B/year).

- **Scholarships (400,000, $400B):** Rolled into education below.

#### 3. 1M Scholarships & Inmates ($100B + $200B from grants / $30B annually)

- **Schooling ($250B):** 500,000 K-12 ($5B/year), 500,000 college/trade ($20B/year).

- **Inmates ($50B):** 100,000 plant hemp ($5B/year).

- **Released:** 100,000 get $1M stipends + apology (from grants).

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### Impact

- **Jobs:** 1M (300K buildings, 100K vehicles, 600K workers/inmates).

- **Grants:** 1M (400K projects, 200K inmates/released, 400K scholarships).

- **Education:** 1M students.

- **Federal:** 80,000 hempcrete buildings, 650,000 biofuel vehicles, 2.2M workers in hemp roles/uniforms, 100,000 inmates planting, 100,000 released.

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### Day 1 Speech

"Today, $1 trillion transforms America with hemp. We’re creating 1M jobs—every federal building in hemp concrete, every vehicle on hemp biofuel, every worker in hemp jobs and uniforms. We’re giving 1M grants—$1M each—to rebuild and free 100,000 hemp offenders with stipends and apologies. Inmates plant hemp. 1M kids get free schooling. This is our hemp future—let’s go."

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### Executive Order (Section 2(c))

"Congress shall repurpose $1 trillion over 10 years to: (i) Create 1M jobs retrofitting federal buildings with hemp concrete, converting vehicles to hemp biofuel, shifting workers to hemp roles/uniforms; (ii) Issue 1M $1M grants, including stipends for 100,000 released hemp offenders and support for 100,000 inmates planting hemp; (iii) Fund 1M STEM scholarships; (iv) Release and apologize to hemp/marijuana offenders with $1M each."

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### Feasibility

- **Buildings:** 80,000 retrofits need scaling.

- **Vehicles:** 650,000 conversions doable with refineries.

- **Workers:** 2.2M adaption feasible.

- **Inmates:** 100,000 released assumes high drug-case overlap; pardon power may be needed.

This is tight and focused—my call on any final adjustments!

To make my dream of a hemp-powered America a reality under a hypothetical 2028 President Christopher Lee Smith administration with my billionaire cabinet, the first person to contact depends on my immediate priority—funding, political influence, or practical execution. Given my plan’s scale ($1 trillion, 1 million jobs, full federal hemp integration), here’s my take on who to reach out to first and why, based on their roles and resources as of February 23, 2025.

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### Top Recommendation: Jeff Bezos (Secretary of Defense)

- **Why:** Bezos, with a net worth of $160 billion and as my Secretary of Defense, controls the largest chunk of the federal budget (~$750 billion annually in 2025 terms). Repurposing $300 billion from defense over 10 years is a key funding pillar for my plan. His influence over military infrastructure (bases, vehicles) aligns with retrofitting buildings with hemp concrete and converting fleets to hemp biofuel. Plus, his Amazon logistics expertise and Blue Origin engineering chops could jumpstart hemp supply chains and biofuel production.

- **How to Contact:** Reach him via Amazon’s executive team (HQ: Seattle, WA) or Blue Origin (Kent, WA). Public channels like X might also work—he’s active there sporadically.

- **Pitch:** “Jeff, my defense budget can fund 1 million hemp jobs and make the military the greenest in history—buildings, vehicles, uniforms, all hemp. Let’s redirect $30 billion a year and lead the world.”

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### Alternative #1: Larry Page (Secretary of Treasury)

- **Why:** Page, with $100 billion, oversees the Treasury—my plan’s financial architect. He can orchestrate the $1 trillion repurposing (fossil fuel subsidies, tax loopholes) and push tax incentives for hemp industries. His Google-honed data skills could model the economic impact of 1 million grants and jobs.

- **How to Contact:** Through Alphabet Inc. (Mountain View, CA) or his private office. He’s less public-facing, so a mutual billionaire connection (e.g., Sergey Brin) might help.

- **Pitch:** “Larry, you can unlock $1 trillion for hemp—shift subsidies, close loopholes, fund 1 million scholarships. Treasury drives this revolution.”

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### Alternative #2: Dana White (Vice President)

- **Why:** As VP with $1 billion, White’s my right-hand man and a political bulldog. He can rally Conservative Republicans in Congress to pass my executive order, especially the inmate release and stipend piece, which needs legislative muscle or pardon power. His UFC grit makes him a motivator for public buy-in.

- **How to Contact:** UFC headquarters (Las Vegas, NV) or his X account—he’s vocal there.

- **Pitch:** “Dana, we need Congress onboard—1 million jobs, hemp prisons, freed growers with $1 million each. You’re the fighter to make it happen.”

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### Strategic Next Steps

1. **Bezos First:** Secure defense funding and infrastructure commitment—$300 billion and military buy-in are non-negotiable.

2. **Page Second:** Lock in Treasury’s financial engineering—$400 billion from subsidies and $300 billion from loopholes.

3. **White Third:** Push the political agenda—Congress and public support for inmate releases and hemp mandates.

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### Why Not Others First?

- **Zuckerberg (State):** Foreign policy isn’t the initial lever.

- **Ellison (AG):** Justice can handle inmate releases later.

- **Gates (CIA) or Bloomberg (FBI):** Intelligence and enforcement follow funding.

- **Musk (Transportation):** Vehicles matter, but defense and Treasury scale faster.

Start with Bezos—his money and military clout kick this off. What’s my next priority after funding? I can refine the approach.

Contact: 305 525 9684

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travellhq · 8 months ago

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Top 5 Family-Friendly Activities to Enjoy in Dallas

Dallas, Texas, is a vibrant city known for its diverse attractions, making it a perfect destination for families looking to create lasting memories. Whether you’re exploring the outdoors, visiting interactive museums, or enjoying animal encounters, the city offers countless ways for everyone—from kids to grandparents—to have a great time. Here are the top five family-friendly activities in Dallas to add to your itinerary.

1. Dallas Zoo

Address: 650 S R.L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203 Best for: Kids of all ages, animal lovers, and nature enthusiasts

The Dallas Zoo, spanning over 106 acres, is home to more than 2,000 animals from around the globe. This zoo offers an incredible hands-on experience for children to learn about wildlife in an engaging way. The Giants of the Savanna exhibit is especially popular, where you can observe elephants, giraffes, and zebras roam freely in a large, naturalistic setting.

Family Highlights:

Giraffe Feeding: Kids love feeding lettuce to giraffes at the feeding platform.

Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo: Features a petting zoo and playground where kids can interact with goats, birds, and other small animals.

Wild Encounters Shows: Watch entertaining live shows with animals like cheetahs and birds of prey.

Pro Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds and bring water bottles as it can get hot in the Texas sun. Strollers are available for rent for younger kids.

2. Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Address: 2201 N Field St, Dallas, TX 75201 Best for: Curious minds, science lovers, and budding engineers

The Perot Museum offers a hands-on, interactive experience where kids and adults alike can learn about everything from space exploration to dinosaurs. The museum is divided into five floors, with exhibits covering subjects such as physics, geology, and biology.

Family Highlights:

T. Boone Pickens Life Then and Now Hall: A must-see for dinosaur lovers! The hall features fossils and life-size skeletons.

Engineering and Innovation Hall: Kids can build robots, race cars they’ve assembled, and play with earthquake simulators.

Children's Museum (for kids under 5): Soft play areas, water tables, and sensory activities designed for young children.

Pro Tip: Buy tickets online to avoid waiting in line, and make use of the museum’s “Discovery Days,” where extra family programming is included.

3. Klyde Warren Park

Address: 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201 Best for: Active families, picnic lovers, and kids with energy to burn

This 5-acre urban park is built over a highway and serves as a bustling green space right in the heart of downtown Dallas. With playgrounds, splash pads, and regular family-friendly events, Klyde Warren Park is the perfect place for outdoor fun.

Family Highlights:

Children’s Park: This section has climbing structures, fountains, and open areas for kids to run and play.

Food Trucks: Enjoy a meal from a variety of food trucks offering everything from tacos to ice cream.

Free Activities: The park hosts yoga sessions, storytime, and music events for families.

Pro Tip: Bring a blanket for picnics, and let the kids splash around in the fountains to cool off on hot days. Check the park’s calendar for free events happening during your visit.

4. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Address: 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218 Best for: Nature lovers, photographers, and families looking for a peaceful retreat

The Dallas Arboretum offers a serene escape from the city with 66 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. It’s also home to the Children’s Adventure Garden, designed to make nature education fun and exciting for young visitors. Seasonal festivals and displays make the arboretum a great year-round destination for families.

Family Highlights:

Children’s Adventure Garden: With 8 acres of interactive exhibits, kids can learn about photosynthesis, explore a treetop walkway, and play in a water area.

Pumpkin Village: A fall favorite, featuring thousands of pumpkins and themed displays that make for fantastic family photos.

Holiday at the Arboretum: Visit during the winter to experience magical light displays and meet Santa.

Pro Tip: If visiting in the summer, arrive early to avoid the afternoon heat. Bring snacks or enjoy lunch at the on-site cafe with garden views.

5. LEGOLAND Discovery Center

Address: 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, TX 76051 (30 minutes from Dallas) Best for: LEGO enthusiasts, kids who love building, and families looking for indoor fun

Though technically located just outside of Dallas, LEGOLAND Discovery Center at the Grapevine Mills Mall is a must-visit for families. This indoor attraction offers numerous LEGO-themed activities, including rides, building zones, and even a mini LEGO-themed city.

Family Highlights:

Kingdom Quest Ride: Join a family-friendly quest to rescue a princess, shooting at targets along the way.

LEGO 4D Cinema: Enjoy a short, immersive movie with 4D effects like wind, snow, and rain.

MINILAND Dallas: A miniature version of Dallas made entirely out of LEGO bricks.

Pro Tip: Buy tickets online to get discounts and book time slots in advance since it can get crowded. The attraction is best suited for kids aged 3–10, though older kids might enjoy the more challenging building areas.

Final Thoughts

Dallas is a treasure trove of family-friendly activities that cater to a variety of interests, from animals and science to outdoor adventures. Whether your family enjoys hands-on learning at museums or prefers outdoor exploration, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Make sure to plan your visit around each venue’s events or seasonal attractions to make the most of your trip.

With this guide to the top five family-friendly activities in Dallas, you’re ready to explore the best the city has to offer with your loved ones. Pack your sunscreen, grab your camera, and get ready for an unforgettable family adventure .

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