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They Make Oil, Lycra, Carpet Cleaner, And Toilet Tissue. Oh, And Maybe The End Of Democracy.

When there are so many good things to do with $50 billion in wealth. You’re not going to let them get away with it, are you?

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Wyatt Closs


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