Pretty sure this happens frequently.
Yep. They love hiding them in charities, foundations, something that sounds good, but that they control how the funds are used.
One of many options. The point being is if they can get good PR and still control the money, they love doing this. Best of both worlds.
‘Nothing to do with aid or democracy’: Roger Waters slams ‘humanitarian’ concert for Venezuela
"The musician and political activist tore into the western media narrative depicting Venezuela as the victim of a humanitarian crisis created by socialism. “There is no civil war, no mayhem, no murder, no apparent dictatorship, no mass imprisonment of opposition, no suppression of the press” under President Nicolas Maduro, he said, citing friends “on the ground” in Caracas who could confirm this.
Venezuela Aid Live will take place on Friday in the Colombian border city of Cucuta. Branson has announced a fundraising target of $100 million to purchase food and medicine for Venezuelans suffering the privations of socialism – or US sanctions, depending on which version of the narrative one prefers.
Waters reserved special scorn for Branson himself, “with his bleeding heart worn openly upon his Virgin Airways t-shirt,” claiming the magnate has bought into US propaganda. A spokesperson for Branson told the National Post that the US was “not involved in any aspect of this” and that the concert was “not a political statement.”
Like Pink Floyd, but hate Roger Waters!
https://www.rt.com/news/451877-roger-waters-branson-aid-concert-venezuela/
Saudi Wealth Fund Woes Could Spell Worries for Silicon Valley
"Silicon Valley is awash with Saudi money. The Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, has pumped billions of dollars into U.S. startups in recent years, part of an economic diversification strategy spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. But reports of recent turmoil at the fund, coupled with the reputational fallout over the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents, could jeopardize what’s become a comfortable funding stream for Silicon Valley.
Top western executives are leaving the PIF, according to a report from late December—sometimes leaving behind pay packages of $1 million and guaranteed bonuses. Several officials left within 18 months of beginning their tenure, while one, a former head of strategy, lasted just weeks."
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Alex Griswold
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It is with absolutely no glee in my heart and the greatest respect for the journalistic profession that I ask the Associated Press to kiss my ass, you hacks.
6:22 AM - 18 Feb 2019