Power and Money is what this is all about. If you are not a Billionaire, you are not in the picture.

[struth]

It is clearly evident that money and power is what this world is back to.

Money and Power​

Money and power are two of the biggest causes of conflict and drama in our lives. Lots of people right now are in survival mode, but when you are no longer worried about just survival, you tend to think about money within the context of status, ego, personal fulfillment, and power.

AI Overview

History's most powerful men often wielded absolute authority, with many being dictators like Hitler, Stalin, Mao Zedong, Mussolini, and Genghis Khan, though power also came from emperors (Caesar, Alexander the Great) or monarchs, with a significant number, perhaps over half of the absolute rulers, holding dictatorial control through force, suppression, and personality cults, impacting billions and shaping entire civilizations.

How Rich Are Dictators?​

30 October 2020

Forget about Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffet. The richest person in the world is probably found amongst the list of remaining dictators. For example, it was revealed that both Muammar Gaddafi and Hosni Mubarak were rich beyond belief when their accounts were uncovered after they fell from power. They are not the only ones, as suggested in this article. Yet, we do not know who is richest – and we probably never will. Dictators are secretive about their wealth and hide it from the public eye. In addition, it is often hard to know where the state’s coffers stop, and where the pockets of the individual start. Therefore, dictators usually do not figure on lists over the richest people in the world, including Forbes’ annual rankings of the World’s Billionaires. This is problematic for a number of reasons.

With this latest move of Trump in "annexing"? Venezuela (he stated yesterday that for now he will be running Venezuela and that he will be using that country's oil reserves for our/his benefit), he clearly shows that he fits is perfectly with what rich and powerful people try to do and with those in the power to run a country, they become Dictators.

The worst part of all of this is that most of the Republican party is supporting this action! This reminds me of when we were fighting for our freedom back in the 1770's.

Our forefathers fought against a rich king (King George III) and he was incredibly rich (by today's standards he was worth $400 billion dollars) and he had powerful friends:

AI Overview

Powerful men who helped King George III into and sustained his power included his mentor, John Stuart, Earl of Bute, who became his first Prime Minister, and later, William Pitt the Younger, who formed stable governments, and Lord North, who strongly supported the King's policies during the American Revolution. These figures, along with his mother, Princess Augusta, shaped his early political views and provided crucial ministerial support, even as George III sought to exert more royal influence against established Whig factions.

In addition, he had the Parliament that helped him accomplish his goals of keeping us under his power. This is much like the Republican party helping Trump stay in control.

When you say you are a Conservative, does that mean you go back to the 1770's and favor King George III doing what he was doing.

Do you actually want the rich and powerful to control your lives, and what all of that means (according to the history of the world)?

This is 100 percent why Obama and Xiden did nothing about Meduro for years. The money from the cartels, and tax dollars to "fight the cartels" - enriched so many people.

Glad we have a President willing to actually address the problem head on and not keep the money will going

 

[Independent thinker]

It is clearly evident that money and power is what this world is back to.

Money and Power​

Money and power are two of the biggest causes of conflict and drama in our lives. Lots of people right now are in survival mode, but when you are no longer worried about just survival, you tend to think about money within the context of status, ego, personal fulfillment, and power.

AI Overview

History's most powerful men often wielded absolute authority, with many being dictators like Hitler, Stalin, Mao Zedong, Mussolini, and Genghis Khan, though power also came from emperors (Caesar, Alexander the Great) or monarchs, with a significant number, perhaps over half of the absolute rulers, holding dictatorial control through force, suppression, and personality cults, impacting billions and shaping entire civilizations.

How Rich Are Dictators?​

30 October 2020

Forget about Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffet. The richest person in the world is probably found amongst the list of remaining dictators. For example, it was revealed that both Muammar Gaddafi and Hosni Mubarak were rich beyond belief when their accounts were uncovered after they fell from power. They are not the only ones, as suggested in this article. Yet, we do not know who is richest – and we probably never will. Dictators are secretive about their wealth and hide it from the public eye. In addition, it is often hard to know where the state’s coffers stop, and where the pockets of the individual start. Therefore, dictators usually do not figure on lists over the richest people in the world, including Forbes’ annual rankings of the World’s Billionaires. This is problematic for a number of reasons.

With this latest move of Trump in "annexing"? Venezuela (he stated yesterday that for now he will be running Venezuela and that he will be using that country's oil reserves for our/his benefit), he clearly shows that he fits is perfectly with what rich and powerful people try to do and with those in the power to run a country, they become Dictators.

The worst part of all of this is that most of the Republican party is supporting this action! This reminds me of when we were fighting for our freedom back in the 1770's.

Our forefathers fought against a rich king (King George III) and he was incredibly rich (by today's standards he was worth $400 billion dollars) and he had powerful friends:

AI Overview

Powerful men who helped King George III into and sustained his power included his mentor, John Stuart, Earl of Bute, who became his first Prime Minister, and later, William Pitt the Younger, who formed stable governments, and Lord North, who strongly supported the King's policies during the American Revolution. These figures, along with his mother, Princess Augusta, shaped his early political views and provided crucial ministerial support, even as George III sought to exert more royal influence against established Whig factions.

In addition, he had the Parliament that helped him accomplish his goals of keeping us under his power. This is much like the Republican party helping Trump stay in control.

When you say you are a Conservative, does that mean you go back to the 1770's and favor King George III doing what he was doing.

Do you actually want the rich and powerful to control your lives, and what all of that means (according to the history of the world)?

It was very clear when leftists donated 1.5 billion dollars to elect Kamala Harris.

 

[Luckyone]

It was very clear when leftists donated 1.5 billion dollars to elect Kamala Harris.

but due to the cult mentality of Trump, the money donated to Harris was unable to gain power. This means that money was thrown away.

The OP is about money "and" power. Without both being obtained, either one are normally irrelevant

 

[Independent thinker]

but due to the cult mentality of Trump, the money donated to Harris was unable to gain power. This means that money was thrown away.

The OP is about money "and" power. Without both being obtained, either one are normally irrelevant

LOL. So, you're only upset because Kamala's 1.5 billion dollars didn't translate into power for her.

 

[struth]

but due to the cult mentality of Trump, the money donated to Harris was unable to gain power. This means that money was thrown away.

The OP is about money "and" power. Without both being obtained, either one are normally irrelevant

So money isn’t power? You’ve literally contradicted your own argument

That happened fast

 

[Mac1958]

but due to the cult mentality of Trump...

He's been able to take their minds off of Epstein and the cost of living and the layoffs, by making them "feel" strong.

He knows his base, that's for sure.

 

[Luckyone]

LOL. So, you're only upset because Kamala's 1.5 billion dollars didn't translate into power for her.

I am not upset because the option given to us (Harris and Trump) were neither good. I would have preferred Harris only because she was the LEAST WORSE of the choices given to us, but she was not likely to be a positive solution either.

What does make me upset is that money and power are PRESENTLY being used to fill their own pockets, with the rest of Americans are being used to help them do it.

 

[Independent thinker]

I am not upset because the option given to us (Harris and Trump) were neither good. I would have preferred Harris only because she was the LEAST WORSE of the choices given to us, but she was not likely to be a positive solution either.

What does make me upset is that money and power are PRESENTLY being used to fill their own pockets, with the rest of Americans are being used to help them do it.

LOL. You're perfectly fine with the democrat elite having power over everyone

 

[Luckyone]

LOL. You're perfectly fine with the democrat elite having power over everyone

First of all, I don't see what you see (democrat elite having power over everyone) given that they do believe in Democracy and they always stood for compromise and for the elective. That people are corrupt and take advantage when they can is a given, but the Constitution was followed by the Democrats, meaning that the corruption and greed was limited whenever possible.

Those limitations are now gone. You say that the elite were in control when the Democrats were in office? Why don't you see what is happening now?

 

[struth]

First of all, I don't see what you see (democrat elite having power over everyone) given that they do believe in Democracy and they always stood for compromise and for the elective. That people are corrupt and take advantage when they can is a given, but the Constitution was followed by the Democrats, meaning that the corruption and greed was limited whenever possible.

Those limitations are now gone. You say that the elite were in control when the Democrats were in office? Why don't you see what is happening now?

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There isn't 17 people in the first photo, and there isn't 23 in the second.

You can't count....seriously, how are we suppose to take your seriously?

 

[LordBrownTrout]

It is clearly evident that money and power is what this world is back to.

Money and Power​

Money and power are two of the biggest causes of conflict and drama in our lives. Lots of people right now are in survival mode, but when you are no longer worried about just survival, you tend to think about money within the context of status, ego, personal fulfillment, and power.

AI Overview

History's most powerful men often wielded absolute authority, with many being dictators like Hitler, Stalin, Mao Zedong, Mussolini, and Genghis Khan, though power also came from emperors (Caesar, Alexander the Great) or monarchs, with a significant number, perhaps over half of the absolute rulers, holding dictatorial control through force, suppression, and personality cults, impacting billions and shaping entire civilizations.

How Rich Are Dictators?​

30 October 2020

Forget about Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffet. The richest person in the world is probably found amongst the list of remaining dictators. For example, it was revealed that both Muammar Gaddafi and Hosni Mubarak were rich beyond belief when their accounts were uncovered after they fell from power. They are not the only ones, as suggested in this article. Yet, we do not know who is richest – and we probably never will. Dictators are secretive about their wealth and hide it from the public eye. In addition, it is often hard to know where the state’s coffers stop, and where the pockets of the individual start. Therefore, dictators usually do not figure on lists over the richest people in the world, including Forbes’ annual rankings of the World’s Billionaires. This is problematic for a number of reasons.

With this latest move of Trump in "annexing"? Venezuela (he stated yesterday that for now he will be running Venezuela and that he will be using that country's oil reserves for our/his benefit), he clearly shows that he fits is perfectly with what rich and powerful people try to do and with those in the power to run a country, they become Dictators.

The worst part of all of this is that most of the Republican party is supporting this action! This reminds me of when we were fighting for our freedom back in the 1770's.

Our forefathers fought against a rich king (King George III) and he was incredibly rich (by today's standards he was worth $400 billion dollars) and he had powerful friends:

AI Overview

Powerful men who helped King George III into and sustained his power included his mentor, John Stuart, Earl of Bute, who became his first Prime Minister, and later, William Pitt the Younger, who formed stable governments, and Lord North, who strongly supported the King's policies during the American Revolution. These figures, along with his mother, Princess Augusta, shaped his early political views and provided crucial ministerial support, even as George III sought to exert more royal influence against established Whig factions.

In addition, he had the Parliament that helped him accomplish his goals of keeping us under his power. This is much like the Republican party helping Trump stay in control.

When you say you are a Conservative, does that mean you go back to the 1770's and favor King George III doing what he was doing.

Do you actually want the rich and powerful to control your lives, and what all of that means (according to the history of the world)?

This has been happening since the cradle of civilization and will continue until Jesus returns.

 

[Independent thinker]

First of all, I don't see what you see (democrat elite having power over everyone) given that they do believe in Democracy and they always stood for compromise and for the elective. That people are corrupt and take advantage when they can is a given, but the Constitution was followed by the Democrats, meaning that the corruption and greed was limited whenever possible.

Those limitations are now gone. You say that the elite were in control when the Democrats were in office? Why don't you see what is happening now?

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No surprise that you live in an alternative universe. You prove it every day.

 

[Luckyone]

No surprise that you live in an alternative universe. You prove it every day.

contrary to you that NEVER proves any of your words

 

[Luckyone]

This has been happening since the cradle of civilization and will continue until Jesus returns.

I agree, but then again, the extremes are the ones to worry about and we now have an extreme

 

[Eman623]

I asked Grok who the richest dictators are. It seems to have forgot about the orange bad dictator who is bad and orange.

who are the richest dictators?

Richest Current Authoritarian Leaders/Dictators​

Estimating the wealth of dictators and authoritarian leaders is challenging due to opaque finances, hidden assets, offshore accounts, and the blending of personal and state wealth. Official salaries are modest, but alleged fortunes often stem from corruption, resource control, or patronage networks. Forbes and similar lists exclude them explicitly because their wealth is tied to positions of power.


Here are the most frequently cited current authoritarian leaders (as of early 2026) with the highest estimated net worths, based on reports from credible sources like investor testimonies, intelligence estimates, and media investigations:

1. Vladimir Putin (Russia)Estimated net worth: $70–200 billion (most common figure cited is $200 billion).Sources include testimony from financier Bill Browder (to U.S. Senate) and economists like Anders Åslund. Wealth allegedly comes from stakes in energy companies, palaces, yachts, and oligarch proxies. Officially, his salary is around $140,000–150,000 annually.
2. Kim Jong Un (North Korea)Estimated net worth: $5 billion.Derived from luxury assets (palaces, yachts, imported cars), foreign bank accounts, and state-controlled illicit trade. Reports from defectors and intelligence note around 20 palaces and a vast car collection.
3. Alexander Lukashenko (Belarus)Estimated net worth: $9–10 billion.Alleged hidden assets in real estate and accounts, despite modest official income.

Other notable current figures include leaders like Ilham Aliyev (Azerbaijan, family assets in billions) and various Gulf monarchs, but they are often classified separately as absolute monarchs rather than classic dictators.

Richest Dictators in History (Including Deceased or Ousted)​

Historical figures often have more varied estimates:

• Muammar Gaddafi (Libya, deceased 2011): Up to $200 billion (assets in oil, gold, and investments).
• Mobutu Sese Seko (Zaire/DRC, deceased 1997): $5 billion.
• Saddam Hussein (Iraq, deceased 2006): $2–3 billion.
• Hosni Mubarak (Egypt, ousted 2011): Up to $70 billion (family estimates).

Note: Bashar al-Assad (Syria, ousted late 2024) had family estimates of $1–2 billion (U.S. State Department) to speculative highs of $20–120 billion, but much was tied to regime control.


These figures are estimates and often disputed—dictators rarely disclose accurate finances, and wealth can evaporate with regime change (e.g., frozen assets or seizures). Sources emphasize that such fortunes typically come at the expense of national economies and citizens.