Texas AG Ken Paxton sues 3 major investment companies.

[Twisted Gypsy Child]

^^^ everyone there = compromised

Faux News

 

[Concerned American]

I didn't vote for a convicted felon or rapist.

Neither did anyone else. You're welcome to link to a criminal conviction for rape any time you want. As for the felon, LOL, hide and watch, moron, like Jack Smith's kangaroo court tactics, that one is destined for the circular file as well. After eight years, you'd think the democrats would learn the meaning of EVIDENCE. Enjoy your crow. Happy Thanksgiving. MAGA!

 

[TheGreatSatan]

Faux News

Nice try gaslighting

Was Ghislaine Maxwell at Chelsea Clinton’s Wedding?

Yes.

thedispatch.com

 

[Picaro]

It’s like America’s own OPEC intentionally restricting supply in order to drive up prices and stock value. Using demmunist green bullshit economic policy to their advantage.

The scam is for giant cartels to impose crushing restrictions on domestic industries while shifting their own production to slave labor regimes with no pollution controls and keep competition to a minimum or impossible to finance. All the trust fund kiddies subsidize groups like the Sierra Club and the 'climate change' hoaxes and spend their days playing 'artists' in Santa Fe or Nor Cal, maybe loaf around pretending to be 'college professors' and write lots of books and 'studies' with fake data re wherever is trendy at the moment and collect these cults of Useful Idiots and fashion victims into left wing voting blocs and sneer at the grubby proles for having to struggle by on nothing.

Anybody here really think George Soros's kid is really empathetic with the plight of working class people? lol

Alexander Soros is the son of billionaire George Soros and Susan Weber Soros. He was raised in Katonah, New York and has a younger brother, Gregory.[3] Alex attended King Low Heywood Thomas in Stamford, Connecticut.[3] He graduated from New York University in 2009, and in 2018 graduated with a PhD in history from the University of California, Berkeley.[3][4]

On June 11, 2023, The Wall Street Journal reported he would be the heir to the Soros fortune and would immediately take over the Soros Open Society Foundation.[5]

Alexander Soros - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Berkeley indoctrinated. Attended a 'Green Ribbon' private school as a kid, basically indoctrination camps for rich kids whose parents fund 'climate change' scams and promote off-shoring to slave labor countries. They dream of doing away with all these filthy proles here and turn the U.S. into their own private national park and live off the slave productivity elsewhere, far away.

 

[Picaro]

Conservative family values
Had an affair...

It's hilarious when left wing deviants pretend they have moral standards,

 

[Nobody911]

Quite the racket, using your investment so you can pay more.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing three investing companies, accusing them of conspiring to manipulate energy markets.

Paxton and ten other attorneys general filed a lawsuit against BlackRock, State Street Corporation and Vanguard.

They're accusing the companies of acquiring substantial stockholdings in U.S. coal producers and then weaponizing their shares to pressure the coal companies with "green energy" goals. Paxton’s office said the investment companies pushed to reduce coal output by more than half by 2030.

The lawsuit alleges that deliberately and artificially constricting supply increased prices and enabled the investment companies to produce “extraordinary revenue gains.” The lawsuit claims the move violated federal laws that prevent a major shareholder, or a group of shareholders, from using their shares to lessen competition.

MSN

The big three? That's big news. Woke capitalism! lol.

In the United States, determining whether there is a conspiracy to manipulate energy markets typically involves analyzing several legal elements under both federal and state laws, as well as regulations set forth by agencies like the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Here are the key considerations:

1. Conspiracy Definition: Under U.S. law, a conspiracy generally requires an agreement between two or more parties to commit an illegal act. This agreement can be explicit or implicit and does not require that the illegal act be completed, only that there is an intention to commit it.

2. Intent: The parties involved must have the intent to manipulate the market. This can be demonstrated through communications, actions, or other evidence showing that the parties planned to engage in deceptive practices.

3. Overt Act: In many jurisdictions, at least one overt act must be taken in furtherance of the conspiracy. This means that there must be some action taken by the conspirators that moves them closer to achieving their goal of market manipulation.

4. Market Manipulation Standards: The specific actions that constitute market manipulation can vary, but they often include practices such as:
- False Reporting: Providing false or misleading information about supply, demand, or prices.
- Wash Trading: Buying and selling the same asset to create misleading activity in the market.
- Cornering the Market: Acquiring enough of a commodity to manipulate its price.
- Collusion: Agreements between competitors to fix prices or limit supply.

5. Regulatory Framework: The FERC has specific regulations and guidelines regarding market manipulation in the energy sector. Under the Federal Power Act, FERC has the authority to investigate and penalize entities that engage in manipulative practices. The relevant regulations include the prohibition of "manipulation" in energy markets, which is defined broadly to include any action that creates an artificial price or market condition.

6. Evidence: Investigations into conspiracy to manipulate energy markets often rely on a combination of documentary evidence, communications (such as emails or recorded calls), and market data analysis to establish patterns of behavior consistent with manipulation.

7. Penalties: If a conspiracy to manipulate energy markets is established, the involved parties may face civil penalties, fines, and other regulatory actions, including potential criminal charges in severe cases.

Overall, proving a conspiracy to manipulate energy markets involves a thorough examination of the actions and intentions of the parties involved, as well as compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

The firms have increasingly focused on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing, which has become a significant topic in political discourse. This focus can lead to tensions with certain political factions. For example, some Republican lawmakers have criticized large asset managers for promoting ESG initiatives, viewing them as a form of "woke capitalism."

I can mention some prominent figures and groups within the Republican Party who have been vocal critics of ESG initiatives and what they term "woke capitalism." Here are a few notable examples:

1. Senator Josh Hawley (MO): Hawley has been a vocal critic of corporate activism and has spoken out against companies that engage in what he views as "woke" practices.

2. Senator Ted Cruz (TX): Cruz has criticized large corporations for adopting ESG policies and has argued that such practices undermine free market principles.

3. Governor Ron DeSantis (FL): DeSantis has taken a strong stance against what he calls "woke" policies in various sectors, including business, and has supported legislation aimed at limiting the influence of ESG in Florida.

4. Governor Greg Abbott (TX): Abbott has expressed opposition to companies that engage in political activism and has signed legislation aimed at countering ESG initiatives in Texas.

5. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA): Greene has been outspoken against corporate involvement in social issues and has criticized companies for adopting progressive policies.

6. Representative Jim Jordan (OH): Jordan has criticized corporate America for what he sees as a shift toward progressive values and has spoken against ESG investing.

7. The Republican National Committee (RNC): The RNC has issued statements and resolutions opposing "woke capitalism" and has encouraged Republican lawmakers to take action against companies that engage in ESG practices.

8. Various State Legislators: In several states, Republican lawmakers have introduced or passed legislation aimed at limiting the influence of ESG in investment decisions, particularly concerning state pension funds.

As I said before, the US politics is all about the fights between the wealthy elites, both blue and red, using the working or lower class as a political tool.

Which do you prefer? Woke Right or Woke Left? lol.

 

[Darkwind]

I didn't vote for a convicted felon or rapist.

Neither did the rest of us.