What if I won $360B and fixed the world? End homelessness, feed the hungry, buy Fox News to spill the truth—still got billions left! Read my wild fantasy in my latest Substack, and subscribe for more ideas that flip the script on wealth and power. brooklyndaddefiant.substack.com/p/what-if-i-... - ThreadSky

mmpadellan.bsky.social • 67 days ago

What if I won $360B and fixed the world? End homelessness, feed the hungry, buy Fox News to spill the truth—still got billions left!

Read my wild fantasy in my latest Substack, and subscribe for more ideas that flip the script on wealth and power.
https://brooklyndaddefiant.substack.com/p/what-if-i-won-360-billion-and-actually

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hellpasoian.bsky.social•67 days ago

If I had Elon money the world would be left much better off than I found it. I don’t need a mansion or garage full of cars but never want to see a hungry or homeless person again.

bleedingheart61.bsky.social•67 days ago

Great Substack

cindyjadayle.bsky.social•66 days ago

That's what a person should want to do with that much money. Unfortunately, the love money is still the root of all evil.

teresalfenton.bsky.social•65 days ago

If only…

ozzieski.bsky.social•67 days ago

All decent and caring people, I would imagine feel that way. Operative words here are decent and caring. So..

buddpete.bsky.social•63 days ago

There’s this thing that other countries do. Tax the rich.

33bee.bsky.social•65 days ago

Sounds a lot like what MacKenzie Scott is already doing.

lindasteph.bsky.social•67 days ago

If only😊

cadystat.bsky.social•66 days ago

I day dream about this all the time!!! I thought it was just me!

mdenn.bsky.social•67 days ago

Maybe we should all pool our lotto money and buy tickets as a group. We win and we can fight fire with fire.

thedarkandthelight.bsky.social•67 days ago

You’d sleep better. You wouldn’t have to sleep with one eye open and jump at every noise in your mansion thinking it was coming for you.

remembernovember.bsky.social•67 days ago

End the FED & IRS. In doing so you will be able to keep your money to do those things you want to do. Things like feed the hungry.

atomic-dog.bsky.social•67 days ago

I'd rebuild the Arecibo radiotelescope.

lisajean123.bsky.social•67 days ago

What if you could not try to find tricky ways to sneak in memes..

we all know what they are by now.

aprimo224.bsky.social•67 days ago

I wouldn't want that responsibility. And I don't think anyone should have the kind of power that massive amount of money gives them over others.

If I were somehow hit with that bolt of lightning, I would do my best to help set things to rights. But I'm not the right one. Only Jimmy Carter was.

huffandpuff.bsky.social•67 days ago

Sadly the richest man in the world is too selfish. narcissistically ill & over the years fabricated his own blown up persona of some genius savant that the main stream media proliferated. On top of that Elon’s a fascist Nazi white supremacist born in Apartheid South Africa.

realnorac.bsky.social•67 days ago

The fascist elite of the world would "trump" up some charges on you and throw you in prison before you could screw up their world domination plans. Or just outright have you murdered.

nemiesis.bsky.social•66 days ago

I was just thinking the other day, we really could live in utopian society, we have the means, the resources, the knowledge, the technology for the world to be a clean energy, ubi, uhc, peaceful, excepting place…and yet here we are.

scottymd.bsky.social•67 days ago

The majority of that money, he'll never see, it's all in stocks. If the stock market crashes, he won't ever see it.

chaoticprettyok.bsky.social•66 days ago

A million bucks for every citizen in the U.S.?

Imagine the economic boom!

And you'd still have $359 billion to boot!

latour2323.bsky.social•66 days ago

U might want to check your math

chaoticprettyok.bsky.social•66 days ago

380,000,000 is .11% of 360,000,000,000.

A tiny fraction of the total wealth of one person was the point anyway....

chaoticprettyok.bsky.social•66 days ago

How so?

360,000,000,000 minus 380,000,000=359,620,000,000, no?

What math are you working with?

jokoz.bsky.social•67 days ago

But you are a good man, and right now people like you are not in charge. I sure wish you were. ❤️

afoxoffiction.bsky.social•66 days ago

...Well it's better than what he did with $360B.

charliealiceraya.bsky.social•66 days ago

I think 1 billion would be sufficient to start building a global business network that would put present players out of business and would establish a way of doing business that empowers, creates ripple effects and restores the planet.

unwaveringblue.bsky.social•67 days ago

Yeah!
How come the "Richest Country in the World" has so many Americans living in Poverty?

#EatTheRichFeedThePoor

ray301.bsky.social•67 days ago

Love this! I've also played out this fantasy. I believe you do have to keep unmarked billions aside, because as you navigate through life you'll spot areas that would benefit from your philanthropy. Leaving a better world for everyone.

d-nice88.bsky.social•67 days ago

If only a few of today's billionaires had the courage to do this. They could form a non-profit, and cure World issues. Could you imagine the way History would remember them. But there are none. Greed is their sin, even the ones pretending to be good. @mcuban.bsky.social

jennofark.bsky.social•67 days ago

I have these lottery fantasies where I'd first make sure each of my family and friends got an amount sufficient to generate an annuity to cover their costs of living (reasonably and comfortably) from here on out.

Then I would set up a foundation to give the rest of it away to all kinds of stuff.

brianhrobin.bsky.social•67 days ago

I've always said if I wonder the lottery, one of the first things i would do is set up a foundation that promoted literacy, the arts and progressive causes.

brianhrobin.bsky.social•67 days ago

WON

mwwconnesso.com•65 days ago

This place so needs an edit button.

ddjnh.bsky.social•67 days ago

I think it’s interesting that everyone says ‘if I win the lottery I will end’……… and no one ever has.

hopechange.bsky.social•67 days ago

Money is permission to act. That power is withheld by banks and government. If they simply gave us the right to do what we are able to do, we could solve many problems.

catlady49ers.bsky.social•67 days ago

That’s what a real Christian would do. The fake Christian Republicans try hiding behind Christianity- just like the 1939’s Nazis did.

rgsaggie.bsky.social•67 days ago

This is a beautiful fantasy! Wouldn’t it be soooo nice if this sort of thinking didn’t have to be considered a fantasy??

iamboudicca.bsky.social•67 days ago

I love it.

stoplossmaxwin.bsky.social•66 days ago

lisamarie0926.bsky.social•64 days ago

Maybe if all the mega jackpot winners gave a chunk of their winnings to the less fortunate.
At least take care of some of the people in their community? I would.

secretsquirre1.bsky.social•62 days ago

I would!!!

phantomqueenmae.bsky.social•66 days ago

Ah the regular persons dream to have it all and quickly share it. Weird how most of us what to share but the one who stays a billionaire is really only in it for the biggest number. Sounds a bit crazy, doesn’t it.

hantukuning.bsky.social•67 days ago

I fantasize about that ALL the time

djurdjapadejski.bsky.social•66 days ago

I have this dream since I was like 10. I know exactly how I would spend the money to fix the world. I guess I’m not the only one.

davis23patrice.bsky.social•67 days ago

You’re exactly on point… Even if we tax the ultra rich, they will still be millionaires and billionaires afterwards…
At this point, it’s all about one thing with them… let’s all say it together…

G-R-E-E-D!

iowanative.bsky.social•67 days ago

If I had that much money you would NEVER see me again but yes I would be using it to make things better for everyone I could.

ilennsantos.bsky.social•66 days ago

Imagine if even a fraction of billionaires actually used their wealth to solve real problems. Excited to read your take on this!

valadin.bsky.social•67 days ago

Pirating art for the cover with AI is a huge no-go for me.

kristileequeen.bsky.social•67 days ago

💫🙏🏼👊🏻🙌🏼

retiredmiteach.bsky.social•66 days ago

YES - have had this fantasy for my nonexistent winnings. A wonderful few minutes of “what ifs”.

hthdidwegethere.bsky.social•67 days ago

Most of us who aren't narcistic and souless do what we can with the little we have to try to make the world a better place for others. Unfortunately the billionaires in this admistration have no useful human qualities.

mytfinn.bsky.social•66 days ago

I wish you luck good sir!

paleophile.bsky.social•67 days ago

I think about this exact thing a lot!

franzjaeger.bsky.social•67 days ago

To spend this fortune, shares (if you mean Musk's fortune) would have to be sold, which would reduce their market value. Furthermore, Musk's bank loans and the associated taxes would have to be repaid. However, the remaining amount would be enough to do some good and live happily ever after.

scholar57.bsky.social•66 days ago

That is A LOT of money for just ONE person.

I would honestly feel overwhelmed. But, putting the money to good use for the world and the people in it would be a good start.

But be careful not to lose yourself within all the wealth.

nemiesis.bsky.social•66 days ago

When Bernie first said billionaires should not exist, I was skeptical, thinking people have the right to make money…I have seen the light - no one needs that much money, 999 million sure - lol - but a billion no…in a world of Elons be a MacKenzie.

mamap.bsky.social•67 days ago

My dream is to create a Women in Need program that has a team of folks to help women in need find a path to their independence for themselves and families.

kevmanbuzz.bsky.social•67 days ago

Not once have I heard about Musk 'giving' any money to charities. He'd rather lose it.

madamesarcasm.bsky.social•67 days ago

He has donated a bit to entities like St Jude, but most of his "charitable contributions" go to his own foundation.

jhaven1974.bsky.social•67 days ago

He does actually. You have to remember that on a grand scale, he's donating less of a percent of his money each year but still donates billions. Mostly it goes to his own foundation that supports stuff like, renewable energy, space exploration, pediatric research, and AI. All tax write-offs.

bobbiefoleypitkin.bsky.social•67 days ago

Forbes rates the billionaires' benevolence on a scale of 1-5. Musk is in the 1 or below category. George Soros is in the 5 category!

socalnaturegal.bsky.social•67 days ago

This is why I buy them!!!!

asuzyq30.bsky.social•67 days ago

It would be nice if all the billionaires thought this way instead of themselves

breezerr24.bsky.social•67 days ago

Yeah what about Mark Cuban and Governor Pritzker???

mannycat.bsky.social•67 days ago

if i won that much money, it would be my honor to help!

joannkennedy.bsky.social•67 days ago

A long time ago it was philanthropy

Yesterday 's show was great
Loved Olivia 💗

forevery0ungy.bsky.social•67 days ago

I actually think if you tried to do all that the establishment would have you assassinated

flabbytabby.bsky.social•66 days ago

There’s a homeless problem in the small town where I live. There is an empty KMart store (10+ years) that could be turned into a safe shelter. Our food bank could be full and open every day. That’s where I would start.

kermelbar.bsky.social•67 days ago

I’ve said for years that if I had Bezos money, I’d buy Fox News — by hook or crook — and employ a floor full of psychologists and cult de-programmers (and whoever else it would take) to formulate and enact a 2-year de-escalation plan.

jhaven1974.bsky.social•67 days ago

After the Dominion settlement they fired Tucker Carlson and let him wait until the end of the year to do it quietly but Rupert Murdoch was shown the door as well. Hopefully they can regain some element of truthful reporting back. Fox Corp doesn't want to keep shelling out billions over lies.

okay7.bsky.social•66 days ago

If I had $360 billion I would not be using it to try to take over government.

jhaven1974.bsky.social•67 days ago

Fox Corp fired Rupert Murdoch so hopefully we will start seeing stories with conservative views rather than extremist conspiracy nuts and treason.

in-the-bunker.bsky.social•65 days ago

I would move.

knominow2.bsky.social•67 days ago

There are quite a few wealthy Wealthy people on earth… most cause more damage, they invent Charities then steal the money, buy up properties that a wage don’t allow us/you even working at their companies …. So there should be zero trill-bill-multimillionaires ..

dietotaku.bsky.social•66 days ago

if I had that much money I literally wouldn't know what else to do with it. buy Fox News, buy Twitter, buy BlackRock, use them to punt a 50yd field goal into the future

susanmcgraw88.bsky.social•65 days ago

I think if you won $360 billion you would fix the world. And I’d be very grateful for your generosity and kindness to everyone on this planet that needs to see there are good people in the world. In between then and now let’s do some good work and get Trump out and keep our democracy and decency.

jenny-algies56.bsky.social•66 days ago

Exactly, if only Musk was a better person and with all his wealth he had done the kindest things. Unfortunately Musk is not the kindest of billionaires and only wants to make more, more. HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH???

georgejohnston.bsky.social•67 days ago

I would like to sue the world's richest Nazi in a $330 billion class action suit for the 330 million Americans whose private data his hackers stole. This would be before punitive damages

cheeks1128.bsky.social•67 days ago

Amen brotha👊🏽👊🏼👊🏾

itsoldmanmcginty.bsky.social•67 days ago

Good read (and a perfect way to spend that kind of fortune). In addition to all that, I’d spend my day reading the news. Looking for stories about families who lost their home (or a mom and dad in an accident), people down on their luck. I’d give money anonymously (and tip generously).

calted.bsky.social•66 days ago

When we regain our democracy we can strip all billionaires of assets, strip them of their citizenship & deport them and the supporters who gave them money to Siberia with their families with just survival gear. Let’s call it project 2028.

deaconacc.bsky.social•67 days ago

I've had the same fantasy about buying Fox News. Fire most current "talent" and bring in Joy Reid, Amy Goodman, Greg Palast and similar folks.

jhaven1974.bsky.social•67 days ago

They did. Tucker Carlson was shitcanned as a part of the settlement with Dominion so he's been gone for a while and Fox corp allowed him to work until the end of the year but Rupert Murdoch was also, yep, shitcanned.

Hopefully they can regain some element of truthful reporting.

pineycone.bsky.social•62 days ago

I have that fantasy too.

iluvprogtears.bsky.social•67 days ago

You wouldn’t…you’re too stupid.

moviefanforever.bsky.social•67 days ago

Instead the billionaires wanna cut money from cancer research, social security and USAID that feeds hungry children around the world.

jhaven1974.bsky.social•67 days ago

I don't remember the exact number but it costs $.80 cents for USAID to feed a hungry child and Musk just got some sack of cash I did the math for and would work out to about 47 billion meals we could have fed kids instead of giving him more money. Plus he also took away USAID. 🤬

jhaven1974.bsky.social•67 days ago

Billion. That wasn't a misprint. Musk got billions off some deal, I just quickly did simple math.

jennyvvvvvv.bsky.social•66 days ago

That would be so awesome!

terry-157.bsky.social•66 days ago

I would love to buy Fox News, fire all the people, rebrand the company & its media mission to have old style, hard core investigative journalists that report truth & facts, and do what we can right this ship.

Responsible reporting is a must.

kar1959.bsky.social•64 days ago

That’s EXACTLY what I would do! Give every adult that DOES NOT make a six figure gross income $1,000,000! And, like BrooklynDad_Defiant .. I’d still have more $$$ than I and my husband could spend!!

mhwfg.bsky.social•66 days ago

He's stealing Money straight from the Reserve and the Billionaires are pocketing it straight up! This is insane!!

comen-tator.bsky.social•66 days ago

I love to think of those kinds of things too, but ...

Right now, we need something a lot more concrete to keep all of USa from going down the tubes like trump wants so he can hand it all over to putin!
Even if you did win that much money. trump and his stooges would just work harder to steal it!

bobjohnbowles.bsky.social•67 days ago

The financial inequity is relatively easy. It's the health inequality, educational inequality, all the other things a government makes provision for that take time to fix. And America is going in the wring direction big time.

davis23patrice.bsky.social•67 days ago

Actually, this government is doing this on purpose… This is intentional they want us all to be dumb, blind and mute.

That’s how dictatorships are born.

jerseydevil666.bsky.social•67 days ago

Can we sue the oligarchs for suffering, murder, etc etc

puffpufffixer.bsky.social•67 days ago

Isn’t it funny how it’s the non-rich that have the best ideas on how to spend wealth, while the wealthy like Mark Cuban can’t figure it out.

justlilo.bsky.social•67 days ago

I have day dreams like this often. !!!!!

msseana.bsky.social•62 days ago

That is my favorite Brewster's millions dream. Being able to fix all of it and then settle down to enjoy the fix. ❤️❤️❤️💪🇺🇲🦋🤓

womenwarriors.com•66 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/womenwarriors.com/post/3lkz4rz2ins2i

klm4191.bsky.social•67 days ago

I dream of this all the time 🩷

manhatbeachwarrior.bsky.social•67 days ago

You are the Anti-Musk!

mmpadellan.bsky.social•67 days ago

Thank you. 🙏 💪

cookie27703.bsky.social•67 days ago

I've always felt that that level of wealth must be put to work to better humanity. There's no excuse for anyone in this country to be without housing, medical care, a free education, or hungry.

mmdc.bsky.social•67 days ago

I'd buy off every government and rule the world as my technocratic kingdom....oh, wait, someone is already trying that. F Musk

allie4progress.bsky.social•66 days ago

Saturday April 5, 12pm
State Capitals and DC, large National protest!

PLEASE copy and paste this on every political post you read.

https://Indivisible.org
or
50501

erinincolorado.bsky.social•66 days ago

Wonder what would happen if someone set out to crowdfund just the $20B you talked about to buy Fox News. Without that crap network poisoning the minds of millions of people, we might see our way out of this mess!!

erinincolorado.bsky.social•66 days ago

@mcuban.bsky.social ?!?! 😁😂

hgwood.bsky.social•67 days ago

People have no idea how much money these oligarchs have and what could be done with it until you think like this.

A billionaire is a personal failing; not an achievement.

maisany.bsky.social•67 days ago

If you spent that money to constitutionally reverse Citizens United, all the rest of that would happen for free. 🤷🏻‍♂️

mmpadellan.bsky.social•67 days ago

What if I used some of the leftover billions for that, but STILL did the rest of the stuff?

That much money is too much for one person. That's why I try to spend all of it.

maisany.bsky.social•67 days ago

Definitely. & I agree. I want those top marginal rates restored to Eisenhower levels, & I want a 95% death tax on all estates, exempting family farms, over 50M.

gigibones.bsky.social•66 days ago

ALL the GOOD elNO could be doing & not even know a dollar was missing

Yet he chooses to be the SHITTIEST human on earth

The sooner he's locked up in that pentagon room with trump the better
Lock them in there forever to play their little fantasy games

robhawes.bsky.social•67 days ago

I love it. Flip the script.

butterfly-phenix25.bsky.social•67 days ago

Will do.
In return, can you read my 1st substack?
Q: have you watched - the man in the high castle, Season 1-4?

I posted about it. SUPER helpful right now.

rizzo-kathleen.bsky.social•66 days ago

I’m rooting for you 🤞🏻

joviyach.bsky.social•67 days ago

I think about this stuff in my idle time, but on a much smaller scale (one of those 9 figure lottery jackpots). I could solve every problem I have, every problem everyone I know personally has, and still have hundreds of millions left over to help others. Mind boggling.

lesaystad.bsky.social•66 days ago

I think of this all the time! When I have the financial means to share it's the first thing I'll do!

talebender.bsky.social•67 days ago

I imagine that’s exactly what Musk thinks he’s doing…..and the other American oligarchs.
It’s just that their concept of ‘fix’ is…..well…..

bridgetbrennan.bsky.social•67 days ago

My mom and I fantasize about making sure libraries and schools have all the funding they need, making sure people have enough food and shelter, working for environmental conservation, and a few personal things like an endowment for the theater my cousin works at, and maybe a house for myself.

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