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[https://themoneylist.wiki The Money List] is a crowdsourced journalistic endeavor motivated by the ever-growing wealth disparity that plagues the United States and the wanton disregard for basic human needs in the name of shareholder profits and perceived power.
[[Main Page|The Money List]] is a crowdsourced journalistic endeavor motivated by the ever-growing wealth disparity that plagues the United States and the wanton disregard for basic human needs in the name of shareholder profits and perceived power.


Our mission is to scrutinize and showcase betrayals of common decency and other egregious acts perpetrated by those in positions of power and influence in both the private and public arenas. Using the power of crowdsourced information and the speed at which that information can be disseminated, this public Wiki has been created and made available for contribution by citizens inspired to document, investigate, scrutinize, and inform others.   
Our mission is to scrutinize and showcase betrayals of common decency and other egregious acts perpetrated by those in positions of power and influence in both the private and public arenas. Using the power of crowdsourced information and the speed at which that information can be disseminated, this public Wiki has been created and made available for contribution by citizens inspired to document, investigate, scrutinize, and inform others.   
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== Arrest of Briana Boston ==
== Arrest of Briana Boston ==
Using words associated with the shooting of the UnitedHealtcare CEO, Briana Boston was arrested and charged with threats to conduct a mass shooting or act of terrorism, and was booked in a Polk County, FL jail.  
Using words associated with the shooting of the [[UnitedHealtcare]] CEO, [[Briana Boston]] was arrested and charged with threats to conduct a mass shooting or act of terrorism, and was booked in a Polk County, FL jail.  
[[File:BrianaBostonBookingPhoto.jpg|left|thumb|Booking photo of Briana Boston after her arrest for threatening to conduct a mass shooting or act of terrorism.]]
[[File:BrianaBostonBookingPhoto.jpg|left|thumb|Booking photo of Briana Boston after her arrest for threatening to conduct a mass shooting or act of terrorism.]]
After ending a phone call with Blue Cross Blue Shield discussing a denied medical insurance claim, Briana can be heard on the call recording saying "Delay, deny, depose. You people are next."
After ending a phone call with [[Blue Cross Blue Shield]] discussing a denied medical insurance claim, Briana can be heard on the call recording saying "Delay, deny, depose. You people are next."


Her words echo those inscribed on bullet casings found at the scene of the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting. In the days after the shooting and subsequent arrest of suspect Luigi Mangione, an outpouring of support for both Luigi as well as the underlying message that the shooting conveyed could be seen on various social media platforms around the internet.
Her words echo those inscribed on bullet casings found at the scene of the [[UnitedHealthcare]] CEO shooting. In the days after the shooting and subsequent arrest of suspect [[Luigi Mangione]], an outpouring of support for both Luigi as well as the underlying message that the shooting conveyed could be seen on various social media platforms around the internet.


Seeing firsthand how some of those platforms were beginning to censor the information and prevent discussion of this historic situation is part of what lead to the creation of The Money List. Relying on corporations to provide the platforms on which to hold these discussions and share this information is allowing those corporations control of the message that comes out.  
Seeing firsthand how some of those platforms were beginning to censor the information and prevent discussion of this historic situation is part of what lead to the creation of [[Main Page|The Money List]]. Relying on corporations to provide the platforms on which to hold these discussions and share this information is allowing those corporations control of the message that comes out.  


Free speech is a core tenet of the [[Constitution of the United States]]. After her arrest, there was debate concerning the possibility of Briana's rights being violated. While speech is protected in many forms, threats of actual physical violence is not. The question of whether or not the words "you people are next" rises to the level of speech she is being charged with will be the core of the deliberation if and when her case goes before the courts. Concerns that she will be used to make an example were raised in various online discussions, as some actions taken by CEO's and other wealthy individuals since the death of Brian Thompson has led many to believe that fear and tension is rising amongst the wealthy elite.  
Free speech is a core tenet of the [[Constitution of the United States]]. After her arrest, there was debate concerning the possibility of Briana's rights being violated. While speech is protected in many forms, threats of actual physical violence is not. The question of whether or not the words "you people are next" rises to the level of speech she is being charged with will be the core of the deliberation if and when her case goes before the courts. Concerns that she will be used to make an example were raised in various online discussions, as some actions taken by CEO's and other wealthy individuals since the death of Brian Thompson has led many to believe that fear and tension is rising amongst the wealthy elite.  
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== The UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting ==
== The UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting ==
[[File:WantedPosterNYC3.webp|thumb|Image of a wanted-style poster for Brian Thompson, former CEO of UnitedHealthcare, that appeared in NYC in the days following the shooting.]]
[[File:WantedPosterNYC3.webp|thumb|Image of a wanted-style poster for Brian Thompson, former CEO of UnitedHealthcare, that appeared in NYC in the days following the shooting.]]
Published and preserved for posterity to document the troubled times, The Money List is working to archive digital media assets showcasing the mindset, feelings, and overall disposition of the citizens of the United States in the hours and days during and following the shooting of [[UnitedHealthcare]] CEO [[Brian Thompson]] on 4 December 2024. In cases where it may be untenable to host the media here, links to external sources may be provided.
Published and preserved for posterity to document the troubled times, [[Main Page|The Money List]] is working to archive digital media assets showcasing the mindset, feelings, and overall disposition of the citizens of the United States in the hours and days during and following the shooting of [[UnitedHealthcare]] CEO [[Brian Thompson]] on 4 December 2024. In cases where it may be untenable to host the media here, links to external sources may be provided.


[[Executive Wanted Posters]] - Appearing several days after the shooting, posters in the classic "Wanted" style were hung in several large cities around the country.  
[[Executive Wanted Posters]] - Appearing several days after the shooting, posters in the classic "Wanted" style were hung in several large cities around the country.  

Revision as of 20:23, 13 December 2024

The Money List is a crowdsourced journalistic endeavor motivated by the ever-growing wealth disparity that plagues the United States and the wanton disregard for basic human needs in the name of shareholder profits and perceived power.

Our mission is to scrutinize and showcase betrayals of common decency and other egregious acts perpetrated by those in positions of power and influence in both the private and public arenas. Using the power of crowdsourced information and the speed at which that information can be disseminated, this public Wiki has been created and made available for contribution by citizens inspired to document, investigate, scrutinize, and inform others.

Citizen journalism is a powerful tool protected in America by the Constitution of the United States. So important was this power to the founders of the country that these protections were enshrined forever in very first amendment. In order to maintain a healthy and sustainable representative democracy truly accountable to the people, it is vital to gather, collect, share, examine, scrutinize, categorize, comment on, and otherwise document matters of public interest. We can think of no matter of greater public interest than that of the public's own continued health and prosperity.

Information is power. Please join us in gathering, sharing, and organizing information vital to maintaining a well-informed public by creating an account and contributing to this wiki.

Arrest of Briana Boston

Using words associated with the shooting of the UnitedHealtcare CEO, Briana Boston was arrested and charged with threats to conduct a mass shooting or act of terrorism, and was booked in a Polk County, FL jail.

Booking photo of Briana Boston after her arrest for threatening to conduct a mass shooting or act of terrorism.

After ending a phone call with Blue Cross Blue Shield discussing a denied medical insurance claim, Briana can be heard on the call recording saying "Delay, deny, depose. You people are next."

Her words echo those inscribed on bullet casings found at the scene of the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting. In the days after the shooting and subsequent arrest of suspect Luigi Mangione, an outpouring of support for both Luigi as well as the underlying message that the shooting conveyed could be seen on various social media platforms around the internet.

Seeing firsthand how some of those platforms were beginning to censor the information and prevent discussion of this historic situation is part of what lead to the creation of The Money List. Relying on corporations to provide the platforms on which to hold these discussions and share this information is allowing those corporations control of the message that comes out.

Free speech is a core tenet of the Constitution of the United States. After her arrest, there was debate concerning the possibility of Briana's rights being violated. While speech is protected in many forms, threats of actual physical violence is not. The question of whether or not the words "you people are next" rises to the level of speech she is being charged with will be the core of the deliberation if and when her case goes before the courts. Concerns that she will be used to make an example were raised in various online discussions, as some actions taken by CEO's and other wealthy individuals since the death of Brian Thompson has led many to believe that fear and tension is rising amongst the wealthy elite.

The UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting

Image of a wanted-style poster for Brian Thompson, former CEO of UnitedHealthcare, that appeared in NYC in the days following the shooting.

Published and preserved for posterity to document the troubled times, The Money List is working to archive digital media assets showcasing the mindset, feelings, and overall disposition of the citizens of the United States in the hours and days during and following the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on 4 December 2024. In cases where it may be untenable to host the media here, links to external sources may be provided.

Executive Wanted Posters - Appearing several days after the shooting, posters in the classic "Wanted" style were hung in several large cities around the country.

Corporate Killers

Some corporations are more evil than others, and many take great strides to obfuscate their true motives or hide their behaviors from the public eye. Capitalism demands growth, and taken to the extreme ultimately results in a class of people that put more value in the dollar than they do value in human life. The end result is that the real-life pain, suffering, anxiety, stress, and lives of the people are reduced to numbers and metrics to be evaluated only as a business risk.

The lack of empathy shown by these corporations is appalling to many. In late 2024 the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, suspected to have been committed by Luigi Mangione, ignited a wave of support from the general public. In spite of a tumultuous political climate, people on both ends of the political spectrum shared messages espousing their own experiences and disdain for the health insurance industry.

It was this event that inspired the creation of The Money List. The general public received a proverbial slap in the face as they watched things unfold; the disproportionate spending of resources and manpower being all too apparent now. In America, it isn't about justice for all. In America, it isn't about advancing on merit, nor about compassion and empathy for your fellow persons. No - in America, greed is rewarded. A lack of compassion so large it borders on sociopathy is rewarded.

Billionaires in Politics

According to WorldPopulationReview.com as of 2024 there are currently 756 billionaires currently living in the United States and District of Columbia. Only seven states lack any billionaire residents - Alaska, Delaware, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Vermont, and West Virginia.

In 2024, the organization Americans for Tax Fairness released a report detailing political contributions made by some of the wealthiest families and individuals in America. The top ten largest total contributions break down as following:

Rank Family/Individual Total Contribution Liberal/Democrat Percentage GOP/Republican Percentage Other Percentage
1 Mellon Family $172,006,600 0% 85% 15%
2 Adelson Family $136,667,400 0% 100% 0%
3 Musk Family $133,356,000 0% 100% 0%
4 Uihlein Family $131,732,833 0% 100% 0%
5 Griffin Family $101,570,800 0% 100% 0%
6 Yass Family $85,682,681 0% 100% 0%
7 Singer Family $56,953,800 0% 96% 4%
8 Simons Family $46,611,803 100% 0% 0%
9 Bloomberg Family $45,082,349 100% 0% 0%
10 Koch Family $43,672,200 0% 100% 0%