Tom
@tomkaeslin.bsky.social
Liberal thinker, atheist, and strong believer in the democratic system. Passionate about open dialogue and progressive ideas. Semi-retired, coffee shop owner (it's open when it’s not closed). Crypto 🚫
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An interesting character - a true Master of the Dark Art !
August 30, 2025 at 10:59 AM
An interesting character - a true Master of the Dark Art !
-Leo’s networks supported Culture War Campaigns: The Concord Fund gave $350k to Consumers’ Research, spearheading the Bud Light boycott after its ad featured transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney
August 30, 2025 at 10:59 AM
-Leo’s networks supported Culture War Campaigns: The Concord Fund gave $350k to Consumers’ Research, spearheading the Bud Light boycott after its ad featured transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney
- Marble Freedom Trust received $1.6 billion from philanthropist Barre Seid
- CRC Advisors, his for-profit firm, got $33 million in fees from affiliated conservative nonprofits in 2023
- In 2023, the AG of D.C. launched an investigation into potential tax law violations by Leo’s nonprofit network
- CRC Advisors, his for-profit firm, got $33 million in fees from affiliated conservative nonprofits in 2023
- In 2023, the AG of D.C. launched an investigation into potential tax law violations by Leo’s nonprofit network
August 30, 2025 at 10:59 AM
- Marble Freedom Trust received $1.6 billion from philanthropist Barre Seid
- CRC Advisors, his for-profit firm, got $33 million in fees from affiliated conservative nonprofits in 2023
- In 2023, the AG of D.C. launched an investigation into potential tax law violations by Leo’s nonprofit network
- CRC Advisors, his for-profit firm, got $33 million in fees from affiliated conservative nonprofits in 2023
- In 2023, the AG of D.C. launched an investigation into potential tax law violations by Leo’s nonprofit network
Leonard Leo’s influence has sparked controversies in several key areas:
Dark-Money Network & Legal Investigations:
Leo’s allied organizations have been accused of engaging in “dark money” political activity—large-scale financial influence with limited transparency.
Dark-Money Network & Legal Investigations:
Leo’s allied organizations have been accused of engaging in “dark money” political activity—large-scale financial influence with limited transparency.
August 30, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Leonard Leo’s influence has sparked controversies in several key areas:
Dark-Money Network & Legal Investigations:
Leo’s allied organizations have been accused of engaging in “dark money” political activity—large-scale financial influence with limited transparency.
Dark-Money Network & Legal Investigations:
Leo’s allied organizations have been accused of engaging in “dark money” political activity—large-scale financial influence with limited transparency.
Beyond that, he created and manages an extensive network of conservative nonprofit and for-profit groups—such as the 85 Fund, Concord Fund, Marble Freedom Trust, and CRC Advisors—that handle strategic advocacy, funding, and influence operations across law, politics, media, and culture .
August 30, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Beyond that, he created and manages an extensive network of conservative nonprofit and for-profit groups—such as the 85 Fund, Concord Fund, Marble Freedom Trust, and CRC Advisors—that handle strategic advocacy, funding, and influence operations across law, politics, media, and culture .
Leo has played a central role in influencing appointments to the U.S. Supreme Court and federal judiciary. He helped advance the nominations of Chief Justice John Roberts, and Justices Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett .
August 30, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Leo has played a central role in influencing appointments to the U.S. Supreme Court and federal judiciary. He helped advance the nominations of Chief Justice John Roberts, and Justices Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett .
Aber trotzdem: Eine Gesamtbelastung von rund 42 % des Bruttolohns in Deutschland? Das ist doch völlig überzogen – oder was meint ihr?
April 12, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Aber trotzdem: Eine Gesamtbelastung von rund 42 % des Bruttolohns in Deutschland? Das ist doch völlig überzogen – oder was meint ihr?
Ein Blick auf die Gegenüberstellung der Sozialabgaben in Deutschland und der Schweiz ist in diesem Zusammenhang aufschlussreich. Wichtig zu beachten: In der Schweiz tragen die Arbeitnehmer ihre Krankenkassenprämien komplett selbst – die Zahlen sind also mit gewisser Vorsicht zu genießen.
April 12, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Ein Blick auf die Gegenüberstellung der Sozialabgaben in Deutschland und der Schweiz ist in diesem Zusammenhang aufschlussreich. Wichtig zu beachten: In der Schweiz tragen die Arbeitnehmer ihre Krankenkassenprämien komplett selbst – die Zahlen sind also mit gewisser Vorsicht zu genießen.