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The pro-Israel lobby has been remarkably successful in suppressing criticism. Politicians challenge it at their peril because of the lobby's ability to influence political contributions.
George Soros
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George Soros
Age: 94
Born: 1930
Born: August 12
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Money values do not simply mirror the state of affairs in the real world valuation is a positive act that makes an impact on the course of events. Monetary and real phenomena are connected in a reflexive fashion that is, they influence each other mutually. The reflexive relationship manifests itself most clearly in the use and abuse of credit.
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I don't use my money to gain political influence for my private interests, which is what many rich people do, and what, in a sense, market fundamentalism does, because it is in the interests of people who have a lot of money to have as little taxes as possible.
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Proposition 19 already is a winner no matter what happens on election day. The mere fact of its being on the ballot has elevated and legitimized public discourse about marijuana and marijuana policy in ways I could not have imagined a year ago.
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There is always a divergence between our perception and what actually exists.
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The prevailing wisdom is that markets are always right. I take the opposite position. I assume that markets are always wrong.
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I'm only rich because I know when I'm wrong...I basically have survived by recognizing my mistakes.
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These public-private partnerships are very, very dangerous. The most rotten part of the financial system in the US consisted of the government sponsored entities, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. They really kicked off this crisis. The state should set the rules and enforce them - but not become involved as a market player.
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Esperanto was a very useful language, because wherever you went, you found someone to speak with.
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The main enemy of the open society, I believe, is no longer the communist but the capitalist threat.
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If I had to sum up my practical skills, I would use one word: survival. And operating a hedge fund utilized my training in survival to the fullest.
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In politics, manipulating reality can take presidence over finding reality.
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It is much easier to put existing resources to better use, than to develop resources where they do not exist.
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The lower interest rates fueled housing and consumption booms in countries such as Spain and Ireland. At the same time, Germany, struggling with the burdens of reunification, tightened its belt and became more competitive. All this led to a wide divergence in economic performance. Europe became divided into creditor and debtor countries.
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When you sell options, you get paid for assuming risk. That can be a profitable business, but it does not mix well with the risks inherent in a leveraged portfolio.
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Now that I have called you on your false accusation, you are using additional smear tactics.
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The main difference between me and other people who have amassed this kind of money is that I am primarily interested in ideas, and I don't have much personal use for money.
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My original intention was to spend the money in my lifetime.
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When it comes to social consequences, they've got all different people acting in different ways, very difficult to even have a proper criterion of success. So, it's a difficult task.
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I admire Chancellor Merkel for her leadership qualities, but she is leading Europe in the wrong direction.
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A full and fair discussion is essential to democracy.
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