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> For those who don’t want to be in America (and let’s be frank, who really wants to be in America right now?)

Oh Vanity Fair, how vain is thee. Owned by Condé Nast which is in turn owned by one of the 10-15 wealthiest families in America [0]. Excuse me while puke in my mouth as you go on about classism.

https://www.forbes.com/profile/newhouse/#3793bea16580

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And you expect a major media company to ultimately not be owned by wealthy person(s)?

Isn't it good that a company owned by rich people can write about the morals of other rich people? Albeit a vapid article.

It's good, but... do you remember the "stay inside" articles that were coming out in March and April? The ones that explained that responsible people need to find some indoor hobbies, stay there, and only open the door when the Instacart guy comes with food or the Amazon guy comes with craft supplies? I get the same kind of feeling here. Sure, rich billionaires have a lifestyle that largely insulates them from the effects of the pandemic - but so do Vanity Fair reporters, so I don't know where they found this high horse to get on about it.

Let's throw politicians in the mix there too. Lots of "you should do X", but of course, they can't be held to the same standard because they have important business running the country that requires an exception.

I see your point, I also got that feeling with the noting that him and Travis didn't get along in the article.

https://thenib.com/mister-gotcha/

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