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For more than a decade, Gulf capitals urged de-escalation, arguing diplomacy was the only path to prevent Iran from targeting the wealthy cities and advanced energy infrastructure the region has spent trillions of dollars building.
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 28 Feb. 2026
His economic policy, including the fluctuating tariffs, only benefits himself and the wealthy while punishing workers and taxpayers.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Again, blaming the wealthy will not promote affordability.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Brazil and South Korea are arguably outliers in their commitment to defending the integrity of their democracy against the corruption of the wealthy and powerful.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 28 Feb. 2026
His economic policy, including the fluctuating tariffs, only benefits himself and the wealthy while punishing workers and taxpayers.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Again, blaming the wealthy will not promote affordability.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Brazil and South Korea are arguably outliers in their commitment to defending the integrity of their democracy against the corruption of the wealthy and powerful.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
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“The wealthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20wealthy. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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