Billionaire Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: “Billionaires For Brown” Rally in Support of GOP Senate Candidate

Posted on | January 17, 2010 | Comments

TODAY: Bank CEOs Stand With Scott Brown for Standing With Wall Street

“Billionaires For Brown” Rally in Support of GOP Senate Candidate

Worcester, MA – A spirited crowd of the super wealthy called “Billionaires for Brown” toured the state today to support GOP Senate candidate Scott Brown for his staunch stand against Obama’s initiative to recover bailout funds from Wall Street.  The Billionaires lauded Brown for standing with Wall Street and against Main Street.  
 
“Of course Scott Brown stands with Wall Street.  Why should he be beholden to special interests like the Middle Class or the people of Massachusetts?” said Frida Market.  
 
Brown recently announced that he opposes a plan to repay money paid out to Wall Street Banks during the bailout.  The plan would return the 100 billion dollars left outstanding from TARP and other government programs.  
 
“People act like we should return the bailout money just because it’s theirs,” said Billie O. Nair. “Just because we CAUSED the crisis doesn’t mean we should be RESPONSIBLE for it”
 
Billionaires for Brown noted Scott Brown’s strong support from America’s super-wealthy, and defended him from charges of elitism.
 
“Scott Brown understands what it’s like to suffer in this crisis. Owning five separate properties is not cheap!” said Clay M. Denied.
 
The Billionaires also took a stance alongside Brown against social spending to offset the impact of the recession.  Dee Regulation summed up the GOP’s position: “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what your country can do for your bank executive.”

WHO: Billionaires For Brown
 
WHEN: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 17, 2010
 
WHERE: 2:30 PM: Scott Brown’s Campaign Office – Corner of Main and Walnut St., Across from Mechanics Hall, Worcester.
3:30 PM Rally at Mechanics hall – 321 Main Street Worcester

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About the Billionaires for Brown: A collection of investment bankers, CEOs and super-wealthy debuttantes backing Republican Scott Brown for his pro-Billionaire agenda.  The Billionaires for Brown are a wholly-ownded subsidiary of the Billionaires for Wealthcare.  www.BillionairesForWealthcare.com

PRESS RELEASE: Billionaires Rally Against Health Care Reform

Posted on | October 4, 2009 | Comments

Billionaires Rally Against Health Care Reform

Insurance Industry Billionaires Protest Rockland Group Advocating Socialist Health Insurance Reforms

Nyack, NY – Billionaires for Wealthcare, a for-profit citizens action group of wealthy Insurance company owners and board members, will rally in protest against a socialist “Healthcare for All” rally at Nyack Memorial Park on Sunday, October 4, 2009 from 4:30 PM until they become weary.

They will denounce attempts by Congress to provide lower cost health insurance at the expense of insurance and BigPharma industry profits. “I’m sick of the government interfering with my business and profits just because some silly members of Congress – like Engel, Hall, Lowey, Gillibrand and Schumer – think all Americans should have reasonably priced health care,” said Ms. Meg A. Bucks, Chairperson and CEO of the organization, “Everybody knows rationed healthcare makes for a highly motivated workforce.”

The group will be demonstrating in support of the dedicated efforts of the Republicans in Congress from our region (if only there were any) to protect health insurance profits. “Nobody is more effective than our Republican nay-sayers, er, representatives – and we have too few! – at implementing our strategy for convincing people to take a stand against their own best interest,” remarked R. S. Tocrat, President and CEO of PBP (Profits Before People) Health Insurance Co.

Asked about the plight of the poor and the strain put on working families by rising health care premiums, Ms. Bucks shot back with some social justice rhetoric of her own. “We billionaires are a tiny minority of the population. Democrats like Engel, Hall, Lowey, Gillibrand and Schumer never take our values into consideration. We must stick together and stand up for what we believe in, namely BIG PROFITS. I’m confident that if we can get our people into Congress we will eventually prevail.”

She continued, “But try as we might, we just haven’t been able to purchase any of the Congressional representatives in this region. We need sensible voices in Congress that know the value of money….our money.”

Insurance industry profits have been soaring in recent years, growing much faster than the economy overall. The rapid increase in health care premiums has put enormous pressure on American families. Over 44,000 Americans lose health insurance every day. “It’s been a good ride so far”, Tocrat said. “America has the most profitable health care system in the world. That’s something we should all be proud of. Many have yet to realize that health care is a privilege for the privileged. Make no mistake, this is a class war, and we intend to win it.”

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PRESS RELEASE: Billionaires for Wealthcare Protest Anti-Billionaire Agenda of Michael Moore

Posted on | September 29, 2009 | Comments

BILLIONAIRES FOR WEALTHCARE
PROTEST ANTI-BILLIONAIRE AGENDA OF MICHAEL MOORE

“PROFITS ALWAYS COME BEFORE PEOPLE,” GROUP SAYS.

Billionaires for Wealthcare, the satirical street theater group composed of “Health Insurance CEOs, HMO lobbyists, and others profiting from our broken health care system,” protested today at the DC premiere of Michael Moore’s new film, “Capitalism: A Love Story.”

The group objects to the unfair depiction of the relentless pursuits of profit over the needs of people as a bad thing. “Mr. Moore obviously has an agenda with this film. He clearly doesn’t want us to continue making oodles of profits by denying and delaying care to those who need it most. That is just unfair to the smallest, most vulnerable minority in America: billionaires,” said health insurance CEO Monet Oliver de Place.

William “Billy” O’Naire said, “For the last decade, heath care costs have been moving in the right direction: up. With no competition, we raise rates as often and as high as we like simply because, well, we can. To further maximize our gains we have a star chamber of insurance bureaucrats, backed by legions of anonymous temps, who adhere to strict cost-to-profit ratios when denying claims. But please don’t call them Death Panels; we prefer ‘Judge, Jury & Executioner.’”

Billionaires in tuxedos and evening gowns protested Michael Moore and his anti-billionaire agenda by singing patriotic paeans to Capitalism (“Battle Hymn of the Insurance Companies”), and pop Champagne while holding placards that read “Let Them Eat Advil”, “Our Death Panels Turn a Profit” and “Fight Socialism: Abolish Medicare Now!”

Billionaires for Wealthcare is a grassroots network of health insurance CEOs, industry lobbyists, talk-show hosts, and others profiting off of our broken health care system. We are not a political, religious or even particularly well-organized group. We’re simple folk, thrilled profiteers pouring out of our corner offices to dance on the grave of “Change.” We’ll do whatever it takes to ensure another decade where America’s pain is our gain. After all, when it comes to healthcare, if we ain’t broke, why fix it?

For more information, please visit http://www.BillionairesForWealthcare.com

(PDF of Press Release)

PRESS RELEASE: “Billionaires for Wealthcare” at Bachmann Town Hall, 5:30pm 9/25, Minneapolis

Posted on | September 25, 2009 | Comments

PRESS RELEASE for FRIDAY, 9/25/09

PRIMARY CONTACT: Peter Cooper 512-924-7561 cooper.peter.m@gmail.com

ON THE GROUND CONTACT: Glynda Ballinger 612-220-3564

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“BILLIONAIRES FOR WEALTHCARE”

COMMEND BACHMANN FOR PRESERVING STATUS QUO

THANK TEABAGGERS FOR ENSURING THE FREEDOM TO DENY CLAIMS!

Friday, September 25th (Minneapolis, MN)

Billionaires for Wealthcare, the satirical street theater group composed of “Health Insurance CEOs, HMO lobbyists, and others profiting off of our broken healthcare system,” made a special appearance at Michelle Bachmann’s Town Hall Meeting this Friday, September 25 to “thank” her for protecting insurance industry profits. Billionaires met with Bachmann at Northrup Auditorium, on the University of Minnesota campus, at 5:30pm, in advance of her Town Hall Meeting.

Dressed in tuxedos and mink stoles, the Billionaires for Wealthcare commended Bachmann for her ferocious opposition to President Obama’s ‘public option.’

“Medicare is 10 times more efficient than private insurance,” said Frida Market. “They don’t have to do any marketing, only 3% of their costs are paperwork, and they don’t pay out huge CEO salaries. The public option will just be more of the same. Where is the profit in that?”

Other Billionaires addressed the issue of rising health care costs. “Michelle Bachmann is a loyal friend,” said Z. Roe Compassion. “But for every congressperson like her, I’ve got six lobbyists on my payroll. And they don’t come cheap! Especially when all SEVEN of them have their hands out! We’re spending $1.4 million a DAY rigging the game and now you want to change the rules?”

PHOTO OPs will abound as Billionaires in tuxedos and evening gowns entertain the crowds, sing patriotic songs (“Battle Hymn of the Insurance Companies”), and pop champagne while holding placards that read “Let Them Eat Advil”, “Our Death Panels Turn a Profit” and “Fight Socialism: Abolish Medicare Now!”

For more information, please visit http://www.BillionairesForWealthcare.com

PRESS RELEASE: New York “Billionaires for Wealthcare” Defend Insurance HQ from Pro-Reform Rabble

Posted on | September 22, 2009 | Comments

NEW YORK “BILLIONAIRES FOR WEALTHCARE” DEFEND INSURANCE HQ FROM PRO-REFORM RABBLE

PROTECT INSURANCE INDUSTRY PROFITS AT ACTIONS NATIONWIDE

Billionaires for Wealthcare ( http://billionairesforwealthcare.com ), the satirical street theater group composed of “Health Insurance CEOs, HMO lobbyists, and others profiting off of our broken healthcare system,” staged nation-wide counter-protests against a pro-reform coalition led by MoveOn.org, Health Care for America Now and others.

Dressed to the 9’s to set themselves apart from protest rabble, the Billionaires for Wealthcare ranted against President Obama’s plans for a ‘public option.’

“Medicare is 10 times more efficient than private insurance,” said Clay M. Denied. They don’t have to do any marketing, only 3% of their costs are paperwork, and they don’t pay out huge CEO salaries. The public option will just be more of the same. Where is the profit in that?”

Other Billionaires addressed the issue of rising health care costs. “You think you pay a lot for healthcare?” Said Phil T. Rich “For every congressman, I’ve got six lobbyists on my payroll. They don’t come cheap! Especially when all SEVEN of them have their hands out! We’re spending $1.4 million a DAY rigging the game and now you want to change the rules?”

PHOTO OPs will abound as Billionaires in tuxedos and evening gowns entertain the crowds, sing patriotic songs (“We Shall Overcharge”), and pop champagne bottles while holding placards that read “Let Them Eat Advil”, “Our Death Panels Turn a Profit” and “Fight Socialism: Abolish Medicare Now!”

ABOUT BILLIONAIRES FOR WEALTHCARE

Billionaires for Wealthcare is a grassroots network of health insurance CEOs, HMO lobbyists, talk-show hosts, and others profiting off of our broken healthcare system. We are not a political, religious or even particularly well-organized group. We’re simple folk, thrilled profiteers, pouring out of our corner offices to dance on the grave of “Change.” We’ll do whatever it takes to ensure another decade where America’s pain is our gain. After all, when it comes to health insurance, if we ain’t broke, why fix it?

For more information, please visit http://www.BillionairesForWealthcare.com

PRESS RELEASE: Billionaires Flock to DC to Support TeaPartiers

Posted on | September 12, 2009 | Comments

PRESS RELEASE for SATURDAY, 9/12/09

CONTACT: Ira Arlook, New Economy Communications, 202 557-0979

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BILLIONAIRES FOR WEALTHCARE JOIN FIGHT TO KILL HEALTHCARE RFORM RALLY WITH TEABAGGERS TO ENSURE FREEDOM TO DENY CLAIMS!

Billionaires for Wealthcare ( http://billionairesforwealthcare.com), the satirical street theater group composed of “Health Insurance CEOs, HMO lobbyists, and others profiting off of our broken healthcare system,” will be out in force this Saturday, September 12 “thanking” the teabaggers for protecting healthcare industry profits. Billionaires will gather near the Capitol Steps, Washington, D.C., 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. during the Tea Party March on Washington ( http://912dc.org/ ).

Among the billionaires and health industry CEOs on hand for the event, Phil T. Rich spoke up for their cause: “For the last decade, healthcare costs have been moving in the right direction: up! And with no competition, we raise rates as often and as high as we like — 29% in some cases — simply because, well, we can.”

“To further maximize our gains,” added fellow billionaire Monet Oliver De Place, “we have assembled a star chamber of insurance bureaucrats, backed by legions of anonymous temps, who adhere to strict
cost-to-profit ratios when denying claims. But please don’t call them Death Panels; we prefer ‘Judge, Jury & Executioner.’”

PHOTO OPs will abound as Billionaires in tuxedos and evening gowns entertain the crowds, sing patriotic songs, and pop champagne bottles while holding placards that read “Let Them Eat Advil”, “Our Death Panels
Turn a Profit” and “Whatever Happened To An Apple A Day?”

ABOUT BILLIONAIRES FOR WEALTHCARE

Billionaires for Wealthcare is a grassroots network of health insurance CEOs, industry lobbyists, talk-show hosts, and others profiting off of our broken healthcare system. We are not a political, religious or even
particularly well-organized group. We’re simple folk, thrilled profiteers, pouring out of our corner offices to dance on the grave of “Change.” We’ll do whatever it takes to ensure another decade where America’s pain is our gain. After all, when it comes to healthcare, if we ain’t broke, why fix it?

For more information, please visit www.BillionairesForWealthcare.com.