The First Billionaire Couldn't Outrun His Darkest Secrets

[@FrankStein-e8u]

My grandfather was a man named; Fletcher Graham Edwards. He was friends with Nelson Rockefeller and Avril Harriman and I can assure they were all villains of the worst kind. Gentlemen fiends.

[@jackalbright4599]

He gave so freely to these "educational" organizations so that they could produce "workers" for his factories. He wasn't being nice.

[@tw9664]

The same is still going on to this very day!

[@MichelleWhite-d3q]

It wasn’t given, freely. It came at a hefty price

[@roys8870]

Just practical. And he was giving them good well-paying jobs. Not being nice does not mean he was not a good person.

[@an-tm3250]

He established & the trust controls the medical universities. Another dubious philanthropy act.

[@StephenEngdahl-mu9rr]

Absolutely HATE the term "worker." It sounds synonymous with "underling", or "slave."

[@juanitademaat9359]

What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul.

[@mauricamcginnis4063]

Yesssssss 🖐️👍🖐️

[@Bethany-gk1ei]

Amen!

[@austinsandefer649]

So True.

[@AdamasOldblade]

For someone like me who believes in no god, no soul, no afterlife? This world is everything. It’s all we have. Everything else is magical wishful thinking and a death fetish.

[@brent4209]

Talk about soulless eyes….

[@garylake1497]

Also, he is responsible for suppressing the biggest secret about oil (which remains pretty well under wraps to this day), namely that oil is not a fossil fuel. Oil is literally manufactured by the mixture of hydrocarbons and other substances which are subjected to extreme heat and pressure within the depths of the Earth. This actually means that there is practically an endless supply of oil, something which the conglomerate of oil producers didn’t want to become common knowledge because they wouldn’t be able to justify constant price increases due to diminishing supply! Oil is drilled and pumped from depths far deeper than the fossil remains of anything that has ever existed.

[@Maximillian-00]

🎯

[@JimmyMatis-h9y]

same business model as de beers' stowing away warehouses full of diamonds to make it look like they're rare.

[@CJ-hz1uj]

Abiotic oil. Russians have used this knowledge, in Vietnam for instance.

[@jjk2one]

And the virulent (andromeda strain) bacteria that grew it. Do people know what glycerin and glucose really is, why their coffee is bitter and black. What snake oil really is and what artificial sweatners are... it's goes on infinitely

[@jopalo31675]

The Nazis developed the theory of Abiotic oil. It’s a by product of the Earths core. Shhh, I invest in oil and oil infrastructure.

[@1994g0]

"At the bottom of every fortune there is a crime". Balzac

[@MrSymbolic7]

He was Reptillian , the old snake !

[@jenniferkline103]

You forgot to mention his involvement with pharmaceutical s and his philanthropy of major colleges introducing the American Medical Association. Most vaccines were affiliated with the so-called swine flu and they were petroleum based. He wasn't a good man at all in my book

[@BlankParty]

What do you mean that the vaccines were associated with the swine flu?

[@judiezell4306]

Very true and this nightmare continues to this day.

[@moralityisnotsubjective5]

No, he was not good. Much of what is wrong with this country can be connected to his contributions. "I don't want a nation of thinkers, I want a nation of workers." Hence the setup of our education system and its results.

[@brandonbath6097]

Education system too. His hands were in everything. A terrible man.

[@krissimms4775]

😒😒🤔🤔🤔cannibalistic documentary..this info has already been uploaded and released...

[@regine3147]

He looks like Mr Burns from the Simpsons. 😂

[@gregsayles9253]

That's whom Mr. Burns was based on...

[@SilverBullet93GT]

i wonder who Smithers was

[@stevestrickland0425]

Him and Jacob Rothchild

[@OddWoz]

@@stevestrickland0425yeah I always thought he looked more like Rothschild myself.

[@wolfjay1343]

He’s Based On Jacob Rothchild And The Voice Actor Is David Rockefeller (Not A Coincidence)

[@bryanergau6682]

I will never understand why billionaires always feel the need to keep going with making money. You have more than you could spend in several lifetimes.

[@libertybell7145]

THEY do so because they are all sociopaths. you cannot become a billionaire unless you Step On and Destroy other people who are honest

[@Automation2BFree]

See the movie Brave New World, or better yet, read the book of Revelation...

[@Chris-xy8lu]

Cause it’s power they crave. Not money

[@snorfallupagus6014]

You will never be a billionaire.

[@speedracer8005]

Not understanding that the number they need is always the same... "MORE".

[@MegaDavyk]

Standard Oils competitors would get an offer they couldn't refuse, if they did refuse their refinery burnt down.

[@redrustyhill2]

Or they mysterious had a deadly accident

[@kimsim6757]

No one ever got to filthy rich by being nice.

[@angelbulldog4934]

"Nice", at its root, means "stupid". It took a minute for me to understand that but I get it now

[@stevestrickland0425]

Similar scenario with Andrew Carnegie people got killed striking against Carnegie .

[@louannebridges2417]

And here we go again...History DOES repeat itsself

[@restock_1731]

Whenever you personally do a video, it's always top-notch. You seem to bring the words to life, plus it's always great to learn something about history.

[@cookshackcuisinista]

Best narration ever! Would love to know his name!!!!

[@Borderlinegoldenretriever]

@@cookshackcuisinistayes me too

[@karelglasner2673]

Except for the fact that the Rothchild European aristocracy was the most powerful in the world 😂 funding both sides of every war since Nepoleon creating the debt slavery system of Usury that overshadows the nato countries until this day

[@patriot2372]

He was no difference. He would send thugs if you did not sell your oil to him.

[@CoffeeCupVT]

@@cookshackcuisinista His name is James.

[@custossecretus5737]

No one in the top 1% got there through legitimate and legal means.

[@JimzAuto]

You are a LIAR

[@christinacunnard9914]

Exactly they have usually sold their souls to Satan

[@patrickol4300]

Jizmauto,think about it,please.

[@JimzAuto]

@@patrickol4300 no need to think about 'no one got rich legit'. Dave Ramsey researched 10,000 millionares, vast majority boot-strapped their financial successes.

[@JimzAuto]

@@patrickol4300 Dave Ramsey researched 10,000 millionaires. Most American millionaires come into their money via Hard Work that produces a Primary Income. Do you earn income illegally?

[@sonsofthewestredwhiteblue5317]

In fairness Devil Bill did bring the monorail to Brockway, Ogdenville and North Haverbrook.

[@DaveBuckley-gg5gw]

Todays super wealthy are no better

[@digitalfly772]

I know, I think they have to go through an initiation process first via DAVOS. Bezos, Gates, Zuckerberg etc

[@JimLander]

That is no defense . Are you defending him?

[@DaveBuckley-gg5gw]

@@JimLander No. I’m not defending him. I’m lamenting the lack of progress

[@shanaynay333]

They are the same. Even the same families in a lot of cases.

[@BagBreakerMMA]

Because they beat you to it. Don’t act like you wouldn’t try to maximize profits if you were in their shoes too

[@ericpanissidi6761]

At one point in my life i could afford most things. I knew it wouldn't last forever.lost it all, started from scratch.10 years later i have a new simple life and even living in this inflation, live a happier and simple life.

[@jadeoshaunessy8407]

I love your "on your face, Bezos" you are the best narrator

[@billyholiday4947]

These guys seem to come out of nowhere and have endless supply of currency!

[@ogarzabello]

FACT: Why "STANDARD" oil? Customers had a big complaint: nobody could provide oil of consistent quality. Rockefeller noticed it and was the first and only competitor able to offer a STANDARD, consistently reliable quality product.

[@zalix512]

@tripplefives1402 that’s the “game.”

[@jeffmiller3499]

Smh. This man did nothing good for anything or anyone besides himself and fellow demons

[@AZ-kr6ff]

​@@jeffmiller3499 And you are?

[@evm6177]

Wow, Standard and smart..! 👍😎 Thanks for the bit of info.

[@melissavancleave8686]

Best narrator and good video.

[@bhasty1]

Near poverty but had a housekeeper. What a load of crap.

[@MsLorenzo2012]

Housekeepers came free for free accommodation.

[@bhasty1]

@@MsLorenzo2012 That's true but to be able to feed and board a person who cleans and cooks isn't poverty.

[@JoeRogansForehead]

@@bhasty1his dad literally had 1000 dollars in the 1870s to loan him lol. He def wasn’t poor

[@bhasty1]

@@JoeRogansForehead I really love the respectful conversations. Channels like this are becoming rare.

[@Wealthybeyondcomprehension]

A lot of these stories be fake all these dudes are puppets

[@Tarquin21723]

Top notch quality. Subscribed.

[@billyholiday4947]

Was he a front for the international banikers?

[@marlenamaizar888]

Yes

[@libertybell7145]

YES. IN FACT, THE INTERNATIONAL BANKERS/CENTRAL BANKERS AROUND THE WORLD ARE RUN BY ROCKEFELLERS, ROTHCHILDS, MELONS, ETC ETC ETC. They are stealing ALL the money of the Common People around the world, INCLUDING ALL AMERICANS

[@glenn-younger]

LOL.These videos are normally on the neutral side so the last line inspired a loud guffaw. “In your face Bezos”. :-)

[@KimiPetri]

Amazing narrative as always!!! 😊

[@Phuckitall]

"Take that, Bezos!" **Chef's kiss!**

[@JosephBrazzo-cw5fw]

Benzodiazepines

[@samuelherron6558]

How you become rich is more important than the fact that you are rich. How many innocent descent people paid the price for your greed...not need. And giving to charity doesn't aswage the hurt ,pain and devastated families in your wake or the the ruthless practices or the many lives lost. He was and is someone not to emulate ... unfortunately we have many such in the world...

[@sacredkinetics.lns.8352]

👹 Behind every fortune is a crime. By it's fruits you know the tree.

[@redrustyhill2]

Countless crimes. He was a pedo

[@TTKDMS]

And behind the lack of one is stupidity and it's conjoined twin "morality".

[@sarahf325]

Should read - The First Billionaire Couldn't Outrun His Father's Darkest Secrets

[@raylopez99]

Good one. Sins of the father visited upon he son maybe?

[@dianacryer]

That’s great that he gave his money away at the end, but how many families did he ruin on the way simply for his greed. It was too late for them. Nothing like good old American greed.

[@kellydalstok8900]

Nearing death probably made him want to save his (non-existent) soul. And the fact it made him look a better person to others must’ve also played a part. The fact that as a child he was a loan shark plus those psychopath eyes in the photo of him as a boy* show that deep down he wasn’t a good person. *Ik ow that people never smiled in old photographs because of the exposure time, but I’ve never seen such a dead expression in anyone’s eyes in old photos.

[@Eydaselekta]

He dispersed his wealth to further benefit his bloodline. He didnt donate money to any universities, he solidified his bloodlines education.

[@mattmichels8771]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😅😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😅😅

[@libertybell7145]

@@kellydalstok8900 I agree. His eyes showed sociopathy.....down right evil

[@kellyfaris7740]

Where do you live that there is no greed?

[@WeTheLittlePeople]

His family is now the sponsors and originators of ESG. Interesting that...

[@Borderlinegoldenretriever]

My favourite narrator

[@paulfoote2706]

You failed to mention that many of Rockefeller’s competitors sold their companies for Standard Oil stock and became wealthy. You did not explain how Rockefeller was able to battle with the railroad companies.

[@an-tm3250]

How many? It seems more we're destroyed than shared in the profits. Give specifics not just vague talking points.

[@mzaki4949]

I guess you didn't see the video parts that said he left his previous competitors destitute and some ended their lives.

[@tathamsvids2095]

Yes, always thought partnering with railroads was a big key to his success. Up front he would sell oil cheaper than competitors, but got a kick back from the railroads. Video also skips the part about transitioning from lighting fuels to gasoline which at one time was a useless byproduct, kind of like the crud left over nowadays that goes into pavement or PetCoke. Rockefeller didn't have the monopoly on the National Guard interviewing in Bloody Mine Wars. 1921 Battle of Blair Mtn, WV was the largest uprising since the Civil War. Ironically, another New York Rockefeller would become the governor and state senator of WV.

[@TolyTheTolerBear]

Great video! Especially the ending line (In your face, Bezos! 😅😂🤣)

[@lorrainestevens5509]

Ida Tarbell was my grandfather’s cousin!

[@conniecrawford5231]

Ida Tarbell graduated from Allegheny College in Meadville PA -their archives of her are vast and fascinating! she was a muckrucking journalist !

[@carpecervisiam9366]

He's only smelling sulphur & brimstone now

[@mzaki4949]

Insha'Allah

[@eileencorcoran3057]

Rockerfella.... were devils...

[@libertybell7145]

they are still devils

[@redrustyhill2]

Still are

[@redrustyhill2]

Dude isn't even human

[@jurgenjung4302]

Es gab den Planeten WÜRM/WURM,wurde vom Vatikan gelöscht.Das sind LINDWÜRMER vom Planeten WÜRM.

[@Asksiixchhd]

Yay I love this narrator! Please use him more often;

[@melann4522]

Great breakdown of this history. Thankyou

[@Factinate]

Our pleasure!

[@BonnieBlair-zm4uu]

​@@FactinateHistory always repeats itself. Tysm 😊👍 for this episode.✨🕯️🕊️✨

[@gilliebrand]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@fred3467]

Another outstanding video! You are the best narrator on this channel and your videos are well researched and very entertaining!

[@danielsmith4986]

Vrey goood video, thanks for ur professional documentary 👍🏽 👏🏽 👌🏾 🙏🏽..😊

[@salandersalgado4038]

Please keep the videos commercial free. I enjoy so much your videos.

[@nancybarker1477]

Thank you for all your research and postings.

[@nikhicormier5815]

I love the channel and I love everyone's style in presenting but my GAWD your voice oozes relaxation and pulls one to really pay attention- you really draw us all in. (By the look of the comments!) Also- this was pretty interesting!! Thanks to you and all the Factinators!

[@tchrisou812]

Was "Daniel Plainview" from "There Will Be Blood" partly based on him?

[@talmoskowitz5221]

Based on Doheny

[@tchrisou812]

@@talmoskowitz5221 Thanks for the reply I find it very interesting and appreciate it. I have read a little about the man and am planning on reading more this weekend.

[@misszsazsa6288]

I hardly think his father's crime should have cast any shadow on Rockefeller. Perhaps embarrassment but a father's crime soukd have no bearing on soeone's children.

[@Eydaselekta]

No, just his own crimes.

[@zenguidancetarot]

A soul has a choice.. carry the trait or bury it. Kids absorb. So it's nurture and nature.

[@Automation2BFree]

Pretty sure it's just showing John's most obvious influences.

[@TenaB-j2l]

In the 1800's your reputation and good name could be bullied by a distant relative, let alone this was in the circle of his immediate family. I guess JDR was in fact a loan shark along with devil Bill.

[@TenaB-j2l]

I typed sullied not bullied in the above comment.

[@LaLuna2510]

Such a good story! I never knew this about JDR! Again, with the best narrator, as he's a gifted story teller. All the narrators do a good job, and I appreciate all the work that all of you do to bring these stories to us. Thank you!

[@phaedrussmith1949]

The fact that he was an open and very obvious psychopath isn't and wasn't exactly a secret.

[@mzaki4949]

They only mention that someone is jewish if he can be seen as positive. 20 minute video and 0 mention. 15:58 "He regretted his company's men were forced to take such action" (burn women and children). Exactly what israelis say today about the GENOSIDE they are committing. No mention that rockefeller was j-ewish.

[@ishko108]

Then someone should tell the mainstream media that it's not very good to glorify psychopaths, especially not as great benefactors to society.

[@phaedrussmith1949]

@@ishko108 I think they lean toward that end of the scale. If it's beneficial to them, they will do anything - " The bubble-headed bleach blonde comes on at five. She can tell you about the plane crash with a gleam in her eye . . .'

[@ishko108]

@@phaedrussmith1949 yeah, you nailed the description.

[@patrickmorgan4006]

It would be interesting to speculate how the automobile industry would have fared if there was no Rockefeller to bring efficiency and lower prices to the oil industry. And whatever happened to those who joined Standard Oil, rather than be crushed by them, when given the option. I guarantee that if I had been forced to make that decision, I would have put my ego aside and joined the King of Oil, rather than try (and fail) to beat him.

[@ntnrocket1]

It's even more to think about when we know that they were already working on electric cars back about 120 years ago. I bet the oil and auto industries tag teamed to keep electric cars down. Plus, most cars were much too expensive for regular people anyway.

[@patrickmorgan4006]

@@ntnrocket1 Gas powered cars were better, as they are now. They could travel longer distances and were less expensive. It had nothing to do with Rockefeller's influence. If electric cars were better, then Henry Ford and others would have focused on them. They didn't live to serve Rockefeller. They were interested in making money by selling what the public wanted.

[@redrustyhill2]

​@@patrickmorgan4006you've been lied too and even believe it

[@patrickmorgan4006]

@@redrustyhill2 You are ill-informed if you think I've been lied to.

[@bluntmcbeefcake]

He drove many others out of business so he could monopolize the oil industry. Didn't have to just wanted all the money for himself. Many of those people committed unaliving themselves.

[@redrustyhill2]

You actually believe they suicided???

[@04straw]

Loved your Bezos comment! 😂

[@1streylight]

That "in your face, Bezos." got the like

[@OddWoz]

Turned it off at “but he was also a devoted philanthropist”… what absolute horse shit. Can’t believe you could even say that with a straight face after showing us the first 13 mins how familiar you are with how corrupt and devious he was. You can bet he never truly did anything for anyone else in his entire life if he didn’t have something to gain.

[@angelbulldog4934]

LOUDER! 💯🎯

[@jameserwin3734]

I love your biographies!

[@catinthehat8412]

bill gates idol

[@ebre3080]

No idol ... bloodline!

[@slappy8941]

You mean "Bill Gates' idol." Learn how to use punctuation.

[@ebre3080]

@@slappy8941 I feel so sorry for you that you can not understand what you read because of some dots. But barking that i need to "learn" because of your shortcoming is telling me more than you want me to know. If you think you are so smart, you try it in Dutch then....ill be waiting mofo.

[@ebre3080]

@@slappy8941 I don't have to "learn" because you cant read. If you are so smart, you try it in Dutch then....

[@patrickol4300]

Do, be quiet.

[@phyllislovelace8151]

Thank you so much for all your research, it is much appreciated

[@maxinehayden6142]

But what about his family? I would like to know.

[@eugenegilleno9344]

Hang on - His father often went missing to follow some scam - as a travelling salesman that is how that employment works…..similarly to those fathers, like mine, who were Royal Navy seamen who were stationed in the Far East, and I only saw him for a couple of weeks, twice a year. 🥴…..easy to look at life in today’s conditions when looking back in the past !

[@patriot2372]

His father sold water as a miracle cure. Its not even close to what your father did. 😅😅i

[@cliffgaither]

@eugenegilleno :: Did your father retire so you could finally see more of him ? It must have been difficult not seeing him more often when growing up ?

[@alisabarnhart64]

What movie is featured in this documentary?

[@chalinofalcone871]

"The only thing I found was a great heap of gold in one corner, gold of all kinds, Roman, and British, and Austrian, and Hungarian, and Greek and Turkish money, covered with a film of dust, as though it had lain long in the ground. None of it that I noticed was less than three hundred years old. There were also chains and ornaments, some jewelled, but all of them old and stained." [Dracula, Bram Stoker, 1897, Ch. 4] "The European investors in the fur trade naturally did not want the trapping lines overrun by Tom Sawyers and Huck Finns." [Understanding Media: The Extension of Man, Marshall McLuhan, 1964, Ch. 10: Roads and Paper Routes]

[@johnc5258]

1:30 could describe a guy who fell on hard times and tried many avenues to make money to feed his family

[@cedricgist7614]

First, I liked this video because the narrator has what seems to be a Scottish accent. That resonated with me because I watched a PBS documentary on Andrew Carnegie decades ago. I have not been in awe of the rich snd famous - yet I find their stories fascinating and they give me a glimpse into human nature. Just watched a short video on J.D. Vance, current candidate for Vice President - and was reminded of J.D. Rockefeller's humble start in this video. This videos thumbnail teased that Rockefeller's "dark secret" was someting he did. The man was a sinner as we all are - or have been. Still, the secret was the sins of his father. I'd done some research on the younger Rockefeller a few years ago - and vaguely recalled his dad giving him a loan. I didn't realize what an influence, "Devil Bill," was on his son - or that his son fought to overcome the shadows of his dad's dealings. Thank you!

[@leighfoulkes7297]

Though he was clearly a sociopath, he was hard working and was a philanthropist! I wonder if he was like Bill Gates and became a philanthropist after people started attacking him for building a monopoly (a publicity stunt).

[@kellydalstok8900]

Or he was trying to save his (non-existent) soul?

[@redpilledpict2747]

He was following the template of David Rockefeller who obviously advised him on this supposed 'Philanthropy'. Henry Kissinger was also a creation of David Rockefeller.

[@Kas8588]

It Was After He Made His Millions. If You Ever Get The Chance, Watch " The Men Who Built America. " Great Series.

[@marlenamaizar888]

IDa Tarbell would say yes.

[@sacredkinetics.lns.8352]

" Charity foundations " are the way to avoid taxes. THEY OWN THEM: keeping their wealth in the blood line AVOIDING TAXES. They give only 5% to THEIR OWN universities and pharmaceutical research.

[@mikehopkins8350]

He was an excellent accountant. He paid particular attention to cost.

[@JeanNovacco]

The town where he was born boasts a small iron plaque amongst the hills & hollers of New York state's Southern Tier. There's not much expansive farmland near there, such as is pictured in the opening images of this video. Even so, the state road runs along an insignificant waterway, but who knows what productive farmland may have lain above and beyond. Rockefeller seemingly never returned to improve his birthplace, and back when I would drive by Richford, more people still heated with wood than with oil.

[@focusedeye]

Enjoyed the story. However, it would be much more relatable if you gave context to the amount of money mentioned. For example: What was the buying power of $8000 or the $500 mentioned?

[@tomweickmann6414]

Good video. When I was a kid reading the Guinness Book of World Records there was a story about some gal named Henrietta who was worth $95 million. She was such a mizer her kid had to have his leg amputated because she wasted so much time looking for a FREE CLINIC. Would love to see a production about that. G'day!

[@squeekywheel9591]

What was in the report? You provided no details.

[@thisdrinkinglife]

"Gave to charity" , but didn't pay his workers. Tut tut 😅😅😅😅😅

[@michaelfrancis-vb7tp]

Good stuff

[@saveurselves989]

Tarbel A woman scorned? No I think incorruptible soul! She was a real feminist!

[@rickstrandberg6398]

I watched that , no dark secrets

[@GTPInternational]

Depends how you define power

[@joelrosenbarker764]

I would like to see the results from you researching the sinking of the histanic a.k.a. The nautilus. And the important people Who died that would have changed the world for the better.

[@libertybell7145]

you mean the sinking of the TITANIC. Also, Read "The Creature from Jekyl Island" by Griffin for what happened to the Honest businessmen who died when the Titanic sank. Everyone needs to read this book

[@megret1808]

Dad was “Snidely Whiplash”

[@indigo22284]

I heard “he doomed two women and ATE children” lol

[@p0llenp0ny]

Reminds me of Groundskeeper Willie on the Simpsons. When Bart asked him what he did with his dog he says... Yeah I bought your mutt...And I ate him. I 'ate his little face, I 'ate his guts, and I 'ate the way he's always barking.🤣

[@jamesbyrne9312]

Adapted by dark. I love this music too. Did yoi see it on that new York footage like me?

[@danielbtwd]

Many of these types were from old european money. They did not start from nothing.

[@Aaron-i6t]

Great video thanks,i ve had the privilege of knowing one of his granddaughters who gave me a scholarship to Vermont studio center in 97 when she ran a nonprofit called four directions which helped out a lot.

[@abcde_fz]

Funny I always thought Rockefeller came from at least a little Dutch shipping money or something like that. Well done. A pleasant watch, for some little bit of dark secrets.

[@angelbulldog4934]

The REAL secrets aren't here.

[@p0llenp0ny]

This family has single handedly set humanity back 200 years.

[@TheDavidlloydjones]

Automobile at 8:22 illustrates the events of the1870's. There were no automobiles in the 1870's.

[@erikthorne]

How did he borrow a thousand dollars from his father when later you say his father abandoned him and he never saw him again?

[@fraabru]

exactly. their stories never make sense, see jimi hendrix for example, he was trained as an airborne ranger and then discharged cuz he didn't want to be in the army anymore(total nonsense) mark twain, somehow did not serve in the civil war, they say he joined a unit that disbanded for some reason and that was that(total nonsense) elon musk, his story is he made millions off some map service he sold in the early days of the internet(as someone who was on the internet when, literally, there were no women, that is preposterous) it goes on and on... and standard oil is still relevant - see the song last great american dynasty by taylor swift and then the marvel show agatha all along whose main character is named agatha harkness - Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (November 18, 1818 - March 6, 1888) was an American businessman based in Cleveland, Ohio. He invested as a silent partner with John D. Rockefeller, Sr. in the founding of Standard Oil and served as a director of Standard Oil until his death.

[@eligreg99]

His father didn’t abandon him he was like a door to door salesman so he’d be gone for long periods of time. Like how truckers can be on the road for months? Same concept they just do a piss poor job of telling the truth

[@shawnwhite2120]

He borrowed $1000 from his father-in-law, not his father

[@moonbell6696]

He married a rich woman then....common with " self made" millionnaires.. like Muhammad fayed etc..

[@beticusmagnus8673]

Did you receive any money from the Rockefeller Foundation for this apology of the family? I have never seen such a polished piece of propaganda - you havent even scratched the surface.

[@947plan]

There was no smoking gun in this video. So the man had a lousy father and a pissed off spinster muckraker dragging around. So what? Your enemies will always say and do things against you. Notice there were no actual verified claimants even though there was a large amount of money to reward such findings? His immense wealth was made the old fashioned way- he outworked and out thought his competition. He was simply better at it than any other in his era. I notice that the negative comments almost all have an envy-based twinge to them. Most people have bad character. Bad character usually leads to failure. Failure leads to resentment and it's evil sister: envy. Consider the source as you consider the claims.

[@angelbulldog4934]

You're believing what's on the surface. Dig deeper.

[@deankostas7214]

Whatever Rockefellers later monopolies, as a 6 yr old selling newspapers on the street he, reportedly gave a tenth to his Sunday School. When he was employed as a telegraph operator for the railroad. he said, He got his start in his career when he discovered that two trains were going to collide on the same track. He took immediate action to avoid this w out consulting his bosses. He later said, He found that the more he contributed to church tithes, the richer he became. .

[@anettszabo108]

Nope, Own sins...

[@mickmouse5715]

nothing about th Red Cross and health service

[@gunnarsamuelsson4611]

900 000 000$ ??! , -Lets add a couple of 0's to that number.

[@nickgarrity764]

History has his dad all wrong and John D made sure of that.

[@dasdasdatics420]

And people vote capitalism as if it's the best thing since sliced bread.

[@ChannelDunco]

In your face Bezos!... Classic mate🤣🤣🤣

[@nickcanova1003]

Poor fella had all the money in the world but a face without a single lip

[@cindys1819]

Of course they carefully avoid Mr. R's real ETHNIC background....

[@bobbylovejoy]

Oh - do tell - or are you just about triggering people's go-to hatred?

[@jazztocountry1047]

I think he was an Episcopalian.

[@Mahlak_Mriuani_Anatman]

Yup its all the same ppl

[@HalifaxPeacock]

Which is… ?

[@sbeto3322]

I'm pretty sure he's Scottish

[@studyobserve1]

These " people" are the "1666 redemption through sin" bunch

[@fsavoura]

Fatherless (loveless) chasing for wealth substitutes and alternatives to fill the emotional gap