Leander Kahney's impressive display of Journalism

He raises an interesting question, but by not supporting his arguments with facts, he's just another biased wanker.

Bill Gates is painted as a benevolent, generous man. This is the same man who wallowed in his billions for years before deciding to give some of it back. Not to say he isn't doing good things now, just that this sounds familiar.

Rockefeller's name conjours up the image of a giant Christmas tree in NY, or a university, or the charitable foundation that underwrites a lot of public television. Time has faded the Robber Baron image, and the ruthless tactics he used to gain power.

But the tactic worked for Rockfeller, and it seems to be working for Gates. Only time will tell.