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Plus, when I walk around, people won't think I'm Captain Moneybags because I'm obviously living off my writing in Cuba like Hemingway.

Friday Rant: The Step Scale of Publications that Pay wendigomountain 2009

But the gold standard for rich people in politics remains New York City Mayor Michael "Moneybags" Bloomberg (net-worth $17 billion), who is busy reviving the politics of Tammany Hall; he sees his opportunities and he buys what he wants.

Alan Singer: Bloomberg of Tammany Hall 2010

Mayor Michael "Moneybags" Bloomberg plans to cut the budget of the Brooklyn Public Library by $20.6 million in the next budget year.

Alan Singer: Save Brooklyn Public Libraries 2010

New York City Mayor Michael "Moneybags" Bloomberg had what he thought was a great idea.

Thank You, Arne Duncan 2010

In 2008, brimming with pride and boasting of success, New York City Mayor Michael "Moneybags" Bloomberg and Schools Chancellor Joel "Clueless" Klein testified at a congressional hearing that they had found the "magic bullet" that would improve the academic performance of inner city minority youth.

Alan Singer: Bloomberg and Klein Fail the Test 2010

The radio, television, and print ads show a very unlikely and powerful coalition supporting the demand for new charter schools - Barack Obama, Arne Duncan, JP Morgan, assorted hedge funds, Michael "Moneybags" Bloomberg, Joel "Clueless" Klein, and Reverend Al Sharpton.

Alan Singer: Charter Vultures Circle the Public Schools 2010

Mayor Michael "Moneybags" Bloomberg plans to cut the budget of the Brooklyn Public Library by $20.6 million in the next budget year.

Alan Singer: Save Brooklyn Public Libraries 2010

The Democratic Party Candidate for Mayor (former school board president William Thompson) and Republican candidate (Hizzoner Mayor Michael "Moneybags" Bloomberg) are now arguing over who was against social promotion in the schools first.

Alan Singer: "Leave Them Back!" 2009

"Moneybags" was a signal among many of the cadets, signifying that the speaker had bet money on the result.

The Rover Boys in Camp or, The Rivals of Pine Island Edward Stratemeyer 1896

C: is for Connecticut coach Jim "Moneybags" Calhoun, the richest man in college basketball.

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