Instead of looking at the absurdity of splurging $44 billion on Twitter, we should focus on the absurdity of having $44 billion to spend in the first place.
The concept of conscious consumerism does not equate to ethical consumption, because it is not absolute. There is no ethical consumption under capitalism.
These revelations on Trump’s tax avoidance are unquestionably appalling, and many outlets are calling the report a total bombshell — except it really isn’t a bombshell at all.