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I mean, for the most part does this actually matter? I think most of their wealth is in the form of stock in their respective companies isn't it? You only "lose" money with stock if you materialize it by selling at a loss.

They've done a good job bribing their way into presidential circles, the stock prices will probably bounce back.

Well, they fund their lifestyles by borrowing against their immense paper wealth. At this rate, they might have to live within their means and buy one less island!

Their credits for buying Twitter and such are backed by their stocks.

If they lose value the banks get nervous.

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