‘Billionaires’ In Spotlight at Exxon Mobil Protest

These ladies and gentlemen call themselves the Billionaires for Big Energy. They seem to be angling for starring roles in the annual protest against the annual meeting held by Irving-based Exxon Mobil Corp. at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The 2012 meeting happened today, and a small throng gathered as usual across from the Meyerson to rail against greed, Big Oil in general, Exxon Mobil in particular, and so on.

One faction held up a huge sign for Occupy Dallas, and you could hear a variety of chants led by someone with a hand-held microphone. Among the messages: “The workers united, will never be defeated! The workers united, will never be defeated!” And: “What do we want? Equity! When do we want it? Now!” The Billionaires for Big Energy chimed in as well: “Let freedom ring. Ka-ching! Ka-ching!” You have to admit it was sort of catchy.