Koch brothers near top of Forbes’ billionaires list; you’re poorer than you thought

In case you were looking for a barometer to quantify your complete lack of funds, the new Forbes billionaires list is out. And you’re not on it. You already knew that, though. But there are quite a few Kansans and Missourians on the roster, including Kansas’ most famous political puppet masters, Charles and David Koch.

Wichita’s Charles, Forbes figures, is the 18th wealthiest fella on Earth and sixth in the nation, worth $22 billion. Little brother David is worth the same and, according to the magazine, is New York City’s richest resident. (We can still claim him for blogging purposes, though.) Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his tiddly $18 billion can suck it!