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This is stunning. I know Chiquita, as former CEO Carl Lindner owned the development where I once worked .. he's a real rags-to-riches billionaire tycoon, and kept his special banana yellow convertible there for his visits.

He's a incredible philanthropist, and also a huge Pubbie contributor, and would know W well, but also no slouch in his $$ to the Dims.

His sons must not be as conscientious as he.

http://www.forbes.com/2006/02/11/carl-linder-money_cx_lh_money06_0214linder.html

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http://en.allexperts.com/e/c/ca/carl_lindner,_jr..htm

Carl Lindner, Jr.

Carl Lindner, Jr. (born 1919 in Dayton, Ohio) is a successful Cincinnati businessman and is among the world's richest people.

According to the 2004 issue of Forbes Magazine's 400 list, which lists the 400 richest people in America, he was ranked 124 and was worth an estimated $1.8 billion

http://www.forbes.com/finance/lists/10/2004/LIR.jhtml?passListId=10&passYear=2004&passListType=Person&uniqueId=S22J&datatype=Person.

He helped to expand his family's ice cream business into United Dairy Farmers, a large chain of convenience stores in Cincinnati, Ohio.

With his three sons, he controls roughly 42% of American Financial Group, an insurance company. He is the former Chairman of the Board of Chiquita Brands International.

Lindner was a part owner and Chief Executive Officer of the Cincinnati Reds until he sold a majority interest to a group led by Robert Castellini on November 2, 2005 and stepped down as CEO.

At the time it was announced that Lindner would remain an active partner in the organization

Lindner has donated a great deal to many charitable causes and political campaign funds. In addition, the Lindner family has supported several Cincinnati private schools, including Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, which was founded by the Lindners, and Cincinnati Country Day School.

His Great American Insurance Company was once the title sponsor of the prestigious Cincinnati Masters tennis tournament.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/president/players/lindner.html

Conservative financial support Carl Lindner and his family have been strong supporters of the Republican Party for quite some time.

During the 2004 election cycle, the Lindner family contributed tens of thousands of dollars (funneled through each member of the family) to various conservative groups, including the Republican National Committee and several Republican politicians.

A close ally of George W. Bush, Lindner secured the use of Great American Ballpark for the Bush's re-election campaign on October 31 2004, a few days before the 2004 Presidential Election.

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http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/10/S22J.html