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If you or I killed a half a million people, we wouldn't be facing 20 years in prison. We'd be lucky to not be facing a firing squad or a noose. All I ask is th

If you or I killed a half a million people, we wouldn't be facing 20 years in prison. We'd be lucky to not be facing a firing squad or a noose. All I ask is that the leadership of McKinsey be treated to that same standard. Let their golden parachutes be literal.

duped 2y ago
The only way to kill 500,000 people practically is to do it by the letter of the law. Murder (especially for money) doesn't scale without being a state or quasi state actor, or something on that tier.
- black_puppydog 2y ago
  German speaking here. Last I checked, the Nuremberg trials weren't settled.
  - vkou 2y ago
    The Nuremberg trials were a slap on the wrist compared to what the collective perpetrators, beneficiaries, and active agents of the war and the associated genocide deserved. The broader cultural impact of them (and of the war guilt) imposed on Germany landed fairly well, though. Unfortunately, it is possible that it might have landed less well if the punishments actually fit the crimes. Observe and contrast it to Japan's take on its war guilt, and its less-than-enthusiastic attitude towards taking responsibility.
- thr55 2y ago
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tivert 2y ago
> If you or I killed a half a million people, we wouldn't be facing 20 years in prison. We'd be lucky to not be facing a firing squad or a noose. Yeah, Martin Elling made 2 million in political donations over the years: https://www.businessinsider.com/mckinsey-company-oxycontin-democrats-biden-donor-martin-elling-purdue-pharma-2021-2 https://www.businessinsider.com/mckinsey-company-oxycontin-d... > During the past two decades, Elling has spread nearly $2 million among dozens of federal-level political committees, almost all Democratic. The political committees of President Joe Biden and dozens of US Senate and House candidates have benefited from Elling's contributions.
- teamspirit 2y ago
  Until we get money out of politics, we’re fucked.
maeil 2y ago
Not sure mate, Covid did 6+ million.

duped 2y ago

The only way to kill 500,000 people practically is to do it by the letter of the law. Murder (especially for money) doesn't scale without being a state or quasi state actor, or something on that tier.

black_puppydog 2y ago
German speaking here. Last I checked, the Nuremberg trials weren't settled.
- vkou 2y ago
  The Nuremberg trials were a slap on the wrist compared to what the collective perpetrators, beneficiaries, and active agents of the war and the associated genocide deserved. The broader cultural impact of them (and of the war guilt) imposed on Germany landed fairly well, though. Unfortunately, it is possible that it might have landed less well if the punishments actually fit the crimes. Observe and contrast it to Japan's take on its war guilt, and its less-than-enthusiastic attitude towards taking responsibility.
thr55 2y ago
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tivert 2y ago

> If you or I killed a half a million people, we wouldn't be facing 20 years in prison. We'd be lucky to not be facing a firing squad or a noose. Yeah, Martin Elling made 2 million in political donations over the years: https://www.businessinsider.com/mckinsey-company-oxycontin-democrats-biden-donor-martin-elling-purdue-pharma-2021-2 https://www.businessinsider.com/mckinsey-company-oxycontin-d... > During the past two decades, Elling has spread nearly $2 million among dozens of federal-level political committees, almost all Democratic. The political committees of President Joe Biden and dozens of US Senate and House candidates have benefited from Elling's contributions.

teamspirit 2y ago
Until we get money out of politics, we’re fucked.

maeil 2y ago

Not sure mate, Covid did 6+ million.