My only regret is that I have boneitis
this post was submitted on 27 Jul 2023
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That's the world we live in...
Yep, the guy was frozen in the 1980s, IIRC. That's when neoliberalism really kicked off and stuff like this started to happen.
Shakes fist:
"RRREEEAAAGAAANNN"
https://franknez.com/nwbo-stock-citadel-chooses-to-profit-from-cancer-drug-company/
It’s actively happening. These asshole will do anything to steal money
It was reality when this aired. Skeevy business man prioritizing personal gain over societal well-being has been a part of the American fabric for decades. This specific archetype dates back at least to the 80s.
Right? I mean, there's a reason the joke worked when it aired the first time lol
Amateur, you do a leveraged buyout, pay yourself handsomely for the great job you did. And then let the company fail due to the crushing debt you put them under.