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My only regret is that this joke gets closer to reality every year. (lemmy.ml)
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[–] [email protected] 29 points 1 year ago

My only regret is that I have boneitis

[–] [email protected] 26 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That's the world we live in...

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago

Yep, the guy was frozen in the 1980s, IIRC. That's when neoliberalism really kicked off and stuff like this started to happen.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Right? I mean, there's a reason the joke worked when it aired the first time lol

[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 year ago

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