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In reply to the discussion: When rich kill the poor, it's capitalism. When the poor kill the rich, it's crime. [View all]Arazi
(7,485 posts)40. You now have AMPLE evidence that the rich NEVER pay for their crimes
Never.
You must not live in the US. Weve just watched an obscene miscarriage of justice because a rich man manipulated and dragged out his cases in our courts. Hes stacked the courts so theyre even more tilted to protect the rich.
Poor (sick and dying) people dont have the $$, stamina or time to spend on trying to get justice.
Anyone trying to sue an insurance company or health insurance CEO better be a billionaire as well, plus be strong and healthy to attempt such a thing.
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When rich kill the poor, it's capitalism. When the poor kill the rich, it's crime. [View all]
Coventina
Dec 7
OP
Engels describes the GOP elite and their feudal policies for Americans to a "T."
C0RI0LANUS
Dec 7
#30
It's the Gilded Age all over again, minus any pretense at good manners. The GOP wants to erase the 20th century
Hekate
Dec 7
#24
When a criminal can be POTUS or a cabinet secretary, it makes you wonder what the point of obeying the law even
Karasu
Dec 7
#23
Leona Helmsley ("the Queen of Mean" ) encapsulated the attitude perfectly when asked about her taxes...
Hekate
Dec 7
#26
Press charges for WHAT? The law protects those who work to protect shareholders interests
Attilatheblond
Dec 7
#50
Exactly. It's not murder when poor people are in the way of rich people getting more MONEY
ck4829
Dec 8
#74