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mahatmakanejeeves

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Wed Jun 21, 2023, 02:05 PM Jun 2023

"Somebody simply has to write the ultimate catch-all essay on disruptive, libertarian, ..."

Somebody simply has to write the ultimate catch-all essay on disruptive, libertarian, private-sector-touting entrepreneurs simply begging and demanding for state intervention at the end of their journeys. (This is the Titan sub company's adviser.)


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"Somebody simply has to write the ultimate catch-all essay on disruptive, libertarian, ..." (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2023 OP
I think the whole world already knows who the failures are here. Midnight Writer Jun 2023 #1
Summary: "Save my ASSets!" Hermit-The-Prog Jun 2023 #2
I might take a stab at it... 2naSalit Jun 2023 #3
"How DARE the U.S. government not force me to abide by the safety standards that could Aristus Jun 2023 #4

Midnight Writer

(25,740 posts)
1. I think the whole world already knows who the failures are here.
Wed Jun 21, 2023, 02:14 PM
Jun 2023

This guy is trying to shift the blame to "Big Government" when they were the ones running an extremely dangerous operation without safeguards.

I hope the company is willing to reimburse the evil government for the cost of trying to rescue the people they put in harm's way.

People who threaten those who are trying to help them piss me off.

Aristus

(72,520 posts)
4. "How DARE the U.S. government not force me to abide by the safety standards that could
Wed Jun 21, 2023, 03:16 PM
Jun 2023

have prevented this!"

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