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by polotics 11 days ago
Be careful what you wish for Larry. If I may point to the examples of Fritz Thyssen, Hugo Junkers, Alfried Krupp...

There are many examples of succesful clever mega-wealthy industrialists who really thought they were above the fray, had it all figured out, and could push all the levers to their advantage.

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What happened then?
Fritz Thyssen and Hugo Junkers were arrested by the Nazis for being unhelpful.

Alfried Krupp was helpful to them... and was declared a war criminal by the Allies.

The point being: no one is above karma's reach, until they die. And if they care about their reputation, not even then.