Taking that “good profit” and undermining democracy by funding the worst elements of society gives the lie to Koch’s commitment to the things he claims to believe. His business is not separable from the society in which he lives.
What the actual f*ck? This "good profit" is complete bullshit.
The Koch Brothers inherited fortune came in no small way from their father's business dealings with Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia. They're huge dark money campaign contributors, with a commitment to undermining democracy, including the judiciary, campaign funding, and election reform.
That doesn't even start to address the environmental impact of their chemical and petroleum businesses - not simply 'greenhouse gasses' - but poisoning the air and water we breathe and drink. I'd love to hear your case for their ethanol business as a poster child for libertarian values and independence from government intervention.
If they're your new inspiration for business practice and ethics, you really need to take a long, close look at yourself in the mirror.
Others have said it well in the comments here. But, this book sounds like cover for his political involvement.
He suggests that governments shouldn't pick winners and losers, but it's perfectly fine for him to pick winners and losers through his own political action?
If he was being honest, his real belief is that wealthy people should have more sway over how our government picks winners and losers, especially so they can protect their wealth when it conflicts with the good of society.
Also, another benefit of staying private is that he gets to operate with less oversight and maximize his personal share of the profits, once again not really optimizing for society.
He's more like a modern day robber baron than someone that gives a hoot about society.
Your recap is great, though, btw. Thanks for sharing it. I would have never read this one, obviously. :-)
Taking that “good profit” and undermining democracy by funding the worst elements of society gives the lie to Koch’s commitment to the things he claims to believe. His business is not separable from the society in which he lives.
What the actual f*ck? This "good profit" is complete bullshit.
The Koch Brothers inherited fortune came in no small way from their father's business dealings with Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia. They're huge dark money campaign contributors, with a commitment to undermining democracy, including the judiciary, campaign funding, and election reform.
That doesn't even start to address the environmental impact of their chemical and petroleum businesses - not simply 'greenhouse gasses' - but poisoning the air and water we breathe and drink. I'd love to hear your case for their ethanol business as a poster child for libertarian values and independence from government intervention.
If they're your new inspiration for business practice and ethics, you really need to take a long, close look at yourself in the mirror.
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Regardless, I got the import. It strengthened and enlightened me more in my Idea and philosophy of business— True Value to all stakeholders.
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Others have said it well in the comments here. But, this book sounds like cover for his political involvement.
He suggests that governments shouldn't pick winners and losers, but it's perfectly fine for him to pick winners and losers through his own political action?
If he was being honest, his real belief is that wealthy people should have more sway over how our government picks winners and losers, especially so they can protect their wealth when it conflicts with the good of society.
Also, another benefit of staying private is that he gets to operate with less oversight and maximize his personal share of the profits, once again not really optimizing for society.
He's more like a modern day robber baron than someone that gives a hoot about society.
Your recap is great, though, btw. Thanks for sharing it. I would have never read this one, obviously. :-)