The Pete Quiñones Show Episode 1146: When There is No Justice... w/ Stormy Waters
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Dec 15, 2024 Stormy Waters, managing partner of a venture capital firm, dives deep into the chaos spawned by the Citizens United ruling. He discusses the detrimental effects of corporate funding on democracy and the implications of corporate personhood on accountability. The conversation highlights troubling corporate practices in healthcare and challenges innovators face. Waters also critiques the ethical compromises of corporate culture, examining the broader social and political dynamics that emerge without justice.
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Profiting from Infringement
- Corporations use "efficient infringement," calculating the cost of fines against potential profits.
- This allows them to steal inventions profitably, demonstrating a disregard for creators.
Calculating Death
- Pharmaceutical companies calculate the number of deaths their products will cause.
- They proceed if profits outweigh legal costs, preying on the vulnerable and defenseless.
Short-Term Focus
- Publicly traded companies focus on short-term profits due to quarterly earnings pressure.
- This discourages long-term investments and risky bets, favoring psychopathic CEOs.