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k310 18 hours ago [-]
Wilhoit's law.
“Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”
My snarky redux sentiment, below, helps me when appreciating competitive business folks, though Winner Takes All is present outside the business realm too:
"What's mine is mine, and what's yours is also mine."
The vessel declared a Pan Pan, not a Mayday, so there's no requirement to respond.
killingtime74 1 days ago [-]
Would have been easy for them to help out given Zuckerberg wasn't even on board. At least the support ship could have
HackerThemAll 1 days ago [-]
I think the captain of that vessel has his ego even bigger than Zuckerberg himself.
antonvs 22 hours ago [-]
When Zuck’s not on board, that ship is effectively his. I bet he stands at the bow yelling “I’m the king of the world!”
b3ing 20 hours ago [-]
Vessel and crew should be banned from sailing , not sure if it’s possible to do that though
feverzsj 1 days ago [-]
That's exactly how/why the rich is framed in Hollywood movies.
m4rtink 21 hours ago [-]
Karma is a thing & it gets back to you with interest.
fragmede 21 hours ago [-]
No it isn't. Epstein died without having to pay a cent. If you believe in something after then he's paying the price, but if you don't, you can't believe in karma.
porksoda 5 hours ago [-]
Wasn't he murdered in prison while the howling mob hated him and sent his lady to eat unflavoured tofu? I mean sometimes karma could do better but it ain't nothin
longitudinal93 17 hours ago [-]
Karma works across multiple lifetimes. GE isn't done yet.
hollow-moe 23 hours ago [-]
We don't want peasants to put dirt on the bridge eww
edyos 20 hours ago [-]
A boat like this, with a VIP on board, should never go on a rescue mission. That's the best way to get boarded and for the VIP to be captured.
torh 20 hours ago [-]
So, different rules for the rich?
I fail to see how a rescue mission is more likely to get you boarded, with all the attention a mayday will attract.
Bender 13 hours ago [-]
A boat like that with a VIP on board is also likely to have heavy security as well. May as well get letters of marque [1][2] and "assist" some pirates and cartel for fun and profit. One EO could enable this.
They have so many support vessels and they have a shadow ship there were plenty of resources to help out safely.
m4ck_ 18 hours ago [-]
I assume the reverse is also true? Randoms should not attempt to aid or rescue VIPs, only approved agencies/organizations should attempt to intervene. A cargo ship filled with unwashed poors shouldn't be reaching their filthy hands out to rescue a drowning VIP, am I right?
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Hugsbox 18 hours ago [-]
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bamboozled 20 hours ago [-]
What a funny comment. Mark’s life is more important than some pleb’s life according to you.
ncr100 17 hours ago [-]
I believe it is sarcasm.
bamboozled 9 hours ago [-]
I don't but this is the world we live in currently, say something ridiculous, outrageous and then just say "ah I was being sarcastic, or just owning the libs, or telling a joke"
“Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”
https://pylimitics.net/wilhoits-law/
"What's mine is mine, and what's yours is also mine."
The vessel declared a Pan Pan, not a Mayday, so there's no requirement to respond.
I fail to see how a rescue mission is more likely to get you boarded, with all the attention a mayday will attract.
[1] - https://www.lee.senate.gov/2025/12/patriots-of-the-caribbean...
[2] - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letter_of_marque#21st-century_...
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49222993