Perhaps Donziger’s greatest contribution has been keeping us aware of the sheer mendacity of the fossil fuel companies. It’s not just the violence they do to the earth that matters. It’s also the violence they’re willing to do to any people who get in their way.
Steven Donziger @SDonziger
3 Jan 2023
BREAKING: Exxon's long-awaited trial on charges it tortured and murdered villagers in Indonesia has been set for May 24 in Washington. Getting to trial after years of industry delay is a huge breakthrough. The world must keep a close eye on this. More:⬇️ bit.ly/3vGjU8l

Jan 4, 2023 · 1:29 AM UTC

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The further away US corporations are from the Empire, the more lawless they become, which is routinely supported by the US legal system . It’s a hypocritical set of values that the US government operates under. 🙏☮️
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Absolutely. They’re brazen and monstrous
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It will be interesting to see the outcome ... Will Exxon actually be held responsible ... and if so ... how will they be penalized?
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Indeed. But how do you feel about the cobalt mines where people, including children, work in highly toxic conditions for a buck a day? It's hell on earth & has been exposed on Joe Rogan.
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Greed is killing us. It always lead to war or revolution. It makes the poor fight the poor. We can change the system though and we are. We just really slow at it. #5'Elon
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An eye opener!!
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Be it Exxon, Google or Blackrock, at some point we must start addressing the fact that global corporations are more powerful than most national governments
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Too bad he was determined by multiple courts to have engaged in fraud and bribery. Guy is not a hero.
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