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[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Do you have source for this so I can learn more?

[–] MrJameGumb 11 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Yes. It says it quite clearly in the article above. That's where I read it.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Quote the block you’re referring to please. The lawyer wouldn’t be calling this a major setback if the plan was flawed (what you’re seemingly claiming) - in fact:

“The U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee, an arm of the Justice Department, argued that the bankruptcy law does not permit protecting the Sackler family from being sued. “

Which actually means the opposite of what I think you’re getting at. Even if they bankrupted, they could still be sued. Help me understand where/what you saw that lead to this rationale.

[–] MrJameGumb 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

You read the same article I did buddy, I don't have any other information. If you disagree with my assessment of it that's fine, I'm not going to sit here and copy/paste the whole article for you though.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Makes claim

Makes no attempt to back it up

Kk good talk lol

[–] MrJameGumb 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Dude, it literally says it in the article in the post. If you can't be bothered to read it that's not my problem. I'm not going to go through and post quotes and links to an article that the post has already provided. It's not difficult, just click the link in the post

[–] [email protected] -2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I’ve obviously read the article. I posted quotes from the article.

You don’t need to do anything - but if you’re going to make a claim that someone has explicitly countered with a direct quote, the sensible thing would be to continue the conversation.

At best, you’re trolling. We can conclude this conversation if you’re too lazy to actually back up anything you’ve said with tangible evidence. Until then you’re just saying words. That’s the only factual take away anyone should have from your claim.

[–] MrJameGumb 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

It's literally in the article my source is right there. The only person trolling at this point is you. There is literally nothing I can quote here that isn't in the article, so copying and pasting it for you serves no purpose. I am done arguing with you about it, so I am blocking you now.

Have a nice day

[–] [email protected] -1 points 5 months ago

Figures - somehow the guy trying to have an informed conversation with someone about their views on an article when clear confusion about said view is expressed, they refuse to elaborate or participate in civil discourse.

Some people just want to speak to hear their own voice I suppose. If anyone else shares this view, and does wish to participate, I’d be happy to continue