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‘The World Series of corruption’: Ex-ethics czar blasts Trump’s profiteering in second term
MSNBC· 2026-03-17 04:45
Eisen, he was the chief ethics czar under President Obama, is the co-founder and executive chair of the Democracy Defenders Fund. Look, what would Michael Steele say. This is simple.You cannot, when I worked in government, I literally, I couldn't take a ticket, a free ticket to a game without calling up the lawyers and the lawyers. HE IS OUT HERE NEGOTIATING IS PROBLEMATIC, NOT JUST BECAUSE I HATE ON THE BILLIONAIRES, OKAY, BUT IT'S PROBLEMATIC BECAUSE WHAT IN WHOSE INTEREST IS HE NEGOTIATING. IS MY QUESTIO ...
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Nick Szabo· 2026-03-09 15:04
RT Chief_Engineer (@ChiefEngineerCE)Another page out of the H1B playbook- Walmart, of course.Riddle me this- how can nearly every employee in a division in Arkansas be filled with folks from a single area of a country half the planet away?Dozens of “congratulations” stacked up on an internal Walmart promotion email, almost all from the same visa pipeline. This isn’t diversity. It’s capture.The promotion itself is already public on LinkedIn. The flood of congratulatory messages shows how entrenched the netwo ...
Iran’s Powerful Elite
Bloomberg Originals· 2026-03-05 19:25
I was born and raised in Iran. I was born into Iran. It was a very strict dictatorship. And one thing that I remember is having VHS tape players were illegal. My dad used to bundle it up with blankets and put it in a closet so it's hidden and then he would bring it out sometimes and we would we would watch movies, Hollywood movies. But the way that things kind of changed post Iran Iraq war was you were either a part of that regime inner circle and if you were outside that you were part of the 70 80% that we ...
Iran’s Powerful Elite
Bloomberg Originals· 2026-03-05 17:03
I was born and raised in Iran. I was born in Thran. It was a very strict dictatorship. And one thing that I remember is having VHS tape players were illegal. My dad used to bundle it up with blankets and put it in a closet so it's hidden and then he would bring it out sometimes and we would we would watch movies, Hollywood movies. But the way that things kind of changed post Iran Iraq war was you were either a part of that regime inner circle and if you were outside that you were part of the 70 80% that wer ...
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Nick Szabo· 2026-02-21 08:35
RT Johannes M. Koenraadt (@johannesmkx)The meritless ethnic nepotist hire. They call you racist while they only hire their own. Makes you wonder what they think the word 'racist' means. (White?) ...
Donerail Issues Open Letter to MarineMax Shareholders
Globenewswire· 2026-02-09 14:15
Core Viewpoint - The Donerail Group, a significant shareholder of MarineMax, is urging shareholders to vote against CEO Brett McGill's re-election as a director, citing issues of board entrenchment, nepotism, and lack of shareholder engagement. They reaffirm their all-cash acquisition proposal of $35.00 per share as a means to provide immediate shareholder value at a significant premium [1][10][26]. Group 1: Shareholder Engagement and Governance Issues - Donerail has made multiple attempts to engage with MarineMax's management and board over the past seven months, but these efforts have been met with silence and obstruction [3][4]. - The board invalidated Donerail's nomination of three qualified directors, preventing shareholders from having a fair election [4][8]. - Donerail believes the board is overly influenced by CEO Brett McGill, leading to a culture of nepotism that undermines accountability [8][12]. Group 2: Financial Performance and Leadership Critique - MarineMax shares have declined over 35% in the last five years, with significant underperformance compared to broader indices [17][20]. - The company's acquisition of Island Global Yachting in Q4 2022 has been criticized for failing to deliver expected benefits, with MarineMax missing earnings expectations 62% of the time in the following quarters [19][34]. - Under McGill's leadership, operating margins have contracted, and adjusted EPS has dropped from approximately $9.00 to less than $1.00 [20][34]. Group 3: Nepotism and Governance Failures - The culture of nepotism at MarineMax is evident, with multiple family members employed in senior roles, which raises concerns about governance standards expected of a public company [11][14]. - Employee feedback highlights a workplace environment characterized by favoritism and a lack of meritocracy [13][15]. - Donerail argues that the current governance structure prioritizes family legacy over shareholder value, leading to a breakdown in trust and accountability [15][22]. Group 4: Proposed Actions and Future Direction - Donerail calls for a vote against McGill to reestablish accountability and enable a credible strategic review to maximize shareholder value [25][27]. - They propose appointing the current CFO, Michael McLamb, as interim CEO if McGill fails to secure majority support, to ensure operational stability during a transition [27]. - Donerail remains open to constructive engagement with MarineMax to find solutions that benefit all shareholders [28].
Workers Claim Nepo Babies Are Costing Them Jobs, New Survey Shows
Investopedia· 2026-01-23 01:00
Group 1 - Nepotism is perceived as a significant issue in various workplaces, with 50% of respondents in a survey indicating they lost job opportunities due to a "nepo baby" colleague [1] - A majority of 72% believe that personal connections play a crucial role in the hiring process, complicating the dynamics of job hunting when family ties are involved [2] - Prominent examples of nepotism exist across multiple sectors, leading 54% of survey participants to assert that it negatively impacts workplace productivity, morale, and diversity [3] Group 2 - Over 40% of respondents reported securing jobs at companies where relatives were employed, indicating that familial connections can also provide opportunities [4] - Career experts suggest leveraging workplace connections responsibly, emphasizing the importance of having the necessary skills for the role [5] - It is acceptable for relatives to assist in passing applications to hiring managers, but candidates must demonstrate their qualifications and genuine interest thereafter [6]
From TikTok to the Streets: Conspicuous Wealth & Nepal’s Gen-Z Uprising
Bloomberg Television· 2025-12-06 13:00
-I was tired of living in a country where not my capabilities or my competence but the connection that people have takes them forward. -We planned to have a very small peaceful protest. [shouting] -Did you stay off of social media or did you go back to posting.-No, I went back to posting. I will never stop posting. It's fine even if I die.But I will be dying speaking up for my country. -There is a huge class difference. And all these people, they get these opportunities not because they are capable of it, j ...
Wealth gap shock: Nepal’s “nepo kids” & the Gen-Z uprising #shorts #nepal #politics #nepalprotest
Bloomberg Television· 2025-12-04 20:37
I was tired of living in a country where not my capabilities or my competence but the connection that people have takes them forward. >> We plan to have a very small peaceful protest. >> Did you stay off of social media or did you go back to posting. >> No, I went back to posting. I will never stop posting.It's fine even if I die but I will be dying picking up for my country. There is a huge class difference and all these people they get this opportunities not because they are capable of it just because the ...
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Nick Szabo· 2025-10-08 01:19
RT Matt Forney (@realmattforney)NEW: a former Kohl's employee details how he quit his job in protest of his Indian hiring manager's discriminatory, anti-American hiring practices.According to the whistleblower, his IIT-educated Indian hiring manager had an explicit policy of only hiring fellow Indians on H-1B visas. The whistleblower was the sole non-Indian on his team and was largely there to "prove" that the hiring manager was not engaging in illegal hiring discrimination.When the whistleblower brought up ...