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MPT's avatar

Everything trump touches dies, including justice for consumers. I hope the maga ticket buyers save enough on eggs to cover the exorbitant ticketrobber fees.

Mark In Colorado's avatar

It should be no surprise that psychologists have a terms that describe every behavior in trump, hegseth, and the whole cabal: excessive pathological selfishness, or greed personality trait. Let’s see, do the check all the boxes?

- Overly self-centered behavior.

- Envious.

- Lack of empathy.

- Insatiable, and a belief that the world is a zero sum game.

- Expert at manipulation.

- Focused on satiating their immediate needs and leave it to others to cope with the consequences.

- know no limits.

Of course, the Christian Bible summed it up perfectly before psychology was a science:

Pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth.

Elizabeth Stork's avatar

Of course, consumers can retaliate by not buying tickets. If enough of them boycott, as I have, the whole Trumpish mess, that might have an effect.

I have no idea why people would buy such incredibly overpriced tickets to be in the presence of musical “greatness.” I did love going to concerts years ago but was completely turned off when the ticket allowed me to view Eric Clapton on big screens. I’d have needed binoculars to actually see the stage. Bad use of my money.

Jen's avatar

Entertainment costs went into the stratosphere many years ago. It left people like me (single, middle class income) unable to justify the cost. Fifteen to 20 years ago, I gave up the idea of being able to take my grandkids to places like Disneyland, Six Flags, professional sporting events or music venues. They are promoted only to upper middle class families, leaving the rest of us behind. It’s really disturbing. When I was growing up, families could afford entertainment. We’re left with local fun centers and county fairs, which are still too high priced for what you get.

Alexandra's avatar

Live Nation’s CEO Michael Rapino should be spelled Rape-ino.

Ed Walker's avatar

I assume the trial court will refuse this insulting settlement on the basis that it is insulting. I hope the court orders the DOJ's lead counsel to give him the name of the person or persons who ordered him to dismiss the case. They should be held in civil contempt and sanctioned, and they should be referred for bar discipline immediately.

Only the courts can enforce accountability for DOJ abuses.

jane's avatar

Thank you, Ms. Dye.

Gail's avatar

I'm not sure I understand the part about the DOJ taking the witnesses with them? Do all the witnesses recant or something?

David J. Sharp's avatar

And all for just a half-mil? Donald Trump, cheap date—alcohol not necessary.

kdsherpa's avatar

Working to shut down the FIC, jared directing the war against Iran on behalf of MBS (his largest employer), this. Everything. Every damn thing this regime does is AGAINST the interests of 99% of our citizens. I get so discouraged...

Aaron Reifler's avatar

America has truly become a kakistocracy.