A Billionaire Is Fueling a Rat Explosion in a Chicago Park in the Stupidest Way Possible

2 days ago by salvaria to c/chicago

Undeterred by fines and warnings, 94-year-old electronics billionaire Barre Seid has been accused of creating a “public health hazard” by paying henchmen to feed park animals en masse.
TrackenDaKracken 5 points 2 days ago

Evil even when trying to do good.

Seid—a notorious recluse best known for donating his entire $1.6 billion electronics company to fund “attack philanthropy” that promotes climate change denialism and other right-wing causes—has reportedly paid every fine thrown at him to deter his intervention into Lincoln Park’s ecosystem. And, to be clear, his contract operatives are not merely tossing out bread crumbs and a little bit of trail mix but large canvas bags’ worth of snacks.

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BackgrndNoize 3 points 2 days ago

This is why no one person should be allowed to hoard so much wealth in this crooked capitalist system, it will always be at the expense of others

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Metostopholes 3 points a day ago

Seid—a notorious recluse best known for donating his entire $1.6 billion electronics company to fund “attack philanthropy” that promotes climate change denialism and other right-wing causes—has reportedly paid every fine thrown at him to deter his intervention into Lincoln Park’s ecosystem.

How often does it need to be said... "Punishable by Fine" means legal for rich people.

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IronBird 2 points 21 hours ago

least as long as it's a flat amount, make it %'s

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jpreston1986 1 point 20 hours ago

If he's an eccentric billionaire that rails against climate change denialism, then... maybe he thinks that having a large population of rats, squirrels, and birds, will make for a significant source of protein during climate-change related famine. He could be attempting to "stock" a great pantry for the city to utilize in leaner times. 🤔

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