Economists in Hawaii warn that residents who survived the wildfire that destroyed much of the Maui community of Lahaina might not be able to afford to live there after it is rebuilt unless officials alter the zoning laws and make other changes.
I swear there was one guy who predicted this in a post here like right after the fire happened. He even said it sounded crazy/conspiratorial and here we are.
I swear there was one guy who predicted this in a post here like right after the fire happened. He even said it sounded crazy/conspiratorial and here we are.
I remember that and thinking he was probably right but hoped maybe something good would happen. That was foolish clearly
I mean, I don’t think the fire was set for this purpose, but this is exactly what a capitalist does in a situation like this.
It’s not conspiratorial to recognize how profiteers will see a tragedy as an opportunity.
Reminds me of the one time I came home with the book “Shock Doctrine” and my lolbertarian roommate loled and called it a conspiracy theory.