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[–] hOrni@lemmy.world 37 points 1 month ago (3 children)

I had a conversation like that. When I was explaining to a friend of mine how they managed to build skyscrapers quicker in the 20s. "Because there were less laws and regulations and people died". He said, "well those were only the builders, the people on top were wise and had it made, that's where I would be". We were working on the factory floor at a heavy industry factory in our early 30s at the time. I don't think I have to mention he's a right winger.

[–] negativenull@lemmy.world 18 points 1 month ago

I don’t think I have to mention he’s a right winger.

Temporarily embarrassed millionaire

[–] DJDarren@sopuli.xyz 7 points 1 month ago

The MD of the company I work for is kinda like this.

"Why do we need all these ISO accreditations? They're a fucking waste of time and money. We didn't have them back in my day"

No Geoff, but how many of your colleagues from those days still have all their fingers and no emphysema?

[–] LePoisson@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

People are pretty dumb.