they support themselves and their pals, and have no interest at all in anybody else or the wider good.
If thats your opinion then you already think that nothing you say matters. Seems a waste of time to me for someone to spend proposing change if they believe this.
If you think you need to convince 20 whales theres something for you to do. Convince 20 whales.
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