Speculation is no substitute for proof. An old man, asked about someone who would not have been a regular part of his base, might easily misremember.
Most small businessmen fail before they finally have a success, and the oil business is especially risky. There is no indication that he got money to buy access to his father, who was not so very important at the time of such ventures.
I have reviewed the material about that transaction. Actually, all that is clear is that he failed to file a form in a timely manner.
Sorry, I will continue to use childish language. I consider the Holocaust clearly evil, and the Marshall Plan clearly good, for example. Admittedly, few if any are saints, nevertheless, there are limits to what people of conscience will do. Yes, nations can start wars for economic gains, but I do not believe that is the case here. I share a political culture with these people. Unless they are sociopaths, they would not act as aggressors, merely. Without a solid strategic rationale, having to do with peace and security, there would be no movement to war....... |
