Don't get me wrong here. The powers of influence and money are unabated. As long as there is money to be made legally while lying like dogs, then that unfortunate norm will continue. The almost constant lying over the last 36 years represents the storm clouds in the above title and the glimmer of light are various individuals and groups who still have an interest in the issue. Ahh human nature isn't it sometimes perverted especially when we can justify our dishonesty by telling ourselves that with every lie we are solidifying our families financial base.
Of course in a better labour market we would have a better choice between good jobs and those that require way too much employer loyalty. Some employers may talk up the teamwork aspect and or the us versus them mentality whether "them" is the competition, customers, officials or regulators. I suppose if it is put to you that telling the truth and the whole truth could seriously damage the company, then perhaps a compromise is necessary. Eventually of course it's all about "compromises" never about lies.
I seriously doubt that any corporation would actually hold a "liars recognition night" dinner and award presentations for their employees. Plain talk like that really must be kept between senior management and ownership to avoid any chance of a scandal. Corporations want their cake and to be able to eat it too. Here in Elmira Uniroyal Chemical, Crompton & Knowles, Chemtura and now Lanxess want as much credit as they can get for spending as little money as possible to clean up their mess. In fact if you can believe it they are now telling the public that remediation of aquifers and surface water can be environmentally harmful. Allegedly this includes high pumping rates (excess electricity useage) as well as ecological disturbances in attempts to remove contaminated Creek sediments.
More sunshine and less storm clouds please.
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