By John Donovan
They say money makes the world go round, but at Shell, it also makes the world burn, drown, and choke on toxic fumes. For decades, this greedy, ruthless oil giant has been the poster child for corporate malfeasance, environmental destruction, and whistleblower persecution. Let’s not mince words: Shell is not just a company; it’s an evil empire masquerading as an energy conglomerate, bankrolled by investors like BlackRock, who are apparently too busy counting their profits to notice the carnage.
Shell’s Playbook: Deny, Deceive, Destroy
Let’s start with Shell’s go-to move: screwing over whistleblowers. I should know—I’ve been at the receiving end of their cloak-and-dagger antics for years. Shell has proven that no tactic is too dirty. And they do it all while waving around their so-called “General Business Principles” promising honesty and integrity. Honesty? Integrity? At Shell? Don’t make me laugh.
Prelude to Disaster: Irina Woodhead
Take Irina Woodhead, who dared to blow the whistle on safety issues at Shell’s floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility, Prelude. This monstrosity is not just a safety hazard; it’s an environmental ticking time bomb. Shell, of course, responded with its usual strategy: deny everything, deploy the lawyers, and intimidate anyone who tries to expose the truth.
Brent Bravo: “Touch Fuck All” Safety
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