This is always an idiotic response to issues of govt or corporate corruption.
First, no one cares that you "called it".
Second, these are specific details that are interesting and surprising whether they fit an overall pattern or not.
For example, I know Putin likes to kill civilians, but it's interesting when/how Putin actually does it and for what reason. It's not something to wave away with a "OK so Putin kills people, what's the news?"
Your comment isn't one that adds to discussion. It's just evidence that you misunderstand our interest in this story, you think we're clutching pearls, and you want to be smug about it.
There is a public sector version of the "broken windows" trope: pervasive incompetence and misfeasance serves as an enticement and breeding ground for actual grift and malfeasance.
First, no one cares that you "called it".
Second, these are specific details that are interesting and surprising whether they fit an overall pattern or not.
For example, I know Putin likes to kill civilians, but it's interesting when/how Putin actually does it and for what reason. It's not something to wave away with a "OK so Putin kills people, what's the news?"
Your comment isn't one that adds to discussion. It's just evidence that you misunderstand our interest in this story, you think we're clutching pearls, and you want to be smug about it.