For them, the trillions spent on public welfare, the war on poverty, and education plus affirmative action are, in fact, reparations and since their impact is uncertain, why spend trillions more?

Source: https://www.gopusa.com/the-quixotic-quest-for-reparations/

In every instance there is a conflict between private gain at the expense of public welfare.

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/06/30/the-orgy-as-truth-the-marquis-de-sade-and-the-crisis-of-freedom-now/