Swiss bank money repaid to Holocaust victims
How the Holocaust-Swiss banks deal was brokered
Look, we have corrupt people too. And our system certainly has room for improvements. But it isn't built on corruption.
this post was submitted on 13 Apr 2025
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Explanation: Switzerland was neutral during WW2. That, however, did not stop them from laundering (and then retaining) vast amounts of Nazi gold.
It is estimated that nearly 91 tonnes (100 short tons) of Nazi gold were laundered through Swiss banks, with only 3.6 tonnes (4 short tons) being returned at the end of the war.[25]
So there's 96 short tons of gold in their washing machine lint trap?
Neutral meant they sold weapons to both sides
Neutral = they can profit off everyone. Just ask their bankers which terrorists, cartels and white collar criminals they know
Hey, does this Rolex smell like plaque to you?
It was seized by law enforcement and used to militarize the police, just like the founding fathers intended
what's the original comic
I think the punchline is "Where's Bin Laden?"