I hear what you're saying, but I don't think anyone is surprised anymore that the rich and powerful are manipulating the financial system. There's also a sort of unreal, weird aspect to these leaks. I get the feeling reading the article that there's either a lot they're leaving out (possibly just because it's too soon for them to have combed through all of the information) or that these leaks are orchistrated in some way to make certain political opponents look bad while other prominent politicians remain un-named and unscathed. I just get a distinct feeling that while yes, this stuff is likely quite true, it's purposely not complete (not blaming The Guardian here, I'm thinking the leakers are maybe leaking selectively).
They mention King Abdullah II of Jordan, but how likely do you think it is that there could or would be any consequences for him? It seems highly unlikely.
Also, they mention that Putin is not named directly in these papers, but we can be pretty certain that he's been involved in all sorts of financial skullduggery. Yes, they say that some of his close associates are mentioned, but even if it can be tied directly to Putin with 100% certainty it would have little to no effect in removing him from power as his power over Russia at this point is too strong for such allegations to have any effect.
And Who benefits from making Zelinskiy look bad?
EDIT: Maybe we're not more shocked because we suspect that if we knew the whole story it would actually be much worse than this?
They mention King Abdullah II of Jordan, but how likely do you think it is that there could or would be any consequences for him? It seems highly unlikely.
Also, they mention that Putin is not named directly in these papers, but we can be pretty certain that he's been involved in all sorts of financial skullduggery. Yes, they say that some of his close associates are mentioned, but even if it can be tied directly to Putin with 100% certainty it would have little to no effect in removing him from power as his power over Russia at this point is too strong for such allegations to have any effect.
And Who benefits from making Zelinskiy look bad?
EDIT: Maybe we're not more shocked because we suspect that if we knew the whole story it would actually be much worse than this?