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Justice Can Be Bought
- Fred Koch's experience with corruption shaped his belief that justice can be bought and rules are for chumps.
- This cynicism about fairness influenced the Koch family's future approach to power and governance.
Nazi-Sympathizing Nanny Childhood
- Koch boys were raised by a strict, Nazi-sympathizing nanny who enforced harsh discipline including castor oil and enemas.
- Their childhood was marked by isolation and fear under this authoritarian caretaker.
Abusive Parenting and Work Ethic
- Fred Koch was a harsh disciplinarian abuser, whipping children for minor accidents and forcing labor.
- Charles Koch recalls his father's strict work ethic shaped his own, though it was physically and emotionally abusive.