[plain talk]

I am just as sure that there are plenty on instances of people being "stepped over" in a callous attempt to achieve ones' own ambitions.

Based on what? Speculation? But this "article" added nothing to the discussion. Cynical people sporting an attitute are easy to find.

[Raebie]

He was left for dead on the mountain. He survived due to the heroic efforts of afew.

I don't know what more needs to be said.