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Apple CEO Tim Cook Calls For Unity in Memo to Staff Following Trump Victory
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Trump is actually good for Apple. There is no way he can force them to manufacture here. That was just hot air, so will not happen. But what he has said he would do is lower corporate taxes and figure out a solution to let companies like Apple get their overseas money back to the US. The GOP is also on board with second point so it has a high chance of happening.
As someone else said, my candidate was out months ago.
As someone else said, my candidate was out months ago.
It would be fiscally irresponsible for them to bring money earned overseas into the US. It's not America's money. The tax rate is too high and that's not Apple's fault.
And what is shameful is how lazy and demanding American workers have become for higher wages. Not all, but too many to make it financially feasible to have factories there. The middle and higher-class don't want factory jobs, while at the same time accepting the wages required to make products at affordable prices. Something has to give. Honestly, I think it's the "great American" corporations like Walmart that have created this situation. Every dollar spent at Walmart contributes to this problem.
I don't agree with how these manufacturers operate in China, but they get the job done, and products land in our hands. It's an unfortunate reality. If you know of a way to bring that success to the West, then do something about it.
The same reason they keep billions of dollars in Ireland. Excessive taxes and regulations.
I think Cook should concentrate on creating products, not politics
Great, more fear mongering, just because someone he wanted to win didn't. Move on.
Thank you. He's on about something that doesn't have anything to do with the progressive and radical point I was trying to make.
get their overseas money back to the US ... ????
What makes you think that even half of that money originated in the US? This is the crux of the problem with this whole topic.
I think a letter went out because it was probably causing issues with-in the companies personnel.
I would suspect many Apple employees are Democrat, Libertarian and Green Party supporters, but I could be wrong.
I think many will see the unity speak as a way to unite against Trump. Time will tell. Will America forget in 3 months time or will this become an engulfing firestorm.
I hope this brings about election reform. I hope Trump is all bark and no bite. I hope this isn't the darkest era in US history.
I keep thinking why did we only have two choices in the debates. Maybe we need debate reform as well so all parties can be heard.
I would suspect many Apple employees are Democrat, Libertarian and Green Party supporters, but I could be wrong.
I think many will see the unity speak as a way to unite against Trump. Time will tell. Will America forget in 3 months time or will this become an engulfing firestorm.
I hope this brings about election reform. I hope Trump is all bark and no bite. I hope this isn't the darkest era in US history.
I keep thinking why did we only have two choices in the debates. Maybe we need debate reform as well so all parties can be heard.
Wait up y'all, no more comments please until I can run to the store and get some more popcorn. I ran out of it yesterday!!
The problem with Tim Cook and Trump is that Tim listened to rhetoric and political correctness and took a false position based on it. Tim should have just kept is mouth shut and worked with both candidates as Apple has done in the past. With his action he has pissed off about 50% of the population, which not a good thing for Apple, no matter which side of the political spectrum you are on.
Well, when you have a choice between someone that says sexist, rude comments in private "guy talk" and another candidate that appears to not care about how she handles state secrets, uses her own charity as a tax shelter, proposes continuing ineffective international policies, etc. - you can see how it is a tough decision right?
As of Oct 19th, Hillary had spent twice as much on her campaign as Trump. She had tremendous support from her political party (including the President, First Lady, and Vice President campaigning for her), strong mainstream media support, countless celebrities supporting her, etc. I would say he message was heard, but people didn't buy it.
There's more to "making" a product than just the final assembly. Let's not discount the contributions to the designers and engineers that make these devices possible.
That's the 'deplorable' edition. I believe it is just marketing spin on a model with a 16 GB SSD so it can't store much beyond the OS and a few apps; keeps people from storing incriminating emails...
Apple's true message is more along the lines of "We think everybody is important and equal. But no one more so than the few who can afford our overpriced products. For my $300m/y wage, I thank you all."
Speaking of which, can Mr. Cook (or one of the upper management at Apple) "read the riot act" to one Colin Kaepernick, backup QB of the San Francisco 49ers?
Kaepernick more or less said he didn't vote out of protest of the candidate choices. For obvious reasons, the reaction even among the political Left has been overwhelmingly negative, to say the least. Look, Mr. Kaepernick, if you want to affect change, do it a the best place possible, the ballot box, whenever that opportunity arises.
Kaepernick more or less said he didn't vote out of protest of the candidate choices. For obvious reasons, the reaction even among the political Left has been overwhelmingly negative, to say the least. Look, Mr. Kaepernick, if you want to affect change, do it a the best place possible, the ballot box, whenever that opportunity arises.
President Donald Trump will work for the betterment of the lives of all Americans, even the hateful progressives who have done everything in their power to ruin our nation through socialism and thought policing. For those getting the vapors over the results of an election, maybe its time to reflect on why you've allowed political ideology to become your substitute religion. There's more to life than that.
Mr. Cook,
kindly put as much effort into the entire Mac line, including Mac Mini and Mac Pro as you do your political agendas.
kindly put as much effort into the entire Mac line, including Mac Mini and Mac Pro as you do your political agendas.
I'm really disappointed as an Apple owner/fan that Tim spends more of his time on social/political commenting than on recognizing why Apple is in decline.
I would rather he be more visionary and focus the company on innovation, quality and value in its products.
They are really losing touch with consumers and these distractions are making Tim an ineffective CEO.
I would rather he be more visionary and focus the company on innovation, quality and value in its products.
They are really losing touch with consumers and these distractions are making Tim an ineffective CEO.
Maybe Tim could setup some safe spaces at HQ with pictures of Hillary hugging children or something so the overly-sensitive people can feel better.
Or here's an even better idea - how about getting back to work and fixes bugs with iTunes, iCloud, and all of the other issues that have been around forever. How about upgrading the iMac, Mac mini, etc. I think that Apple has plenty to worry about that has nothing to do with what's happening in D.C.
Or here's an even better idea - how about getting back to work and fixes bugs with iTunes, iCloud, and all of the other issues that have been around forever. How about upgrading the iMac, Mac mini, etc. I think that Apple has plenty to worry about that has nothing to do with what's happening in D.C.
What kind of election reform are you wanting? One where a party that's supposed to be neutral between it's Primary Candidates but colludes with one in and effort to end the campaign of another?
they need to come together as an organization and push out more 7 plus iPhones