100%. Not playing the dumbest game is definitely an option. If he chose that route, he’d be removed from Apple and could go enjoy the rest of his life. If he wants to remain in that role, he has no choice. I should’ve clarified.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Joins President Trump in Tokyo
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These powerful and rich people sure are wired differently than me.
If I'd been Tim, with what I'd already accomplished and how well off I was ... and my age at this point ... I would have sailed off into the sunset this year (or as soon as able to as part of a transition plan), ending on a high note.
It's hard to imagine that'll even be possible for him now. No matter his obligations to the company and shareholders, he's forever stained his personal legacy by what he's having to "do" to keep going in his role.
The other part of this with Tim I wonder about is ...
Do we all just assume he's a way better person than he might actually be?
Money & power have a way of fully corrupting seemingly everyone other than a few ex-wives of billionaires.
Do we all just assume he's a way better person than he might actually be?
Money & power have a way of fully corrupting seemingly everyone other than a few ex-wives of billionaires.
This is one of the most distasteful things I have witnessed in my 70+ years. But I don’t think Cook has much choice either, given the narcissist in the White House. I would hope in the midterms, but I see that the redistricting and voter suppression is moving along apace.
I have no reason to believe Tim Apple is a good person. His actions speak volumes for who he is. "He does it for the business" isn't a good enough excuse.
That's where my inclinations go as well, but I was trying to be charitable.
I agree with you, though, and what you do matters far more than any of the "why".
He doesn't have to be CEO of Apple. He's loaded and could do anything.
His choosing to partake in all this is the ultimate arbitration of his character, in my view.
The word “stain” is strictly anecdotal. Very similar to the line in the sand as to what constitutes “innovation” individually.
I have every reason to believe Mr. Cook is a good person. His actions speak volumes, way more positive than many MR posters.
“He does it for business” - he is not Anthony Soprano.
"Good Person" has nothing to do with "being positive"
What an odd set of things to mention together.
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What Tim Cook has said personally and what Apple has done under his guidance is way more positive and genuine than how some MR posters come off. We all have our opinions. And while the use of the word “stain” is purely subjective, it’s hyperbole at the same time.
Anecdotal or subjective is what it is.
Breaking on MSNBC:
Two federal prosecutors have been placed on leave at the direction of the White House after filing a sentencing memo seeking 27 months in prison for a pardoned Jan. 6 rioter who brought illegal guns and ammunition to President Obama's house in 2023.
Yup!! Just upholding(upending) the law.
DOJ puts 2 prosecutors on leave after they sought prison sentence for pardoned Jan 6. rioter
The Department of Justice put two prosecutors on leave for pursuing a prison sentence for a pardoned January 6th rioter who was convicted after carrying illegal guns outside former President Obama’s house in 2023. MSNBC Justice and Intelligence Reporter Ken Dilanian joins Ana Cabrera with more...
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It’s subjective, sure. But it isn’t really anecdotal. Anecdotal would be based on anecdotes, which are based on personal experience. Not all opinions are anecdotal.
When all the blue cities are occupied by the military, when we're all afraid to post our negative opinions of the government online, when U.S. citizens are occasionally disappeared to prisons in foreign countries, and when congress has turned over all its power to the president, then I'll remember that Tim Cook helped to usher in this era.
Yes, they are. The individuals were pardoned, so the case is closed.Breaking on MSNBC:
Two federal prosecutors have been placed on leave at the direction of the White House after filing a sentencing memo seeking 27 months in prison for a pardoned Jan. 6 rioter who brought illegal guns and ammunition to President Obama's house in 2023.
Yup!! Just upholding(upending) the law.
DOJ puts 2 prosecutors on leave after they sought prison sentence for pardoned Jan 6. rioter
The Department of Justice put two prosecutors on leave for pursuing a prison sentence for a pardoned January 6th rioter who was convicted after carrying illegal guns outside former President Obama’s house in 2023. MSNBC Justice and Intelligence Reporter Ken Dilanian joins Ana Cabrera with more...
Joe Biden pardoned his entire family, so please spare me the pearl clutching.
Also seriously, MSNBC? That place is literal propaganda for those who lack critical thinking skills. If you would like, I can source some Fox News articles for you if you want more propaganda.
Tim better watch himself. Too much of Trump hurts your future sales. Ask Elon about Tesla losing over million in sales and 16% loss in profits.
Is Tim the next Elon? I sure hope not!
Is Tim the next Elon? I sure hope not!
Well how else can they get approval to buy WB/Discovery?! Tim bought his approval with the FCC with that so-called ‘ahem’ donation.
While ending on a high note is generally preferred, it doesn't always happen (I'd argue it rarely does). I wonder if Tim was hoping Vision Pro would be his swan song? That wonder shift to foldable. or maybe Apple Specs will be his "peace out" moment? Only a small handful at Apple have any idea.
While he is human, and not without his missteps, I do think history will look back on him much more fondly than these forums. He'll likely be most remembered for taking Apple from where it was when Steve passed to a $4T (and counting) company. That is not at all insignificant. It will be studied for decades. I think he did a great job job following in such cavernous footsteps. In most case, the person that follows such massively iconic figures, tend to fade much faster than Tim. Why is that? Because he delivered for his boss(es). Big time. Approve of him or not, it's irrelevant. Dude exceeded expectations in the areas he was tasked to focus.
Businesses having to kowtow or pay the leader bribes is not normal in a democratic society that follows the rule of law. It’s unthinkable where I live.
It used to be unthinkable here in the United States.