Posted on 10/12/2010 9:42:26 PM PDT by kristinn
If it is not obvious to you that that statement was to make a point and not a statement from Whitman, then it is not me that is having trouble here.
As for my statement of what my morals would be in that situation, that is in no way a statement of your morals. I was not in any way suggesting you don't have similar morals. That is a statement I would never attempt to make for you.
As you say, the bonus was likely in her contract. I consider it excessive, obscene given the fact that employees were to be layed off. It makes no difference that the layoffs came afterwards. No CEO would NOT have been aware they were coming.
And before you accuse me of being a Brown fan, I am not. This is a discussion forum for conservatives. Whitman is not conservative. If you want me thrown off of here, be sure you add to your black list others that have been equally or more critical of Whitman than I have.
If it is not obvious to you that that statement was to make a point and not a statement from Whitman, then it is not me that is having trouble here.
As for my statement of what my morals would be in that situation, that is in no way a statement of your morals. I was not in any way suggesting you don't have similar morals. That is a statement I would never attempt to make for you.
As you say, the bonus was likely in her contract. I consider it excessive, obscene given the fact that employees were to be layed off. It makes no difference that the layoffs came afterwards. No CEO would NOT have been aware they were coming.
And before you accuse me of being a Brown fan, I am not. This is a discussion forum for conservatives. Whitman is not conservative. If you want me thrown off of here, be sure you add to your black list others that have been equally or more critical of Whitman than I have.
“I guess my morals are different that yours.”
What does that sentence mean if not to imply, or infer, that my morals are off kilter?
“As you say, the bonus was likely in her contract. I consider it excessive, obscene given the fact that employees were to be layed off.”
You may believe that the contract was excessive, however the contract isn’t emotional.
“It makes no difference that the layoffs came afterwards.”
It doesn’t? lol
“No CEO would NOT have been aware they were coming.”
That’s a mighty uninformed statement. Contracts are negotioted and signed for many years length. The fact that she had a contract for who knows how many years before the economic downturn should make a difference WRT your opinion. Unless you have a link that says she signed the contract the day before she was issued a large bonus, I suggest you rethink your position.
I don’t get people thrown off of this forum, and I have been critical of Whitman. You’re right...she’s no conservative in Country Class land.
However, for you to assume that her contract is null and void because the economy went sour, and for you to assume that her contract was signed at the time of the economic downturn is mighty judgemental of you.
Judge not, lest ye be judged...
You might find that those who judge you will find you wanting.
My mother always taught me to put myself in other’s shoes before I judge them.
You might want to try that...
Ok, now I find that we are kindered spirts after all. Can I correctly assume you agree with me that the country club wing of the Republican party has helped push the pendulumin this country to the left?
Any CEO that is worth anything knows when layoffs are invevitable or at the least likely. Whitman's single great accomplishment at eBay was making herself rich.
I would look awful funny in her shoes - starting with my refusal to accept the bonus she took. As for judging, we do it everyday, all of us, and with all due respect to your mother, she got that one wrong.
I am not a believer of moral equivalency.
We are kindred spirits up to a point. The class warfare card has been played, and they got a nibble from you. ;o)
I don’t like the establishment Republicans any more than you do. However, you play into, not only their hands, but the ‘rat’s hands, when you are so critical of a Republican candidate for governor of CA.
Take it from me...a left coaster not by choice, and a Southerner by the grace of God...no TEA Party candidate will be allowed to run for any state elected office there.
“Any CEO that is worth anything knows when layoffs are invevitable or at the least likely.”
In normal times...yes, that is true. However, we aren’t living in normal times. In fact, it’s hard to remember what normal times are!
I remember all of the layoffs, and outright firings, in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Nobody wants to layoff or fire anyone. But, for a company to remain viable, and hopefully rehire some of those folks, it has to remain a profitable entity.
My mother didn’t teach me moral equivalancy...just to try to understand what the other person is going through before I judge them.
Are you always this irritating? Do you have any friends? lol
That was just what I needed to hear this morning. Seriously. You gave me a good laugh at myself. Yes, I am sometimes this irritating. Fortunatly I have lots of friends to keep me in line.
...And at the end of the day we arrive at the right answer.
“...And at the end of the day we arrive at the right answer.”
Yes, we do...and I hope you will consider me your FRiend, and your friend...who will keep you in line. ;o)
Of course. :)
;o)
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