[Sir Francis Dashwood]

With some 30 odd years in technology - I'd have to say that nearly all of the executives and most of the professionals are clueless with respect to anything in economics beyond business profit and loss, stock options, etc. - they have NO understanding nor interest in how the larger economy works nor the impact of politics and social policy on an economy. They are politically naive - describing them as 'sheeple' with respect to politics puts it mildly. They pretty much get their information and opinions from the MSM (which of course means the DNC).

Very true.

The one person I will speak favorably of is John Chambers of CICSO Systems, who I know personally. (He was an adviser for president Bush on the first election campaign.) Chambers has always had a philosophy of treating his employees like customers. When the tech bubble burst and he had to let employees go, he took a one-dollar a year salary, made arrangements for people to pay off their mortgages and continue their health coverage at a cost far less than the standard COBRA, among many other noble gestures...

Most of the rest of them, like John Doerr couldn't really couldn't give a rat's rear end. If you noticed, the article is all about him. Not a thing about what Chambers had to say.

Although I like John Chambers a great deal and have been a guest at his home on several occasions, there are some political perspectives he has that I disagree with. The difference with him is that he actually takes the initiative to do something himself, even though he is insulated from the real world because of his opulent wealth.

[NHResident]

Thanks for your response. Yes, I painted with a too broad brush - Chambers definitely understands what it is all about. Unfortunately, most in high-tech have no interest in educating themselves about politcal, social and economic issues. They take their positions directly from the MSM, NYT or the San Jose Mercury News (which is an appalling rag!), and the DNC.