https://freerepublic.com/tag/patrickmcgee/ en-us Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:16:03 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4376101/posts Tim Cook is ending his illustrious stint as chief executive of Apple. The soft-spoken operator accomplished the near impossible, filling the shoes of the visionary co-founder Steve Jobs, turning the iPhone from a cultural phenomenon into a financial juggernaut and transforming his company into a $4 trillion goliath — growing its market value by $682 million per day, on average, for 15 years. By the metrics investors care about, Mr. Cook is nothing short of a rock star. But when one considers his role in the sweep of American history, his legacy grows more complicated, for much of Apple’s success... New York Times https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4376101/posts#comment Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:16:03 GMT