Would this CEO have gotten the same backlash if he said similar things about, say, Trump, or some adjacent S.F. supervisor?
Not asking whether they would have gotten _some_ backlash (of course they would), but whether they would have gotten the same backlash, from the same media and people giving it to Gerry now, and whether it would be as effective to get them getting some board discipline and/or have them relieved from their positions.
It's ok to say "but those are bad people and would have deserved it, while the ones Tan targetted are good". It comes off as a little strong, but at least it's an understandable and cohesive political stance.
It's also fine to say "No, saying such things is a no-no, no matter which is the target, period.".
But it's a little hypocritical when people who claim the latter in this case, to ignore or even applaud similar comments when they're in line with their politics.
Not asking whether they would have gotten _some_ backlash (of course they would), but whether they would have gotten the same backlash, from the same media and people giving it to Gerry now, and whether it would be as effective to get them getting some board discipline and/or have them relieved from their positions.
It's ok to say "but those are bad people and would have deserved it, while the ones Tan targetted are good". It comes off as a little strong, but at least it's an understandable and cohesive political stance.
It's also fine to say "No, saying such things is a no-no, no matter which is the target, period.".
But it's a little hypocritical when people who claim the latter in this case, to ignore or even applaud similar comments when they're in line with their politics.