These men are more than powerful enough to go against Trump
They would lick Trump’s feet clean if it meant they could keep their billions.
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DdCno1@beehaw.org 3 weeks agoSure, but what play is being performed here? These men are more than powerful enough to go against Trump, yet every single one of them is playing the part of the obedient subject to the mighty king. The message of this bizarre play is that Trump is in charge, that he demands, in return of leaving you and your business alone, acts of what can only be described as public debasement.
That’s unsettling for a long list of reasons.
Deyis@beehaw.org 3 weeks ago
KingThrillgore@lemmy.ml 3 weeks ago
Sure, but what play is being performed here?
Loud slurping noises
renard_roux@beehaw.org 3 weeks ago
These men are more than powerful enough to go against Trump
Was just discussing this with my wife last night — are they?
This time around, there is zero oversight, no checks and balances worth mentioning. Donald Quixote has pretty much carte blanche, complete power. If they went against him, he could fine them (their companies), levy crazy taxes or tariffs, kill government contracts and subsidies, and nobody could stop him. Even if a non-evil judge halts an executive order, it will eventually get to the Subpreme Court, get overturned, basically no more than a delay.
I understand that they could still Do The Right Thing™, throw themselves in their sword in protest, but they’re all publicly traded, must have Boards. Most (?) of these men can just be fired if they go against the shareholders.
Could they really do anything that would be more than a symbolic gesture?
dermanus@lemmy.ca 3 weeks ago
That’s my thinking too. If the normal rules applied, then sure they could put up a good fight, maybe even win. In the era of rule by fiat and compliant courts? Not so sure. Although at this stage they can probably outlive him.
Powderhorn@beehaw.org 3 weeks ago
Sure, but what play is being performed here?
I can guarantee it’s not Othello.
balder1993@programming.dev 3 weeks ago
I wouldn’t say that, remember a CEO is just a position. If any of them goes against Trump, they can easily be replaced. Except maybe Zuck.