Tech CEO spews racist bile at Asian family at California restaurant

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MooseNSquirrel

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In an odd coincidence, one of their recruiters reached out to me last week.

They now go on the NOPE "list of tech companies" right below Uber & Domo.
 

pauldun170

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I will say one thing in this guy's defense. He is the CEO of his company. He's the boss. As such he isn't a peer in his sphere, he's the guy, he's the one guy who has more power, probably way more power, maybe is the only real power in his sphere. The saying is "power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely." Too much power is a big challenge. I personally do not like to have power over others, I'm quite the opposite. I actually fear being in positions of power. I don't want to be able to compel others. Yes, I am in situations where my decisions affect what other people do, but I don't want to be a threat to others and try to avoid situations where I might be seen as having such power. I've never been anybody's boss, for instance. I've never held any kind of management position... none. This guy is the opposite of me. I can see where he got in a mood where he had some suppressed anxiety, some repressed anger and he just snapped and let it out... not at individuals over whom he has power (i.e. his staff, or whomever) but on the contrary, he expressed repressed anger at people over whom he had no actual power, people who shared a restaurant space with him. I think this makes sense. He, as CEO, likely in some degree lives a life of emotional isolation because of his position of superior power. I do not envy that.

He's very likely quite upset with himself. He should probably have some emotional support, see a good psychologist. He's a prime candidate.

You know what they say, "it's lonely at the top."

I wouldn't put too much weight into "CEO"
It's a 3 year old company with 10 people and his background is tech sales. Tech sales as in the fast talking asshole who harasses you into setting up a meeting where he can expense a lunch and go through a standard sales pitch while gathering names.

If he has any ego, its related to being a sales douche. Toss in that he was a tech sales douche during the "CLOUD" era then you have tier 3 level sales douche of assholeness

I know many "CEO's"
Majority of them are whats we typically call "small business owners who don't want people going after their personal stuff if they screw up running the business". It also makes for nicer business cards when you are trying to pickup women or trying to out-douche another douche who just named dropped a bunch crap that doesn't really matter.

My guess is revenues not even touching 7 figures. Maybe if their lucky low 7's. Now factor in expenses for a tiny no name company with 10 people and my guess is that he is living pay check to paycheck with a leased Audi and a shady accountant.
That is the norm for most CEO's at this level.
 
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Vic

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Obviously he needs to know what transpired before hand before he approves of ranting like a lunatic, as he's done here repeatedly.
Someone's intent here is to distract the discussion away from the racist POS who ruined a family's birthday party. And if he has to do that by making it look like the libtards are the bad guys for hurting his feels, then that's mission accomplished for him.
 
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I guess he missed the whole "video" thing that is in the OP.

I don't know if you're aware of this... but....

There are ACTUALLY events that occur BEFORE a recorder starts. CRAZY, I KNOW RIGHT?!

There are also ACTUALLY events that occur AFTER a recording ends. CRAZY, I KNOW RIGHT?!


Hey, do you happen to remember when that Covington kids recording first came out? And then remember when later a much longer video came out? DEEEEEEEEERP. I know critical thinking is hard, yo!

EDIT: And again - I'm not relating it to this particular case. I'm simply saying that people like you need to stop always jumping to conclusions in life like you have everything figured out over 5-second clips.
 

Vic

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I don't know if you're aware of this... but....

There are ACTUALLY events that occur BEFORE a recorder starts. CRAZY, I KNOW RIGHT?!

There are also ACTUALLY events that occur AFTER a recording ends. CRAZY, I KNOW RIGHT?!


Hey, do you happen to remember when that Covington kids recording first came out? And then remember when later a much longer video came out? DEEEEEEEEERP. I know critical thinking is hard, yo!

EDIT: And again - I'm not relating it to this particular case. I'm simply saying that people like you need to stop always jumping to conclusions in life like you have everything figured out over 5-second clips.

Please describe some possible events that may have occurred before the recording that in your opinion justify the events that occurred during the recording.
 
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purbeast0

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Please describe some possible events that may have occurred before the recording that in your opinion justify the events that occurred during the recording.
I think he still hasn't watched it.
 
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Please describe some possible events that may have occurred before the recording that in your opinion justify the events that occurred during the recording.

I suppose they could have said something like "China is gonna bomb your cracker white ass back to the stone ages. F*** America", but i highly doubt it. But even then one shouldnt react to racism with racism. So mostly sOmestupidmind1 is stupid.
 

HomerJS

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I don't know if you're aware of this... but....

There are ACTUALLY events that occur BEFORE a recorder starts. CRAZY, I KNOW RIGHT?!

There are also ACTUALLY events that occur AFTER a recording ends. CRAZY, I KNOW RIGHT?!


Hey, do you happen to remember when that Covington kids recording first came out? And then remember when later a much longer video came out? DEEEEEEEEERP. I know critical thinking is hard, yo!

EDIT: And again - I'm not relating it to this particular case. I'm simply saying that people like you need to stop always jumping to conclusions in life like you have everything figured out over 5-second clips.
You mean like the conclusions you always jump to the black guy must have done something?? With no evidence BTW.

Remember Ahmed Arbury must have stolen something???
 
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ch33zw1z

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You mean like the conclusions you always jump to the black guy must have done something?? With no evidence BTW.

Remember Ahmed Arbury must have stolen something???

The funny part about that post is that particular poster jumps to conclusions on the reg. One of my first interactions with that poster was indeed him jumping to conclusions about me lol
 

alien42

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In an odd coincidence, one of their recruiters reached out to me last week.

They now go on the NOPE "list of tech companies" right below Uber & Domo.

may i suggest you have a little fun and troll them? show interest and stretch out the process as long as you can before letting them know you do not support racist run companies.
 

Grey_Beard

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I had plenty of bad days but never spewed racist remarks at people.

I have had a few weeks of bad days, but never, ever acted like that.

Another very fine person. He should be friends with crazy Florida man

Maybe the two of them can form a consulting company that makes slides that communicate hate. Two sales slugs doing what they do best, peddling something. I am sure there is a market for that. These actions are resume builders.

Never mistreated anyone to make them sleep with my “best” friend or any friend or foe. Seems like a very fine guy.
 

Grey_Beard

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I will say one thing in this guy's defense. He is the CEO of his company. He's the boss. As such he isn't a peer in his sphere, he's the guy, he's the one guy who has more power, probably way more power, maybe is the only real power in his sphere. The saying is "power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely." Too much power is a big challenge. I personally do not like to have power over others, I'm quite the opposite. I actually fear being in positions of power. I don't want to be able to compel others. Yes, I am in situations where my decisions affect what other people do, but I don't want to be a threat to others and try to avoid situations where I might be seen as having such power. I've never been anybody's boss, for instance. I've never held any kind of management position... none. This guy is the opposite of me. I can see where he got in a mood where he had some suppressed anxiety, some repressed anger and he just snapped and let it out... not at individuals over whom he has power (i.e. his staff, or whomever) but on the contrary, he expressed repressed anger at people over whom he had no actual power, people who shared a restaurant space with him. I think this makes sense. He, as CEO, likely in some degree lives a life of emotional isolation because of his position of superior power. I do not envy that.

He's very likely quite upset with himself. He should probably have some emotional support, see a good psychologist. He's a prime candidate.

You know what they say, "it's lonely at the top."

Could not disagree with you more. I have spent my career managing and have been a CEO for a couple of organizations. The power never went to my head. The success never went to my head. Actually it made me more of a sub-servant leader. Yes, there are times I had to assert control. It is a delicate balance. I just think the position is about responsibility. Things start there. If you are a fraud, a racist, a guy who cuts corners, power hungry, etc, your organization will directly reflect that. If you are good, sub-servant, engaged, responsible, ethical, moral, etc, it does not mean the organization will be, but it does increase the odds. It still takes a very committed effort from you to keep things moving in the direction you feel is best. You can be respectful, demanding, have high expectations and not be a total shithead. Being human can go a long way. This guy was probably hated in his organization, as soon as he left the room the staff were like, “Can you believe that is our CEO.”
 
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You mean like the conclusions you always jump to the black guy must have done something?? With no evidence BTW.

Remember Ahmed Arbury must have stolen something???

Dude you are the Queen of strawmen here.

You also have this weird hard-on for making any topic of conversation about black people - regardless of how much it doesn't relate. I think you have some fetish issues that you should address.
 
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