billvon 3,114 #76 March 9, 2020 51 minutes ago, airdvr said: I'd venture that's a case of "telling them what they want to hear". And, more importantly, of selling them what they want to buy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil1111 1,177 #77 March 9, 2020 (edited) 55 minutes ago, SkyDekker said: You generally have to keep your board and your investors happy when you are a CEO. Somehow I doubt that the CEO is going to remain CEO long by telling anyone what they want to hear. The rubber meets the road every quarter. Furthermore shareholders, board members, bond holders, etc. Generally are not stupid and don't suffer fools. You don't get to be the CEO of one of the premier German auto companies. Without having the left side of the brain driven by engineering. The right side of the brain, creative design and marketing. Meanwhile IMO its only a matter of time till TESLA gets on board with this direction. A carbon and aluminum car that doesn't need recharging or fuel. Edited March 9, 2020 by Phil1111 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #78 March 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Phil1111 said: Somehow I doubt that the CEO is going to remain CEO long by telling anyone what they want to hear. Not anyone. Just the Board, the Investors and by extension the customers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,594 #79 March 9, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Phil1111 said: You don't get to be the CEO of one of the premier German auto companies. Without having the left side of the brain driven by engineering. The right side of the brain, creative design and marketing. German CEOs don't always make good decisions. Edited March 9, 2020 by jakee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil1111 1,177 #80 March 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, jakee said: German CEOs don't always make good decisions. Called an expensive boner. " a scandal that has cost the company over $30 billion." from story. Second only to Amazon's Jeff Bezos $38bn in divorce settlement. Although its debatable if thats due to a boner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeWeber 2,939 #81 March 9, 2020 10 hours ago, brenthutch said: CO2 is an environmental benefit (shrinking deserts, increased food production and a literal greening of the planet). When you break out "climate change" into its own category, it doesn't even make the top ten of peoples concerns. O.K., you've been asked before but I'm a glutton for punishment, how do you control it when it's not a wonderful thing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,114 #82 March 10, 2020 42 minutes ago, JoeWeber said: O.K., you've been asked before but I'm a glutton for punishment, how do you control it when it's not a wonderful thing? Well, then you blame liberals for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenthutch 444 #83 March 10, 2020 3 hours ago, billvon said: And, more importantly, of selling them what they want to buy. Like Ford F-150s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #84 March 10, 2020 Or my new 2019 Silverado 4x4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenthutch 444 #85 March 10, 2020 You can't tow that monster of a boat with a Prius. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #86 March 10, 2020 Just now, brenthutch said: You can't tow that monster of a boat with a Prius. Can't tow it with a SIlverado either. 12,000 lbs. empty. The trailer I'd need would almost be as much as the boat. We just put her up on stands and wait for warmer weather. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenthutch 444 #87 March 10, 2020 I'm waiting for Bill to chime in and say that you can tow it with a Cyber Truck. BTW what is her name? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #88 March 10, 2020 38 minutes ago, brenthutch said: I'm waiting for Bill to chime in and say that you can tow it with a Cyber Truck. BTW what is her name? DJL and Weber suggested Greta's Regrets or No Regretas back in October. Yobs also suggested Thunberg's Tears. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeWeber 2,939 #89 March 10, 2020 2 hours ago, brenthutch said: Like Ford F-150s Still no answer. If you do hazard an attempt try to be scientific. Also, it would be delightful if the response started with : "I think." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #90 March 10, 2020 7 hours ago, JoeWeber said: Still no answer. If you do hazard an attempt try to be scientific. Also, it would be delightful if the response started with : "I think." But . . . he doesn't. Sorry, I couldn't stop myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #91 March 10, 2020 11 hours ago, JoeWeber said: CO2 is an environmental benefit (shrinking deserts, increased food production and a literal greening of the planet). When you break out "climate change" into its own category, it doesn't even make the top ten of peoples concerns. I don't know why its attributing the above to you Joe, its from Brent - Anyway - On a global scale, that comment is along the same lines of saying that Covid-19 is beneficial because it thins out the human herd, and strengthens the immune system. One has to wonder though - which part of the denier checklist that comes from. Is it from the one where Climate change is finally admitted to, but it's just a benefit not a detriment? Perhaps it is the one where our actions as humans are about the only benefit the world has ever seen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenthutch 444 #92 March 10, 2020 1 hour ago, turtlespeed said: I don't know why its attributing the above to you Joe, its from Brent - Anyway - On a global scale, that comment is along the same lines of saying that Covid-19 is beneficial because it thins out the human herd, and strengthens the immune system. Like this guy? https://www.climatedepot.com/2020/03/07/journalist-ed-conway-of-uk-times-sky-news-cheers-coronavirus-for-killing-old-climate-skeptics-calls-virus-ultimate-weapon-against-climate-change/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #93 March 11, 2020 On 3/10/2020 at 7:50 AM, brenthutch said: Like this guy? https://www.climatedepot.com/2020/03/07/journalist-ed-conway-of-uk-times-sky-news-cheers-coronavirus-for-killing-old-climate-skeptics-calls-virus-ultimate-weapon-against-climate-change/ Y E S ! ! ! ! ! EXACTLY that much crazy!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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