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JCC Bob Iger's Responsibility to Speak

Discussion in 'Community' started by Gigoran Monk, Jan 30, 2017.

  1. LostOnHoth

    LostOnHoth Chosen One star 5

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    I thought the answer was clearly "its compliance staff" but what you said is basically the same thing.
     
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  2. Gigoran Monk

    Gigoran Monk Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    The only way Iger benefits from staying silent is that Trump will look more favorably on Iger's tax code recommedations. That's certainly a powerful incentive for staying quiet.

    But if the Disney brand of tolerance were to suffer significantly due to bad press regarding Iger's silence, simply put, that could be far more harmful to Disney (and frightening to Disney shareholders) than Trump not listening to Iger anymore.

    Lastly, does Iger, as a human being, really want to go down in history as a Trump appeaser?
     
  3. Ezio Skywalker

    Ezio Skywalker Jedi Master star 4

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    Disney's slogan for like a decade was "drawing creativity from diversity."
     
  4. Ghost

    Ghost Chosen One star 8

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    Like I said, Trump has shown that he responds more to private criticism than public criticism. Trump hits back at those who criticize him in public. Iger has the opportunity to bring this up in private, and could even dress it as a business concern of his.
     
  5. Lt. Hija

    Lt. Hija Jedi Master star 4

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  6. Gigoran Monk

    Gigoran Monk Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    That depends. The public backlash against the EO has already led to a slight moderation of it (on the green card holders), so public criticism, if broad enough from the business community, could certainly help. That said, if Iger hears enough concern from Disney fans to drive him to raise the issue privately with Trump, I'd call that success. It's just less clear, at this stage, that Trump changes tune based on private criticism. We shall see.

    Lastly, public criticism from Trump's SAF can also play a role in emboldening Republican leaders in Congress to push back. So Iger and others coming out could have a broader positive influence.
     
  7. Lord Vivec

    Lord Vivec Chosen One star 9

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  8. Talos of Atmora

    Talos of Atmora Force Ghost star 5

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    Oh, good. Now, Gigoran Monk doesn't have to be burdened with guilt (lol) while enjoying Star Wars stuff.