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Uber CEO drops out of trump's business advisory council

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Uber CEO drops out of Trump's business advisory council - Feb. 2, 2017



[h=2]In a shocking about face, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has dropped out of President Trump's business advisory council.[/h]Kalanick said he was not participating because of the president's immigration order in a memo to employees.

"Earlier today I spoke briefly with the president about the immigration executive order and its issues for our community," Kalanick said in the memo obtained by CNN. "I also let him know that I would not be able to participate on his economic council. Joining the group was not meant to be an endorsement of the president or his agenda but unfortunately it has been misinterpreted to be exactly that."

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randel said:
Uber CEO drops out of Trump's business advisory council - Feb. 2, 2017



[h=2]In a shocking about face, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has dropped out of President Trump's business advisory council.[/h]Kalanick said he was not participating because of the president's immigration order in a memo to employees.

"Earlier today I spoke briefly with the president about the immigration executive order and its issues for our community," Kalanick said in the memo obtained by CNN. "I also let him know that I would not be able to participate on his economic council. Joining the group was not meant to be an endorsement of the president or his agenda but unfortunately it has been misinterpreted to be exactly that."

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Sounds like he's backing down from the liberals snowflake e-mail spam brigade. I'm fine with this as he has to respect his customer base, even if they're a bunch of idiots.
 
randel said:
Uber CEO drops out of Trump's business advisory council - Feb. 2, 2017



[h=2]In a shocking about face, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has dropped out of President Trump's business advisory council.[/h]Kalanick said he was not participating because of the president's immigration order in a memo to employees.

"Earlier today I spoke briefly with the president about the immigration executive order and its issues for our community," Kalanick said in the memo obtained by CNN. "I also let him know that I would not be able to participate on his economic council. Joining the group was not meant to be an endorsement of the president or his agenda but unfortunately it has been misinterpreted to be exactly that."

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Whar an asshole. Think I'll go see if he's on Facebook so I can tell him in person.
 
Cityfolk aren't pleased with the Muslim ban.
 
MaggieD said:
Whar an asshole. Think I'll go see if he's on Facebook so I can tell him in person.
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He is an asshole because he does not believe in Trumps immigration policies?:doh

I think he is doing Trump a favor by indicating up front he could not rubber stamp his policies.
 
year2late said:
He is an asshole because he does not believe in Trumps immigration policies?:doh

I think he is doing Trump a favor by indicating up front he could not rubber stamp his policies.
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No, he's an asshole because he accepted the position and resigned. Why do you say it had to do with his immigration policies?

Never mind, I see now. I'm guessing many of his drivers are immigrants...
 
MaggieD said:
No, he's an asshole because he accepted the position and resigned. Why do you say it had to do with his immigration policies?

Never mind, I see now. I'm guessing many of his drivers are immigrants...
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So if you have second thoughts about a job and quit you are an asshole.

Got it.
 
year2late said:
So if you have second thoughts about a job and quit you are an asshole.

Got it.
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Well, actually I've had second thoughts after realizing he accepted before the EO travel ban.
 
MaggieD said:
Whar an asshole. Think I'll go see if he's on Facebook so I can tell him in person.
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Gosh, I'm sure that will just wither him....
 
year2late said:
I think he is doing Trump a favor by indicating up front he could not rubber stamp his policies.
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There wouldn't' have been any rubber stamping of anything. It was a chance for him (and other business leaders) to try to shape Trump's policy impacting business.

He quit because of all the complaints from those on the left.

I suspect next election will be just as big a surprise as the last one, as people will be afraid to let others know they support Trump.. so no one will know there are trump supporters.
 
buck said:
There wouldn't' have been any rubber stamping of anything. It was a chance for him (and other business leaders) to try to shape Trump's policy impacting business.

He quit because of all the complaints from those on the left.

I suspect next election will be just as big a surprise as the last one, as people will be afraid to let others know they support Trump.. so no one will know there are trump supporters.
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How much shaping do you think he could have done? He seems more "my way or the highway" than looking for input from varied sources.
 
MaggieD said:
No, he's an asshole because he accepted the position and resigned. Why do you say it had to do with his immigration policies?

Never mind, I see now. I'm guessing many of his drivers are immigrants...
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More likely, his software developers.

By your definition, you will be seeing a wave of "a-holes" leaving the White House over the course of the year.
 
year2late said:
How much shaping do you think he could have done? He seems more "my way or the highway" than looking for input from varied sources.
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Quite a bit, presumably.
 
randel said:
Uber CEO drops out of Trump's business advisory council - Feb. 2, 2017



[h=2]In a shocking about face, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has dropped out of President Trump's business advisory council.[/h]Kalanick said he was not participating because of the president's immigration order in a memo to employees.

"unfortunately it has been misinterpreted to be exactly that."(snip)
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This is the real reason. He was being pressured by people because THEY misinterpreted his decision to join the business council (an activity designed to improve the jobs outlook for America and its citizens) as supporting the immigration policy.

Lets not forget...the same people that 'misinterpreted' that also 'misinterpreted' his decision to NOT gouge UBER riders when the cab drivers staged their little hissy fit. He was trying to do something good for his customers and instead got punished because he didnt shut down UBER altogether while the strike was going on.
 
randel said:
Uber CEO drops out of Trump's business advisory council - Feb. 2, 2017



[h=2]In a shocking about face, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has dropped out of President Trump's business advisory council.[/h]Kalanick said he was not participating because of the president's immigration order in a memo to employees.

"Earlier today I spoke briefly with the president about the immigration executive order and its issues for our community," Kalanick said in the memo obtained by CNN. "I also let him know that I would not be able to participate on his economic council. Joining the group was not meant to be an endorsement of the president or his agenda but unfortunately it has been misinterpreted to be exactly that."

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Got 'im! :thumbs:
 
VanceMack said:
This is the real reason. He was being pressured by people because THEY misinterpreted his decision to join the business council (an activity designed to improve the jobs outlook for America and its citizens) as supporting the immigration policy.

Lets not forget...the same people that 'misinterpreted' that also 'misinterpreted' his decision to NOT gouge UBER riders when the cab drivers staged their little hissy fit. He was trying to do something good for his customers and instead got punished because he didnt shut down UBER altogether while the strike was going on.
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Exactly. Most Liberals want everyone to be unemployed just like them.
 
randel said:
Uber CEO drops out of Trump's business advisory council - Feb. 2, 2017



[h=2]In a shocking about face, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has dropped out of President Trump's business advisory council.[/h]Kalanick said he was not participating because of the president's immigration order in a memo to employees.

"Earlier today I spoke briefly with the president about the immigration executive order and its issues for our community," Kalanick said in the memo obtained by CNN. "I also let him know that I would not be able to participate on his economic council. Joining the group was not meant to be an endorsement of the president or his agenda but unfortunately it has been misinterpreted to be exactly that."

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Does this mean something? Meh.
 
randel said:
he is getting the pushback he deserves for his actions....
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Uber drops out. Oh no. Disney, company that that owns a pile of movie studios, A&E, Marvel Entertainment (comics), ESPN, 538 Politics and ABC (all left leaning) drops out. I bet everyone is relieved. Yay for them!!!! Good deal.
 
randel said:
Uber CEO drops out of Trump's business advisory council - Feb. 2, 2017



[h=2]In a shocking about face, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has dropped out of President Trump's business advisory council.[/h]Kalanick said he was not participating because of the president's immigration order in a memo to employees.

"Earlier today I spoke briefly with the president about the immigration executive order and its issues for our community," Kalanick said in the memo obtained by CNN. "I also let him know that I would not be able to participate on his economic council. Joining the group was not meant to be an endorsement of the president or his agenda but unfortunately it has been misinterpreted to be exactly that."

(snip)
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Not all that surprised really. His business has enough of a bad rep. Why make it worse?
 
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