Re: [Vo]:a bit of honesty in a complicated world

I am using a legal concept of bad faith, however the Wikipedia page on the concept of bad faith is quite extensive if you are interested. Here is a non-religious definition: ] A Canadian labor arbitrator wrote, in one case, that

RE: [Vo]:a bit of honesty in a complicated world

Harry -- You indicate the tendency is to assume bad faith on my part of those who do not see it my way. I am not sure what you mean by “bad faith.” If you mean disagreement with one of many religious doctrines, I do not assume that. I DO conclude that there is a tendency for many (based on

Re: [Vo]:a bit of honesty in a complicated world

The tendency to assume bad faith on the part of those who don't see it your way (i.e. the right way) is also human nature. This tendency can be as damaging to the greater good as those who are accused of doing "it" wrong way. Of course, it is possible that those doing it the wrong way are really

RE: [Vo]:a bit of honesty in a complicated world

Risk aversion (CYA syndrome, herd instinct, fear of banishment, financial hoarding, greed) is are psychosomatic characteristics of humans IMHO. When a majority of the voters in a democracy possess this (these) characteristic(s). it becomes a societal DISORDER, since it’s destructive of the

Re: [Vo]:a bit of honesty in a complicated world

Yes, risk aversion so they all react 'safe'. CYA and political correctness comes with the territory, big organizations not allowed to fail On Fri, Mar 1, 2019, 17:59 H LV wrote: > In contrast with Big Tobacco of the 1970s, I think the big car companies > and big oil have investors who suffer

Re: [Vo]:a bit of honesty in a complicated world

In contrast with Big Tobacco of the 1970s, I think the big car companies and big oil have investors who suffer from risk aversion rather than naked selfishness. Harry On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 8:45 PM Jed Rothwell wrote: > Jones Beene wrote: > > >> He did not mention explicitly : "investors

RE: [Vo]:a bit of honesty in a complicated world

Wise commentary from both Jones and Jed IMH0 My daughter/son-in=law have a Tesla. BOY I wish I had one with automatic driving and a about 4 inches more clearance for snow. Closer to 80, I have given up driving at night. Progressive corp’s should eliminate the stodgy board members, as should

Re: [Vo]:a bit of honesty in a complicated world

Jones Beene wrote: > He did not mention explicitly : "investors from the petroleum industry" > since that is a given ... but the implication is that he gets constant > negative feedback from some of his investors, at the level of Board of > Directors, NOT to pursue electric vehicles... Imagine