I just don't understand the lack of spine of people in positions

of power. If Ted took a stand against Trump-ism and somehow failed to win re-election as a result, he could easily pull down 7 figures in the private sector. That's not a bad gig. In fact, I'd say it's a better gig. Is the need / addiction to power just that strong?

And it's not just politicians. Our former CEO started with the company early on and made a boatload in stock as the company grew rapidly in the early '00s. He's probably worth $75-$100 million today. But he would let the board push him around and get him to reverse course on tough decisions that needed to be made. Had he stuck to his guns and taken us down the path we needed to go down, I have now doubt it ultimately would have positioned the company in much better shape than it currently is today. The path we took (against the path the CEO was pushing as a result of him bowing to board pressure) ultimately cost him his job anyway. A few years back when this started, I remember thinking, why is he being such a pussy. He has "f u" money... he needs to tell the board what we're doing and if they decide to replace him, then he can go play golf and sit on a beach... or find another CEO job. I just think he was comfortable with his (relative) position of power and didn't want to rock the boat.

In response to this post by hoolstoptheheels

Posted: 01/07/2022 at 08:49AM

Ted Cruz requests your assistance with locating his spine… -- SixerHoo 01/07/2022 07:46AM

Cruz is just a damned, sniveling coward. But elephant on elephant action? -- Seattle .Hoo 01/07/2022 10:28AM

Just another GOP windbag with no principles -- HptHokie 01/07/2022 09:59AM

How can a man be so arrogant, and completely spineless at the same time? ** -- hokie in cville 01/07/2022 09:26AM

Cut Ted some slack. It ain’t easy being a republican nowadays. -- hoolstoptheheels 01/07/2022 08:16AM

I just don't understand the lack of spine of people in positions -- BocaHoo91 01/07/2022 08:49AM

I think your last sentence is probably right. Path of least resistance. -- hoolstoptheheels 01/07/2022 08:58AM

Yeah, I think that's right. He was definitely one to avoid conflict. We -- BocaHoo91 01/07/2022 09:07AM

In the private sector he’d actually have to work and accomplish stuff. ** -- SixerHoo 01/07/2022 08:52AM

He wouldn't have to work that hard. He'd be paid for his connections -- BocaHoo91 01/07/2022 08:58AM

But what about the twitter user with 20 followers? ** -- 81_Hokie 01/07/2022 08:12AM

I just don't understand the lack of spine of people in positions

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