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Naturally. They don’t need to pander to anyone, they just tell it like it is.
For example, I don’t think anyone would disagree that hitler was probably one of the most evil people to ever exist. However, you can certainly acknowledge that while also acknowledging that he was, in fact, an effective leader.
In regards to slavery. Again, another atrocious time in our country’s history, no one can deny that. However, had we not brought them over here, it’s a good possibility they would still be running from lions.
Some may consider these statements to be (insert trendy prefix, here) phobic, but they are also factual. Thankfully, I don’t answer to anyone, so I can give my honest answer. Fortunes 500 execs say what they need to say, otherwise they would no longer be a Fortune 500 company. Pretty simple.
The first is subjective, the second is a counterfactual. By definition, neither can be factual statements.
Okie. 👌🏻
But yeah, the Hitler and slavery apologia is also really bad and you should probably stop that if you're not a Nazi.
I don’t deal in absolutes…
Don't get me wrong, I'm not sure you aren't a Nazi, either.
I’m sure…
Not sure where y’all keep coming up with that, but, ok.