I think Google is starting to realize that they jumped the gun on their initial actions. Instead of taking a few moments to get a lay of the land they panicked,

I think Google is starting to realize that they jumped the gun on their initial actions. Instead of taking a few moments to get a lay of the land they panicked, flew back their CEO and fired Damore and publicly humiliated him and his opinions. They then scheduled a town hall where I assume the plan was to further demonize him while telling everyone that they still value a free exchange of ideas as long as those ideas are the right ones. Since that initial plan though things have spiraled for them. They have been sued. Damore has been given mainstream press coverage where he has equipped himself reasonably well. They have also likely realized that he followed company policy in regards to using the google approved forums and even formally submitted his memo to google's diversity team. His memo has also incorporated input from other Google employees. Google very visibly stated that if you have certain opinions we find distasteful and express them you will be fired. Not great for moral for those who share those opinions. They are realizing that they have done a terrible job on this from a PR, company moral and legal standpoint and are seeking to regroup. I am not defending Damore's opinion one way or the other but in regards to handling this situation I don't see how Google's executives or many of their staff are feeling positive right now.