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And what brilliant things were you saying in 2007? Yeah, that was an asinine thing for him to say, and insulting to . . . well, to people like me. I'm 53, and I
by notacoward 8y ago
And what brilliant things were you saying in 2007? Yeah, that was an asinine thing for him to say, and insulting to . . . well, to people like me. I'm 53, and I happen to work at Facebook on the strength of things I've learned in the last 11 years or so. I dare say many of the people around me, including those who hired me, might have learned a thing or two as well. Maybe those who want to champion the idea of life-long growth and learning could make their point some way other than bringing up a quote from 2007 as though it represents current belief.
- gaius 8y agoAnd what brilliant things were you saying in 2007? If Zuck had said “whites are just smarter” or “men are just smarter” he would not have gotten away with it then and it would not be forgotten or forgiven now. It’s a valid point because it illustrates ageism is considered acceptable even today.
- notacoward 8y agoHe might not have gotten away with it then, but it wouldn't be harming him much today. It might well have earned him a cabinet post or "senior adviser to the president" role in the current administration.
- gaius 8y agoit wouldn't be harming him much today Oh it would. Eich is still feeling the fallout from what he did in 2008. Rightly or wrongly is up to you, but nevertheless we see that people have long memories.