Hayley Tsukayama, writing for The Washington Post:
[Apple] is arguably in a unique position among tech companies to take big political stands. Not only does its size insulate it against some backlash, but it is also protected because expressing political opinions does little damage to the reputation of its products.
That’s not true for many other tech titans.
On Facebook:
Facebook learned emphatically this election cycle that the appearance of impartiality counts. After the controversy with “Trending Topics” and accusations of conservative censorship — accusations, it should be said, Facebook denies — it makes sense that the firm would tread lightly to maintain a sense of neutrality. So, despite the fact that chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has taken a pretty clear and public swipe at Trump, Facebook itself is sticking to the central path.
On Google:
Google is in a similar position with its search engine. The firm has strenuously denied reports that it biases its search engine results to favor Hillary Clinton. Google will provide the technology to live-stream the Republican and Democratic conventions, but has not commented on whether it plans to sponsor events or make other donations.
Interesting.
Slow news day? Why are you linking to a rag like the Washington Post?
Are all you bozos moving to Canada when Trump wins?
Wait. . .you ARE in Canada! WTF?
More importantly, tim cook appears to be fundraising for Paul Ryan, the real charlatan of the Republican party. We are not amused and will vote with our wallets if this is true.
While anyone has the right to a political opinion, and corporations are also free to exp[ress their views, I don’t
] have to support the funding of someone who is outspokenly hostile to a wide range of issues from the economy to human rights, to supporting that buffoon Drumpf.
sounds like a bunch of corporate welfare to me. why cant the GOP “pull itself up by the bootstraps” and be self-sustaining without free handouts?
But what about the golfing? The outings in general? The dinners?? How dare you sir.
On the other hand…
I think Trump’s a pile of garbage, but I don’t want Apple playing party/partisan/general politics.
Make awesome stuff.
Stay out of partisanhood.
The only political issues Apple really ought to touch are those related to its products and technologies (e.g. encryption and so on).
(Though, to clarify, “not donating to the GOP convention” is not something I consider “playing politics”.
“Not giving them free stuff” is perfectly fair.)
Nah. Both Google and Facebook could, instead of choosing to support both, support neither. Want our tech? Here’s the price. But that removes a bit of good will they can garner by holding their nose and supporting the Republicans with Trump as well as the Dems.
“… it is also protected because expressing political opinions does little damage to the reputation of its products.”
True. And your average Cheetos-stained Republican voter is below Apple’s target demographic anyway. Economically, intellectually, ad nauseam.
Ted Cruz – World’s Meanest Canadian ™.
Evidently some Canadians are migrating south.
Trump is such a fucking smuck. Spent his whole life trying to shake the loser label. I can understand why you wouldn’t vote for the alternative, but if you decide to vote FOR Trump, then you’re a fucking smuck too.
Good one!