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Douglas Mackee.. Posted a meme "Avoid the line vote Hillary 55925" in 2016.
In 2021 he was charged with conspiring to deny individuals right to vote.
Faces 10 years.
No one has come fwd to claim he was misled by the tweet.


JB is a dictator , or rather those behind the throne are heartless

IjeBos:
I thought you would do one of two things. Either disappear or double down and try to disorient us with BullSh*t. Seems you chose the latter path.

Here is a pic of the executive team. Maybe you can tell me where she is here since she had that much power that she alone is responsible for crashing the company because of her LGBTQ activities.

Just be honest, admit you were fooled and move on.

https://www.nairaland.com/4508641/american-politics-thread-joe-bidens/3700#121728828


Pretty sums up the wokeness of SVB.Especially with their UK based brown lesbian.

I also think that woke company had 2/3 of it's investments in long term bonds yielding 1 5%.

budaatum:
https://wapo.st/4091jPN

Be honest to yourself. Show me a single article WAPO has published that was positive to Trump or rather the right.
I hope this induces you to think inwards and discover you swallow a pile of leftist garbage.

IjeBos:
Neither matters. The truth is the company probably wanted to align with the values of the people who lent them money to get more of their money so focused more on diversity. It was probably just a cost of doing business in the very specific San Fran VC culture. So, they hired a head of diversity who was so close to real power she was in another country (being sarcastic). A write off like the cost of company vacations or Taco Tuesdays. Put a token DEI coordinator in place, base them in another country and get the feels that you are doing something. All the while your executive team looks like the one below.

This is a red herring the right does so well to distract and obfuscate from some of these root causes; Deregulation and the FED leaving interest rates low for so long. And who championed both.. yup Trump and Republicans. The 2008 bank collapse was worse.. how many of those companies were "woke"? This is why America is fundamentally going to struggle. Half the country is too stupid to know better and their leaders play on their stupidity. Look at this thread. Stupid abounds.

You people make sense at times but yourend goal is blame Trump.Obama operates with 0% interest rates for 7.5 years.
Trump was faced with threats of increased rates all the time...think they went up to 2.5%
Joe Biden. Is to blame for SVB , besides their woke culture 44% of their funding to VC vultures with green energy priorities.His spending and increasing money supply ( inflation) . The woke SVB invested in low interest long term bonds hit hard by inflation that JB has wrought up on. JB has increased inflation from 1.4 to 8.5 Yet journos clap for him as an achievement when he brags that the inflation is down to 7.5%
As for DEI the E is for Equity. You might want to find out what that means, putting a thumb on the scale when say hiring based on other considerations. Not getting the best.

Obrigardo:
Talk is cheap
Proof is life

I choose the latter while you keep wallowing in the first.

Is it not true that you celebrate any conservative especially the clergy being caught in child abuse cases.
I think you once wrote that more Republicans than democrats are paedos.

The left controls most of the media. I bet most of what you read is ESG xompliant

benalvino3:
by the time the bank collapsed on Friday, SVB's board included '1 black,' '1 LGBTQ+' member and '2 veterans.'

Among those members were Phil Cox, who sits on the governing board for NextGen Cyber Talent, a nonprofit that 'provides a platform to increase diversity and inclusion in [the] cybersecurity sector,' according to his online profile.

And Kate Mitchell, who cofounded the National Venture Capitalist Association initiative, Venture Forward which 'focuses on advancing opportunities for women and underrepresented minorities in [the] venture ecosystem.'

Mitchell was awarded in 2021 with the National Venture Capitalist Association American Spirit Award, for her 'service to community centered around equity and diversity.'


Meanwhile, the chief risk officer for the bank in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, organized a host of LGBTQ initiatives, including a month-long Pride campaign and implemented 'safe space' catch-ups for staff.

In a corporate video published just nine months ago, Jay Ersapah said she 'could not be prouder' to work for SVB serving 'underrepresented entrepreneurs.'

Professional network Outstanding listed Ersapah as a top 100 LGTBQ Future Leader.

'Jay is a leading figure for the bank’s awareness activities including being a panelist at the SVB’s Global Pride townhall to share her experiences as a lesbian of color, moderating SVB’s EMEA Pride townhall and was instrumental in initiating the organization's first ever global "safe space catch-up", supporting employees in sharing their experiences of coming out,' her bio on the Outstanding website states.

It adds that she is 'allies' with gay rights charity Stonewall and had authored numerous articles to promote LGBTQ awareness.

Wow What a woke company. Hiring based on social constructs . People probably with the wrong priorities.
Go woke go broke. When will that lesson ever sink in?

benalvino3:
imagine that. Just like Biden, they don't employ the best, they just employ someone that will be making noise about how they are the first Queer. bla bla bla.

she spend more time promoting and setting up pride event than looking into anything concerning risk for them as well as investors.

Once you hire It becomes hard to fire else they sue you.


See this also

https://justthenews.com/accountability/svb-knew-150-million-investment-losses-and-still-doubled-down-woke-agenda-despite


The stark contrast between the liberal investment icon and what was in reality an underperforming bank, was on full display last July. SVB was boasting about its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) progress and a Pride Month forum, as J.P. Morgan official Steve Alexopoulos pressed for answers on an investor call about why its investments had lost 8% of value in a single quarter, according to the transcript of the meeting.

benalvino3:
Oga, a company does not fall just by the snap of a finger, you are so invested in race you don't get what coolusername was saying, instead, you complain about racism.

The fact that head of financial risk management at SVB UK spent months leading up to the shocking bank collapse launching and leading LGBTQ campaigns for the company.

you go woke you go broke. Hopefully, she will organize some queer events for you just for the sake of inclusivity and it will be golden to watch how they dress you.

A company prides itself on DEI.
The hires are not necessarily the best they get because of being diverse , inclusive and equitable - making sure hiring reflects race, gender orientation and all that woke stuff.
They are not hiring the best.

Obrigardo:
This man could be basilico loco. They come in here trying to vilify the trans, drag queens and the gays but you'd be shocked what these "children of God" do to kids.

Na wa oooooo

Nothing excites you than posting a conservative involved in child abuse. You get so excited.
Truth of the matter, liberals who are anti religion are more likely to be paedos and satanists

benalvino3:
The Head of Financial risk management should be excused and not blamed when a mess-up happens, lets's blame the CEO and CFO because of MINORITY

They were completely woke, catered for Silicon valley which is heavily democrat, almost all employees donated to JB , viewed climate change as the biggest threat (woke) ,
Unfortunately invested in long term low yield bonds hit hard by inflation,
Believed in Diversity Equity Inclusion . Though their top exec team looks exclusively white..

https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/03/wokester_apocalypse_at_silicon_valley_bank.html

Trump made them do this

Top management reportedly sold their shares before the crash, while bonuses — big five- and six-figure ones — were paid out just hours before the FDIC stepped in and put up the paper "closed" sign on the headquarters door.

Obrigardo:
Have a heart of Goodwill for once.
Stop listening to the gaslighters destroying your brain with rubbish nonsense like Woke, DEI, ESG etc.
There are thousands upon thousands of just people like you and me with their livelihoods in that bank. Not everyone you hear is a tech startup lives in Silicon Valley.

The dubious executives will have their day with the law. But have a good heart for once and call this a good sign.

Bank deposits are insured to 250k . A small SME can spread the risk by having several accounts in the same bank or other banks. Large depositors can gravitate to the too big to banks .
Anyway banks need closer supervision which at the same time should not be overbearing.
Signature Bank. What was the reason for closing Trump accounts by the way, is that not pandering to a woke agenda?

Obrigardo:
Oh, see another liar. You turned a blind bat to Criminal trump having Chinese bank accounts while he was still president, Ivanka using child labor in China and having as much patents in China like she's Thomas Edison.
And also bone Saw Mohammed flushing criminal trump with all that LIV golf money, Jared kushner living large on Saudi funds.

And the best gaslighting you can bring is President Bidens relatives?

Don't be stupid man

Liar Obsessed with anything Trump. Trump held an account in China to pay his moribund office staff.
Ivanka was not granted patents. She was granted (16 ?) Trademarks covering clothes, jewellery and spa services. I'm yet to see where she uses child labour, it's. a matter that JB and the UN should investigate.
Jared Kushner as far as I know got financing after Trump left office

Joe Biden relatives. What tangible businesses did they have in China which could not be summarized as influence peddling or even lobbying Remember that JB was the 'big guy' getting a 10% cut

The. house committee led by Jordan has documentary proof of payments by the CCP of China to Joe Biden relatives .

The next largest VC funding from SVB went to Chinese start ups
JB cant let the Chinese lose their money.

Obrigardo:
President Biden is a really really really good man. No one can argue this at all. If you think otherwise, you are just an evil man (looking at you basilico).

Criminal trump will never do this, didn't do this for the 16 banks that failed under his watch.

Vote Democrats all the way!

Signature Bank closed Trump's bank accounts with it and resolved not to do business with him. Called the Trump curse.. Ask Fredo.Ask Signature.Bank. Ask Michael Avenatti.

While praising JB, they have effectively guaranteed all depositors of their money should a bank fail. Currently 19 trillion dollars are held in deposits. Alternatively there are tier 1 and 2nd.Too Big to Fail.
Does raise the possibility of bank executives siphoning money and crashing their banks knowing the deposits are guaranteed.
And yes that's my next theory.

BraniacX:
you must be proud of yourself! Being a regular Republican echo chamber, i guess you have your definition of being woke as wokeism and CRT are currently the Republican phantom bogeymen but unfortunately for you, on average across party lines being woke has positive interpretations and connotations so continue with your unsuccessful efforts, the next election will enlighten you better

Left leaning website definition of woke

To be "woke" generally means to be conscious of and actively opposed to various forms of social injustice, such as racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and classism. It also involves acknowledging and examining one's own privilege and biases, and taking steps to address and dismantle systemic oppression

Being "woke" has become a popular phrase in recent years, particularly in social and political discourse, as well as in popular culture. However, it has also been criticized by some who see it as performative or superficial, rather than a genuine commitment to social justice.

budaatum:
This is what to expect when you rely on others to rate for you.

https://wolfstreet.com/2023/03/11/svb-financial-had-investment-grade-credit-ratings-from-moodys-and-sp-up-to-collapse-then-ratings-got-slashed-in-one-fell-swoop-to-default/

I am saying the same thing but on ESG. Some ratings that can manipulate any org out of Business. Moody's also uses ESG in it's ratings

Obrigardo:
We know where you get your propaganda from.

Quackity quack.

Any specific detail that is wrong bring it to my attention.Dont dismiss , then run away besmirching an op you cannot disapprove. I quoted left wing websites today, especially how banks are dangling billions for ESG compliant clients.

Budaa, banks have always thrived without ESG woke causes.You don't want to run foul of Blackrock for a start.

I'm not ignorant. I look at both sides unlike you progressives who can't even read a Breitbart article because it's right wing

Obrigardo:
I got confused why basilico loco was blaming Fox going woke on ESG and he's already fixing the SVB crash to the same ridiculous notion.
This quack is the same man accusing us of being washed up in propaganda.

99% of the time, basilico doesn't even understand the lies he's pushing here, all the time.

Started with SVB failure blame on Trump for an act the Chicago Jesus signed into law.
I pointed out that JB has had two years to revoke it but he didn't so SVB problems have nothing to do with Trump. At this rate we shall even lay blame on his ancestors for bringing him forth Don't know anything about SVB ...VCs pulling out, SVB announcing losses despite 172B in deposits

All ideas are good, ESG is a good idea.See what happens when you fall out of line.

Fox news has some woke presenters Not all lean right.Their ESG rating is very low.

budaatum:
Read what you posted! It's not only about the climate!

Diverse, equitable, and inclusive is more likely to have positive social outcomes and create sustainable long-term value for all stakeholders.

Another word for it would be woke.

You left out the Environment.. We need to get rid of fossils.
Estimated cost runs into tens of trillions

budaatum:
Why should I think about that? Is it not possible that Exxon Mobile "is diverse, equitable, and inclusive is more likely to have positive social outcomes and create sustainable long-term value for all stakeholders" than Tesla?

Exxon Mobile has after all been around a long long time, so it could have learnt and done what Tesla isn't doing yet.

Here. Learn how complex it ESG ratings are.
https://www.investmentnews.com/variability-in-esg-ratings-makes-a-murky-picture-for-investors-222210

Climate crisis fueled by fossil fuels while Tesla main aim is clean EVs.
Ironic. I'll look up the link Now that you have brought it up.Would that be investing in ESG in the money market or securing a good rating.
We had CSR and then Ethical Ratings before ESG

Bottom line ESG can make or break a company. In years to come who knows how ESG is applied. Sri Lanka had 98/100 ESG rating yet they starved , a popular revolution overthrew the govt mainly because there was not enough food...Besides debt problems fueled by lack of earnings from the agricultural industry

budaatum:
Sounds to me like you are saying Fox, with its low scoring on the ESG scale, is more likely to have detrimental social outcomes, and not create sustainable long term value for all stakeholders. They sure have been detrimental to your ability to reason and your long term value.

I guess now they got sense and want to change.

I'll modify later. Tesla has a lower ESG than Exxon Mobil.
Think about that

When you have a low rating you make efforts to improve You are under the dictates of the WEF promoted ESG. They don't need the military to push their agenda. You shall eat ze bugs by 2030.

Obrigardo, see how banks are extending credit based on ESG scor
How important is DEI to ESG

DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is an important aspect of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing. ESG investing takes into account environmental, social, and governance factors in investment decisions, and DEI is a key component of the social pillar of ESG.

A company that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive is more likely to have positive social outcomes and create sustainable long-term value for all stakeholders. A diverse workforce can bring a variety of perspectives and experiences to the table, which can lead to better decision-making and innovation. An equitable and inclusive workplace can create a sense of belonging and foster employee engagement and retention.

In addition, companies that prioritize DEI are more likely to avoid legal and reputational risks associated with discrimination and bias. These risks can have negative impacts on a company's financial performance and can damage its reputation among investors, customers, and other stakeholders.

Overall, DEI is an important component of ESG investing because it reflects a company's commitment to social responsibility and sustainability, and can ultimately impact its financial performance and reputation.
List American banks using ESG to advance credit

Here are some examples of American banks that are using ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria to advance credit:

Bank of America: Bank of America has set a goal to deploy $1.5 trillion in ESG investments by 2030, including lending, investing, and other activities. The bank also offers sustainability-linked loans and green bonds.

JPMorgan Chase: JPMorgan Chase has committed to financing $200 billion in clean energy and sustainable development projects by 2025. The bank also offers sustainability-linked loans and green bonds.

Citigroup: Citigroup has committed to financing $1 trillion in sustainable projects by 2030, including renewable energy and sustainable transportation. The bank also offers sustainability-linked loans and green bonds.

Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo has set a goal to provide $200 billion in financing for sustainable businesses and projects by 2030. The bank also offers sustainability-linked loans and green bonds.

Goldman Sachs: Goldman Sachs has committed to providing $150 billion in financing and investment for sustainable projects and businesses by 2030. The bank also offers sustainability-linked loans and green bonds.

Morgan Stanley: Morgan Stanley has committed to financing $250 billion in sustainable projects and businesses by 2030. The bank also offers sustainability-linked loans and green bonds.
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In other words a dog's leash

Obrigardo:
What does ESG have to do with diversity?

As usual you lack knowledge and blurt out emotionally on things you know nothing about
Here is a response from an AI bot

[b] DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is an important aspect of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing. ESG investing takes into account environmental, social, and governance factors in investment decisions, and DEI is a key component of the social pillar of ESG.

A company that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive is more likely to have positive social outcomes and create sustainable long-term value for all stakeholders. A diverse workforce can bring a variety of perspectives and experiences to the table, which can lead to better decision-making and innovation. An equitable and inclusive workplace can create a sense of belonging and foster employee engagement and retention.

In addition, companies that prioritize DEI are more likely to avoid legal and reputational risks associated with discrimination and bias. These risks can have negative impacts on a company's financial performance and can damage its reputation among investors, customers, and other stakeholders.

Overall, DEI is an important component of ESG investing because it reflects a company's commitment to social responsibility and sustainability, and can ultimately impact its financial performance and reputation [/b].

Washington Elementary School district votes to not employ teachers from a Christian college because

Part of their (xtian college) values, is to influence, engage, and transform the culture with truth by promoting the biblically informed values that are foundational to Western civilization, including the centrality of family, traditional sexual morality and lifelong marriage between one man and one woman.’

Her allies on the board were equally troubled. Kyle Clayton, gay and married, said, “I would never want … my son to talk about his two dads and be shamed by a teacher who believed a certain way and was at a school that demands that they teach through God’s, their biblical lens.”


Suppose a school board bans employing queers because their values are different from the biblical teachings.

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DeusXmachina:
Do you notice the inconsistency in your logic?

If the a Catholic priest is found to be abusing children, then he's a rotten apple, and he's actions shouldn't be a reflection on the church.
(Despite records of the church's active hand in helping cover up these cases)

But when a drag performer is being inappropriate with children, then this a conspiracy by the left to trans your kids, and drag performances should be outlawed.


I consider them disgusting, and morally repugnant. I don't mind offenders facing prosecution wherever possible.

What strikes me is how the min culprits , the paedos smugglers ring is hardly investigated.. eg Epstein sources of his kids Or his clients
Abhorrent as it is , the ,catholic church has been smeared for it's handling with top level investigations. Manyf young girls who cross the border end up getting abused and trafficked So I think border control is critical

In the United States, the investigations have been led by state attorneys general, and in some cases, the FBI has been involved in investigating specific cases

Seen the left, the media and Hollywood outrage over Epstein clients? When it's a Catholic priest It's news all over

IjeBos:
A tale as old as time:
Republicans fux sh*t up. Democrats fix it. Republicans fux it up again.

Silicon Valley Bank Fails After Run on Deposits
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/10/business/silicon-valley-bank-stock.html

How nice. What has JB been doing for two years. Trump is no economist. He relied on his economic advisors.
Why did JB not roll back, he has rolled back very many EOs that Trump put in place eg Remain in Mexico policy( How is that working out on covid n fentanyl), WHO membership, Paris agreement, Keystone pipeline,Iran deal,funding the Palestinian so they can pay off those who murder Israelis,

Speaking of which China brokered a deal between Saudis and Iran. Welcome China the new power broker. America did not even know that talks between the two were ongoing

Obrigardo:
If we ever find a face to represent this tweet that should be the loco man basilico. Shuts his mouth about the right wing child pornography pandemic but wails about drag queens and gays.

The stats that guy is quoting?
You never tire trying to prove conservative are paedos

Obrigardo:
Now this dookie wants to blame the ESG.
How sad can you be? Chai

Always getting everything wrong. ESG is being piled on. It's a dog's leash.
Wokeness is permeating in the media, of course the media knows it's lying But the narrative has to be maintained.
Myopic as you are , ululating because Fox Corp is promoting Diversity Equity and Inclusion.You don't do this you get slayed by the media.

Wokeness everywhere. Netherlands farmers are protesting today about the govt plan to forcefully buy and shut down 3000 farms to save the planet from climate crisis - in reality they will put up housing for migrants instead.

FYI DEI is an important score for ESG ranking.

Obrigardo:
FAUX CATCHES THE WOKE SPIRIT.

ESG behind thisi guess.New tool to control govts n big companies. Lenders will look at your ESG ranking, which someone can altter at the stroke of a pen. Putting your company on a dog's leash.
Simpleton,ESG ratings are subject to change , The ones who issue the ratings owes noone any apologies to downgrade their ESG.
Soon we shall have ESG ratings based on our individual carbon footprint, a device you wear will track your real time carbon footprint how much you eat, fart, drive, cook, etc Maybe if you get tired of wearing it , you might prefer an implant.

budaatum:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/california-black-couple-home-valuation-b2297117.html

Bad thing. Racist. How can they do that?

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DeusXmachina:
What are your opinions of the Catholic church, and the persistent records of child abuse by their priests, as well as the active cover up the church does?

We know the Catholic church is conservative and demands celibacy for it's clergy. A few rotten apples exist. There are many straight up catholic clergy, a majority of them. The left needs societal breakdown so it will attack Catholics for the sins of a few.

What are your views about Islam on child abuse and sev?