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ProudLib72

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6. I wouldn't call him a leader in the political sense

Mon Dec 4, 2017, 08:33 PM

Dec 2017

I just know him from climbing. I didn't even know he was still alive until I saw a documentary "180 degrees South" that featured him at the end. But he always struck me as an ethical person. He had ethical business practices, and, after he sold his company (it became Black Diamond), he became involved in environmental issues.

I guess you could say he was a business "leader". He has a LOT of credibility in the outdoor outfitting world, both from his former climbing equipment line and currently with Patagonia. I think other business owners should look up to him as an example and start taking a more outspoken stand on politics.

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'Patagonia' CEO to sue Trump over land grab [View all] Wwcd Dec 2017 OP

HURRAY Chouinard! ProudLib72 Dec 2017 #1

Yes. There are still leaders with morality, the Kremlin couldn't buy all of them Wwcd Dec 2017 #2

I wouldn't call him a leader in the political sense ProudLib72 Dec 2017 #6

Yes he is a business leader Wwcd Dec 2017 #7

this is the worst admnistration in history malaise Dec 2017 #3

Nothing in American history compares to the ugly that this one brought upon us. Wwcd Dec 2017 #5

Great News senaca Dec 2017 #4

Outdoor clothing company Patagonia donates entire $10m Black Friday sales to environmental organisat babylonsister Dec 2017 #8

They have had it with Trump's bull crap. Wwcd Dec 2017 #9

Wow. If I had known, I would have bought Patagonia stuff! SunSeeker Dec 2017 #13

He's doing this at the behest of the Koch Bros & other oil/gas/fossil fuel interests. n/t CousinIT Dec 2017 #10

Remember when Chaffetz wanted to sell off Bears Ears & other Mtn landmarks, Wwcd Dec 2017 #15

K & R SunSeeker Dec 2017 #11

K&R... spanone Dec 2017 #12

Can a Presidential Proclamation under the Antiquities Act Buns_of_Fire Dec 2017 #14

Interesting post. If there's a way around the proclamation, trump et al, will find it. Wwcd Dec 2017 #17

That's where I think the fight may be. Buns_of_Fire Dec 2017 #18

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