Am curious about your thoughts on professional societies "policing" their members for the kind of crap that Mann is spewing right now. Back in the day, I was party to a project that had a very ugly ending; a PE filed a formal complaint with the state Board of Registration. Of course, it went nowhere, but I felt at the time that the complainant did the right thing. Board said it wasn't their function to police. Bullshit; what good does having a board do if they don't? I feel the same way about professional societies such as National Academy of Science, AIPG, ANS, etc.
Outstanding post, sir! Thank you. Let us ALL hope Exxon presses forward with its suit, and also pushes for due process to avoid the 12-year fiasco that was Mann v. Steyn. And we ALL know how that suit played out.
Please keep this subject line open, and post updates as they become available.
It seems bizarre to me that such a tiny percentage of stock ownership can potentially force huge changes in such a massive corporation. And those changes can potentially destroy the corporation’s entire business model.
All these Oil & Gas companies have to do is say, "Ok then, we are going to announce a major & massive move to go ALL NUCLEAR energy, we are going to manufacture Small Modular Reactors by the tens of thousands".
Any bets on the hemming & hawing that will immediately result? "Well, that's getting just too extreme, we really don't think it's that urgent, maybe we asked for too much, let's just renegotiate, a more gentle plan, something more modest would be OK with us, maybe just build a few solar & wind farms. That'll be good enough"
Mental, you chaps continue to out do yourselves. Brilliant article and an exciting turn of events. I’m happy that XOM will be turning the screws on these shareholder activists. These are not good-faith actors who have their own skin in the game, but rather the donations of their members (while probably enjoying a handsome salary). Every once in a while it is good to use the enemy’s strategies against them (which is why everyone should read Saul Alinsky). The environmental fanatics will only stop when it becomes too uncomfortable (or financially impossible) to operate. Bravo fellas!
Great article, and an example of what happens when the petulant and the clueless, like Natasha Lamb get ahold of daddy's money: they can be really annoying!
The problem for them is that Exxon is chock full highly educated scientists and engineers and attorneys who have a good grip on the basic Law's of Physics and The Law......and deep pockets.
great work on this. and great to see XOM fighting back on behalf of all sane people.
Thank you for your efforts on our behalf!
Am curious about your thoughts on professional societies "policing" their members for the kind of crap that Mann is spewing right now. Back in the day, I was party to a project that had a very ugly ending; a PE filed a formal complaint with the state Board of Registration. Of course, it went nowhere, but I felt at the time that the complainant did the right thing. Board said it wasn't their function to police. Bullshit; what good does having a board do if they don't? I feel the same way about professional societies such as National Academy of Science, AIPG, ANS, etc.
Outstanding post, sir! Thank you. Let us ALL hope Exxon presses forward with its suit, and also pushes for due process to avoid the 12-year fiasco that was Mann v. Steyn. And we ALL know how that suit played out.
Please keep this subject line open, and post updates as they become available.
It seems bizarre to me that such a tiny percentage of stock ownership can potentially force huge changes in such a massive corporation. And those changes can potentially destroy the corporation’s entire business model.
Excellent. Thank you. Ironic if all their millions in funding winds up in Exxon’s pocket
Another engaging and informative article, folks, well done!
It is indeed good to see Exxon fighting back like this, let's hope it spurs others to grow a spine and follow suit.
Keep 'em coming!!!!
Excellent recap, thank you. Environmental for the win
All these Oil & Gas companies have to do is say, "Ok then, we are going to announce a major & massive move to go ALL NUCLEAR energy, we are going to manufacture Small Modular Reactors by the tens of thousands".
Any bets on the hemming & hawing that will immediately result? "Well, that's getting just too extreme, we really don't think it's that urgent, maybe we asked for too much, let's just renegotiate, a more gentle plan, something more modest would be OK with us, maybe just build a few solar & wind farms. That'll be good enough"
Mental, you chaps continue to out do yourselves. Brilliant article and an exciting turn of events. I’m happy that XOM will be turning the screws on these shareholder activists. These are not good-faith actors who have their own skin in the game, but rather the donations of their members (while probably enjoying a handsome salary). Every once in a while it is good to use the enemy’s strategies against them (which is why everyone should read Saul Alinsky). The environmental fanatics will only stop when it becomes too uncomfortable (or financially impossible) to operate. Bravo fellas!
Great work, lots to chew on here.
Excellent article! Love the last comment. It was a long post but worth the time spent. Keep up the great work!
Excellent article. Thanks. I see some unraveling of the environmental activist actions if not agenda and find it heartwarming.
Great article, and an example of what happens when the petulant and the clueless, like Natasha Lamb get ahold of daddy's money: they can be really annoying!
The problem for them is that Exxon is chock full highly educated scientists and engineers and attorneys who have a good grip on the basic Law's of Physics and The Law......and deep pockets.