Massey Energy: The CEO as Tough Guy

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  hongell05/14/08 Report as spam
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  CEO as the tough guy - its just business

  I don't think the media has a right to intervene or meddle in shareholder's or corporate affairs or events; nor should they expect to be invited to them. No organization or party, media included, should expect to be privy to an organization's strategy, vision, internal workings, or mission. If so, this could end up being a case of the tail wagging the dog. Is that fair to Massey Energy? Where would the competition be among companies and organizations if and when this happened to them? It puts Massey at a disadvantage and gives its competitors a one-up. Good call by the CEO and board on this one.
  
  Let the organization make "the news". Then report on it. If you aren't a part of the organization, don't expect to speculate or speak on behalf of it and be credible. Don't expect to "make news" and have the organization have to respond to it, either. The media already has a black eye and sour reputation for their "reporting" - and it has much to do competition in its own industry.
  
  Kudos to the CEO. At least this one has the courage to stand up. I'd take the tough guy over the limp noodle any day of the year.

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  He's got to go05/15/08 Report as spam
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  RE: Massey Energy: The CEO as Tough Guy

  West Virginians finally wised up by ousting Spike Maynard--Take a Hike Spike!!!! When will Massey Energy wise up? Blankenship is corrupt and corrupts others with money the shareholders ought to wonder about, but obviously they don't care as long as Massey shares don't drop too far...what a pity this CEO has turned what used to be a decent company into a monster that commits corporate murder, constantly violates the law and buys seats on Supreme Courts so they can get away with their crimes!

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  pgaluszka05/16/08 Report as spam
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  RE: Massey Energy: The CEO as Tough Guy

  Yes, I saw the news from the West Virginia elections, too.
  
  Peter Galuszka