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<blockquote data-quote="Ricochet1a" data-source="post: 1173698" data-attributes="member: 22880"><p>Well... with my definition of Karma, the likelihood of SOMEONE facilitating his combustion is much higher than the typical 'Joe' would experience out there. That is another way to look at Karma, a game of odds. </p><p></p><p>Now, whether or not that happens... but the odds of 'negative Karma' occurring to Fred in that manner are much higher than to the typical individual. This is one reason Fred has 'insurance' against negative Karma (a bodyguard detail, extensive home security, travel entourage, etc...). He's well aware of the potential for negative Karma to visit him - so he takes the appropriate preventive measures...</p><p></p><p>As far as nothing seemingly 'negative' occurring to Fred so far as a result of bad Karma... well, one has to look at personality of the individual in question. </p><p></p><p>Steve Jobs (to keep using that example), had a conscience. That little voice inside his head that told him that he was being an 'ass'. Whether his conscience bothered him enough (in regards to his own actions) as to create the physical manifestations of stress (pancreatic cancer), no one knows. I do think it played a role though. </p><p></p><p>Fred S most likely doesn't have that little voice inside his head telling him that he is screwing people and ought to feel bad about it. Now, he isn't what I'd classify as a sociopath (lacking in any regard to others around oneself), but he has 'dealt with' that little voice to such an extent that he actually feels that he is serving some greater good through his actions. I think that greater good he feels he is serving are the shareholders of FedEx (he being a significant one) along with the little community service stuff he has FedEx undertake (making sure FedEx gets FULL credit and recognition for those activities). </p><p></p><p>I'm sure Fred read Machiavelli's treatise, "The Prince" and took the lessons to heart. To REALLY summarize the philosophy in this treatise, "an individual in a position of power can justify the use of immoral means to further increase that power". There is an underlying assumption in that work that 'the rules', don't apply to those who find themselves in a position of power, so those in that position shouldn't bother themselves with adhering to 'the rules'. Power is its own justification. This describes Fred rather well.</p><p></p><p>I do think Fred is narcissistic (egocentric taken to an extreme) and surrounds himself with people who will support that egocentrism. These people (the 'inner party of FedEx', to use an Orwellian theme) know damn well that they would be hard pressed to find employment that pays as much as Fred pays them (given their REAL skill set) - thus their loyalty to Fred. This also explains the gross mismanagement of FedEx - these people are more concerned with serving Fred's egocentrism than possibly incurring his wrath if they were to do something innovative. Hitler's inner circle functioned in the same way. <em>Godwin's Law is thus achieved and proven...</em></p><p></p><p>The 'outer party of FedEx' (the salaried Memphoids), also know that they'd be hard pressed to find employment making as much as they do working FOR Fred - thus their loyalty is assured. I think the 'house cleaning' that is taking place in Memphis (people are waiting for their 'departure date') was not only a means to cut personnel expense, but it also served as a means (a relief valve of sorts) for those who weren't entirely on board with the "Gospel according to Fred", to get out. Those who are left (including lower level management across the nation), are FULLY AWARE that they must preach the Gospel according to Fred, or suffer the consequences.</p><p></p><p>Thus why (as I stated in another thread), FedEx stock has historically been a real dog. The real innovation ended in that company over 10 years ago. If it wasn't for the 'good fortune' of FedEx to come across RPS and acquire it - Fred and his inner party would've been shown the door by the institutional investors some 5 or so years ago. Everyone in the inner party of FedEx is looking to save their income and do what they must to serve the narcissism of Fred - thus why the current conditions exist. </p><p></p><p>Going back to Godwin's Law - the final year of Hitler saw the same things in those around him - they did what they had to preserve their position. They knew things were a mess, but they also knew that if they crossed a certain line, they'd be a guest of the Gestapo. Fred's minions only have unemployment to look at and not a noose made of piano wire. However, for those who are accustomed to making a quarter of a million a year or more from FedEx, their loyalty to Fred is assured. For the rest, there's the door... hit it at any time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ricochet1a, post: 1173698, member: 22880"] Well... with my definition of Karma, the likelihood of SOMEONE facilitating his combustion is much higher than the typical 'Joe' would experience out there. That is another way to look at Karma, a game of odds. Now, whether or not that happens... but the odds of 'negative Karma' occurring to Fred in that manner are much higher than to the typical individual. This is one reason Fred has 'insurance' against negative Karma (a bodyguard detail, extensive home security, travel entourage, etc...). He's well aware of the potential for negative Karma to visit him - so he takes the appropriate preventive measures... As far as nothing seemingly 'negative' occurring to Fred so far as a result of bad Karma... well, one has to look at personality of the individual in question. Steve Jobs (to keep using that example), had a conscience. That little voice inside his head that told him that he was being an 'ass'. Whether his conscience bothered him enough (in regards to his own actions) as to create the physical manifestations of stress (pancreatic cancer), no one knows. I do think it played a role though. Fred S most likely doesn't have that little voice inside his head telling him that he is screwing people and ought to feel bad about it. Now, he isn't what I'd classify as a sociopath (lacking in any regard to others around oneself), but he has 'dealt with' that little voice to such an extent that he actually feels that he is serving some greater good through his actions. I think that greater good he feels he is serving are the shareholders of FedEx (he being a significant one) along with the little community service stuff he has FedEx undertake (making sure FedEx gets FULL credit and recognition for those activities). I'm sure Fred read Machiavelli's treatise, "The Prince" and took the lessons to heart. To REALLY summarize the philosophy in this treatise, "an individual in a position of power can justify the use of immoral means to further increase that power". There is an underlying assumption in that work that 'the rules', don't apply to those who find themselves in a position of power, so those in that position shouldn't bother themselves with adhering to 'the rules'. Power is its own justification. This describes Fred rather well. I do think Fred is narcissistic (egocentric taken to an extreme) and surrounds himself with people who will support that egocentrism. These people (the 'inner party of FedEx', to use an Orwellian theme) know damn well that they would be hard pressed to find employment that pays as much as Fred pays them (given their REAL skill set) - thus their loyalty to Fred. This also explains the gross mismanagement of FedEx - these people are more concerned with serving Fred's egocentrism than possibly incurring his wrath if they were to do something innovative. Hitler's inner circle functioned in the same way. [I]Godwin's Law is thus achieved and proven...[/I] The 'outer party of FedEx' (the salaried Memphoids), also know that they'd be hard pressed to find employment making as much as they do working FOR Fred - thus their loyalty is assured. I think the 'house cleaning' that is taking place in Memphis (people are waiting for their 'departure date') was not only a means to cut personnel expense, but it also served as a means (a relief valve of sorts) for those who weren't entirely on board with the "Gospel according to Fred", to get out. Those who are left (including lower level management across the nation), are FULLY AWARE that they must preach the Gospel according to Fred, or suffer the consequences. Thus why (as I stated in another thread), FedEx stock has historically been a real dog. The real innovation ended in that company over 10 years ago. If it wasn't for the 'good fortune' of FedEx to come across RPS and acquire it - Fred and his inner party would've been shown the door by the institutional investors some 5 or so years ago. Everyone in the inner party of FedEx is looking to save their income and do what they must to serve the narcissism of Fred - thus why the current conditions exist. Going back to Godwin's Law - the final year of Hitler saw the same things in those around him - they did what they had to preserve their position. They knew things were a mess, but they also knew that if they crossed a certain line, they'd be a guest of the Gestapo. Fred's minions only have unemployment to look at and not a noose made of piano wire. However, for those who are accustomed to making a quarter of a million a year or more from FedEx, their loyalty to Fred is assured. For the rest, there's the door... hit it at any time. [/QUOTE]
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