Re: the Hostess Story

#777766

Talaki34
Participant

Morning JanS,

Unfortunately, my form this morning was unkind and just as wrong as Hostesses Management. For that I owe Kootchman an apology. My observations about him were not warranted and they did nothing to help anyone understand what happened. I am very sorry for my harsh words and I hope he accepts my apology.


“it’s so much easier to change the story, make up facts, to support our arguments.”

You are right, but in fairness and I was not fair; initially the only information that was being presented was the headlines stating that the Bakers Union forced the shutdown and possible liquidation of Hostess. It all sounded plausible so it had to be right. Wrong. Subsequent articles, many those related to business then started to relay the story behind the story that was given by the CEO and his partners, but many opinions were already made and the damage was done.

We all know from the past political debates that for many the lie told sincerely becomes the truth and truth told without common support becomes a lie. Spin works its magic and everyone loses.