Steve Ballmer is surprisingly interesting to listen to (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 1 month ago by ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.org to c/politics@hexbear.net

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If you remember Steve Ballmer as CEO of Microsoft, you probably remember him as a buffoon with his foot more often in his mouth than in his shoe, a disgusting ultra-billionaire and a general dirtbag.

So I was properly surprised to watch his interview with Jon Stewart: he's created a website called USA Facts that actually seems to provide a genuine, much needed public service to this country, and against all expectations, the man really has interesting things to say for a change.

Although, Ballmer being Ballmer, he also managed to make a really cringy Twin Towers comparison on 9/11. Because Ballmer... You can't polish a turd.

Still, I encourage you to watch this interview: it's surprisingly interesting and a lot more profound than whatever you might think of Ballmer might have you expect. Unlike Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer might actually turn out to be somebody worthy of respect later in life after all.

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[-] CDommunist@hexbear.net 24 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Lemmy libs be like:

Did you know the USA government and economic system is kind of fucked up? Check out this interview with a guy who makes money from children in the Congo open air mining for $1 a day with their bare hands. He runs a website thats wikipedia with a nicer UI! Awesome!

he also managed to make a really cringy Twin Towers comparison on 9/11

This bit of humor is the only thing of actual value he's created in his life

[-] LocalOaf@hexbear.net 19 points 1 month ago

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[-] comrade_pibb@hexbear.net 13 points 1 month ago

The prototype big wet boy

[-] LocalOaf@hexbear.net 12 points 1 month ago

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[-] HexReplyBot@hexbear.net 2 points 1 month ago

I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy:

[-] JoeByeThen@hexbear.net 17 points 1 month ago

No one's buying it, Steve.

[-] Andrzej3K@hexbear.net 15 points 1 month ago

Steve is this you

[-] InevitableSwing@hexbear.net 13 points 1 month ago

Steve Ballmer as CEO of Microsoft... interview with Jon Stewart... he's created a website called USA Facts... really cringy Twin Towers comparison on 9/11... Steve Ballmer might actually turn out to be somebody worthy of respect later in life after all.

[by ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.org]

Are you doing an highly elaborate bit?

[-] Lemmygradwontallowme@hexbear.net 10 points 1 month ago

Dullard, dos thou joke?

Dost thou thinkst we give one respect?

[-] ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

It's important to listen to all sides to form an informed opinion.

I forced myself to watch this interview, because Ballmer normally gets on my nerves like few people can, and I was genuinely surprised to enjoy this video. I think it's worth a watch even if you disagree totally with whatever he or Stewart say.