Thread by @usnehal

Some people cannot tolerate accountability, transparency, ethics. Liz Cheney is being thrown to mob for doing the right thing.

This type of behavior happens far too often in #academia too which is why bullies thrive in educational settings.

#MedTwitter
#AcademicChatter

https://twitter.com/thedailybeast/status/1355137121582018560

There is no vendetta or “cancel culture” vs Trump

rather there are rules that one must follow, even as President. That is why we use “Mr.” President in the U.S., no honorific

same in academia even if you are a dean, chair, faculty: consequences

rhythmsystems.com/blog/the-five-…

There are rules that need to be followed & due process. There are ethics committees & such

Yes, unfortunately bullies or highly connected can circumvent such processes. An easy trap: one should go rogue or ends justify means. No.

Build ethical systems

hbr.org/2019/05/how-to…

Long read but very good article on building strong #ethics, an ethically strong organization. Rather than individuals acting independently there must by trust in a system of ethics. Due process, accountability, consequences are all part of that.

sloanreview.mit.edu/article/creati…

Why were ethics canceled?

This kind of abuse of power happens in government, companies, academia. If unchecked, worsens.

“Ethical government means much more than laws. It is a spirit, an imbued code of conduct, an ethos.”

It is a mindset & commitment.

justsecurity.org/70367/the-pres…

Is it surprising we later ended up with this call?

Listen to it.
Starts with suggestions.
Then moves to threats.

This is what misuse of power and position looks like and sounds like.

You will find similar patterns in workplaces and academia.

washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…

There is use of words that, if not examined, suggest Trump is the victim of fraud.

In fact, he is a bully using every type of tactic - appealing to group membership, attempt to flatter ego (hero), then getting mean and threats.

Making it all personal.

rollingstone.com/politics/polit…

Bullies often flip the script.

Speaking up on bullying gets fingers pointed at you, when bully plays victim

“people see victims as bullies even when clearly told that the victim didn't mistreat anybody or.. evidence showing the victim isn't a bully”

inc.com/wanda-thibodea…

Leaders or those in positions of power who incite others to break the law, go outside of valid processes, harass/intimidate/harm those who check their power or question them do need to be held accountable via valid system processes for consequences.

usatoday.com/story/news/pol…