Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrave steps down in wake of controversy over his Israel comments

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Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrave steps down in wake of controversy over his Israel comments
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Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrave steps down in wake of controversy over his Israel comments::Paddy Cosgrave said his "personal comments have become a distraction from the event, and our team, our sponsors, our startups and the people who attend."

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No they aren’t talking out of their ass and yes this is an example of

Yes they are generally talking out of their ass and this is an example where they’re not.

No, being "cancelled" for saying something racist isn't the same as this.