The Ledger

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why aren't all 9 resolved? a statement only gets an assessment when the public record can support or contradict it. opinions and what-ifs never can, and 0 checkable ones are still open, waiting for their date. predictions held up or didn't; assertions are supported or contradicted. on every card: ▮▮▮▮▮ certainty · ▮▮▮▮▮ debate potential. speakers are clickable

Assertion Supported
Patagonia runs mobile trucks that repair damaged clothing from any brand
“In fact, we've got a truck that's going around the country, repairing people's clothes, no matter whether they're Patagonia or not.”
Yvon Chouinard Dec 12, 2016 ▶ 11:51 Patagonia: Yvon Chouinard
Assertion Supported
Yvon Chouinard never took outside investment and owns 100% of Patagonia
“He never took a penny of investment, by the way. He still owns a hundred percent of the company.”
Guy Raz Dec 25, 2017 ▶ 21:38 Patagonia: Yvon Chouinard (2016)
Assertion Supported
Chouinard: Patagonia operates North America's largest garment repair center
“In fact, we now have the largest garment repair center in North America.”
Yvon Chouinard Dec 25, 2017 ▶ 12:02 Patagonia: Yvon Chouinard (2016)
Assertion Partly supported
Women comprise 70% of Patagonia workforce and all upper management
“I mean, I have probably 70% women working for me. I have women in all upper management.”
Yvon Chouinard Dec 25, 2017 ▶ 18:50 Patagonia: Yvon Chouinard (2016)
Assertion Supported
Patagonia reportedly achieved $750 million in annual sales last year
“Patagonia reportedly did three quarters of a billion dollars in sales last year. Their best year ever.”
Guy Raz Dec 25, 2017 ▶ 21:45 Patagonia: Yvon Chouinard (2016)
Assertion Partly supported
Women make up approximately 70% of Patagonia's workforce and upper management
“I have probably 70% women working for me. I have women in all upper management, and I don't wanna lose them.”
Yvon Chouinard Dec 12, 2016 ▶ 18:29 Patagonia: Yvon Chouinard
Assertion Supported
Patagonia operates North America's largest garment repair center
“In fact, we now have the largest garment repair center in North America.”
Yvon Chouinard Dec 12, 2016 ▶ 11:41 Patagonia: Yvon Chouinard
Assertion Supported
Patagonia generated a reported $750 million in annual sales in 2015
“So despite the fact that endless growth may not be Ivan Chouinard's thing, Patagonia reportedly did three quarters of a billion dollars in sales last year. Their best year ever.”
Guy Raz Dec 12, 2016 ▶ 21:24 Patagonia: Yvon Chouinard
Assertion Supported
Yvon Chouinard never took outside investment and owns 100% of Patagonia
“He never took a penny of investment, by the way. He still owns a hundred percent of the company.”
Guy Raz Dec 12, 2016 ▶ 21:16 Patagonia: Yvon Chouinard
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