Speak for yourself

What the fuck did I just read?

I've never met this man in my life and I am 100% confident it was the latter.

The problem is you are working in engineering and understand the limitations. The decision makers at corporate don't care, they see bonuses based on short term cost savings.

Yes, it does. A subjective response can absolutely be an objective result.

They made it very clear that they'll continue. It's just a bit harder now. Plus, they'll fast track their own hardware now.