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Racism has always been a bit strange to me, but the idea of turning down a literal million dollars because of it is just unfathomably alien.

It's quite strange to see Carlos Ghosn described as an Arab. As far as I know, he has never spoke publicly about Israël.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Ghosn

To people who are that fanatical about Israel, I don't think it matters that he hasn't said anything. It's guilt by association.

Why would one's status as an Arab depend on public statements about Israel?

If I understand badclient correctly, the (alleged) attitude of M. Nissan towards Arabs and Israël comes from his problems with M. Ghosn. I'm just saying that if it's the case, it make no sens.

Other way around. His attitude towards Ghosn/Nissan Motors comes from his problems with Arabs and his feelings on Israel.

he is one third lebanese, a country bordering and in constant war with israel.

Hezbollah is in conflict with Israel.

Carlos Ghosn's background is Maronite Christian.

Ugh. Yet another example of why you should never meet your heroes...