I wouldn't even considering that bullying, it's just an observation.
When people with this guy's mentality get into power, they are awful to work for.
Do you want to work 12/h a day for the same pay? No, right? Okay, then everyone is on the same page. I don't think we need to advocate against ourselves in search of some principle or some type of moral high ground. It's not a virtue to be self-destructive.