Posted on 04/16/2021 8:41:03 AM PDT by Hojczyk
Thus, as Karen Townsend observes, Coke’s name didn’t appear on a two-page ad in yesterday’s print editions of the New York Times and Washington Post
General Motors, Netflix, Starbucks, BlackRock, Target, Facebook, Bank of America, MasterCard, and, inevitably, United Airlines were among the virtue signalers.
Here is what Coke now says about the matter:
We believe the best way to make progress now is for everyone to come together to listen, respectfully share concerns and collaborate on a path forward. We remain open to productive conversations with advocacy groups and lawmakers who may have differing views. It’s time to find common ground. In the end, we all want the same thing – free and fair elections, the cornerstone of our democracy.
A few days ago, I finished the last can of Coke we purchased before the company took sides on Georgia’s voting law. I miss the drink already, though I might finally be able to lose those last five pounds.
But, whatever it’s now saying about voting, Coke hasn’t given up on woke. As we reported here, the company is requiring that law firms representing it set aside 30 percent of billable hours on Coke matters for “diverse” attorneys, with at least half of that time going to Black attorneys. This, despite the fact that Blacks make up only about 5 percent of Americans licensed to practice law.
In other words, Coke is coercing law firms into committing race discrimination. It’s also probably forcing Black law firm associates to bill an ungodly numbers of hours and, I suspect, encouraging billing fraud.
Coca-Cola has brazenly announced that it is basing contracting decisions on race. It is thumbing its nose at the nation’s civil rights laws. There can be no common ground with Coke on this.
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What part of “You should be less white” constitutes getting along? I must have missed the memo.
Because leftist kooks like you guys won’t leave us alone????
Clearly, the long-revered advice to “mind your own business” is NOT a value adopted by the Woke crowd.
“....who may have differing views.....”
How can you have different views on a clearly written law” And if there is disagreement we have a judicial system.
I marched in the Coca-Cola 100th Anniversary Parade in Atlanta in 1986. Longest, hottest parade I’ve EVER done.
Screw Woka Cola
Notice how they single out Republicans?
“The beatings will continue until moral improves”
Woka Cola is on sale right now, buy one get three free.....
As a True Diet Coke Junkie, I say KMA, Coke. Quit Lying!
I went grocery shopping last night at the local Fry’s (Kroger). The shelves were overflowing with Coke products, while the Pepsi product shelves were rather bare.
Excellent news!
correction: As A True Former Diet Coke Junkie, I say KMA, Coke. Quit lying.
We can. All that you have to do Coke, is hoe your own row and leave us to ours.
Coke is crap. Pour some on you automobile and it will ruin your paint.
Don’t forget to boycott all the other items they sell. It’s not just soda.
” set aside 30 percent of billable hours on Coke matters for “diverse” attorneys.”
Coke’s competitors love that.
Or holding Saul of Tarsus’ coat while he stoned the apostle Steven to death.
(Saul of Tarsus later became the Apostle Paul after his Damascus conversion, becoming one of the greatest historical witnesses for Christ.)
Depends on where you live. It might be pop, it might be soda.
Dear Coke....your products have been deemed non essential.
Beer-preferably a dark version-goes best with pizza and a couple a day is actually much better for you than any soda!
I think Woke Coke helped everyone understand that no one needs your product.
Thanks for helping your customers become woke.
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