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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They are truly mental. But, what do you call it when the majority are nuts? The new normal.
Correction: I think Saul actually held somebody else’s coat while THAT person stoned Steven to death.
LOL.
When I hear be less white, my question is what color should I be more of?
If you have to force it, perhaps you are using the wrong tool.
I understand it is good for cleaning the acid off your battery terminals.
Don't toss rocks when your glass house is shiny.
“fair elections”
Elections where votes are bought for $2,000 each (or more accurately $1,400 each) are not fair.
I can’t drink Coke. I am white and Coke said they don’t want me to use their products.
Want a Coke?
Yeah.
What kind of Coke you want?
Sprite.
Paul, Coke has made the decision to sing; not in harmony but on Que and to otherwise remain silent when the chorus is sung. A word to the wise, should there be any working for the corporation: We will, we will ROCK YOU. Your business is no longer important to US. Our country needs no input from an off-key soprano.
So happy to claim a Woke Coke has not touched these taste
buds in over fifty years.
POWER TO THE PEOPLE!
When half the electorate is on the dole, our elections are neither free nor fair.
We don’t have a “democracy”, we have a kleptocracy.
It’s not just the big business we are hearing about. I received a catalog from Carrot-Top Industry. They making quality flags and sell other products. They have removed all but three Confederate Flags from their catalog. I called and ask to be removed from their customer list. This is a North Carolina company. Sad.
Long time Coke Zero consumer.....
No more Woka-Cola products for me. I have had it with this crap. I simply want a beverage I like. I don’t want a liberal or a conservative beverage. Just a consistent beverage that I don’t have to drink with “politics”.
Why is this so hard for CEO’s to understand?
Not to be picky, but Saul held the coats of the people who stoned Stephen, not the other way around.
I cant help it, when someone can pinpoint a war on one issue. Thats a very low IQ opinion and it bothers me because other low IQ's will follow these false comments and repeat them..
sorry my bad, having a debate with someone who has abandoned all reason is like giving a vaccine shot to a deadline person..
Because Coke is a scumbag company who threaten those against voter fraud?
At the very least why aren’t the Republicans beating them over the head with it 24 7 365?
These businesses are no longer American. Many have been invaded throw a progressive board or HR department. Others are trying to get into or stay in the China market. Both find it hard to both support republicans and America while also not offending China or BLM. They have chosen to throw America and conservatives overboard because we bark without a bite. I suggest we try new products.
Thanks. I love local brands. I hope they are not owned by one of the mega corps.
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