Posted on 10/05/2020 12:49:53 PM PDT by MarvinStinson
Trek seems like a fine brand of bike to buycott!
Segafredo is an Italian coffee company.
“While we support the right to free speech, we will hold people accountable for their words and actions. Regrettably, Simmons made statements online that we feel are divisive, incendiary, and detrimental to the team, professional cycling, its fans...”
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Now we learn saying “bye” and affirming you support Pres. Trump is incendiary or divisive and will get you ejected from the team. But, saying there is zero excuse to vote for Trump is just fine.
Any wonder polling for the Presidential election might be a bit off?
It is the only. Until these organizations feel it in the pocket book, nothing will change.
It is the only. Until these organizations feel it in the pocket book, nothing will change.
I wish their was some way to make it known that my previously inadvertent boycott of bicycle racing is now intentional.
“I’m not so sure that would bother them.”
Probably not.
At this point Brussels is just a German puppet. Germany pulls the strings in the EU and Brussels dances to the tune.
Nike gave her a huge contract for trashing Trump. Writing bye gets you fired??? Communists never were much for free speech.
This CRAP MUST STOP!! NOW!
Diversity in Cycling said on Twitter: “In Black History Month, it is worth explaining why Quinn Simmons’ tweets were racist. It was not because of his politics, but because he used a black hand gesture.
“This is a form of blackface – a means of racist oppression used by extremist groups.
“No Quinn, the furore is not about your political beliefs, it is about your racism.
“You used a black hand gesture, a form of blackface. You know the history of blackface right?
“Trek-Segafredo 100 per cent correct to suspend you. Listen and learn.”
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