Remember when corporations quickly declared their dedication to American democracy by pledging to "pause" or "review" their political contributions to seditionists in Congress?
Let’s follow up on their promises today.
Let’s follow up on their promises today.
Boeing promised it would "evaluate future contributions to ensure that we support those who…uphold our country’s most fundamental principles.”
The company then gave $190,000 to GOP election objectors.
The company then gave $190,000 to GOP election objectors.
UPS nobly said that “we must peacefully and constructively find ways to advance the common good of our country.”
The company donated $167,000 to GOP election objectors.
The company donated $167,000 to GOP election objectors.
Chevron decried the January 6 attack, stating it “tarnishes a two-century tradition of respect for the rule of law.”
After this noble statement, the company gave $62,500 to GOP election objectors.
After this noble statement, the company gave $62,500 to GOP election objectors.
General Motors claimed it would “withhold contributions from all members of Congress” following the insurrection attempt.
Did that happen? Of course not.
The company has since given $92,500 to election objectors.
Did that happen? Of course not.
The company has since given $92,500 to election objectors.
FedEx condemned the violence on Jan 6, promising to review “all future political contributions.”
The company donated $58,000 to election objectors, while its CEO personally donated $405,000 to NRCC, which distributes donations to House Republicans — including election objectors.
The company donated $58,000 to election objectors, while its CEO personally donated $405,000 to NRCC, which distributes donations to House Republicans — including election objectors.
The American Bankers Association. Raytheon. Lockheed Martin. General Dynamics...
The list goes on.
Don't fall for the glitzy PR stunts for a second.
As usual, corporate actions speak much louder than corporate words.
The list goes on.
Don't fall for the glitzy PR stunts for a second.
As usual, corporate actions speak much louder than corporate words.
You can find more details about these promise-breaking corporations here, thanks to the tireless work of @CREWcrew and @accountable_us: bit.ly/3t4UMIE bit.ly/32P0ROH
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