And then this news broke yesterday afternoon. 2/https://www.wsj.com/articles/nike-nixes-betsy-ross-flag-sneaker-after-colin-kaepernick-intervenes-11562024126 …
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Today was supposed to be a good day in Arizona, with the announcement of a major @Nike investment in Goodyear, AZ. THREAD—>
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Words cannot express my disappointment at this terrible decision. I am embarrassed for Nike. 3/
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Nike is an iconic American brand and American company. This country, our system of government and free enterprise have allowed them to prosper and flourish. 4/
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Instead of celebrating American history the week of our nation’s independence, Nike has apparently decided that Betsy Ross is unworthy, and has bowed to the current onslaught of political correctness and historical revisionism. 5/
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It is a shameful retreat for the company. American businesses should be proud of our country’s history, not abandoning it. 6/
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Nike has made its decision, and now we’re making ours. I’ve ordered the Arizona Commerce Authority to withdraw all financial incentive dollars under their discretion that the State was providing for the company to locate here. 7/
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Arizona’s economy is doing just fine without Nike. We don’t need to suck up to companies that consciously denigrate our nation’s history. 8/
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And finally, it shouldn’t take a controversy over a shoe for our kids to know who Betsy Ross is. A founding mother. Her story should be taught in all American schools. In the meantime, it’s worth googling her. 9/9
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Thank you, Governor Ducey, for your bold stance to a company's decision to disrespect this country and its heritage. .
@Nike apparently doesn't appreciate the country that has a free enterprise system that allows it to make bajillions of dollars. Shameful
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And to remove shoes if they want.
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