Today was supposed to be a good day in Arizona, with the announcement of a major investment in Goodyear, AZ. THREAD—>
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And then this news broke yesterday afternoon. 2/
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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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Who the heck is Kappernick to change past history- we can’t give him any glory. Betsy Ross comes first!! Nike you made the wrong move- why change for 1 person ? True Americans like our American History- we need to remember the past to prevent some of the history from repeating.
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It’s not Nike that is denigrating the flag - it’s the white supremacy groups that have adopted it to stand for their horrific beliefs
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Nike stock prices are dropping and I am glad. Here is another example of why is such a horrible company:
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So, Trump meeting and praising a dictator who killed Otto Warmbier is okay, but recalling sneakers is over the line?!! You’re troubled, dude
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Uhm, Hey, Mr. Patriot? Why are you fighting for something that’s against the U.S. Flag Code (Section d): “The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery... “ #BetsyRossFlag
#FakePatriots
#CrocodileFlagTears
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Are you speaking to the five percent of your constituents who are currently unemployed? And if you don’t know that flag also represents the hundreds of thousands of African Americans who were enslaved and not yet liberated, then it’s you, sir, who needs to open a history book.
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Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8, Subsection B of the U.S. Code: "The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise."
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