First Ford, now Nike

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I LOVE it......will those redneck religiturds set fire to their Ford pickup trucks now??????

NEWS

Ford Defended Kneeling NFL Players, Yet Trump Hasn’t Said a Word

One of the biggest stories over the last week, at least in the sports word, has been Nike’s endorsement of former NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick, who made headlines for kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice, is now the face of Nike’s 30th anniversary “Just Do It” campaign.
While Nike has received praise from some Americans, they have also faced a boycott and criticism by others. Just about a year ago though, the world’s largest car manufacturer, Ford, also took it upon themselves to defend NFL players who take a knee to protest injustice.
Ford, a sponsor of the National Football League, came out in support of NFL players who decided to kneel during the national anthem as a form of peaceful, quiet protest. Their entire statement they made at the time, on this decision, can be read below:
“We respect individuals’ rights to express their views, even if they are not ones we share, That’s part of what makes America great.”
The statement, which not only throws the support of the NFL’s biggest sponsor behind players who wish to kneel, also clearly attacked the president himself, by mentioning that these very protests are what “make America great.”
While President Trump has tweeted insults to Nike, and has repeatedly condemned the NFL for not doing more to stop players from kneeling during the anthem, he has mysteriously remained tight lipped when it comes to condemning Ford.

https://hillreporter.com/ford-defended-kneeling-nfl-players-yet-trump-hasnt-said-a-word-6888



And Ford reiterated their stance on Monday....

On Monday, the Ford Motor Company, which owns the Detroit Lions, took a stand and pushed back on President Donald Trump’s divisive rhetoric against NFL players who protest.
—NFL and Trump respond to Colin Kaepernick’s Nike ad—
“We respect individuals’ rights to express their views, even if they are not ones we share,” the company said on Monday. “That’s part of what makes America great.”
The company made the announcement after Trump on Friday urged people to protest the NFL and said owners should fire players who decide to kneel during the national anthem, CNN reports.
Ford has a heavy stake in the NFL with team ownership and last year entered into a three-year agreement making the Ford F-Series the league’s official truck.
The NFL has said it would not penalize players who refuse to take the field during the national anthem.
Martha Firestone Ford, owner and chairwoman of the Detroit Lions and a member of the Ford family, fired back at Trump for his divisive comments.
“Our game has long provided a powerful platform for dialogue and positive change in many communities throughout our nation,” she said. “Negative and disrespectful comments suggesting otherwise are contrary to the founding principles of our country, and we do not support those comments or opinions.”
Ford also owns the naming rights to the Ford Field in Detroit.
—Colin Kaepernick’s new Nike ad with Lebron, Serena and refugees will give you chills—
Missing the whole point, on Sunday, Trump encouraged fans to protest.

https://thegrio.com/2018/09/06/ford-steps-up-to-support-nfl-players-protesting-police-brutality/

 

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I LOVE it......will those redneck religiturds set fire to their Ford pickup trucks now??????

NEWS

Ford Defended Kneeling NFL Players, Yet Trump Hasn’t Said a Word

One of the biggest stories over the last week, at least in the sports word, has been Nike’s endorsement of former NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick, who made headlines for kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice, is now the face of Nike’s 30th anniversary “Just Do It” campaign.
While Nike has received praise from some Americans, they have also faced a boycott and criticism by others. Just about a year ago though, the world’s largest car manufacturer, Ford, also took it upon themselves to defend NFL players who take a knee to protest injustice.
Ford, a sponsor of the National Football League, came out in support of NFL players who decided to kneel during the national anthem as a form of peaceful, quiet protest. Their entire statement they made at the time, on this decision, can be read below:
“We respect individuals’ rights to express their views, even if they are not ones we share, That’s part of what makes America great.”
The statement, which not only throws the support of the NFL’s biggest sponsor behind players who wish to kneel, also clearly attacked the president himself, by mentioning that these very protests are what “make America great.”
While President Trump has tweeted insults to Nike, and has repeatedly condemned the NFL for not doing more to stop players from kneeling during the anthem, he has mysteriously remained tight lipped when it comes to condemning Ford.

https://hillreporter.com/ford-defended-kneeling-nfl-players-yet-trump-hasnt-said-a-word-6888

Nah. Their trucks aren't paid for - their shoes (mostly) are.