6 months after Capitol assault, corporate pledges fall flat

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

6 months after Capitol assault, corporate pledges fall flat

By DAVID KLEPPER
July 4, 2021

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — As shockwaves spread across the country from the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, corporate America took a stand against the lies that powered the mob. Or so it seemed.

Dozens of big companies, citing their commitment to democracy, pledged to avoid donating money to the 147 lawmakers who objected to Congress’ certification of Joe Biden’s victory on the false grounds that voting fraud stole the election from then-President Donald Trump.

It was a striking gesture by some of the most familiar names in business but, as it turns out, it was largely an empty one.

Six months later, many of those companies have resumed funneling cash to political action committees that benefit the election efforts of lawmakers whether they objected to the election certification or not. When it comes to seeking political influence through corporate giving, business as usual is back, if it ever left.

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[BigmanPigman]

1. As long as greed and cheating are allowed in America, this will continue.

Nothing seems to change...at least in my lifetime and that sucks a lot. I blame Reagun for most of the problems we face today. He and 12 years of GQP rule has permanently destroyed part of our country for the worse.

[jimfields33]

2. And I nothing could change that in 40 years?

I just don’t get that. He’s ranked 9th of all presidents. Is that why his policies are untouchable. It’s a mystery to me. We also had the house the entire time of his presidency and part of the time the senate. The whole thing is weird!!!!!!

[Bucky]

3. I compare this to 9/11

In the heat of the moment, people put politics aside and rallied to the nation's cause. Now that the crisis is over, we can go back to looting and exploitation again

[Ford_Prefect]

4. It was always an empty promise done as a PR stunt. They will never give up their pet Congress

while it pays off for them.