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True Blue American

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25. They have always given to Republicans because they

Thu Jul 8, 2021, 03:44 PM

Jul 2021

Always gave them tax breaks that American companies did not get, hurting them badly.

For those not old enough to remember Japan announced they could not beat us in the war, they would destroy us economically.

We bought their junk after the war ad then treated them better than our own.

Many forgot,I haven’t. Bravo to The Lincoln Project!

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Toyota announces it will stop contributing to members of Congress who opposed the election cert. [View all] Nevilledog Jul 2021 OP

Again? Lets see how long this twinge of responsibility lasts this time. patphil Jul 2021 #1

I'm Thinking A While ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #7

They need to donate to Dems investigating SheltieLover Jul 2021 #10

Works For Me! ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #11

They have always given to Republicans because they True Blue American Jul 2021 #25

Thanks. I understand the first point ancianita Jul 2021 #32

We heard it over and over again. True Blue American Jul 2021 #37

Not Buying It ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #48

Sorry you think that way True Blue American Jul 2021 #49

Yes they do Akakoji Jul 2021 #14

This misstep will costs them a lot in brand equity, loyalty and ultimately profits. They Dream Girl Jul 2021 #18

It has already cost them my 45 years of loyalty. BComplex Jul 2021 #20

And don't forget not fooled Jul 2021 #28

I would imagine that their customer base is more left leaning Dream Girl Jul 2021 #34

We will be watching..it better be more than just words PortTack Jul 2021 #2

And, this time, we really mean it. Wink. Wink. GoCubsGo Jul 2021 #3

Funny how shining the spotlight on them made them change their minds - Ocelot II Jul 2021 #4

For how long this time? SheltieLover Jul 2021 #5

See #7 ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #9

Donate it to Dems SheltieLover Jul 2021 #6

Good point. C Moon Jul 2021 #29

Yes! This works for me and would get my attention! liberalla Jul 2021 #30

In other words ... UpInArms Jul 2021 #8

Never forget. Mme. Defarge Jul 2021 #12

Me too. I'm on my third Toyota, but never again. Dream Girl Jul 2021 #17

The Lincoln Project ad is amazing Akakoji Jul 2021 #13

They'll just funnel dark money into organizations that support them instead. nt Crunchy Frog Jul 2021 #15

Bingo. SergeStorms Jul 2021 #45

Why are politicians even getting money from corporations? leftstreet Jul 2021 #16

To subvert voters' interests for their own? ancianita Jul 2021 #43

Just sent them an email Sherman A1 Jul 2021 #19

Sorry, old and fake news. They said that in January and it was a lie. lagomorph777 Jul 2021 #21

And they did it from the goodness of their heart! progressoid Jul 2021 #22

They've said that before wryter2000 Jul 2021 #23

nope....sorry....this is only because they got busted.... bahboo Jul 2021 #24

Too late. Once my old-style PU dies, that's it. yonder Jul 2021 #26

That they have to be shamed into doing the right thing speaks volumes. liberalmuse Jul 2021 #27

and let's see if they actual follow up their words. nt Javaman Jul 2021 #31

Not good enough... cut off all of those that oppose democracy and those who refuse to investigate JCMach1 Jul 2021 #33

That was quick. I did not think they'd come around. Who's next? marble falls Jul 2021 #35

WaPo also had an article about Toyota's donations this past week. Lonestarblue Jul 2021 #36

I love my 11year old Prius locks Jul 2021 #38

geez... gotta LOVE the Lincoln Project - bluboid Jul 2021 #39

I'd like more specifics from them. llmart Jul 2021 #40

Even though I'm actively looking for a new vehicle to replace my old American made rust bucket. Dakota Flint Jul 2021 #41

Good effort....golf clap n/t hibbing Jul 2021 #42

Good. Now, please stick to it this time, Toyota! ShazzieB Jul 2021 #44

Oh YAAAAAAASSSSS...hit em where it hurts & they'll have incentive to do the right thing onetexan Jul 2021 #46

Meh, I'm glad they made the announcement. That means they felt the backlash. GoodRaisin Jul 2021 #47

Thank you Lincoln Project LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2021 #50

Yes empedocles Jul 2021 #51