Although we keep fighting the flow of anonymous campaign cash fuelling dishonest attacks against Obama and other Democratic candidates, let us not forget that there are also corporations, that we do know about, fuelling attack ads that are just as bad.
Have you eaten at White Castle recently? Or caught a movie at Regal Cinemas?
If so, you may be unwittingly helping finance right-wing attack ads.
That’s because many of the country’s most common brands are run by rich conservatives who are using their personal wealth to bankroll outside spending groups that are running attack ads smearing progressives. From Marriott Hotels to Brawny paper towels, and from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Coachella music festival, corporate executives at these organizations have given millions of dollars to groups like Mitt Romney’s Super PAC Restore Our Future.
Some corporations, like Waffle House, give direct donations to conservative attack ad groups like Karl Rove’s American Crossroads…
Inserted from <Think Progress>
Hat-tip: Sue aka Purplegem
If you don’t recognize the logos, click through. The article has descriptions of how each company is working to help Republicans finish turning America into a corporate plutocracy.
They must think we won’t know and wont care.
Deny them your patronage.
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Thanks for the graphic, Tom. It will come in handy on Facebook.
YVW, Blue!
Thanks Tom, My new $hit list for my Fridge… :Smile:
YVW, Richard!
Most of these brands aren't up here with the exception of the hotels which are way beyond my retired means. The one I watch for is Georgia Pacific. Dixie is up here but if I need paper plates, I use Royal Chinet which is a family owned Canadian company with headquarters in Nova Scotia.
Sometimes it is tough to find all the info you want but it is certainly worth looking. Of course being north of the 49th, things are a little different when it comes to products. The ones I don't like are the ones that say 'Made in the USA for…' because many don't say which company in the US made it, unless it is food.
I trust there are Canadian Brands just as closely associated to Harper's harlots.
Thanks for the update on brand names. New fridge magnet!
YVW, Patty!
Thank you for the great information, TC. Duly noted and will do. Great Blog.
Welcome, Gypsy! 🙂
Thank you. Feel free to return.