[ April 30, 2024 ]
Nike nixed the released of the Air Max 1 USA after having already sent the sneakers to retailers because failed NFL football player and grievance-monger Colin Kaepernick said he felt the use of the Betsy Ross flag on the sneaker was offensive and carried slavery connotations.
“Words cannot express my disappointment at this terrible decision. I am embarrassed for Nike,” Ducey, a Republican, tweeted. “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.
Thank you, for taking a stand against the left’s war on America. Disappearing America brick by brick, symbol by symbol, town by town, city by city….a great, terrible assault on the greatest country in human history.
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What’s Nike going to put on their next model? An Antifa cement milkshake?
Perhaps the best-known figure from the American Revolutionary era who wasn’t a president, general or statesman, Betsy Ross (1752-1836) became a patriotic icon in the late 19th century when stories surfaced that she had sewn the first “stars and stripes” U.S. flag in 1776. (History.com)
It’s a good thing @Nike only wants to sell sneakers to people who hate the American flag…. @NFL #HappyFourth https://t.co/G6w8vDjvLP
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) July 2, 2019
Today was supposed to be a good day in Arizona, with the announcement of a major @Nike investment in Goodyear, AZ. THREAD—>
1/— Doug Ducey (@DougDucey) July 2, 2019
Arizona Gov. Ducey to pull Nike plant incentives over reported Colin Kaepernick, Betsy Ross flag flap
By Ryan Gaydos | Fox News
Nike pulls ‘Betsy Ross Flag’ sneaker after Colin Kaepernick raises concern.
Kaepernick said the Betsy Ross flag was offensive and a symbol of racism.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced Tuesday he was ordering the Arizona Commerce Authority to withdraw incentives for Nike building a manufacturing plant in the state.
Ducey made the announcement in a series of tweets after The Wall Street Journal reported that former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick urged Nike to nix a USA-themed sneaker, which featured a Betsy Ross flag on the heel, over slavery connotations.
Today was supposed to be a good day in Arizona, with the announcement of a major @Nike investment in Goodyear, AZ. THREAD—>
1/— Doug Ducey (@DougDucey) July 2, 2019
“Words cannot express my disappointment at this terrible decision. I am embarrassed for Nike,” Ducey, a Republican, tweeted. “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.
“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. It is a shameful retreat for the company. American businesses should be proud of our country’s history, not abandoning it.
“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. 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.
“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.”
Nike planned to build a massive manufacturing plant in Goodyear, investing $184.5 million, according to ABC 15. The plant reportedly was going to create more than 500 jobs.
Goodyear agreed to waive nearly $1 million in plan review and permit fees to bring the plant into the city, The Arizona Republic reported. The city also planned to reimburse Nike $1 million for the jobs the company was set on creating.
Kaepernick reached out to Nike officials and expressed that the flag that was featured on the back of the shoes could be an offensive symbol because of its connection to a slavery era, according to The Wall Street Journal.
In response, a Nike spokeswoman told the Journal: “Nike has chosen not to release the Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July as it featured the old version of the American flag.”
The sneaker originally was slated to be released on Monday, and posts hyping its release said it would cost $140.
Kaepernick, the former quarterback who famously kneeled during the National Anthem starting in 2016, was named as the face of Nike’s latest “Just Do It” campaign last year. After the announcement, Nike’s stock initially fell more than 3 percent, before online sales increased.
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35 Comments
4 years ago
Nike does not want business from at least half of the USA.
4 years ago
Reply to
ConnectingDots
yep, the leftard dolts are too fawking stupid to realize, the blood on the ground is their own
4 years ago
Reply to
ConnectingDots
more than half. go to their website, you’d think america’s white population was less than 10%, and that there are no white males. nike truly is marketing themselves solely to racial minorities, most of whom apparently hate white americans, so nike has to hate america as well to keep the business going
4 years ago
Reply to
Rocinante44
…they could care less….the Chinese keep them alive with sales….I wish they would just get the hell out of America and go to China….I’ve refused to buy their products for my grandkids….and explained to them when they buy products from anti-American companies they are paving the way to be taken over by Communists….they do listen.
4 years ago
Money talks.
Thank you Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey.
4 years ago
So when will Nike release then Megan Rapinoe soccer shoe?
4 years ago
Reply to
Kuffar
Hell, I loathe that piece of you know what, Kuffar. I hope karma gives her a kick in her hiny today. It may sound anti-American but it is she who is anti-American.
4 years ago
Reply to
Ziggy46
It seems the US team benched her for the upcoming game against the UK… I guess actions have consequences in this case.
4 years ago
The self-proclaimed African still proudly bears the “Nazi” name
of his adoptive parents, but refuses to endure American symbols.
Somehow he doesn’t seem to be quite psychologically up to date.
https://forebears.io/surnames/kaepernick
4 years ago
slavery conditions, hmmm, where are nikes made? sweatshops somewhere in a third world shithole?
4 years ago
Reply to
Halal Bacon
Mainly manufactured in Indonesia, Vietnam and Bangladesh. I really doubt is hey intended to build a plant in Arizona,just after the tax benefits.
4 years ago
Now Gov. Doug Ducey demonstrates leadership in this Nike case …
I’m not familiar with his record so far, but he has made a good decision in this case.
Nike should be bankrupted.
That’s what the Nasties do to anti-Nasties …
We need to bankrupt these pro-slavery commies – and shove their hateful, bigoted opinions down their bottomline.
4 years ago
Reply to
Dan Knight
P.S. Nike has been on my boycott list for a long time – so long I don’t remember what they did to be on it…
But they have been anti-American, anti-liberty, pro-violence, pro-hate, pro-bigoted, ‘down with the cause’ Leftards for a loooooooong time.
4 years ago
Reply to
Dan Knight
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4 years ago
Reply to
Lavonna
This post is from a long time spammer….she is always on Geller….block her.
4 years ago
Reply to
Dan Knight
“We need to bankrupt these pro-slavery commies – and shove their hateful, bigoted opinions down their bottomline.”
Amen, Dan, I hope all is well for you and yours, take care.
4 years ago
Reply to
Ziggy46
Thank you – everything is great – we’re taking a day off from storm cleanup.
May you and yours have a great week Ziggy!
4 years ago
Reply to
Dan Knight
I heard you folks got hit pretty badly; I sure hope it was not cataclysmic, Dan, and everyone is well. Just take care, stay safe and keep on boycotting Nike and several others.
4 years ago
Reply to
Dan Knight
Right on, Dan…..
I’m now relocated from Vegas to Tennessee for the purpose of pursuing the ones who killed my Dad with “abuse and neglect” to the point of “homicide.” I believe we’ve talked about this before. This was my birth state….and it is frightening to see this staunchly Republic state crumbling into Purple…..I still retain my voting rights in AZ….Ducey has made a great stand and I will support him.
4 years ago
Reply to
ladywarrior
Yes, I remember your Dad’s story. I hope your investigation and legal pursuits are bearing fruit.
Every state is turning purple. It’s not just the continuous creation of new drones in the indoctrination centers, but the constant import of new ‘peasants’ to serve their Demokkkratic overlords.
May you and yours have a very happy 4th of July!
4 years ago
Reply to
Dan Knight
The city of Goodyear is still moving ahead Dan but – given the Governor’s declaration, will find it harder to move forward to actually have Nike come here.
Anyway, anyone moving to AZ must know water sources are already limited. Blessed 4th to you from here.
4 years ago
Reply to
Mark Steiner
Thank you – blessing to you and yours too!
Have a happy holiday weekend!
4 years ago
Governor Ducey deserves resounding applause and shouts of Bravo. Finally, a man, a leader who does not kowtow to Nike and its pet mascot, the poster boy of hatred and anti-American vitriol, Kaepernick. One would hope it may inspire or instill some backbone in other leaders; I, for one, would not lay a wager on it.
As mentioned by Halal Bacon, Nike with all its self-aggrandizing and self-righteousness is an advocate and partaker in slavery, as are numerous providers of what some perceive as consumerism’s cultural icons.
Regarding Kaepernick, he confirms that as a has been, a squeaky-wheel, a cry-baby, and unabashed racist pays dividends with the likes of Nike and other consumer icon product lines.
4 years ago
Stop bitching. If you object to Nike’s decisions, stop buying their products. They have plenty of competitors that would love your business. Personally, I’ve never owned Nike shoes and now I’m sure I never will.
4 years ago
It looks like a nice design. Kinda like it.
That said, why are they so afraid of Negroes? You feed and freed them or what they call “FREEDING” the Negroes. They OWE you.
Without you or America the Negroes would be starving and naked. Since they do not invent or build anything all that they have come from white people.
Do not fear the Negro. He is an arrogant WAYCIST!
4 years ago
Kaepernick’s still alive ??
4 years ago
I was so proud of Ducey when I saw that. I vote in AZ and he’s got my vote next time around.
4 years ago
Until yesterday, I was under the impression that Doug Ducey was another RINO, like John S. McCain, III. I live in Arizona, and I think I will vote for his reelection.
In the meantime, Nike may end up offending all Americans (except MarxiCrats and “instant voters” from across the border) by producing red sneakers with a bright yellow hammer & sickle emblem on the heel.
4 years ago
Thank you Gov. Ducey.
4 years ago
We should all boycott Nike. They make athletic equipment and create suitable (if overpriced) sportswear. They take an object that cost little money because of where it was made, (cheap labor, as well as child labor) and sell it for outrageous prices. That is business, and it is very profitable.
Then comes marketing. Years ago, when I was weightlifting, a Nike representative approached me and offered a sponsorship. I thought I was too old to do anybody’s advertising and declined. Others apparently didn’t.
If we have a product to be sold, do we need to have celebrity endorsements on political matters? I don’t agree with this principle. Sell the shoe, or the shirt, based on it being the best in class.
Nike is wrong. Kaepernick has been a loser since birth. His birth parents didn’t want him, but he was adopted by some good people instead. That should have left him feeling fortunate, but he resents the fact that he can’t have everything he wants just because he wants it. Sorry, but that is life.
To Nike, I say, “Shame on You.” If you went bankrupt, it is because you chose the wrong thing to endorse. You decided to take the opinion of a loser and stand with it. He is falling and has been since he flipped off America. You took a hit along with him, but you came back when we forgot about him. Now you both are back in public, and I urge you to cut your ties with him. You are still a big, wealthy company, making money off the backs of near-slaves, and you should be satiated, but you deserve whatever ill comes your way. Many people stopped wearing Nike a long time ago, and more will follow.
4 years ago
NIKE: “The one and only Anti-American Shoe Company.”
4 years ago
Gov Ducey has done a great job in a number of things. Proud to have him Gov of Az!
