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6. I posted a link to this OP in the Progressive Group

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Sat May 3, 2014, 04:38 PM

May 2014

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here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1269938

We are trying to list corporations that should be boycotted.

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Boycott Toyota for Moving to Anti-LBGT Texas! [View all] Indyfan53 May 2014 OP

That's a lot of drama Gman May 2014 #1

Impossible. yeoman6987 May 2014 #4

well said. we've owned DesertFlower May 2014 #28

It's not all about marriage equality. Texas is one of the 29 States that allows discrimination Bluenorthwest May 2014 #5

It's funny how ignorant some people Gman May 2014 #11

Are you claiming what I said was not true? Because it is true, and denial of that for which you Bluenorthwest May 2014 #36

Yeah, it's unfortunate that marriage equality has become the be-all end-all Recursion May 2014 #33

I've never bothered to boycott anything or anyone. AScott May 2014 #26

me, too Niceguy1 May 2014 #34

This should help a little... pipi_k May 2014 #81

Toyota could easily rectify this LittleBlue May 2014 #2

Anti LGBT and anti union. A double whammy if you ask me. Initech May 2014 #3

You Will Love It... titanicdave May 2014 #8

I'm waiting for the 2015 model. It looks really incredible. Initech May 2014 #14

But Chrysler RoccoR5955 May 2014 #62

Chrysler is owned by Fiat Indyfan53 May 2014 #71

Chrysler is owned by Fiat. Initech May 2014 #73

I posted a link to this OP in the Progressive Group rhett o rick May 2014 #6

Link doesn't work Indyfan53 May 2014 #46

Fixed, thanks. nm rhett o rick May 2014 #47

Toyota needs to rectify as many of the problems as possible Ilsa May 2014 #7

As a Texan, I think this has the potential for good. efhmc May 2014 #9

They better get to the polls! Indyfan53 May 2014 #19

Any suggestions? Precinct chair here. efhmc May 2014 #48

They outspent us in 2012 an 2013. Indyfan53 May 2014 #51

So am I supposed to sell my Prius? RoccoR5955 May 2014 #10

Tesla n/t aggiesal May 2014 #13

If only the average driver could afford one! Initech May 2014 #16

I agree, but ... aggiesal May 2014 #29

I'm sure the ridiculously high cost of the batteries is why they're so expensive. Initech May 2014 #31

They have models ... aggiesal May 2014 #32

There are several problems with the Tesla. RoccoR5955 May 2014 #42

Price is affordable, Model E due out in 2015 at 35K. Firebrand Gary May 2014 #77

By request and built in the USA too Omaha Steve May 2014 #15

I don't think that this will suit my needs RoccoR5955 May 2014 #41

Of course,as it stands now you are not in compliance. Puzzledtraveller May 2014 #49

I have a ford c-max d_r May 2014 #54

I never heard of the C Max tammywammy May 2014 #55

The c-max hybrid is a great choice betterdemsonly May 2014 #57

I think it is the ultimate d_r May 2014 #59

Agreed! betterdemsonly May 2014 #60

One problem with CMax... Leather. RoccoR5955 May 2014 #61

I don't think mine has any leather in it d_r May 2014 #65

What do you mean? RoccoR5955 May 2014 #67

yeah, tires have animal fat in them d_r May 2014 #68

No thanks. miyazaki May 2014 #12

Toyota will have a $1.2 billion settlement over it. Indyfan53 May 2014 #20

Sure it is Shivering Jemmy May 2014 #80

I always have. pintobean May 2014 #17

More progressives need to buy UAW-made cars! Indyfan53 May 2014 #21

+1 Go Vols May 2014 #84

Frustrating situation! socialist cyclist May 2014 #18

They're already on my list. We buy vehicles that are union-made in the USA by U.S. companies. Brickbat May 2014 #22

I should have scrolled down first... awoke_in_2003 May 2014 #24

It never hurts to say it again. Brickbat May 2014 #25

Indeed... awoke_in_2003 May 2014 #27

I boycott them anyways... awoke_in_2003 May 2014 #23

they probably expect a lot of people to stay in CA, and they'll just replace them with cheaper labor pstokely May 2014 #30

NIssan/Datsun US production started in Tenn. in '83 Go Vols May 2014 #86

Non-Union Toyota or any other car brand should already be boycotted Exposethefrauds May 2014 #35

+1. It should be economic issues driving this, not social ones. Populist_Prole May 2014 #56

It should be boycotted for both economic and social reasons. betterdemsonly May 2014 #58

Agree I refuse to support ANY business that does not support my values Exposethefrauds May 2014 #78

I only buy American-made vehicles put together by UNION workers. Le Taz Hot May 2014 #37

Are the American companies unionized in Mexico? madville May 2014 #38

I think you know the answer to that. Le Taz Hot May 2014 #39

I don't want America d_r May 2014 #66

A more strategic approach would be to encourage Toyota to pressure Texas yardwork May 2014 #40

Don't hold your breath while the GOP's in charge Indyfan53 May 2014 #44

Statement from Toyota tammywammy May 2014 #43

The only way to make sure They'll be fine to turn Texas Blue Indyfan53 May 2014 #45

Women employees are threatened too! betterdemsonly May 2014 #50

Thanks for the reminder! Indyfan53 May 2014 #52

Excellent point! theHandpuppet May 2014 #79

Boycott Toyota for excessive beige-ness. flvegan May 2014 #53

Yeah really Populist_Prole May 2014 #63

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2014 #64

Right now its between an F-150 or a Tacoma... Open_n_Shut May 2014 #69

F150 with ecoboost! Indyfan53 May 2014 #70

It's justifying that extra 10 - 15k that is the trick... Open_n_Shut May 2014 #74

I'd go with the Toyota Savannahmann May 2014 #72

I will always go with the superior product... Open_n_Shut May 2014 #75

Toyota's best selling car betterdemsonly May 2014 #82

Pfui Savannahmann May 2014 #83

This isn't just about gay marriage it is about housing discrimination betterdemsonly May 2014 #85

So now the reason changes Savannahmann May 2014 #87

I've been boycotting Toyota my entire life. B Calm May 2014 #76