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2020-08-19 -PC Follies

[ZeroHedge] As we detailed earlier, a slide that purports to be from Goodyear's diversity training has leaked and appears to show that the company considers "Blue Lives Matter," "All Lives Matter" and "MAGA" attire "unacceptable," while at the same time encouraging "Black Lives Matter" and "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride (LGBT)" attire.

The differences are shown under a slide that appears to be outlining a zero tolerance policy. Aptly named, if we say so ourselves.

As The Gateway Pundit put it, the slide appears to be "zero tolerance" against support for police or conservative values. Which, of course, flies in the face of actually engaging in the values of tolerance and equality.

The employee who took the photo of the slide claimed that it was "presented at a Topeka plant by an area manager and says it came from their corporate office out of Akron, Ohio," according to a report from WIBW.
Just out before lunchtime (and a ton of negative feedback):
Update (1150ET): Well, that didn't take long. Goodyear has quickly issued a press release backing away from the 'diversity' training's liberal bias.
Get woke, go broke, motherfuckers. What's my next tire - Firestone or Michelin?

Posted by Raj 2020-08-19 13:29|| || Front Page|| [11135 views ] Top

#1 I've been buying Cooper tires for a while now. Good tires.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2020-08-19 13:41|| 2020-08-19 13:41|| Front Page Top

#2 Let's get woke and put a purple wig on the blimp.

The sportsball coverage will be fabulous.

Posted by swksvolFF 2020-08-19 14:35|| 2020-08-19 14:35|| Front Page Top

#3 their corporate office out of Akron, Ohio

LeBron's hometown.

Well, that didn't take long. Goodyear has quickly issued a press release backing away from the 'diversity' training's liberal bias.

Hopefully, people will keep the heat on them.

Goodyear's executive team.

Posted by charger 2020-08-19 15:24|| 2020-08-19 15:24|| Front Page Top

#4 GoodYear tires, they're good for a year.

Posted by Besoeker 2020-08-19 15:27|| 2020-08-19 15:27|| Front Page Top

#5 Goodyear's executive team

Explains the zeal.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2020-08-19 15:33|| 2020-08-19 15:33|| Front Page Top

#6 Goodbye Tires.

Posted by swksvolFF 2020-08-19 15:34|| 2020-08-19 15:34|| Front Page Top

#7 Hankook.

Posted by M. Murcek 2020-08-19 15:36|| 2020-08-19 15:36|| Front Page Top

#8 Moved to NH and needed new tires for winter use.

Mechanic recommendation was Michelin Ice tires. They work great.

WTF do all these corporate clowns think they're gaining by getting woke? I just don't understand it. It's not like SJWs are good customers.

Posted by AlanC 2020-08-19 15:42|| 2020-08-19 15:42|| Front Page Top

#9 AlanC - as long as you're not in Manchganistan!

Posted by Raj 2020-08-19 16:00|| 2020-08-19 16:00|| Front Page Top

#10 Cooper in general, Nitto for truck, and Dunlop for cars, if you want to "buy American".

Posted by Marilyn Tojo7566 2020-08-19 16:03|| 2020-08-19 16:03|| Front Page Top

#11 Buck stops with this guy: Gary VanderLind

Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Goodyear Website Exec Bio

Gary is responsible for fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring all associates are inspired to realize their full potential and contribute to the long-term growth and success of the company.

Posted by Marilyn Tojo7566 2020-08-19 16:08|| 2020-08-19 16:08|| Front Page Top

#12 The worst possible reaction, they annoy traditional American customers with their woke BS and then turn tail and show they are not really woke when it blows up on them, so the racial extortionists aren't fooled either. Double stupid reaction and proof of crappy corporate leadership.

Posted by NoMoreBS 2020-08-19 16:16|| 2020-08-19 16:16|| Front Page Top

#13 So hard to earn trust. So easy to lose it.

Posted by Iblis 2020-08-19 16:35|| 2020-08-19 16:35|| Front Page Top

#14 Their statement is full of weaselspeak.

They say this was "not created or distributed by Goodyear corporate" and that it wasn't part of a diversity training class.

So who did create and distribute it?

What is the relation of that entity with corporate?

Was this done with knowledge/acquiesence/approval of corporate?

If it wasn't part of "diversity training", then what training was it a part of?

Or was this a policy guidance for management, which would make it even worse?

Posted by charger 2020-08-19 16:35|| 2020-08-19 16:35|| Front Page Top

#15 Here in Florida my tires and brakes seem to last forever. No potholes or hills. And I don't wait til the last second to jam on my brakes. I'm liking it.

Posted by M. Murcek 2020-08-19 16:37|| 2020-08-19 16:37|| Front Page Top

#16 "Second, we appreciate the diverse points of all of our more than 60,000 associates,

...but not from anyone else - comments on the tweet are disabled.

Posted by Raj 2020-08-19 17:12|| 2020-08-19 17:12|| Front Page Top

#17 That phag.

Posted by Clem 2020-08-19 17:15|| 2020-08-19 17:15|| Front Page Top

#18 WTF do all these corporate clowns think they're gaining by getting woke?

They are gaining each other’s approval by reflecting common views within the group. It’s a class reinforcement thing, having nothing to do with the world outside the executive floor of the home office. The junior executives and middle managers absorb it through their skin... or keep quiet.

Posted by trailing wife 2020-08-19 17:24|| 2020-08-19 17:24|| Front Page Top

#19 I gave them feedback via email yesterday

Posted by Frank G 2020-08-19 17:26|| 2020-08-19 17:26|| Front Page Top

#20 Wait 'til the dealerships start getting angry calls and visits from their customers. I know I'm not going back to the Goodyear guys in Quincy Center any time soon.

Posted by Raj 2020-08-19 17:27|| 2020-08-19 17:27|| Front Page Top

#21 Just got back from Depot. They've gone 100% full Covid19-WOKE mask now. Tried to buy a .59 cent, plastic switch plate. Couldn't process my $1.00 bill into the no clerk, 'pay it yourself' machine. Ah ha, pay it yourself machine was only FOR PLASTIC. Clerk tried to usher me over to a cash pay line with 9 people standing in it. Nope, sorry I don't need it that bad. Left their free, cheesy Covid mask lying in the parking lot.

See ya !

Posted by Besoeker 2020-08-19 17:42|| 2020-08-19 17:42|| Front Page Top

#22 New version of papal indulgences. Expiate your sins on the cheap.

Posted by Fat Bob Whemp1899 2020-08-19 18:00|| 2020-08-19 18:00|| Front Page Top

#23 Long term, something's gotta be done about these bourgeoisieshevik chicken###kers.

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2020-08-19 21:36|| 2020-08-19 21:36|| Front Page Top

#24 @ #21 - Good for you, Besoeker.

Posted by Clem 2020-08-19 22:08|| 2020-08-19 22:08|| Front Page Top

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