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egbertowillies

(4,058 posts) Wed Apr 1, 2015, 02:23 PM Apr 2015

Did Walmart force Arkansas Gov Asa Hutchinson to cave on Religious Freedom Restoration Act? (VIDEO)

When corporations speak, politicians listen, politicians act. Arkansas’ legislature passed House Bill 1228. It was on Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s desk. He had vowed to sign the bill. This bill is very similar to the bill signed by Indiana Governor Mike Pence that caused an uproar. Governor Mike Pence has been in retreat since since the corporate masters have strongly signaled that he must change or repeal the bill.

Soon after the Arkansas bill cleared the legislature, Walmart urged Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson to veto the bill.

“Every day, in our stores, we see firsthand the benefits diversity and inclusion have on our associates, customers and communities we serve. It all starts with our core basic belief of respect for the individual.
Today’s passage of HB1228 threatens to undermine the spirit of inclusion present throughout the state of Arkansas and does not reflect the values we proudly uphold. For these reasons, we are asking Governor Hutchinson to veto this legislation.”
— Doug McMillon, Walmart CEO

How would Asa Hutchinson save face after the demands from one of his most important corporate masters? Remhttp://egbertowillies.com/2015/04/01/arkansas-governor-asa-hutchinson-caves-to-walmart-on-religious-freedom-restoration-act-video/ember he said he intended to sign House Bill 1228.

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Did Walmart force Arkansas Gov Asa Hutchinson to cave on Religious Freedom Restoration Act? (VIDEO) (Original Post) egbertowillies Apr 2015 OP

You can bet your sweet bippy it did. Walmart calls, Arkansas listens...and politicians act libdem4life Apr 2015 #1

This is kind of like rooting for Iran against Isis DonCoquixote Apr 2015 #2

libdem4life

(13,877 posts)

1. You can bet your sweet bippy it did. Walmart calls, Arkansas listens...and politicians act

Reply to egbertowillies (Original post)

Wed Apr 1, 2015, 02:34 PM

Apr 2015

accordingly. But only because it got out in the open. Pretty sure they would have said nothing if these were "usual times". These "unusual times" are about to become "usual times". Deal with it.

The power of the people now is through the internet, cell phone cameras, and social media.

DonCoquixote

(13,616 posts)

2. This is kind of like rooting for Iran against Isis

Reply to egbertowillies (Original post)

Thu Apr 2, 2015, 12:23 AM

Apr 2015

Yes, Iran is nasty, but dammit, they are killing Isis members...

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