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The Rev. Jesse Jackson said Wednesday that he is displeased with the automaker Toyota, saying the company has not, in his estimation, made enough progress on improving its image and relationship with minorities to stave off a boycott he has threatened to promote through his Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.
Speaking in Washington, where he was to attend a conference of the National Urban League, Jackson said "The facts have not changed ... Toyota has 1,400 dealerships, and 55 are black- or brown-owned ... Unless some progress is made, we will have to begin some sanctions."
Jackson originally called for a boycott after Toyota released an advertisement depicting the wide smile of a black person with a gold tooth containing a carving of a tiny Toyota RAV4 sport utility vehicle. The ad was placed on postcards and given away at trendy urban clubs, coffeehouses and restaurants.
Jackson called it part of a "persistent problem of racial and cultural insensitivity."
Jackson's demands include: more emphasis on the black and minority community; the creation of a three- to five-year plan on diversity and inclusion (including timetables); ensuring that minorities will be allocated a sizable chunk of the company’s ad dollars; and an infrastructure change to "empower minority employees."
He also demanded that Toyota end its "30-year monopolistic dynasty" with its ad agency, Saatchi & Saatchi.
The sanctions could be announced during the Aug. 8-12 convention of Mr. Jackson's Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago.
A Toyota spokesman responded that the company has "been doing our absolute best to avoid any boycott." The spokesman added that "We really feel that our diversity programs that we have in place make a real difference and believe that a boycott is not necessary."
Toyota says it has been a good-faith partner in reaching out to minority candidates for positions in each of its dealerships country-wide, with the number of minority owners comparable to Ford, General Motors and Daimler-Chrysler.
The company has apologized for the ad and explained that it "was intended to communicate RAV4’s styling to a youthful hip, audience through tooth art, an edgy style similar to body jewelry and tattoos, but was not directed to any ethnic groups."
Jackson has used his political muscle in the past to put pressure on corporations to support minority groups. He leaned on AOL-Time Warner to establish massive investment funds for minority-owned businesses and Freddie Mac to purchase $1 million in mortgage loans for minorities.
"Jackson’s hard-nosed tactics earn him notoriety," said Patrick Reilly of the Washington-based Capital Research Center, a group that examines corporate and charitable donations.
Last year, these tactics resulted in a promise from Raytheon Company, an electronics manufacturer, to hire several minority-owned firms to manage its pension funds.
As late as Tuesday, Toyota officials had been optimistic that they would be able to avoid a boycott.
"We have many programs in place and we’re trying to talk to the reverend about those things," said the Toyota spokesman, who added that the company had increased minority employees by 37 percent over the last three years. "These are the things we want him to know about."
"1400 dealerships and only 55 are black owned"
So exactly does he want Toyota to do - start giving away dealerships?
I'm still in the process of boycotting jesse jackass. After I call that boycott off I might start on toy yoda. Ooops I'm getting my stories mixed up here.
I hope that, for once, a company has the b*lls to stand up to this extortionist. Toyota...just tell JESSE to go to Heck. (btw, Heck is where people go that don't believe in Gosh).
So exactly does he want Toyota to do - start giving away dealerships?
This scumbag should be arrested for threatening a company with extortion. He expects huge donations to stop the blacks from boycotting their company. As far as i am concerned i'm on the Toyota company side. I say screw Jackass jacksin.
Somebody help me with the math, but isn't 55 out of 1400 close to 25%?
And so Toyota will be my next car purchase
or is that 2.5%? I was out that day.
It's actually closer to 4%.
In all honesty I was unaware that Jackson had a boycott going against Toyota to begin with. Must be real effective, huh?
One more reason to be glad I drive a Toyoyta.
I don't want to buy a new car, but I guess it is time to consider a new Toyota!
I've never bought a foreign car before, but the Reverend makes me want to buy a Camry. Heck maybe even a 4Runner. He is such the importunate clymer.
I'm still in the process of boycotting jesse jackass. After I call that boycott off I might start on toy yoda. Ooops I'm getting my stories mixed up here.
Jackass Jacksin is a snake in the grass seeking whom he may devour unless the Toyota donates huge sums of money to his corrupt tax free business. Martin Luther King would of kicked JJ out of his church for what he has become.
If this boycott is as successfull as the one on South Carolina, look for Toyoda stock to go up.
Toyota has 1,400 dealerships, and 55 are black- or brown-owned
In Chicago, blacks complain that grocery stores in their neighborhoods are owned by Koreans. If a store is owned by a Korean, my question is: when the store was last on the market, why didn't a black buy it?
But will he boycott the 55 black owned?
I'm still wondering how Jesse finds the time for boycotts in between all the screwing around on is wife?
Jesse who ?
It's time to monitor JJ's non-profits for contributions from Toyota.
Somebody help me with the math, but isn't 55 out of 1400 close to 25%?
No, not very.
What a low-life scumbag Jesse is. He wants to extort money from big companies to fill his bank accout.
Someone needs to inform Jesse, that HE is the problem and HE is the racist. I guess he doesn't see it that way, but what do you expect from a guy who would smear who a friend's blood on himself for political points.
Maybe Jesse could raise one of his illigitimate children, and maybe one day, they can own a Toyta dealership.
How can what he does be legal? What doesnt' someone go after this lowlife!
Yeah he does, but only to his family.
So exactly does he want Toyota to do - start giving away dealerships?
Yep, starting with his relatives and the relatives of his sex partners. The boycott may actually be a good thing. Toyota was all set to cave. Jackson may have helped them discover their balls.
I recanted that statement. lol
Oh well, this will cause Toyota to miss, what, maybe two sales? Are you trying to be funny, Mr. Jackson? Knowing Je$$e's excellent stewardship of finances, I'd hate to be a Rayethon employee right about now.
Stop buying cars from pc companies that fire whites to get more minorities on board, like Ford, and tell it to them.
Why hasen't somebody nailed JJ on RICO violations. If what he's doing can't be classified as extortion & raceteering, then nothing can!
to para-phrase a great line by cris walken in the movie dogs of war----- "jackson--kick his ass"
But will he boycott the 55 black owned?
Interesting point for a reporter to bring up...
He wants to extort money from big companies to fill his bank accout. Correction -- he wants to CONTINUE his extortion as he's done in the past. Obviously the reparations offered were not enough $$ for ole Reverunnnd Jackson. Seems to me if he truly cares about the plight of blacks, he should be in Cincinnati where he might be of some use.
I choose not to patronize companies that give money to those that murder the unborn. It's economic boycott, and its my right as a free American. I may not like Jesse much, but he has the same rights as I do. Do I disagree? Yes. Is it extortion? Not really. I do the same thing in the hopes of affecting change, and most of the others reading this do to.
If there were any justice, the reverend porkchop would be the "runover" victim of a Toyata "Sequoia".
His problem isn't the dealerships...he upset because he can't get his ladies in the back seat...too small...!
I wouldn't buy a Toyota anyway, no rice.
Sounds like FReeping fun to me. Grab your families, head to the local Toyota dealership, and protest. Large signs that read "Jesse Jackson Promotes Hate" and "Boycott CBS and Dan Rather Instead."
And I love my Toyota Sienna. After we had our daughter we traded in our Celica on it. Fine automobiles both.
So exactly does he want Toyota to do - start giving away dealerships?
Like the Budweiser distributorship he extorted for his sons, he's gonna extort them a dealership too.
First ley me say that I personally haven't ever owned nor do I ever plan to own a foriegn car. But like you all, I am sick and tired of this low life loser shaking people down and enriching himself, his family and cohorts in the race game.
I just called Toyota to express my opinion that they shouldn't cave to jackson. Suprisingly, they said calls were running heavily anti-Jackson.
He said he was pretty sure Toyota wouldn't give in because they have done an awful lot for the minorities, communities and employees here in the US. Upon checking the web site, I realized they have done a lot of good. He also said they had a pretty good idea where at least some of the money he has been given went! Anyway, it is an 800 call, we hate Jesse Jacka$$, give them a call. 1-800-331-4331 Toyota.com
Jesse Jackson does not give a hoot for anyone but himself and his gang. If Toyota gives in then I suppose Jackson's kids and friends will have Toyota dealerships soon. To go with the Budweiser franchises, etc. Jackson is not smart enough to go for the real money.The Toyota distributorships. There are only 2 that are not owned by Toyota and they are not minority owned. So, I suppose all the Toyota distributorships are non-minority owned, by Jacksons way of thinking.
This is just another shakedown. Toyota should tell Jackson to FOAD. Jackson really does not have the stroke and following he says he does. But the shakedowns continue:
Rainbow Push and all these outfits that are nonprofits should be made to pay taxes. Speaking of taxes, if Jackson wants to really help people he should support the Fair Tax plan. That would make it easy for ALL MINORITIES to start and own their own business.
The Reverend Isthisnickcool
I'm still in the process of boycotting jesse jackass. After I call that boycott off I might start on toy yoda. Ooops I'm getting my stories mixed up here
LOL and the extortion JJ strikes again and the toyota company better not give that SOB one red cents.
I hope that, for once, a company has the b*lls to stand up to this extortionist. Toyota...just tell JESSE to go to Heck
I too hope the Toyota company refuses to bow down to this theif and his corrupt ways.
And so Toyota will be my next car purchase
Good for you and i hope more do the same. This company needs to say enough is enough and not cow tow to this extortionist.
So exactly does he want Toyota to do - start giving away dealerships?
Based upon his past record and his children's ownership of beer distributorships one may infer that he wants a Toyota dealership for some member of his family.
Stay well - Yorktown
One more reason to be glad I drive a Toyoyta.
Right on!!! Good news to hear and i hope someone who is in the Toyota company gets on this thread.
I don't want to buy a new car, but I guess it is time to consider a new Toyota!
Good for you and i hope others do the same thru-out the US.
If this boycott is as successfull as the one on South Carolina, look for Toyoda stock to go up.
Good news and i hope that happens as his extortionist ways are wrong and yet he gets away with it.
PLEASE, Toyota : do the RIGHT thing for a change ! Tell Jesse to shove it !
Call them
See Post # 37
Will somebody please tell me what this is going to do to help the 70 percent of Black children growing up without a father in the house.
Although at the rate Jesse is going, that may soon rise to 75 percent. ;^D
I'm driving a new Tundra from Toyota and love it. I didn't realize that it also came with such a wonderful bonus. Bite me on the crank, Jesse!
"The company has not made enough progress . . . improving its image."
I'm boycotting Jesse, who hasn't done enough to improve his image as an unprincipled shakedown artist.
And so Toyota will be my next car purchase
I never had the desire for a rice burner, but if Jessie "Pushes", I'll make a Toyota my next buy.
Ummm...when someone threatens a company like Toyota then gets money and the threats cease. What do YOU call that? All I do is boycott a company I dont like. Jacka$$ gets to threaten AND make money... Can I play this game? No. Would I? No, its illegal for an average white man to break extortion laws.
In honor of the Reverund's boycott, Toyota has announced the introduction of the new model, the Toyota Buckwheat. Of course, he can't protest it since to do so, he'd also have to address the RatherBiased statement....
I wouldn't buy a used car from Jesse...
Wonder how Toyota prevented more blacks from buying dealerships?
After we had our daughter we traded in our Celica on it.
Here's hoping "Celica" is not your daughter's name. ;-)
Here's hoping "Celica" is not your daughter's name. ;-)
No, though somewhat tempting. Too bad I didn't drive a truck; we could have named her F150.
Now I get it.....
"Ambiguity: the devil's volleyball." -- Emo Phillips.
I'm boycotting the NBA..for obvious reasons...
But is he continuing his boycott of Mrs. Jackson? Inquiring minds want to know.
What a low-life scumbag Jesse is. He wants to extort money from big companies to fill his bank accout.
In case you don't know, boycotts are perfectly legitemate tools in the struggle for power in capitalist democracies.
I wouldn't buy a used car from Jesse...
I thought about doing this myself, but someone else can run with this: who would you trust to raise your kids?
Make it an interactive web page with a running tally. Show a choice between Republicans and Democrats.
Who would you trust to raise your children?
Bill Clinton, or George W. Bush?
Janet Reno, or John Ashcroft?
Jesse Jackson, or J.C. Watts?
Maxine Waters, or Condaleeza Rice? etc.,
If you couldn't trust them to raise your kids, why would you trust them to run the country?
True boycotts are an expression of freedom in the marketplace. What Jesse is doing is not a boycott. He is using race as a means for extortion. Period!
As usual, JJ wants someone else to do something for the black community.
What would really be news would be JJ suggesting that the black community do something for itself (ie illegitimacy, hs drop out rate, etc., etc., etc.)
jesse is calling for a boycott no? how is that not legitemate? Yes it can be called "extortion" but only to the extent that all boycotts are. I guess what I want to know is whats a "true" boycott and how is what jesse is doing not that?
toyota should tell jesse to shove it . no extortion here, but toyota is responding like a wimp.
In the 1930's, what Jackson is doing would have been called "racketeering".... strong-arming businesses for "protection money"... issuing thinly-veiled threats to owners if they didn't "cooperate".
I can't believe that this activity is any more legal today than it was then... so WHERE is the Justice Dept?
Scared to death of the inevitable "racist" charges which would, no doubt, be made against Ashcroft, Bush, et al.?
Jesse is nothing more than a street thug.... but with a "legitimate front", i.e. Rainbow/Push.
Jackson needs to be boycotted for not improving his image and relationship with minorities, and I'm not talking about extra marital relationships.
If I were Toyota I would just ignore him. I don't think he has any "clout" at all anymore. Just let him scream and yell all he wants, When asked for a statement I would just say that it is unfortunate that Rev. Jackson chooses this unwarrented action.
Oh yes....................and don't give the SOB a damn dime!
So exactly does he want Toyota to do - start giving away dealerships?
The answer is "yes". He generally will introduce the company to blacks who are able to manage a dealership. They are all friends and family of Jesse. Then outrageous terms are negotiated that are wildly favorable to his pals. He's a shake down artist pure and simple.
What Jesse is doing is not a true boycott because in addition to the phony diversity demands he makes upon the Company, he also demands millions of dollars for his Rainbow/Push coalition. Those millions have nothing to do with the " Boycott ". They are for the enrichment of Jesse and his womens'. This is basic stuff " G ", and learn how to spell.
It's time to monitor JJ's non-profits for contributions from Toyota.
That it is my friend!
In case you don't know, boycotts are perfectly legitemate tools in the struggle for power in capitalist democracies.
It may be legal but what he says behind closed doors is where the crime is IMHO.
If I were Toyota I would just ignore him. I don't think he has any "clout" at all anymore. Just let him scream and yell all he wants, When asked for a statement I would just say that it is unfortunate that Rev. Jackson chooses this unwarrented action. Oh yes....................and don't give the SOB a damn dime!
I feel the same way they should act like he never spoke to them and not cave into his threats. Not one red cent to this scumbag.
Jackson needs to be boycotted for not improving his image and relationship with minorities, and I'm not talking about extra marital relationships
Sounds fair enough to me. His track record for helping the poor blacks is wishy washy IMHO. What is it 40% of poor black children can't read and we never hear a peep from the black leaders on this. Do they want the black folks this way for their purpose?
Those millions have nothing to do with the " Boycott ". They are for the enrichment of Jesse and his womens'.
Again, thats perfectly legitemate -- Its all part of the struggle for power in capitalist democracies. I can, at any time, threaten to boycott any company unless they give me lots of money and change their business practices. If I threaten violence, that's something different, but If i threaten economic harm due to costumers refraining from purchasing their products, tough luck. Its called the free market, and when there's competition, that means sometimes people win and sometimes people lose.
toyota should tell jesse to shove it . no extortion here, but toyota is responding like a wimp
I agree and i hope they stand firm against this scumbag.
Re Toyota as your next auto purchase -- MINE TOO!! Before I'd heard of this nonsense I was planning on getting an Avalon; now I'll make certain to buy it DURING the "boycott." What fun..
It may be legal but what he says behind closed doors is where the crime is IMHO.
I'm not familiar with jesse's "behind closed doors" tactics. What does he do that's illegal ?
What would really be news would be JJ suggesting that the black community do something for itself (ie illegitimacy, hs drop out rate, etc., etc., etc.)
Now that would be nice for a change but, that is why he is extorting, mo money, it's easier then going in and helping needy blacks. He's so full of dung.
YO G. You dont have to threaten violence to commit a crime. Look up the words fraud and extortion. Then you'll have a better understanding of what your boy Jesse is up to. I am stunned that you believe getting money from a company FOR YOUSELF by threatening a boycott is not only legal but an integral part of capitalism! Where did you learn that, SING SING!
I'm boycotting the NBA..for obvious reasons...
I have for 20 years.
DAMN!!! Now I wish I had bought the Toyota Tundra instead of the Chevy Silverado.
And sales of Toy Yoda dolls instantly go flat :o)
Somebody help me with the math, but isn't 55 out of 1400 close to 25%?
It's just a little bit closer to 4%...
I should really start reading the rest of the replies before I reply....my apologies :)
"There is a class of colored people who make a business of keeping the troubles, the wrongs, and the hardships of the Negro race before the public. Some of these people do not want the Negro to lose his grievances, because they do not want to lose their jobs. There is a certain class of race-problem solvers who don't want the patient to get well." --Booker T. Washington, 1911
EXTORTORTION!!!!!!!!!! By a Jerk Cheater!!!
GET LOST!!
sounds good to me :o)
The more things change, the more they remain the same. Excellent post.
Unless some progress is made, we will have to begin some sanctions."
YOU ASKED FOR IT....GO FOR IT! (you racebaitng sob)
FMCDH
Look up the words fraud and extortion.
Extortion needs a threat of violence, or "undue exercise of power" -- JJ has no official authority and has only the power people give him when they listen to him. hardly "undue". fraud has element of deception, none of which is present here. the cards are on the table.
Then you'll have a better understanding of what your boy Jesse is up to. I am stunned that you believe getting money from a company FOR YOUSELF by threatening a boycott is not only legal but an integral part of capitalism!
He's not my boy jesse, I'm just defending the concept of a boycott. I happen to think that its a very important tool, and yes. it IS an integral part of capitalism. Think about it, a consumer can choose to purchase from anyone he wishes. And can make demands as to how that purchase will be made. Likewise a business can decide at what price they will sell their products and which consumer demands they are willing to meet. Its basically the same thing.
Now, if jj was a govt official, and was threatening legislative or adminstrative actions against toyota for self enrichment, then we would have illegality. But me telling everyone i know not to purchase Budweiser untill Budweiser gives me a lifetime's supply of beer -- You go and find for me where in the books it says that's illegal. If you do find it, find out which commie legislator put that in the books, cuz he doesn't seem to understand that in the free market, anyone can make any demands he wants -- thats what the free market depends on, and how it gets to an equilibrium. Getting things your way is different tho -- because things will move to an equilibrium between all buyers and sellers, it will be a long day before i get my lifetime's supply of Bud.
If he's a reverend then why is he never preaching?
Why do people pay attention to this common thug?
4%
Toyota has 1,400 dealerships, and 55 are black- or brown-owned ... Unless some progress is made, we will have to begin some sanctions."
Hmmm...using this logic...Maybe only a handful of those dealerships are owned by Polish/Czech decendents. Therefore, even though I can't afford a dealership, I should be given one.
He also demanded that Toyota end its "30-year monopolistic dynasty" with its ad agency, Saatchi & Saatchi
And I demand Jesse end his 30-year monopolistic dynasty with the Democratic Party.
Well trade it in on a Tundra. I know it's a pretty expensive move. Tell all those who you know who are car shopping to by Toyota.
YOU ASKED FOR IT....GO FOR IT! (you racebaitng sob)
Yep no doubt about it he is a race biting SOB. He loves to keep the turmoil up doesn't he?
"There is a class of colored people who make a business of keeping the troubles, the wrongs, and the hardships of the Negro race before the public. Some of these people do not want the Negro to lose his grievances, because they do not want to lose their jobs. There is a certain class of race-problem solvers who don't want the patient to get well." --Booker T. Washington, 1911
Good quote and it hits the nail on the head. True words he spoke.
I'm not familiar with jesse's "behind closed doors" tactics. What does he do that's illegal ?
It doesn't take that hard to figure out. He says pay me so much and i wont boycott, if you don't pay we will try and shut your company down and stick the racial name on you. It's threats that breaks the law IMHO.
Toyota has 1,400 dealerships, and 55 are black- or brown-owned ... Unless some progress is made, we will have to begin some sanctions."
Hmmm...using this logic...Maybe only a handful of those dealerships are owned by Polish/Czech decendents. Therefore, even though I can't afford a dealership, I should be given one.
Your right you should be given one. Why how many different ethnic groups have a car dealership?
He also demanded that Toyota end its "30-year monopolistic dynasty" with its ad agency, Saatchi & Saatchi
And I demand Jesse end his 30-year monopolistic dynasty with the Democratic Party.
I back you up 100% and as his good bud used to say "sooner rather then later."
Heck is where people go that don't believe in Gosh
Did you swipe that from Dilbert?
What I'd like to see just once...
Man approaches podium:
"Ahem, as the General Manager of Toyota of North America, I'd like to make the following announcement in response to Jesse Jacksons demands that we meet to avoid a boycott. We feel his demands are ludicrous, contrary and and exist solely to line the pockets of himself, his family and friends.
With that in mind, we choose to ignore his demands and just pay him off. Here is a shopping bag with one million dollars. Mr. Jackson can pick up the cash and do whatever he wants with it, so long as he never darkens our door again, ceases his silly demands and just goes away. We don't feel he is entitled to a dime, but we would like to illustrate to the rest of the corporate world what Reverend Jackson is all about."
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