Ben & Jerry’s has been a company that pushes leftist talking points since its founding, so it’s not surprising to see them spout off some progressive rhetoric. They have a long history of making such statements.
The company’s actions on July 4th set off the Internet, and many people responded with well-deserved ratings.
This 4th of July, it’s high time we recognize that the US exists on stolen Indigenous land and commit to returning it. Learn more and take action now: https://t.co/45smaBmORH pic.twitter.com/a6qp7LXUAE
— Ben & Jerry’s (@benandjerrys) July 4, 2023
The ice cream company’s Independence Day tweet divided fans when it stated, “The United States was founded on stolen native lands.” ” Let’s commit to returning it this Fourth of July.
The same message was posted on the company’s website, arguing that July 4th celebrations can “distract”, from an important truth regarding America’s founding.
Ben & Jerry’s suggested that we “start with Mount Rushmore”, and wrote: “What does Independence Day represent for those whose lands were stolen by our country, murdered, and forced into reservations through brutal violence? Who were pushed from their holy places and denied their freedom?” ”
The statement concluded, “The faces of Mount Rushmore are men who actively worked to undermine Indigenous cultures and lifestyles, denying Indigenous People their fundamental rights.”
The video has been viewed more than 11,000,000 times, and it’s still growing. You can safely say that the majority of responses were negative.
If the company believes this, when would it turn over its land and properties to the tribes that used to inhabit those lands? They should give up the land if they want to promote the idea.
Ben and Jerry’s corporate office is in South Burlington, VT
Home of the Abenaki people.
There are 3,200 of them still residing in the area.
Ben and Jerry’s- give them their land back. https://t.co/UEqAPnXggN https://t.co/dCmba716vm
— 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 (@txsalth2o) July 4, 2023
Speaking of stolen land, the Abenaki Nation would like to have a word with @benandjerrys about the land under their headquarters that they are occupying in Vermont.
They really should commit to returning this stolen land, and naming their next flavor *Shameful Hypocrisy Crunch* https://t.co/3OddasrfEt pic.twitter.com/xk7oKmPOoy
— Joel M. Petlin (@Joelmpetlin) July 5, 2023
We at the Department of Justice agree. We are filing for Eminent Domain to seize your company property, as well as the personal property of all Ben & Jerry’s employees. Thank you for being a leader and setting the example. https://t.co/oDH14ozkGe
— Merrick Garland US Attorney General parody (@MGarlandDOJ) July 4, 2023
Why is Unilever not giving all the land back to Ben & Jerry? This will probably never happen.
Some even went further and raised the cows. Some even brought up the cows.
You make profit from stolen milk. Forcibly removed from the udders of enslaved female bovines without their consent. Repent, you evil s.o.b.s. https://t.co/85aQmeLot7
— TheMorningSpew2 (@TheMorningSpew2) July 5, 2023
When are they going to release the cows they milk for profit?
We know they won’t give up their property or money. What is the point if people don’t want to do it?
They no longer read the room. The public is less tolerant. John Rich from the country group John Rich called for Americans to boycott Ben and Jerry’s.
Make @benndjerrys Bud Light again.
— John Rich🇺🇸 (@johnrich) July 4, 2023
I reported over the weekend that Bud Light desperately tried to fix the mess it had created by using bad ads and giving away free beer. Ben & Jerry’s should reconsider their tactics, as none of them are working.
Ben & Jerry’s also exhibits hypocrisy in this situation. Ben & Jerry’s is also hypocritical in this case.
