Delta CEO, facing backlash, calls
Georgia voting law ‘unacceptable’
Associated Press,
by
Staff
Original Article
Posted By: Ribicon,
3/31/2021 4:54:10 PM
The CEO of Georgia-based Delta Air Lines said Wednesday that the state’s new election law overhaul is “unacceptable” and “based on a lie,” after the company faced criticism that it didn’t speak out forcefully enough in opposition to the bill when it was being considered by the state’s Republican leaders. CEO Ed Bastian offered his assessment of the new Georgia law in a memo sent to employees less than a week after Delta officials joined other corporate lobbyists to shape the final version of a sweeping measure that could make it harder for some Georgia citizens to cast ballots.
Reply 1 - Posted by:
DCGIRL 3/31/2021 4:59:03 PM (No. 741004)
I suggest that Mr. Bastian stick with running an airline and keep this political advise to himself. I don't give a damn what he thinks about the new Georgia election law. I also would not fly Delta, the airline and service stinks. I suggest that you Mr. Bastian fix that broken company that you run.
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
marbles 3/31/2021 5:04:53 PM (No. 741010)
So, having to identify your in order to vote is " racist ". Does he not realize that in order to apply for welfare you have to show a photo ID, same with buying a phone, renting an apartment, applying for a mortgage, applying for medicare, social security, adopting a pet, renting or buying a car, getting on a plane and food stamps among other things.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
Bur Oak 3/31/2021 5:05:14 PM (No. 741011)
Watch Delta become one of the first airlines to require the Biden travel passport.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
bpl40 3/31/2021 5:08:01 PM (No. 741014)
"...this is simply not true" is mind boggling. What reality do these people live in? It is frightening to see that they run a major US corporation . Especially one with responsibility for the safety of thousands of passengrs.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
marbles 3/31/2021 5:10:31 PM (No. 741016)
Did I make it clear that you need a PHOTO ID to get on any of his planes ?
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
john56 3/31/2021 5:11:54 PM (No. 741018)
So, is Delta going to no longer require identification to get on any of their planes?
Well, that ends Delta's reign as Amerca's best "legacy" carrier. I'll have to start flying United and America and -- gasp -- fly through O'Hare (which I absolutely HATE).
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
Lake Dweller 3/31/2021 5:12:02 PM (No. 741019)
Delta used to be the best airline in America. I was a Flying Colonel and 2 Million Miler.
I’m sad to say this, but Screw Delta.
23 people like this.
Reply 8 - Posted by:
justavoter 3/31/2021 5:14:45 PM (No. 741021)
Mr Bastian needs to go to Lindel TV and watch his Scientific Proof video.
I would recommend this to anyone. After watching that, there is no doubt what happened in the 2020 election and shows why no one in politics wants to touch it. As Carl Sagan once said " if you have been bamboozled, you don't want to see how you were bamboozled." Scientific Proof shows how we were bamboozled.
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
Ribicon 3/31/2021 5:14:50 PM (No. 741022)
Progress happens fast in Marxist New America; Coca-Cola and Porsche have joined the chorus, and the others will fall in line or face angry mobs demanding blood.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9423683/Delta-CEO-calls-Georgia-voting-bill-unacceptable-says-based-lie.html
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
skacmar 3/31/2021 5:19:21 PM (No. 741025)
In an effort to not appear racist, will Mr. Bastian now make it Delta Airlines policy to not require ID to get on the planes? Is the TSA racist for requiring ID to get anywhere past the check-in lines at an airport? Is the US government (and every other nations government) racist for requiring a passport ID in order to enter their county? Just wondering how far Mr. Bastian is willing to take this condemnation of blatant racism for all travel by all airlines world wide by requiring IDs. Or, does his condemnation only apply to Republicans as dictated to him by liberal woke blackmailing activists?
17 people like this.
Reply 11 - Posted by:
mizzmac 3/31/2021 5:24:21 PM (No. 741031)
Sounds like Mr. Bastain has received his marching orders from the shadow government.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
MFM 3/31/2021 5:24:26 PM (No. 741032)
Dittos #7, EXACTLY, sending my tags and my plaque back to Delta, never EVER again to return to that ONCE, way way back, great airline...
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
mizzmac 3/31/2021 5:25:05 PM (No. 741033)
And, Delta = Don't Expect Luggage To Arrive.
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
mathman 3/31/2021 5:30:34 PM (No. 741039)
Solution: don't fly to Georgia anymore.
Delta is not ready when you are.
Just shut down entirely.
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
jimincalif 3/31/2021 5:36:49 PM (No. 741050)
"Nice little airline you have there Ed. Sure be a shame if something happened to it." We are ruled by mobs and thugs now.
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
F15 Gork 3/31/2021 5:58:03 PM (No. 741068)
I’m never gettin on another airliner, ever!
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
Ida Lou Pino 3/31/2021 6:09:50 PM (No. 741084)
Oh, goody!
This means I can stroll onto any Delta flight - - without showing any ID or ticket. No IDs for anything any more. All IDs are racist!
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Reply 18 - Posted by:
Jethro bo 3/31/2021 6:10:35 PM (No. 741086)
Delta values? You mean the CEO's job is socialist justice and not creating value for the stockholders? Oh, I'm all for individuals choosing to spend their money on competitors product. I know I will. Good bye Sprite, Hello 7-Up! And I'll fly the friendly sky of Southwest. They have Texas values!
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Reply 19 - Posted by:
Strike3 3/31/2021 6:15:19 PM (No. 741091)
If I hadn't already been following a self-imposed ban on flying any airline, Delta would be going on that list. The idea that voters should find it more difficult to vote MORE THAN ONCE is favorable to everyone but democrat cheaters but apparently not to this doofus.
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Reply 20 - Posted by:
Plex 3/31/2021 6:16:45 PM (No. 741092)
Not only do you need picture ID to fly, you need RealID to fly. Proof of citizenship, proof of residency in state, SSN. Gee I guess flying is racist.
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Reply 21 - Posted by:
rochow 3/31/2021 6:38:05 PM (No. 741107)
Who gives a rat about an airline CEO!!!
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Reply 22 - Posted by:
Right Time 3/31/2021 6:46:46 PM (No. 741118)
Isn't this the same racist SOB that makes me show photo ID to board one of his planes?
9 people like this.
Reply 23 - Posted by:
Luandir 3/31/2021 7:06:08 PM (No. 741136)
We're flying United this weekend. I expect we'll make a habit of it.
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Reply 24 - Posted by:
GoodDeal 3/31/2021 7:06:39 PM (No. 741137)
Looks like I will not be going on delta any time in the long term future.
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Reply 25 - Posted by:
chance_232 3/31/2021 7:27:43 PM (No. 741156)
Hey Mr Delta!
News flash! No matter how woke you get, your taxes are still going up. There will be more regulations and regulatory hurdles for you to navigate. And the cost of running your business will go up. In the meantime, you just hacked of half of the population of Georgia. ANd we DO have a choice when it comes to which airline to fly.
Remember this line. Get woke, go broke.
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Reply 26 - Posted by:
clipped wings 3/31/2021 7:36:02 PM (No. 741165)
I was once a Platinum Medallion Delta frequent flyer. No more Delta for me. Snotty flight attendants who openly dislike 👎 frequent flyers, and crappy service... now their CEO wants to play lawmaker? Bye, bye, Delta!
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Reply 27 - Posted by:
deerejon 3/31/2021 7:40:33 PM (No. 741168)
Why are all these no name unknown CEO's and washed up haz been actors and singers voicing their concern over Georgia's election reform laws.It has nothing to do with these a- holes.Here's a piece of advice MIND YOUR OWN DAM BUSINESS.
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Reply 28 - Posted by:
Starboard_side 3/31/2021 7:43:25 PM (No. 741172)
Mr. Bastion seems to give the impression he shouldn't be running a major publicly traded company based on his comments.
He said he wants safe and secure elections, but does he mind if the voter rolls continue to have dead people on them, or people who have moved?
Does he care about the chain of custody of ballot drop boxes?
(which the Republicans added to the bill, and were illegal prior to this bill)
Does he know that over 60% of African-Americans want proof of ID to vote?
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Reply 29 - Posted by:
Geoman 3/31/2021 7:59:33 PM (No. 741182)
The requirements for ID before flying commercial airlines is not a company policy. Federal Aviation Regulations not only require an ID but pursuant to the REAL ID Act of 2005, travelers are required to have compliant IDs (driver license). To be compliant, the IDs must state Legal Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Primary Address, and (gasp) Citizenships Status. States are first required to comply with the REAL ID requirements before issuing driver licenses to their citizens, which may be used to board commercial aircraft.
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Reply 30 - Posted by:
Salt5792 3/31/2021 8:05:27 PM (No. 741188)
The rage is because the new law will make it more difficult for Democrats to steal elections in Georgia. It's about all that matters to them.
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Reply 31 - Posted by:
stablemoney 3/31/2021 8:19:17 PM (No. 741199)
Unacceptable to whom, Ed Bastian. Please provide a list of who the new law is unacceptable to, Mr. Bastian. Please include any communications, emails and such, with any groups so we can determine if your call for unacceptable is just another act of partisanship. In any case, I would remind you that the duties of the CEO of Delta do not include making half or more of your customers angry, and seeking other airlines. I call on the owners of Delta to vote to remove Ed Bastian from his position. Get someone that spends their time running the airline, badly needed, not on political affairs, meetings, press appearances, and other things of no value to the company.
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Reply 32 - Posted by:
montwoodcliff 3/31/2021 8:27:15 PM (No. 741206)
Get woke, go broke!
2 people like this.
Reply 33 - Posted by:
Knotwyrkin 3/31/2021 8:35:41 PM (No. 741212)
In order to fly on your dang airplanes I have to show a photo ID, and now just a plain Driver's License isn't enough - it must be an ENHANCE! Drivers License.
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Reply 34 - Posted by:
bobn.t 3/31/2021 8:36:32 PM (No. 741214)
Who cares what Delta thinks.
Maybe Delta ought to stay out of politics and just fly airplanes.
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Wealth v. Commonwealth. Time for Georgia to pull back some of those subsidies Delta enjoys.
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Reply 36 - Posted by:
doctorfixit 3/31/2021 9:19:22 PM (No. 741258)
Boycott Delta Airlines
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Reply 37 - Posted by:
red1066 3/31/2021 10:09:27 PM (No. 741288)
Whatever a liberal communist thinks of the new Georgia election law they're wrong. It just means the law is exactly what this country needs.
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Reply 38 - Posted by:
XCenturion 3/31/2021 10:52:09 PM (No. 741332)
Just another reason not to fly on Delta Airlines. Get Woke - Go Broke! What a mucking foron!
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Reply 39 - Posted by:
Heraclitus 3/31/2021 10:58:13 PM (No. 741341)
Nincompoopery.
Have that CEO come to a public "hearing", maybe have a reading of the Law just passed, and then ask him what he has his panties in a knot over. I'm guessing he has no clue, and this exposes his stupidity and his easy crumpling under verbal threats.
And, for crying out loud! If someone calls and asks for a snap judgment or opinion WITHOUT HAVING found out what the issue is, you DO NOT have to answer. Say: I need to read the bill (or whatever) before I comment.
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