![]() According to International Business Times, Other98, Oil Change International, and Environmental Action are attempting to take down Exxon over its fossil fuel-dependent business model. During the campaign, a satirical commercial has attacked the oil giant for costing billion of dollars in subsidies. ![]() Leaders of the campaign stated, “Our new ad, Exxon Hates America, [is] aimed [to] expose the link between Big Oil’s government-buying and climate chaos.” The 30-second clip, which was uploaded on YouTube Tuesday (July 1), featured a fake ExxonMobil executive telling the American people that Uncle Sam is powerless against the company’s power and influence. “Sure oil hurts communities and endangers the planet. But the truth is, you can’t stop us from drilling. Why? Because we own the government.”
They also added, “As Congress debates yet another round of budget negotiation, perhaps no programs are less worthy of government support than those which subsidize Big Oil, Gas, and Coal. We need to be sure the public and our representatives in Washington know what’s really going on, and not get duped by industry spin. Help us place this important ad on the air, so we can push our Representatives in Washington to end this wasteful spending, and promote policies that protect our children’s futures.”
Since its launch on Tuesday (July 1), the campaign has raised $2,701.95. It has until July 6th to raise its $6,000 goal along with its $20,000 stretch goal. See the Exxon Hates America video below. |