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Do your bit, find alternatives to the above companies

 

List of Shame

You'd think by now companies would have seen the light
And stopped trading in Russia and doing what is right
But many big companies are still there, raking it in
Indirectly funding that war mongerer Vladimar Putin.

See the list of companies above and remember a name
How the hell do they sleep at night, have they no shame ?
Their profits are being payed with Ukrainian blood
Bodies of innocent people lying dead, in snow and mud.

Russians are cowards, man to man they won't fight
And fire missiles indiscriminately at everything in sight
A sign of sheer desperation by an evil Russian despot
But Ukraine is fighting back with everything they've got.


Written 10th March 2022

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Caren Krutsinger May 6, 2022 at 1:41 PM This is frightening "Bodies of innocent people lying dead, in snow and mud." " Tom Cunningham May 6, 2022 at 1:51 PM Thank you Caren, the photographic evidence is there for all to see, men bound and shot, then they tried to bury the evidence. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos March 20, 2022 at 5:39 AM How many people have made a profit form manufacturing weapons and armored vehicles for wars, packed meals for soldiers to mention but a few, it is heartrending that billionaires are made from horror, even Facebook was in the news some months ago - Well said Tom. Blessings, Jennifer. Tom Cunningham March 20, 2022 at 9:36 AM Thank you Jennifer, it's an absolute disgrace that some continue to trade with Russia helping their economy. Tom

Panagiota Romios March 19, 2022 at 2:37 PM Yes, and the American government is letting Americans having ships in LA harbor with things we need, Tom. California has the highest budget for illegals. While workers here pay for them. My country needs to get in gear.me? I don’t trust lists. Anyone can make one. The company might be closed or gone...it’s like believing propaganda on nightly news here. Most here lie. That’s awful. Pamgie Tom Cunningham March 20, 2022 at 2:52 AM Thank you Pangie, that list was compiled by financial experts, I have to trust their judgement. I know it has probably changed since it was published as some companies didn't want unnecessary publicity. Tom

Debra L Brown March 16, 2022 at 11:23 AM Thanks, Tom, for sheading the light on these companies by placing them on "The wall of shame." With enough people calling them out on it. Maybe they will pull out their business out. Nicely Written ~ Blessings ~ Debra Tom Cunningham March 17, 2022 at 7:01 AM Thank you very much Debra, I still can't believe western companies are still operating there. Tom

Paul Callus March 15, 2022 at 11:37 AM Unfortunately, many regard war as a means of becoming rich. They do not take in consideration the suffering, deaths, etc of others. Their gain is paid in blood money. ~ Regards // paul Tom Cunningham March 15, 2022 at 11:45 AM Thank you very much Paul, there's always someone out to make a quick buck on the back of someone else's misery. Those that remain are indirectly funding that madmans campaign. Tom

Anil Deo March 15, 2022 at 2:22 AM Brother, I can applaud : 1. Ukrainians are fighting back 2. Exposing social responsibilities owe us, Ukraine, and all human beings, to avoid blood money, like Judas received & died throwing it back to the High Priest. Shalom shalom in Jesus, true hope Tom Cunningham March 15, 2022 at 11:13 AM Thank you very much Anil, it angers me that some look the other way, putting profits before people. Tom

Lindsay Laurie March 12, 2022 at 7:32 PM G'day Tom ... those giving orders are the real thugs. I don't know, but perhaps many of the soldiers knew what was happening in this hideous blood letting - may it stop soon Tom, and yes those companies need to be exposed and shamed - Lindsay Tom Cunningham March 13, 2022 at 1:00 PM Thank you very much Lindsay, no thoughts for the innocent civilians who are being killed, indirectly funded by those companies putting profits before people. Tom

Sotto Poet March 11, 2022 at 10:47 AM Tom, may your plea be heard by a significant number of people. This demon must be defeated well before the entire world is utterly destroyed. Blessings Tom Cunningham March 11, 2022 at 10:58 AM Thank you very much Lasaad, he's got himself into a position where he can't back down as he'd look weak, I think we need to prepare for the worst. Tom

Paulette Calasibetta March 11, 2022 at 9:23 AM Wow! Tom your poem says it all~your list of companies that need to be called out on their egregious practices is a way for average people to support the Ukraine. Well done! :)Paulette Tom Cunningham March 11, 2022 at 9:44 AM Thank you very much Paulette, I cant believe some western companies are still supporting that evil regime. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis March 11, 2022 at 8:58 AM May your call to be answered by many, my dearest friend, Tom. This monster should be stopped before the history repeat itself. Blessings Tom Cunningham March 11, 2022 at 9:38 AM Thank you very much Demetrios, I fully agree, I hope his own side turn against him, he doesn't care for human life even his own soldiers dying in their thousands. Tom

Bill Baker March 11, 2022 at 8:43 AM God strengthen Ukraine. The evil must be defeated. Good timely poem. Tom Have a great weekend! Bill Tom Cunningham March 11, 2022 at 9:24 AM Thank you very much Bill, Putin is the devil reincarnated, hoping you too have a lovely weekend. Tom

Gordon Mcconnell March 11, 2022 at 8:11 AM Great pen Tom which speaks from the standpoint of what the majority are thinking. Really strong message indeed, have a great weekend, Gordon Tom Cunningham March 11, 2022 at 8:25 AM Thank you very much Gordon, hopefully the list will get shorter in the coming days. Hope you're keeping well. Enjoy your weekend too. Tom

Kim Rodrigues March 11, 2022 at 5:59 AM A poet writes and sends a message! A message throughout many countries who will heed or ignore. Thanks, Tom!

Valsa George March 11, 2022 at 3:17 AM Though Ukraine is a small country, against the mighty Russia, they fight back with all their might pooled ! A great write Tom. May God on the side of Ukrainians ! Tom Cunningham March 11, 2022 at 3:57 AM Thank you very much Valsa, they are a proud nation all supporting their country and president, may God give them victory over evil. Tom

Michelle Faulkner March 10, 2022 at 8:54 PM I wish they would have the courage and integrity to do what's right, but I guess the almighty dollar is all that matters~ Tom Cunningham March 11, 2022 at 2:13 AM Thank you very much Michelle, you're right, money before people. Burger King will never see me in their restaurants again, I'd rather starve. Tom

Indiana Shaw March 10, 2022 at 7:39 PM Tom, I was looking at the same list ready to write a poem, but, you got there first, there isn't anything here that I could have written better, you are forever on the mark when it comes to Putin and Ukraine, but, the good news here is that over 5,000 other companies have backed out of Russia, helping to bring Putin to his knees, as you . . . : ) Tom Cunningham March 11, 2022 at 2:12 AM Thank you very much Indiana, no, still write a poem, many might have missed mine and hopefully see yours. Those companies couldn't care less, hit their profits I say. Tom

Sara Kendrick March 10, 2022 at 4:11 PM It is a sad sight to see on the news and where will he go next if he is successful there? I enjoyed reading your work. Many US companies have stopped doing business, so they say but I don't know for sure. I don't see how they can come out with the Russian money being devalued. Thanks for your visit to my page. I was delighted to see your name there. Sara Tom Cunningham March 11, 2022 at 2:10 AM Thank you very much Sara, I bet Putin is not short of food and petrol, its the Russian people who will suffer. I hope they turn on him. Tom

David Kavanagh March 10, 2022 at 2:27 PM Good man Tom, your keeping the pressure on these greedy companies, that care nothing for people other than cheap labour and big profit margins, hopefully the list you provided will shrink as the war drags on, cheers David Tom Cunningham March 10, 2022 at 3:04 PM Thank you very much David, you feel you want to help in some way after watching the news, Just saw a convoy of Russian tanks being ambushed, I couldn't help but cheer. That dog Putin claimed Ukraine has chemical weapons which is a lie, it's just his way of justifying Russia using them. Wish the west would take stronger action against him. No one wants war but sometimes you have to make a stand. Tom

Ilene Bauer March 10, 2022 at 11:49 AM thank you for spreading the word about these companies, tom! you are doing a fantastic job in a very poetic way! i hope people actually do something about this... Tom Cunningham March 10, 2022 at 12:38 PM Thank you very much Ilene, I'd thought most companies had pulled out until I came across that list that was recently compiled. I may not have a gun but I'll use my pen to support Ukraine. Tom

Robert L. Hinshaw March 10, 2022 at 11:15 AM Thanks for the excellent write and the heads up re the companies involved. (I note on TV that our illustrious VP is cackling her way thru Poland - what an embarrassment to this nation!!) Tom Cunningham March 10, 2022 at 12:36 PM Thank you very much Bob, I heard she was going but haven't seen any news reports, probably all talk and talk is cheap, but it's action that's needed to stop that evil dog Putin Tom

Regina Mcintosh March 10, 2022 at 11:09 AM Wonderful writing. God bless you and your poem. Love, Gina Tom Cunningham March 10, 2022 at 12:34 PM Thank you very much Regina, the only way to beat that monster is sever all ties with him but everyone needs to be onboard. Tom

Victor Buhagiar March 10, 2022 at 10:52 AM You are very right. There are many who should be sanctioned. Tom Cunningham March 10, 2022 at 12:32 PM Thank you very much Victor, I was surprised to come across that list this morning so wanted to try and spread the word. Tom

Rico Leffanta March 10, 2022 at 10:29 AM Since Vladimir Putin launched his war on February 24, the ruble has collapsed by 50 percent with no bottom in sight. Russia has enacted currency controls reminiscent of the early 1990’s and telegraphed plans to default on foreign debtholders, yet the Ruble gained ground this morning, so keep at it, Tom! Aloha! Tom Cunningham March 10, 2022 at 10:33 AM Thank you very much Rico, I see he's turning to that other evil regime China. I think an assault on kyiv will come soon, I hope Nato managed to get those anti tank and surface to air missiles in. They say in his desperation he'll resort to chemical weapons. Theres a place in hell reserved for that dog Putin. Tom

L Milton Hankins March 10, 2022 at 9:19 AM Yes! Yes! I'm not eating any more Burger King or Subway. Many of these companies I can't afford anyway, but I suspect if everyone jumps in and does their small part it will make a difference. Good, Tom! Tom Cunningham March 10, 2022 at 10:29 AM Thank you very much Milton, we should sever all ties with that evil regime, I feel sorry for those Russians who don't support that evil dog Putin. Tom

Vijay Pandit March 10, 2022 at 9:08 AM Kudos for your dedication to this cause, Tom. Didn't realize that many companies are still doing business there. Hoe the world acts before it is too late. We remember the sad recent past that led to second world war. Tom Cunningham March 10, 2022 at 10:27 AM Thank you very much Vijay, had to watch less on the TV about it, it's heartbreaking to watch and I feel so angry. Who the hell does that cretin think he is calling the shots. Hope his own side take him out and do mankind a favour. Tom

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