There have been several reports of violence in the
Middle East against places which carry soda products from Coca-Cola and Pepsi, which is all part of the anti-American
sentiment that still runs quite strongly there. One man in France saw an opportunity and came up with Mecca Cola, a
soft drink which uses the same color scheme as Coke but is created for those without much fondness for America (or for
Jews, for that matter). Coca-Cola said in a statement that the launch of this new soda "involves the exploitation
in Europe of the difficult and complex situation in the Middle East." Ten percent of the money from the carbonated
beverage is used to buy clothes and other items for charity. Money is not given directly to avoid it being filtered into
terrorist groups.New cola hates America
There have been several reports of violence in the
Middle East against places which carry soda products from Coca-Cola and Pepsi, which is all part of the anti-American
sentiment that still runs quite strongly there. One man in France saw an opportunity and came up with Mecca Cola, a
soft drink which uses the same color scheme as Coke but is created for those without much fondness for America (or for
Jews, for that matter). Coca-Cola said in a statement that the launch of this new soda "involves the exploitation
in Europe of the difficult and complex situation in the Middle East." Ten percent of the money from the carbonated
beverage is used to buy clothes and other items for charity. Money is not given directly to avoid it being filtered into
terrorist groups.Reader Comments
(Page 1)2. Hello Every body!
I am Tawfik MATHLOUTHI, a French - Tunisian, citizen and The Founder of Mecca Cola.
I wish to correct some inexact informations:
No, I dont hate America neither Americans,
This is a none sense and a big mediatic lie.
I am simply and strongly opposed to the actual American Foreign Policies.
My protest act is ideologic and pacifist.
I like American culture, specially american movies, and the great spirit of challenge and initiative.
I am not against the capitalism, I am anti communist!
Not sharing: war decisions, blind support to sioniste enttity (what you call Israel), dose not mean am hating America, if it is the case in your mind, than all americans anti-war, and for dialogue hates america!
I am open to any dialogue, and this is my e-mail, if you want to go further:
tm@mecca-cola.net.
Thank you for publishing my answer and for this democratic attitude!
Yours Faithfully
Posted at 5:17PM on Jun 4th 2008 by Tawfik MATHLOUTHI
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1. They hate America and the supposed wickedness of capitalism, but don't mind using capitalism when it suits them. It proves what I've always thought of these fools. Our way still wins.
Posted at 2:20PM on Jan 7th 2006 by Greg Zirkle