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08-18-2011, 05:05 AM
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Starbucks Calls For Donations Suspension
Starbucks Claims Widespread Support for CEO's Call to Boycott Campaign Donations
"Starbucks claimed Wednesday that it has rallied “hundreds” of people in support of a call by CEO Howard Schultz to suspend campaign contributions to Congress and the president until Washington produces a long-term deficit reduction plan..."
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011...#ixzz1VNDHfoOC
As risky as it might be (since long-term consequences could involve a politically-motivated vindication from the Feds), I think it's a good point-making move on Starbucks' part.
I most definitely like and agree with the last statement: "“The government needs discipline, the people need jobs – and leaders need to lead,” he wrote."
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08-18-2011, 06:54 AM
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Re: Starbucks Calls For Donations Suspension
I read about that the other day. 
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08-18-2011, 07:01 AM
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Re: Starbucks Calls For Donations Suspension
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I read about that the other day. |
You seem to have good, timely sources. Just curious to know what your source was when you read about this. As a matter of fact, I'd be very curious to know your sources (via AFF inbox) for all things politics and spiritual. Your posts posts do catch my attention, as you can probably tell...
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08-18-2011, 07:10 AM
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Re: Starbucks Calls For Donations Suspension
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You seem to have good, timely sources. Just curious to know what your source was when you read about this. As a matter of fact, I'd be very curious to know your sources (via AFF inbox) for all things politics and spiritual. Your posts posts do catch my attention, as you can probably tell...
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I never reveal my sources. You could scoop me and I can't have that. 
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08-18-2011, 07:26 AM
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Re: Starbucks Calls For Donations Suspension
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I never reveal my sources. You could scoop me and I can't have that. |
  Seriously? 
LOL!
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08-18-2011, 07:41 AM
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LOL! Like, totally. 
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08-18-2011, 10:01 AM
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Re: Starbucks Calls For Donations Suspension
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Yep, she's serious.
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08-18-2011, 05:18 PM
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Re: Starbucks Calls For Donations Suspension
At any rate, I was quite surprised to read about Starbucks, a company who has traditionally attracted the more liberal-leaning crowd since they're based in Seattle, doing something like this. Wonder what some of their customers think, if any of them think or discuss politics at all. I'm sure they do. Guess we'll hear about their stock either going up or down as a result...
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08-18-2011, 06:33 PM
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Re: Starbucks Calls For Donations Suspension
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At any rate, I was quite surprised to read about Starbucks, a company who has traditionally attracted the more liberal-leaning crowd since they're based in Seattle, doing something like this. Wonder what some of their customers think, if any of them think or discuss politics at all. I'm sure they do. Guess we'll hear about their stock either going up or down as a result...
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Yes, extremely liberal. That is not why I don't go there, though. It's because it's the worst coffee I have ever had in my entire life. My DIL was here last month and I bought her a gift card. It's her favorite place.
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08-18-2011, 10:38 PM
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Re: Starbucks Calls For Donations Suspension
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Yes, extremely liberal. That is not why I don't go there, though. It's because it's the worst coffee I have ever had in my entire life. My DIL was here last month and I bought her a gift card. It's her favorite place. |
The coffee isn't something I subscribe to. If I want strong, I'll drink Community's "New Orleans Blend & Chicory." HOWEVER, Starbucks double chocolate chip frap with extra chips...YESSSSSSSSSSS!!! I'll take that in a venti, please...
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