Starbucks Calls For Donations Suspension

Dagwood · #1 08-18-2011, 05:05 AM

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."

Pressing-On · #2 08-18-2011, 06:54 AM

I read about that the other day.

Dagwood · #3 08-18-2011, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Pressing-On

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...

Pressing-On · #4 08-18-2011, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dagwood

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...

I never reveal my sources. You could scoop me and I can't have that.