More like giant cherries
I was wondering if the corporate sponsors would ever rebel.
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Well if they put their money where their mouth is, the politicians they don't like will die pretty fast.
I changed accounts.
I can only say that I rescind every bad thing I've ever said about Starbucks ever. Holy shit. That dude is a beast. Good for him. Too bad the politicians are so corrupt they won't even acknowledge that he exists. The bastards...
I am now known as Flyboy.
Finally! Someone finally doing something that makes sense.
Kudos to Starbucks. My hat is tipped.
I can't drink coffee on account of migraines, and I dislike the taste in any event.
However, with that said, I'd like to extend a round of applause to him for what he's said so far. (And while we're at it, a round of applause to Warren Buffett for his recent comments as well.)
I've gotta say that it's a sad day when CE Os care more about Americans than our duly elected representatives do.
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They have tea too. Their tea is better than their coffee anyways. >_>;
edited 16th Aug '11 4:44:35 PM by DrunkGirlfriend
"I don't know how I do it. I'm like the Mr. Bean of sex." -Drunkscriblerian
This foreboding is fa...
Go for the baked goods.
No one could hate the entire range of baked goods. It's just not possible.
Look, you can't make me speak in a logical, coherent, intelligent bananna.
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The bagel I had at one was stale...
But I do like some of their drinks.
@OP: Doubt it's going to achieve anything.
Tea also has caffeine, ergo migraines.
And I prefer Panera Bread for a cafe-style place in any case. But that doesn't detract in the slightest for what he's said, and I hope that all corporations follow his lead.
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I dunno, at the same time as Warren Buffett also has spoken out. If more and more important people speak out, we might see some sort of movement.
Funny, this was what I've been thinking today.
edited 16th Aug '11 5:58:53 PM by Erock
If you don't like a single Frank Ocean song, you have no soul.
I prefer my local coffee shop near my house that the owner is always present at, I don't buy anything from Starbucks. It has stickers they give out that say "Friends don't let friends drink Starbucks."
But I'm sure trendy hipsters everywhere typing up shitty novels on a macbook in their local Starbucks are all rejoicing right now.
Doesn't mean I don't approve of what the CEO is saying though, I do, I just don't like his company.
edited 16th Aug '11 7:02:06 PM by Barkey
Talk to me when Exxon and GE stop donating.
That'll be the day I actually start paying attention to politics.
I see the Awesomeness.
Why do I get the feeling this is a publicity stunt?
Fight smart, not fair.
It also concerns me that Starbucks primarily gives to Democrats. Democrats were not the ones who were resistant to compromise here. There were a handful who were (my friendly Bernie Sanders for instance), but it was Republicans who were insistent that there be absopositively no tax increases. So it's kind of misdirected in my mind.
Especially since Grover Norquist is the guy who funds the Republicans Tea Party opponents when they break rank. So it's kind of the absolute worst possible decision...
edited 16th Aug '11 7:19:42 PM by TheyCallMeTomu
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Democrats typically rely on small donations anyway.
Those donations are personal, not corporate, if I am correct.
edited 16th Aug '11 7:25:35 PM by Erock
If you don't like a single Frank Ocean song, you have no soul.
The biggest campaign contributors to Democrats are Unions.
Which, since Dems haven't taken a particuarly strong stance to support said unions lately, may be giving less cash than usual.
Though that's an interesting question as to what percentage of campaign finance for dems comes from individuals.
edited 16th Aug '11 7:33:01 PM by TheyCallMeTomu
To be fair, they weren't resistant to compromise, that makes it sound like they actually got something out of the bargain, which would be a compromise.
I think "completely caved to the Republicans" is a more appropriate term.
Yeah. That's the problem. The Democrats gave in 110% and what happened? They're punished equally as the Republicans for "not being willing to compromise." What kind of fucking message does that send?
I changed accounts.
I am now a Starbucks Socialist instead of Coca-Cola Socialist. And no-one still gets what that means.
I can only hope other big corps follow suits.
It would really help if they did that here though...
Like a champagne socialist who doesn't drink hard drinks? Someone who would be a Champagne Socialist if they could afford the champagne?
Halfway there.
The fact is, Starbucks makes drinks for middle-income people - or formerly middle-income people, correct? I am middle-income (okay, my parents are middle-income), and I am a Socialist with a tolerance for Capitalism as long as it furthers the Socialist ideals.
Starbucks is the stand-in for Capitalism, as it is indeed, a representation of successful Capitalism.
There. I'm being inventive by using the drinks metaphor to represent my views of Capitalist-Socialist.
edited 17th Aug '11 8:33:01 AM by Inhopelessguy
He's calling for no more corporate political donations.
So far, looks like politicians are ignoring this, based on the article...I wonder how they will react if a bunch of people sign on with him on this.
Expergiscēre cras, medior quam hodie. (Awaken tomorrow, better than today.)