agreed now that the supreme court has set the precedent, that corporations are people, this looks like the beginning of them dividing themselves among party lines. although it would better if they remained objective with their money and power, but that is in an ideal european society.
its a fight they may not win in the free market as well, them being in the minority, of a predominantly religious country.
Or, as has been stated twice & now for the third time, in this thread.....nooooooo. The OP is not confused. I'm basing this on recent events having to do with JC Penny and the many people I saw posting to websites claiming they'd start boycotting JCP b/c of their stance on gay issues. Also, in case it slipped through the cracks, there have in fact been people, in this thread who've said they will now boycott General Mills. T'would appear the boycott is a tool used by "both" sides.
I see your irrational hatred of homosexuals and the issues pertaining to homosexuality has made you blind to the intent of the OP.
Oh some companies have been doing this for years, long before the SCOTUS decided corporations were "people." When Ellen DeGeneres officially came out, there were companies (advertisers) lining up left and right (heeheeheee, no pun intended) to either loudly support her show, or loudly denounce her show. Companies spent quite a bit of time in the late 80's-early 90's telling Americans where they stood on the abortion issue too.
In no way could one make the argument that your anecdotal story compares with the nationwide boycott of Chick-Fil-A. Moral equivalency fail. I guess it must be comforting to think of the other side failing in its boycott efforts when Chick-Fil-A is probably experiencing record profits right now. My condolences on the impotent rage your side must be feeling.
While I did make mention of Chik-fil-A in my OP, I did not in fact equate the "boycott" of Chik-fil-A with what I wondered in the OP. I actually had no idea that there was a boycott of Chik-fil-A. I knew they'd had a "Support Chik-fil-A Day" but had no idea any type of 'boycott' had been announced/is being observed, etc... And since what I wondered in the OP, has been confirmed by people in this thread (that yes, they'd boycott GM over this)... Again. T'would appear that both sides use the boycott as a means of political or social protest. That's what I was wondering and that's what has been answered.
I have no problems with this,really.As long as the milk I pour on them comes from straight cows. im kidding of course
General Mills does not control all "potatos",or "brownies" or "pancake mixes" etc. If one was upset enough to boycott them, it could be done without a lot of discomfort.
I will continue to buy their products. I think you have it the other way around. It's the gay activists who organized a boycott of a man's business because of his own personal beliefs that were expressed when he was asked a question. I may be wrong....but I don't think you'll see boycotts the other way around.
Sure. Most corporations that the bankers built around them are working for the New World Order. But it is funny to watch all this leftists cheering for "ZE corporations" just like it's funny watching them cheer for Barack OBush.
mmmmm, Im cocko for coco puffs this morning. Thank yoiu General Mills for making a great cereal and support equal rights for all.
Folks have a right to boycott, or not. Support, or not. Free market at its best. We all have our beliefs, and should stand up for what we think is right. Open and productive dialogue, of course, is preferable to hostility, hatred, mandate and/or boycott. Who are we to say what others can or cannot do, think/desire, or even how to live? We are all goofballs, and only those who are without sin should cast the first stone.
That is part of what I will be checking around for, sub companies of GM. Been kind of busy today, but maybe on the weekend dig around for lists.
To each their own, but I'm not basing product purchases on a company's political views. There is a better arena to fight issues, that's through ballot initiatives, voting for politicians that support my views, and donating to those that support my views. Maybe I'm just lazy, but I really don't see myself taking in my half page grocery list and a 37 page checklist of things I can't buy...
Nope. Not giving up my Cheerios. Went to a Chik fila ONE TIME>worst meal I ever ate. BUT I won't ever by a Government Motors vehicle EVER AGAIN. And won't bank/credit card with "Bank of America" because they give credit cards to illegal aliens. But that's just me. MY values and morals. Certainly won't shove them down anyone elses throat.
I was so very much hoping that "Fruit Loops" was a General Mills product. I could have so, so, so very much fun with that. Was crushed to discover they were in fact, manufactured by Kellogs. The main reason I started this thread was to see if people would talk about/say they would boycott GM. I know the GM "announcement" comes on the heels of the Chik-fil-A stuff, but the reason I was wondering about people boycotting really had to do with JC Penny. There was a big to-do a couple of months ago, (when my internet time was still limited), about scores of people saying they'd boycott JCP b/c they have Ellen DeGeneres as a spokesperson and b/c they (JCP) featured gay parents in both a Mother's Day commercial & a Father's Day commercial. [Upon reflection, I really should have mentioned the above in the OP---that'll teach me to start threads whilst sleep deprived] I had absolutely no idea that "lefties" were boycotting Chik-fil-A---but of course knew there was a brouhaha going on. After reading all the stuff about JCP and seeing the folks reactions (online, different place. Sorry) I got to wondering if opponents to SSM would boycott a product known to support SSM. From the response in this thread, it would appear that (drumroll please) : Some would, some wouldn't.
Thing is, just as you have convictions, so does the CEO of Chick-Fil-A, as do others who speak their minds. Problem is, depending on which side of the aisle we find ourselves, mind speaking can either be appalling or laudable. JCP may, or course, select any spokesperson they wish, but their customers should be extended the same courtesy, whether they wish to boycott, or not, without being belittled for their convictions. That is what's important to me. Incidentally, I find Ellen funny, but when she comes into my home via TV, she should stick to funny, so that all viewers may, equally, enjoy her humor only. If I wish to watch a show on homosexual rights and grievances, I will select such show at my will.
It's been my experience that many straight people find Ellen's routines funny, even if said routines contain some sort of gay content. As a spokeswoman for JCP, yes---I think it would be over the line (and beside the point) if she "demanded" that she be allow to have Portia (her wife) show us in the commercials (as her wife). JCP is asking her to simply be her zany, witty self, while representing their company.
good for them, but i'm not inactively boycotting Penny's because their spokesperson is gay (and i will admit is funny), it's because their clothes are.
But I'm not boycotting Chik fila because of the CEO's convictions. I'm not eating there cuz the food sucks.
