I heard Hewlett-Packard was ainti-gun. An y corroboration?
That would hurt because I like their color lasers
That would hurt because I like their color lasers
"I'm boycotting ________________"
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I do not purchase products from:
ATT, Sprint, and MCI long distance.
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
Levi's (haven't needed jeans yet, but Dockers are out and replaced with Geoffrey Beane)
Sturm Ruger Co.
Kenneth Cole
7-11 (Southland Corp)
Now that I know about Hyatt I will give up my Gold Passport and steal as many towels and lamps as I can. Might even try to send 110 voltage into the phone system.
ATT, Sprint, and MCI long distance.
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
Levi's (haven't needed jeans yet, but Dockers are out and replaced with Geoffrey Beane)
Sturm Ruger Co.
Kenneth Cole
7-11 (Southland Corp)
Now that I know about Hyatt I will give up my Gold Passport and steal as many towels and lamps as I can. Might even try to send 110 voltage into the phone system.
fastbolt
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The decision of whether or not to provide your custom ... patronage, if you prefer ... to a particular company or business is something that nobody need justify or defend to anyone else. The fact that you feel strongly enough to make that decision should be more than enough ... for you. If your decision is due to a single bad experience ... political, religious, sexual or food preferences of the owner ... or even the owner's body odor ... that's your concern, and your "right" ...
What I object to is when some folks occasionally cross the line from sharing "personal preference" to spreading "fanaticism", and LOUDLY TELL ME what I should be doing, and berate me if I disagree with them ...
I certainly don't mind listening to someone that approaches me in a reasonable and quiet manner, and who wants to inform me of something they feel may be important to me (and which is coincidently generally important to them) ... as long as they don't mind if I decide I'm not interested in whatever they have to say, once I hear it and understand what it's about, even to the point of simply turning around and walking off while they're in mid-sentence. Some folks simply won't take some polite form of "Not interested" as an answer, treating it more as an unwelcome interruption ... and cause the "walk off" option to be enabled.
Some folks believe that "sharing information" and "proselytizing" are one and the same thing ...
What I object to is when some folks occasionally cross the line from sharing "personal preference" to spreading "fanaticism", and LOUDLY TELL ME what I should be doing, and berate me if I disagree with them ...
I certainly don't mind listening to someone that approaches me in a reasonable and quiet manner, and who wants to inform me of something they feel may be important to me (and which is coincidently generally important to them) ... as long as they don't mind if I decide I'm not interested in whatever they have to say, once I hear it and understand what it's about, even to the point of simply turning around and walking off while they're in mid-sentence. Some folks simply won't take some polite form of "Not interested" as an answer, treating it more as an unwelcome interruption ... and cause the "walk off" option to be enabled.
Some folks believe that "sharing information" and "proselytizing" are one and the same thing ...
I have boycotted:
Hallmark
Sprint (cancelled my service after learning about their anti gun stance)
Ben & Jerry's
Levi's
I didn't know about many of the others.
I used to love Levi's jeans, and spent some time finding a comparable product. I have found Old Navy jeans to be not only superior, but cheaper as well. As for an alternative to Google, I have been using Metacrawler.com since 1995. It is an excellent search engine. However, I must admit that I do not know anything about these companies' stances on RKBA.
While we are on this topic, can someone tell me whatever happened to the Smith and Wesson Boycott? I know it is old news and probably worked itself out a while ago, but I never followed up on the situation. TIA.
Hallmark
Sprint (cancelled my service after learning about their anti gun stance)
Ben & Jerry's
Levi's
I didn't know about many of the others.
I used to love Levi's jeans, and spent some time finding a comparable product. I have found Old Navy jeans to be not only superior, but cheaper as well. As for an alternative to Google, I have been using Metacrawler.com since 1995. It is an excellent search engine. However, I must admit that I do not know anything about these companies' stances on RKBA.
While we are on this topic, can someone tell me whatever happened to the Smith and Wesson Boycott? I know it is old news and probably worked itself out a while ago, but I never followed up on the situation. TIA.
geegee
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There's a giant electronics/computer store in Forth Worth that's posted one of the few, no concealed carry, signs around.
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Name, please.
It is Fry's Electronics in Arlington. (but I haven't been by there in a couple years)
They had the correct 3006 sign except it wasn't also in Spanish.
At first I thought I'd carry anyhow since their sign wasn't correct, then I thought screw them I'm not giving my money to an antigun store.
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There's a giant electronics/computer store in Forth Worth that's posted one of the few, no concealed carry, signs around.
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Name, please.
It is Fry's Electronics in Arlington. (but I haven't been by there in a couple years)
They had the correct 3006 sign except it wasn't also in Spanish.
At first I thought I'd carry anyhow since their sign wasn't correct, then I thought screw them I'm not giving my money to an antigun store.
Here's some information on boycotts that have to do with freedom and firearms. http://www.lizmichael.com/boycott.htm
I won't buy another pair of Levis again- I'm repalcing them as they wear out with Carhartt's.
Ben&Jerry's- a no Brainer
Ford Motor company gives me weird feelings- Ford foundation (not sure if its connected) and Bill FOrd gives me funny vibes. Won't buya FOrd.
Ruger- Won't buy a RUger, Still would take a huge amount of convencing to get me to even consider a S&W also.
Ben&Jerry's- a no Brainer
Ford Motor company gives me weird feelings- Ford foundation (not sure if its connected) and Bill FOrd gives me funny vibes. Won't buya FOrd.
Ruger- Won't buy a RUger, Still would take a huge amount of convencing to get me to even consider a S&W also.
The Fry's store in Renton Washington doesn't have any no CCW signs posted.
I had to return a camcorder battery last month that wouldn't take a charge and while I was waiting for someone to bring a replacement up to the counter, an assistant manager and I got into a discussion about shooting (I had on my S&W cap) and the best CCW holsters.
I had to return a camcorder battery last month that wouldn't take a charge and while I was waiting for someone to bring a replacement up to the counter, an assistant manager and I got into a discussion about shooting (I had on my S&W cap) and the best CCW holsters.
Unconfirmed , Saw somewhere that AARP gave $300,000 to Handgun Control Inc. I won't join this bunch of hippocrits.
Goldy
Goldy
Nevere did like Levis no how! I try and support gun friendly businesses as much as I can and I try to boycott as many unfriendly business entities as I can!
The Fry's Electronics store here in Tempe used to have "NO FIREARMS" signs up, but they took them down. So I shop there again. ;-)
It seems to be on a store-by-store basis with that place.
What's Google's rationale for not allowing gun-related advertising?
It seems to be on a store-by-store basis with that place.
What's Google's rationale for not allowing gun-related advertising?
Boycotting a place has two main goals:
1. It lets you sleep at night, knowing you weren't giving any money to the enemy.
2. It lets them know that you don't like the way they are doing things.
But guess what? Like armabill said...
Stores figure that only one in ten or twenty people complains. Therefore, they see your complaint as representative of ten or twenty people who feel the same way. What a marvelous force multiplier!
EVERY TIME you boycott an anti-gun business, LET THEM KNOW!
I send regular emails to "posted" business, telling them which of their competitors I am using this week because of their stance.
A Home Depot in Minnesota posted a sign. We made a stink. A LOT of us THRers called.
The signs came down.
The same thing happened at Old Navy and Gap stores in Minnesota. And Que computers. And my local gas station.
It's not enough to stay away. That won't change anything. Fry's Electronics wouldn't even feel[/] it if the entire 10,000 members of THR never spent a dime there again.
But imagine if just half of us sent an email promising to stay away. Betcha those signs would come down in a hurry!
It's not enough to boycott. Ya gotta tell `em!
1. It lets you sleep at night, knowing you weren't giving any money to the enemy.
2. It lets them know that you don't like the way they are doing things.
But guess what? Like armabill said...
Stores figure that only one in ten or twenty people complains. Therefore, they see your complaint as representative of ten or twenty people who feel the same way. What a marvelous force multiplier!
EVERY TIME you boycott an anti-gun business, LET THEM KNOW!
I send regular emails to "posted" business, telling them which of their competitors I am using this week because of their stance.
A Home Depot in Minnesota posted a sign. We made a stink. A LOT of us THRers called.
The signs came down.
The same thing happened at Old Navy and Gap stores in Minnesota. And Que computers. And my local gas station.
It's not enough to stay away. That won't change anything. Fry's Electronics wouldn't even feel[/] it if the entire 10,000 members of THR never spent a dime there again.
But imagine if just half of us sent an email promising to stay away. Betcha those signs would come down in a hurry!
It's not enough to boycott. Ya gotta tell `em!
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I live in Arlington and frequently shop at the Frys Electronics here (was there earlier this week, in fact). I've only had my CHL since February and have never noticed any signs prohibiting CCW. So if they exist...oops
Something to look out for on my next visit I guess
Something to look out for on my next visit I guess
Obviously what is really comes down to is "boycotting" a company that you either never used anyway, using an alternative that is at least as good. or the every popular "trying" not to use an ani gun company. And of course, making sure you don't make a real effort to find out about whatever alternative company you decide to use, in case they turn out to be anti also.
That just sounds like BS to me. It's the usual making out like you are really taking a hard line stance, without really giving up anything at all or making any real difference, and patting yourselves on the back the whole time.
Using services like anti gun google because it's the best search engine, or buying levi's because you don't like other jeans, or insurance because it's cheaper....the list goes on & on.
In my opinion, selectively boycotting, or "giving in" and using a company that you don't want to do without, those people are the real sellouts. They sell themselves out, and they will sell others out to if they get a chance.
Just my opinion, obviously.
That just sounds like BS to me. It's the usual making out like you are really taking a hard line stance, without really giving up anything at all or making any real difference, and patting yourselves on the back the whole time.
Using services like anti gun google because it's the best search engine, or buying levi's because you don't like other jeans, or insurance because it's cheaper....the list goes on & on.
In my opinion, selectively boycotting, or "giving in" and using a company that you don't want to do without, those people are the real sellouts. They sell themselves out, and they will sell others out to if they get a chance.
Just my opinion, obviously.
hmmm, scottow's fry...that's over in scarborroh isn't it? If so, i guess that kinda makes us neighbors as I'm over on the Westbrook, Windham, Falmouh line.
I used to wear Levi's exclusively. Got a pair of Eddie Bauers and liked the fit and feel better, they may not wear as long (urable wise) but I can use work pants for home jobs anyways.
I used to wear Levi's exclusively. Got a pair of Eddie Bauers and liked the fit and feel better, they may not wear as long (urable wise) but I can use work pants for home jobs anyways.
boycotting, although noble, is usually useless unless there is an orgainized movement. frequently an organized letter writing campaign tends to work better, along with boycotting. if they don't know you are boycotting or why, you are just farting into the wind.
the levi's boycott has done precious little good. they have ceased all U.S. manufacturing, farming out all their goods overseas. they are still selling dockers like crazy.
boycotting is a tough endevor. if you refuse to go to movies that have anti-gun actors, directors, producers, etc., you would never get to see a movie. alec baldwin (spitting on the ground after his name is mentioned) has made a couple of movies with some pretty decent gun action. the getaway comes to mind. hunt for red october is one of my favorite flicks.
aarp was mentioned in another post. i want to join, but i too have issues with their politics. yet they have all kinds of money saving programs that would leave me with more shootin' money. i still am having mixed feelings about this one.
i boycotted campbells for years. the principal owner renounced his U.S. citizenship to save on taxes (long story). i hated boycotting them 'cause i love spicy hot V8. it also turned out they own all kinds of other food based companies that have products i enjoy. i wrote them to the extent i betcha they have my picture in the bottom of their birdcages and on their dartboards. i gave up, i did no good alone and i was sorta hurting myself more than i was hurting them.
the S&W boycott helped. they have new owners and the previous agreement is now moot. that boycott was widespread and still is in effect by some diehards.
i feel that publically owned companies should stay out of politics. the stockholders money should not be used to further the cause of the c.e.o.s.
i say that knowing that some corporations donate to further the cause of shooting sports. small stockholders have little say in the 'goings on' of the companies they invest in.
boycotting is the american way. lets just be smart in doing so, so it may do some good.
the levi's boycott has done precious little good. they have ceased all U.S. manufacturing, farming out all their goods overseas. they are still selling dockers like crazy.
boycotting is a tough endevor. if you refuse to go to movies that have anti-gun actors, directors, producers, etc., you would never get to see a movie. alec baldwin (spitting on the ground after his name is mentioned) has made a couple of movies with some pretty decent gun action. the getaway comes to mind. hunt for red october is one of my favorite flicks.
aarp was mentioned in another post. i want to join, but i too have issues with their politics. yet they have all kinds of money saving programs that would leave me with more shootin' money. i still am having mixed feelings about this one.
i boycotted campbells for years. the principal owner renounced his U.S. citizenship to save on taxes (long story). i hated boycotting them 'cause i love spicy hot V8. it also turned out they own all kinds of other food based companies that have products i enjoy. i wrote them to the extent i betcha they have my picture in the bottom of their birdcages and on their dartboards. i gave up, i did no good alone and i was sorta hurting myself more than i was hurting them.
the S&W boycott helped. they have new owners and the previous agreement is now moot. that boycott was widespread and still is in effect by some diehards.
i feel that publically owned companies should stay out of politics. the stockholders money should not be used to further the cause of the c.e.o.s.
i say that knowing that some corporations donate to further the cause of shooting sports. small stockholders have little say in the 'goings on' of the companies they invest in.
boycotting is the american way. lets just be smart in doing so, so it may do some good.
Right you are BlkHawk73! You know your history. I do live in Scarborough and Scottow's Fort stood a few hundred yards from where I'm sitting. 
It was there until the French and Indians decided to pay it a visit in the 1690's.
It was there until the French and Indians decided to pay it a visit in the 1690's.
I haven't worn Levi's in years, not because of their anti-gun stance (Although now that I know I feel even better about it) but because $45 for a pair of jeans is ridiculous, Wranglers are more comfortable also, made for Cowboys they put the large seam on the outside of the leg instead of the inside so it doesn't rub while on a horse. Also they look just the same to me as Levi's (You do know the don't just sell Boot Cut's?) and you can often find them for only $15.
One of the most pointless boycotts is that of Heinz because of Kerry's wife. The H.J. Heinz Co. is a publicly owned corporation and the Heinz family no longer has any say in the control or operation of the company. Yes, Teresa Heinz Kerry owns stock but that is all. A boycott, if successful, would hurt her less than it would hurt Heinz employees and other stock holders.
Jim
Jim
Carhartt and Dickies both make pretty good jeans. I had a pair of Carhartt's that outlasted any pair of Levi's I ever owned, probably by a factor of at least 2-3X.
When I turned 50, I received their usual "invitation to join" letter. I wrote a letter in respose, telling them that I thought the Second Amendment was worth more to me than discounted tickets for a movie. I further told them that when I'm long gone, I hope the U.S. Constititution is still here for my children and their children, despite the goals of money collectors for the Democratic Party like AARP. My response? Several more "invitation to join" letters. Senility is rampant at AARP HQ.
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