Do You Boycott?

[Greek_or_Geek?]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

What do you have against Republicans and Christians, DubaiSis?

Because those are the only groups it's a-ok for supposedly open minded and inclusive liberals to hate? <ducking>

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Greek_or_Geek?

Because those are the only groups it's a-ok for supposedly open minded and inclusive liberals to hate? <ducking>

I agree but thankfully DubaiSis has other reasons.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by Greek_or_Geek?

Because those are the only groups it's a-ok for supposedly open minded and inclusive liberals to hate? <ducking>

Um...cuz liberals can't be Christian, right? The Republicans hold the patent on Christianity, and we didn't hear about it?

[AOII Angel]

I am boycotting Susan G. Komen, and as a mammographer, it does come up. I also dislike the pink washing, but I adore my "Save the Haboobs" shirt (not for the message but because it uses the word haboob which caused an idiotfest in AZ last year over using an Arabic word that might offend returning soldiers to describe dust storms! Oh the horror!)

I will be boycotting Chik FIL A, mainly because I do not want to contribute my money to a corporation that will in turn give it to organizations that are hateful and oppressive. Many people I love are gay, and I would feel like a traitor with every bite. Not so tasty.

I don't shop at Walmart...I haven't thought of it as a boycott, but I don't like them as a business. I used to shop there and SAMs, but not anymore. If God forbid I need something in bulk, I'll go to Costco.

As for gasoline, Shell is the only company that gives equally to Republican and Democratic parties, so when possible, my husband and I fill up at those stations. I also use Circle K, I don't know what they do...I've convinced myself that bc they are owned by a Canadian company they can't make political contributions. it makes me feel better.

[agzg]

I don't like pinkwashing, either, 33. Many breast cancer campaigns divorce the actual woman and her life from "saving her breasts."

I actually think I might have given Dee an earful about that over the week - Dee was it you I was with when that guy had the "Save the boobies" t-shirt on?

God, I almost gave him an earful.

FWIW, avoiding Exxon stations (or BP), doesn't matter. Exxon oil is still getting into your tank at some point - they take what they drill and sell it all over the place, in addition to buying other companies' oil and putting it in your tank. Oil boycotts are only effective if it's the refineries that are boycotting them.

[aggieAXO]

Originally Posted by agzg

I don't like pinkwashing, either, 33. Many breast cancer campaigns divorce the actual woman and her life from "saving her breasts."

I actually think I might have given Dee an earful about that over the week - Dee was it you I was with when that guy had the "Save the boobies" t-shirt on?

God, I almost gave him an earful.

FWIW, avoiding Exxon stations (or BP), doesn't matter. Exxon oil is still getting into your tank at some point - they take what they drill and sell it all over the place, in addition to buying other companies' oil and putting it in your tank. Oil boycotts are only effective if it's the refineries that are boycotting them.

Well, at the time in my 17 year old mind, this is the only thing I could do that I thought would make a difference and I did not know at the time how things worked in the oil industry (remember no internet back then for easy access to info on refineries/oil industry etc...). I did write them a letter about how displeased I was with their company and received one back, which I still have.

[pshsx1]

I don't buy food from Chic-Fil-A and I don't give money to the Salvation Army for starters.

If it is in my ability to not use, I will not use it. You have to keep in mind that I'm a 21 year old without a career or a car, so it's a bit difficult to really financially stand a ground against certain places/things.

[DubaiSis]

I think not donating to a charity is not the same as boycotting. There are an unending number of very worthwhile charities and if one doesn't meet your criteria, it's easy to move on to one that does.

And I don't hate Republicans or Christians. Some of my favorite people are both things. And they aren't the only two groups that I don't agree with, but listing a litany of everything in the world I don't agree with would be long and silly. They're just the easiest for me to spout off. And by the way there are really very few people in my life who I have ever hated. One guy who probably had a crush on me in junior high because of how dickishly he treated me, a college French professor, and an ex-boss really are that entire list. The rest are people I just disagree with, though some I may disagree with vehemently.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

I think not donating to a charity is not the same as boycotting. There are an unending number of very worthwhile charities and if one doesn't meet your criteria, it's easy to move on to one that does.

Exactly.

Boycotting is going a mile down the road to the Shell station, even if there's a BP literally 2 feet from you with a cheaper price.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Exactly.

Boycotting is going a mile down the road to the Shell station, even if there's a BP literally 2 feet from you with a cheaper price.

It is if you have organized events for that charity through your work that you won't participate in. There is more to charity than giving money as there is to boycotting. That is why I specifically said it comes up.

[AGDee]

Oh! There is a local restaurant where we used to have our Cub Scout Pack Committee meetings. Every month we spent money on food, drinks and desserts while having our meeting. We tipped well. When soliciting donations for our Blue & Gold banquet, they were the only restaurant to say no. We stopped going there for our meetings. We decided to support businesses that supported us.

[DrPhil]

Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day

[SWTXBelle]

Our local Chick-fil-as have had drive-through lines wrapping around the buildings. I would think that many of those who are anti-CFA had probably already stopped eating there. It will be interesting to see how it shakes out.

[Low C Sharp]

I don't care how responsible so and so is, there is an over population problem

Amen! The only way to express love for dogs and cats is to take care of the ones we have. Breeding new ones -- no matter how fantastic their lives will be -- necessarily means others will be euthanized. I boycott all pet breeders and adopt only shelter pets, and encourage others to do the same. I don't understand the need to have dogs and cats meet "breed standards" to love and enjoy them. (If you're a rancher and you need a working dog, that is an exception, but of course those dogs are farm animals just like the sheep, not pets.)

[shirley1929]

I'm boycotting Temovate Cream (whatever the h*ll that is) because they're spamming this board right now...