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Post by resolution on Feb 2, 2017 6:17:34 GMT -5
They should be safe for a while. I believe we were threatening to invade Mexico yesterday to end the drug war, so they probably have a little bit of time before we get to them.
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Post by OldCoyote on Feb 2, 2017 9:41:21 GMT -5
I get a "senior" coffee at McDonald's for $0.50  Hey Ken, a retired Army Major(very liberal) close friend and myself are having coffee at McDonald's here in Scottsdale Sat. morning, Want to join us?? It always makes for a interesting conversation! I'm buying. |
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Post by ken a.k.a OMK on Feb 2, 2017 9:45:03 GMT -5
I get a "senior" coffee at McDonald's for $0.50 Hey Ken, a retired Army Major(very liberal) close friend and myself are having coffee at McDonald's here in Scottsdale Sat. morning, Want to join us?? It always makes for a interesting conversation! I'm buying. Love to. You are buying my airplane ticket?  Maybe I can find a military flight and fly for free.  |
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Post by OldCoyote on Feb 2, 2017 9:47:24 GMT -5
Hey Ken, a retired Army Major(very liberal) close friend and myself are having coffee at McDonald's here in Scottsdale Sat. morning, Want to join us?? It always makes for a interesting conversation! I'm buying. Love to. You are buying my airplane ticket? Maybe I can find a military flight and fly for free. Wooo Hooo, That will make it two against one, But I am still up for it. |
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ken a.k.a OMK
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Post by ken a.k.a OMK on Feb 2, 2017 9:58:57 GMT -5
I'm not a left liberal but a little left of center on many issues. Actually on the right sometimes.  Maybe you could convert me? |
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Post by Tennesseer on Feb 2, 2017 10:16:57 GMT -5
I'm not a left liberal but a little left of center on many issues. Actually on the right sometimes. Maybe you could convert me? Somehow I don't see you converting to an Oath Keeper. |
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Feb 2, 2017 10:52:56 GMT -5
The boycott of Starbucks will have the same financial affect as the boycott of Chick-fil-a several years ago: their profits will soar. I still won't go to the one here. Admittedly it's not really come up. |
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Post by Tennesseer on Feb 2, 2017 10:57:43 GMT -5
The boycott of Starbucks will have the same financial affect as the boycott of Chick-fil-a several years ago: their profits will soar. I still won't go to the one here. Admittedly it's not really come up. Do you mean Chick-fil-a? I have never stopped by a Chick-fil-a for a sandwich but not because of their political position on social issues but because it is not an area I drive by on a regular basis. Out of site-out of mind. I am biased toward Sonic because it is in an area I drive by on a regulsr basis. |
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Feb 2, 2017 11:14:50 GMT -5
Yeah, I meant chic fil a. So or about the lack of clarity.
They were out of our market for about 20 years bUT i liked their chicken then. The one they built a couple of years ago is by my gym and my Target.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Feb 2, 2017 14:46:30 GMT -5
Lol. Yeah, sroo that's the one. The drive thru is always full when I'm around there.
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Post by OldCoyote on Feb 3, 2017 8:23:55 GMT -5
I'm not a left liberal but a little left of center on many issues. Actually on the right sometimes. Maybe you could convert me? Ken and I can get along just fine! |
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Post by Shooby on Feb 3, 2017 8:26:06 GMT -5
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Post by imawino on Feb 3, 2017 9:01:45 GMT -5
Well, that would be good for them if it was remotely likely to be true. But it seems it's just some jerk who is attempting to capitalize on the fear and hate mongering and gnashing of teeth certain groups are overtaken with over Starbucks decision.
The company currently has 5 open positions, all in Salt Lake City, Utah. I'd be interested to see his expansion plans that are going to get him to 10,000 new hires.
Obviously, some people will buy into his self-serving sound byte. Sad.
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Post by Kolt! on Feb 3, 2017 9:11:16 GMT -5
Starbucks has hired veterans IT was also their mission to HIRE 10,000 veterans and last I heard they reached that mission or they're very close to it. On top of that, Starbucks offers free college education to veterans and their employees can get free education as well with participating universities...I think veterans can choose any college, however. Not 10 percent certain on the veterans and college bit though I just know that they offer free University to all their employees. I know a person that works at one and wants to stay with the company long term as well because they treat their employee's well. She said one of the reason coffee is so expensive as well compared to other places is because they all get a fair paying wage...
So yeah... ya know because of one "bad thing" in your mind sure boycott it even though they have hired a lot of veterans so you'll also be boycotting a place that hires veterans, gives veterans free college, gives their employees a choice for free college, AND pays their employees a fair wage!
Starbucks has always been about trying to make everyone feel included, and welcomes in their stores, not just white Christians... hence people got mad when they wanted to start saying Happy Holidays to accommodate ALL Americans. But in the same breath THEY actually do support Americans and do a lot for Veterans... and if one really cared about veterans they wouldn't boycott a place that helps them succeed more than a lot of other places...not every place gives free education to veterans, and gives a fair wage...because it even encourages them to get an education then better themselves to leave starbucks!
I'll go spend that money on starbucks coffee knowing that it helps veterans, and employee's get a better education if they seek it...
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Post by Tennesseer on Feb 3, 2017 9:12:26 GMT -5
So where will these 10, 000 veterans work for Black Rifle Coffee Company? Number of licensed Starbucks storefront locations in the U.S.: 11962 Number of licensed Black Rifle Coffee Company storefront locations Iin the U.S.: 0* *BRCC ships their packaged coffee to stores to sell for them. Businesses selling Black Rifle Coffee |
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Post by Kolt! on Feb 3, 2017 9:13:00 GMT -5
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Post by Kolt! on Feb 3, 2017 9:15:33 GMT -5
Just because people support refugees and want to help them from the terror's they faced living in a war zone...doesn't mean they're UnAmerican and only care about refugee's and other countries. Starbucks has went above and beyond a lot of people that complained about hiring refugee's and a lot of companies that have done nothing as well... and has actually helped veterans because you can support veterans while still supporting refugee's... NOW I'm going to go get myself an expensive cup of coffee at starbucks knowing it goes to help people of all walks of life!  Not just White Christian Americans... but all sorts of people, from all over the world! MAN. I love diversity! |
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Post by imawino on Feb 3, 2017 9:19:16 GMT -5
So where will these 10, 000 veterans work for Black Rifle Coffee Company? Number of licensed Starbucks storefront locations in the U.S.: 11962 Number of licensed Black Rifle Coffee Company storefront locations Iin the U.S.: 0* *BRCC ships their packaged coffee to stores to sell for them. Businesses selling Black Rifle CoffeeJust another pro-Trump lying bullshit artist looking for his 15 minutes of faux fame. |
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Post by resolution on Feb 3, 2017 9:20:25 GMT -5
I was wondering why people even wanted crappy coffee shop jobs, but the free school would answer that question...
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Post by Kolt! on Feb 3, 2017 9:34:25 GMT -5
I was wondering why people even wanted crappy coffee shop jobs, but the free school would answer that question... Starbucks also let's tips be a thing and they don't start out at min wage in most Starbucks, and even if they do they get raises in most of the places as well! I have a lot of friends that work at starbucks. And I mean not every employee gets free school because it is only certain schools and it's limited choices, a lot have online choices to go to these universities, they have the option but some employees don't want to do online school or move to go to a university that starbucks works with. Veterans I believe get more options though. But starbucks treating their employee's well is why the cost tends to go up with their coffee.. they make anywhere from 8-15 dollars an hour depending on location hourly and then they get tips as well and I believe they get one free drink a day. They can get raises as well and of course the school thing is a choice too! That's pretty good for a job that doesn't require a college education. Sorry other edit. Last month Starbucks announced they were raising their pay again so it could be even higher wages now. My friend makes about 11 dollars an hour and my friend from another state makes around 9.60 an hour. |
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Post by imawino on Feb 3, 2017 10:00:31 GMT -5
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Post by Cookies Galore on Feb 3, 2017 10:19:33 GMT -5
You do realize that Starbucks has hired 8800 vets since 2013, when they initiated their 10,000 vet goal, right? |
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Post by imawino on Feb 3, 2017 10:20:09 GMT -5
In their #alternativebusiness |
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Post by imawino on Feb 3, 2017 10:22:15 GMT -5
You do realize that Starbucks has hired 8800 vets since 2013, when they initiated their 10,000 vet goal, right? That can't possibly be true! Starbucks is for liberals! |
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Post by imawino on Feb 3, 2017 10:23:49 GMT -5
They will fire all 21 employees, and spread their hours out over the 10k new employees. Each one should get about 4 hours a year.
then they can all be on #alternativewelfare
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Post by tallguy on Feb 3, 2017 12:46:40 GMT -5
Yeah, but even that will only work if they can find 10,000 out-of-work veterans in Salt Lake City.  This by the way has become a somewhat humorous arc, but sad that we are only on it because of the ridiculous gullibility of some people who believe so many alternative facts. Doesn't bode well for our future.  |
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