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Would You Boycott a Store If the CEO Had An Opposing Political View?

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  • Disko Pickle 2009/08/16 16:15:42 (edited)
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    Disko Pickle
    +17
    ABC News??? Isn't that an oxymoron?



    If this is really a question from ABC News, you people should be ashamed of yourselves. Your organization is the weakest of all news outlets, by far. Really pathetic. You should try hiring a few journalists, or at least a few people who believe that journalism is not a form of entertainment. You sicken me.
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  • Pseudonym 2009/08/16 16:39:08
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    Pseudonym
    I have moderate political points of view. I stay away from huge stores such as Wal-mart, Sam's, Target, etc. not simply because of opposing political opinions, but because they run smaller local businesses out of business. Wal-Mart just happens to be supportive of the Liberals in office. Which is freaking creepy. Not to mention, their cashiers tried ripping me off on a couple occasions. Thumbs down.
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  • *~*Mizz Behavedl*~* 2009/08/16 16:35:03
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    *~*Mizz Behavedl*~*
    Hell no, as long as they have what I want at fair prices I don't care who runs the company. Unless it was the KKK and their uniform was their hood (both managers and employees) even then i'd be tempted. lol
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  • AdventPhantom .::New Holoca... 2009/08/16 16:31:38
  • melly~thwarting Satan since... 2009/08/16 16:31:14
    Yes. I will only give money to people I agree with.
    melly~thwarting Satan since 1971
    +3
    I refuse to give Wal mart any money...but that's about it.
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  • Johnny "Nihasa" Robinson 2009/08/16 16:28:49
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    Johnny "Nihasa" Robinson
    No.
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  • mavericky 2009/08/16 16:26:28
    Yes. I will only give money to people I agree with.
    mavericky
    +3
    This is really a question about degrees. I do pay attention to which companies give domestic partner benefits and which companies contribute to which campaigns and politicians and it does play a role in my shopping decisions (to a degree, depending on the issue).
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  • boomer 2009/08/16 16:23:15
    Yes. I will only give money to people I agree with.
    boomer
    +1
    it definitely depends on what the opposing view is. Is this CEO supporting Nazis?
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  • Eris 2009/08/16 16:22:34
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    Eris
    I only had the 2 choices .. but I try to only shop in union stores .. but ... if there's a vast difference in price I will shop @ the non-union. As for political affiliation. I don't really delve into that too much.

    There is one comany that's a large chain ... and I have a family member that had advised me that they do something that I don't appreciate. With that, I try not to shop there. But again. I have to think of economy.
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  • NatAlex23 2009/08/16 16:20:11
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    NatAlex23
    +1
    Now, if they were mass polluting, or abusing their workers, then yes. But, just bcause a CEO is Liberal or Conservatve doesn't mean I won't vote for them.
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  • Disko Pickle 2009/08/16 16:15:42 (edited)
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    Disko Pickle
    +17
    ABC News??? Isn't that an oxymoron?



    If this is really a question from ABC News, you people should be ashamed of yourselves. Your organization is the weakest of all news outlets, by far. Really pathetic. You should try hiring a few journalists, or at least a few people who believe that journalism is not a form of entertainment. You sicken me.
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  • Eris Disko P... 2009/08/16 16:24:58 (edited)
    Eris
    +2
    Maybe they meant it as a rhetorical question. Haha.
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  • AdventP... Disko P... 2009/08/16 16:32:54
  • Kino 2009/08/16 15:32:53
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    Kino
    +1
    Nah. Wouldn't affect my purchases at all.
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  • American Rhetoric Review 2009/08/16 15:14:12
    Yes. I will only give money to people I agree with.
    American Rhetoric Review
    +2
    I have refused to buy Coca-Cola Products for years because the support the Religious fundamentalist Terrorists!
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  • Oranged... America... 2009/08/16 17:40:15
    Orangedragan
    +1
    really? ive always drunk pepsi anyway, but how does coke support the right-wingers?
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  • Aarixan Oranged... 2009/08/17 04:27:59
    Aarixan
    Fun fact: Pepsi isn't exactly popular the middle east because some fringe group thinks Pepsi is an acronym for Pay Every Penny, Save Israel.

    Just felt like sharin'. :3
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  • Oranged... Aarixan 2009/08/17 23:44:46
    Orangedragan
    wow, now who does that sound like in the states? a group of radical people convinced that anything out of the norm is a conspiracy?
    ;-)
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  • Manwë 2009/08/16 04:06:19
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    Manwë
    +1
    I don't inquire about the political view of the CEO of a company I do business with. That doesn't mean that I would do business if I knew that their philosophy did not align with my values.
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  • Louisa 2009/08/16 01:54:05
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    Louisa
    +2
    This answer doesn't quite sum up my thoughts; I wish there were a "none of the above" option.

    While I would love to give my money only to companies whose philosophies and actions I think are ethical and fair, it's virtually impossible. I suppose if I were a reactionary, pro-corporation, anti-social responsibility, environment-hating person, it'd be a lot easier.
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  • left-libertarian 2009/08/16 01:39:11
    Yes. I will only give money to people I agree with.
    left-libertarian
    I have had a mixed record of following through but I have in the past made a great effort in not supporting certain outlets and products.
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  • Quanchi 2009/08/16 00:38:18
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    Quanchi
    If their views don't conflict with my purchases than there is no need to worry.
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  • Annelise 2009/08/15 23:37:41
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    Annelise
    We're free to think, do, and say what we want to a point. Why should I expect everyone to agree with me in everything. If that was the case then I'd be starving and living on the streets.
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  • DADDYFATS61 2009/08/15 22:53:22 (edited)
    Yes. I will only give money to people I agree with.
    DADDYFATS61
    +1
    ABCNEWS.COM money people abcnews QUESTION....
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  • Johnny 2009/08/15 20:44:23
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    Johnny
    +1
    No- everyone is entitled to their own view- BUT IF that store tries to force that opinion on me then I would! As long as the store owner does not allow the CEO to push his view thru the store itself!
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  • Sunshine 2009/08/15 19:58:27
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    Sunshine
    Okay, politics should hold there own in politics no where else. I get gasoline everywhere even though 95% of the gas stations where I live are owned by middle eastern individuals. Who gives a care who owns the place? If it has what your looking for at a good price then what the hell.
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  • Raven 2009/08/15 18:49:03
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    Raven
    +1
    No. That's silly. Don't mix politics with business.

    Oops ... isn't that what our government is doing!
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  • Misselee 2009/08/15 18:03:50
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    Misselee
    When I need to but groceries I buy them without even wondering about their CEO's political views!
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  • Socalgal 2009/08/15 17:57:33
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    Socalgal
    +1
    There is more to a store than just the CEO. If the product or its proceeds are to support a view I do not agree with then I would boycott. However it if is just the CEO nah I will still shop there.
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  • Doodypoot 2009/08/15 17:30:42
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    Doodypoot
    If I need milk and bread, I don't care about his/her political views.
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  • BigwayneO 2009/08/15 13:13:09
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    BigwayneO
    +1
    I think its 100% silly and non sense. UNLESS the product it self is being used to go against something I would not care for, but then again I would not be buying in the first place. Example, bibles you would never see my buy a bible....so I have no need to Boycott it.
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  • Edward 2009/08/15 12:41:54
    Yes. I will only give money to people I agree with.
    Edward
    +1
    when it comes to obama's health plan i would boycott and g.e.i have rid my home of all their products
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  • magisterchief 2009/08/15 08:35:56
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    magisterchief
    seriously... like americans nowadays have balls enough to band together and boycott anything...
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  • THEMARSHALLDUDE 2009/08/15 08:20:39
    Yes. I will only give money to people I agree with.
    THEMARSHALLDUDE
    +1
    And that includes Hollywood douche bag elitists as well.

    I will never again purchase any GE product in my lifetime. CEO Jeffry Immelt hates America, and cares nothing about doing business with a country (Iran) who has been killing our brave men and women in uniform for years. People need to boycott GE and dump their now almost worthless stock.

    Hyundai is another Iran regime loving company on my shit list.

    dump worthless stock hyundai iran regime loving company shit list

    dump worthless stock hyundai iran regime loving company shit list

    dump worthless stock hyundai iran regime loving company shit list
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  • IKnowwhoyouare 2009/08/15 08:01:55
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    IKnowwhoyouare
    i support a company that provides me with a service or product that best suits my needs. What ever company does that best i will buy from.
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  • Lusiris 2009/08/15 06:09:09
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    Lusiris
    +1
    I will base a store on how the store is not the person running it, who I have never seen and probably never will. Why would his opinions matter to me?
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  • kstone 2009/08/15 04:34:34 (edited)
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    kstone
    honestly that is really stupid and why would anyone boycott a store just because the CEO has a different political view. To me that is kinda sad.
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  • tginmn 2009/08/15 04:31:20
    Yes. I will only give money to people I agree with.
    tginmn
    +1
    Depends if two stores of equal quality and price I would go to the store who agrees me with the issues. I would go to Lowes over Home Depot. CUB foods over Whole Foods, etc.
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  • unclepat 2009/08/15 01:13:36
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    unclepat
    Nuff said!!!!!
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  • TheDisco 2009/08/15 00:37:49
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    TheDisco
    No, only if it resulted in poor working conditions. However, as this obviously relates to the Whole Foods CEO... he provides a hell of a lot more than most employers do when it comes to health care, esp. when it comes to industries related to retail and food.
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  • David 2009/08/15 00:02:12
    No. What does politics have to do with shopping?
    David
    Of course not, but I would not support someone who expressed his views violently or was a risk to society!
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