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Spitfire of ATJ

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11. I don't think they CARE about their image.
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 06:01 PM
Nov 2012

I have yet to see them launch a PR campaign to try to present themselves as the good guys.

Goldman Saks did after they got blasted for their crap.

Bain is by the rich, for the rich. The rich LOVE THEM because they make the rich richer and they don't CARE if it hurts the sheep.

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tweeted!! underthematrix Nov 2012 #1
already done. barbtries Nov 2012 #2
I think they were asking for donations to the Red Cross Sherman A1 Nov 2012 #3
It is going to the Red Cross... cynatnite Nov 2012 #4
I wouldn't want them anywhere NEAR the money.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #6
As I said, it's easy to believe the worst... cynatnite Nov 2012 #7
"these sorts of things usually become public record." Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #9
When taxes are filed... cynatnite Nov 2012 #10
I don't think they CARE about their image. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #11
This is the public campaign... cynatnite Nov 2012 #12
Ever hear of the concept of "dirty money"? Every dime they have is suspect. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #14
Well, if I need food or a blanket, I don't think I'd question where the money came from... cynatnite Nov 2012 #15
There are those who would rather freeze than take a blanket from Bain. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #16
Really? B2G Nov 2012 #17
Tell you what, slap their logo on those blankets and judge for yourself. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #18
You'd have to insist the Red Cross do that themselves...you'd get laughed at, though. n/t cynatnite Nov 2012 #23
I can picture a political catoon of it though. Someone huddling with a blanket plastered with logos. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #27
There are probably a lot of items that would need covered with logos... cynatnite Nov 2012 #28
It's nice Smith And Wesson labels the shackles sold to the Saudis... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #30
this has to be sarcasm backwoodsbob Nov 2012 #31
I'm pissed off. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #32
I'm nobody... cynatnite Nov 2012 #21
So, are you going to tell a victim that this blanket may or may not have been paid for... cynatnite Nov 2012 #20
All I'm saying is to give the money to the Red Cross directly. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #29
Where does it say that Bain is collecting the money themselves? n/t cynatnite Nov 2012 #33
Why not just avoid dealing with them? Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #35
That's a personal choice for one to make... cynatnite Nov 2012 #37
From what I heard they were collecting the money themselves to hand over to the Red Cross. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #39
It's on the Red Cross' site and a person can donate directly to them. cynatnite Nov 2012 #40
Fine, screw it, let them have their PR. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #41
Speak for yourself, dearie. cali Nov 2012 #25
Signed up for Sirius satellite radio to avoid their channels. pwb Nov 2012 #5
Watch out for the excessive "administrative expenses" if Bain is involved. lpbk2713 Nov 2012 #8
A for-profit company is begging for donations???? WTF???? kestrel91316 Nov 2012 #13
I thought they were part of NBC Universal. KamaAina Nov 2012 #19
They've got their claws in a lot of places.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #24
I never even watch them anyway liberal_at_heart Nov 2012 #22
As does my blood. I'm on my 10 gallon pin now. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #26
Yay! cynatnite Nov 2012 #34
My local hospital also has me listed as being on standby if needed for an emergency. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #38
TWC is partially owned by NBC Universal nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #36
No kidding. Those guys skim from Dominos and Toys R Us too. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #42
Here is the deal nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #43
It's like the "move your money" during Occupy.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #44
I never donate when asked to by a corporate entity. Dawson Leery Nov 2012 #45
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