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In reply to the discussion: Is it morally acceptable to patronize a business owned by an outspoken conservative? [View all]pipi_k
(21,020 posts)17. Like a few others...
I don't give a damn about someone's politics when it comes to their products or services.
If my money is supporting a RWer or Conservative, then (unless they're obsessive about hiring only people who share their values) I figure my money is also supporting their employees, many of whom must surely be Democrats.
GASP!!!! imagine that!!!
Democrats who need to support their families!
I'm well aware that there are some who would call those people traitors (or worse) for wanting to support their families even if they have to work for a Conservative.
No doubt there are many Conservatives who won't patronize a business owner who employs Democrats.
It's ridiculous and childish no matter which side is playing the game.
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Is it morally acceptable to patronize a business owned by an outspoken conservative? [View all]
el_bryanto
Jan 2013
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yes but by supporting these businesses you're supporting whichever gop senator or gongress-person
leftyohiolib
Jan 2013
#18
I personally think the good of an ethical sustainable business outweighs the harm
Recursion
Jan 2013
#23
Outspoken was what i intended to cover that - i don't know if you can be outspoken
el_bryanto
Jan 2013
#6
I certainly wouldn't allow my cat to starve for lack of a liberal cat food supplier.
Heidi
Jan 2013
#5
Unless you live in the woods off of twigs and berries, you patronize an outspoken conservative. nt
onehandle
Jan 2013
#8
so when papa johns and the other restaurants did the price hikes due to the aca - did you join the
leftyohiolib
Jan 2013
#21
I tend to agree - but what about the argument that the owner is taking some of the profits
el_bryanto
Jan 2013
#19
by supporting these businesses you're supporting whichever gop senator or gongress-person the owner
leftyohiolib
Jan 2013
#20
When you patronize a business you are basically hiring someone to do a job for you.
dkf
Jan 2013
#27
Do you believe the choice to support anti-gay or anti-choice movements to be morally neutral? nt
el_bryanto
Jan 2013
#34
All I can say is, I haven't ordered a Papa John's pizza since Papa proved to be such a douchebag
Bake
Jan 2013
#37
does it make a difference to you if it is a locally owned or national enterprise? nt
el_bryanto
Jan 2013
#39
I boycott LOTS of National products and companies, doesn't matter a whit to me
DainBramaged
Jan 2013
#40
Damn you saw right through that - i guess i'm more interested in the local ones though
el_bryanto
Jan 2013
#41
This is capitalism, hon. Each day we spend money, we're voting with our dollars. nt
LaydeeBug
Jan 2013
#48