This guy is fantastic. He practically singlehandedly supports our local Progressive radio station with his fantastic POLITICAL ads. He always adds his slogan at the end of course.
Hi, I’m Tom Dwyer,
It’s a little unusual for a company to have a “politics” section on its website, but then we’re not the usual company. When I started advertising on KPOJ, one of the leading progressive talk stations in the country, it quickly became an outlet for some of my personal grumblings about the state of affairs. Over time my grumblings have become louder, but instead of driving clients away, the response has been positive. We have clients from across the political spectrum and whether they agree with me or not, they respect the fact that I speak my mind.
I don’t think I stand for anything controversial; I’m not a Republican OR a Democrat. I believe in government that works for the poor, middle class and the wealthy. I want a society that cares for the commons and its members, and in the basic principles of accountability, freedom, and rule of law that people have died for for over two centuries. I believe that corporations should not have the rights of people and that they have far too much control over our society. We do better as a country when everyone plays by the same rules.
We’re frequently asked if everyone at the shop agrees with the stands I take. The answer is no, but there is broad agreement with most of the basics. Our shop is not a political indoctrination facility for employees or clients; we do not hire people based on their beliefs or decide which cars to service based on what bumper stickers they have. If Rush Limbaugh lived in Portland, we’d give his vehicle the same care and attention we gave Thom Hartmann. Well, maybe not Rush, but you get the idea.
I hope you thumb through some of the resources and the political features below, and whether you agree with my views or not, I hope they give you some food for thought. Left, right or center; there is nothing more important to the continuation of our democracy than the participation of informed, responsible citizens. Even if you disagree, come on in anyway. I think you’ll like the experience of having your vehicle cared for by a shop with liberal values!
http://tomdwyer.com/current-news/
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