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In reply to the discussion: Boycotting LL Bean is a huge MISFIRE! It is a GREAT company!! [View all]obamanut2012
(26,068 posts)7. They need to dismiss her from the board today
I have bought many things from them over several decades -- clothes, lines, skis, fishing rods, a kayak. I stopped yesterday. Only REI will get my money until she is removed from the board, which is what I told them yesterday in both an email and a call.
It is time to get tough, and people need to sever all business contacts with Trump supporters if they want my money. These people need to be made pariahs.
I have been to the original store several times, and I know they help the community. But they need to axe Linda Bean.
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I have only ever bought one item from LLBean, so not a difficult move for me
liberal N proud
Jan 2017
#1
It is an AWESOME company and very PROGRESSIVE in many ways. The boycott is MEGA-STUPID!!!!
RBInMaine
Jan 2017
#2
May make you feel empowered but good people are going to lose their jobs over this.
tecelote
Jan 2017
#10
It won't be hard for me to boycott LLBean. I tend to buy Eddie Bauer anyways.
AgadorSparticus
Jan 2017
#9
I've shopped from Beans since the 1960's and I'll keep buying their flannel sheets and tote bags.
Vinca
Jan 2017
#12
She is just ONE member of the board of directors and this had NOTHING to do with the company.
RBInMaine
Jan 2017
#68
If that is the case, they need to make that clear in their response (including the specific "whys"
hlthe2b
Jan 2017
#45
You can probably buy cheaper boots manufactured in China, rather than in Maine...
brooklynite
Jan 2017
#63
The "boycott" is MEGA STUPID and is BACKFIRING in a big way. Total and complete NONSENSE.
RBInMaine
Jan 2017
#69
Perhaps they can thank trump for that then, because his tweet just put LLBean right into
still_one
Jan 2017
#52
Excellent suggestion. GrabYourWallet should boycott Linda's sole ownership businesses.
LAS14
Jan 2017
#54
The Board can remove her or it can continue. She is using LL Bean profit to funnel to
LaydeeBug
Jan 2017
#66
LL Bean is not the enemy. The relative who donated personally to Trump has a right to do so.
underthematrix
Jan 2017
#77