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Dyedinthewoolliberal

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17. I think it is a good idea with poor execution

Reply to Yonx (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2015, 04:08 PM

Mar 2015

If Starbucks wanted to provide the facilitation (and coffee) they could underwrite a nationwide 'Cup of Coffee and Discussion' on the subject of race. Put it out into the community instead of inside their stores. It would have more of an impact, in my opinion.

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Starbucks exec back on Twitter after #RaceTogether backlash [View all] Yonx Mar 2015 OP

Good intentions romanic Mar 2015 #1

Rightfully so.... Oktober Mar 2015 #2

He's right though. Skidmore Mar 2015 #3

For some peeps it is hard treating others as equal. That is not the point. Hoppy Mar 2015 #4

That is not what I said. Skidmore Mar 2015 #5

We're never going to have these "conversations." Never. alcibiades_mystery Mar 2015 #6

+1 Dont call me Shirley Mar 2015 #7

Part of solving a problem between people/peoples is Skidmore Mar 2015 #11

I agree. skypilot Mar 2015 #30

Starbucks baristas make more than that over minimum wage, have health care, and access to college, AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #8

In the abstract, that is correct --- if you don't want to have a conversation, don't have one. Hoppy Mar 2015 #9

The encouragement to engage in such a conversation is a little more nuanced than that. AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #10

So let's see..... Hoppy Mar 2015 #12

Howard would be ok not having them as customers or investors. AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #13

Its a public company. former9thward Mar 2015 #21

Good thing then, that no one is suggesting anyone get a lecture about anything. AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #22

And what could go wrong? anne neville Mar 2015 #19

Ridiculous. No one is being forced to do anything at all. AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #23

did you see yourself getting ignored and blocked too? buh bye. TeamPooka Mar 2015 #25

Suggesting that the barista step right up and deal with this is witless. Yo_Mama Mar 2015 #18

if 'the american race problem' heaven05 Mar 2015 #14

He should have realized that no one whats to talk about it.... happyslug Mar 2015 #15

Seems like a well intentioned campaign. It also seems to be working. PersonNumber503602 Mar 2015 #16

And 7-11 anne neville Mar 2015 #20

I think it is a good idea with poor execution Dyedinthewoolliberal Mar 2015 #17

Great idea! Toss it up here. AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #24

Poor misunderstood coffee buyer who gets angry when RACISM is brought up....fuck you NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #26

+1 Jamaal510 Mar 2015 #29

Poor guy. We can't even have decent conversations abour race/racism here on a supposedly "liberal" Liberal_Stalwart71 Mar 2015 #27

I don't get the Jamaal510 Mar 2015 #28