DUmmy is boycotting any store that dares to open on Thanksgiving

[Big Dog]

Response to scheming daemons (Original post)Tue Nov 5, 2013, 11:26 AM
Star Member trumad (36,244 posts)
15. I'll be gifting Turkeys and corn to my local Indian tribe.

The Indian casino down the road  has an awesome Thanksgiving buffet, all weekend long.

Happy Thanksgiving, DUmmies.

[NHSparky]

I'm working Thanksgiving this year.  Abandoning patients at the hospital just because it is a holiday is generally considered poor form.  I am annoyed about holiday work because I was informed yesterday that due to staffing issues I should expect to work Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. I am also working the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving.  I was counting on traveling home to visit family for Christmas to make up for it, and I was willing to work New Years Eve and New Year's Day in exchange.  If I end up having to work Christmas, then I'm going to push for New Year's Eve off as well.  I'm frustrated that the lack of coordination and planning on the part of management is basically going to mean that I don't get to fully enjoy any of the holidays this year.   

My FIRST UNDERWAY on my first boat lasted from November 9th to December 31st, and I had the duty first night in.  Oh, and we were deployed.  Japan on New Year's?  Ever see Tokyo ABANDONED?  I have.  ****ing eerie.

I can't count the number of times I had the duty on both Christmas AND New Year's Eve just because all the married guys took leave and knocked us down to 3-section duty.

Working 12's on a holiday is kind of par for the course for me--of course, now that I'm a civilian, the pay is a whole lot better.

Whoever said it hit it on the head--businesses are only responding to consumer demand.  So a couple of panty-waists get butthurt because WalMart is open?  Yeah, I'm sure that WalMart really wants to bend to the will of a couple of drama queens and not the THOUSANDS of people willing to spend a SHITLOAD of money. 

[wongrip]

The OP who posted that and a couple of the posters defending the OP's statement are consistently on the wrong side of everything.

Compared to you guys here, I'm a total flaming communist liberal who you probably think hates America, but I really cannot stand some of the extreme stupidity displayed on that site by certain clueless members. I won't say who I am on there, because I do like posting there even if I am more 'right' of the majority. I do appreciate and enjoy you guys calling out some of the more ridiculous crap said by some of the brain dead there. I try to do it when I can, but it's a dangerous line to cross. I don't fault the admins for that though, because they can't help that many of their most vocal members are drama queens who hate people with different viewpoints that are not 100% in lockstep with their often times naive world view. Don't get me wrong though, I disagree with a lot of what you guys say in many cases, and think a few of you are just as unreasonable. If you guys don't mind, I'd love to have the opportunity to give what I believe are reasonable counter point of views.

[NHSparky]

^5 for having the stones to come over here, even if ya are a flaming lib.

And yeah, I can't blame you for not giving your DU name, if only because of the immediate pizza delivery you'd get from $kammer.

[BannedFromDU]

The OP who posted that and a couple of the posters defending the OP's statement are consistently on the wrong side of everything.

Compared to you guys here, I'm a total flaming communist liberal who you probably think hates America,

I have never, ever heard a conservative say that someone "hates America." You DUmmies look like idiots for perpetuating that meme.


 but I really cannot stand some of the extreme stupidity displayed on that site by certain clueless members.

That narrows it down to 99% of them.

 I won't say who I am on there, because I do like posting there even if I am more 'right' of the majority.

You shouldn't have to. You face more critique from them than you would from us. I assure you that Skinner is watching CC.


 I do appreciate and enjoy you guys calling out some of the more ridiculous crap said by some of the brain dead there. I try to do it when I can, but it's a dangerous line to cross. I don't fault the admins for that though, because they can't help that many of their most vocal members are drama queens who hate people with different viewpoints that are not 100% in lockstep with their often times naive world view.

Plus I am dead solid certain that the wackiest of them also pay the most. Skinner knows who butters his organic, gluten-free Indian bread.


 Don't get me wrong though, I disagree with a lot of what you guys say in many cases, and think a few of you are just as unreasonable. If you guys don't mind, I'd love to have the opportunity to give what I believe are reasonable counter point of views.

Don't talk about it, just do it. If you come over with fear, trembling, and defiance, you're going to sputter, get bitchslapped, and it will only get worse from there. Turn DU mode off and you will
find people reasonable and willing to discuss. I strongly suggest that if you have anything good to say about 0bongocare, or that any of us are racist, your stay will be unpleasant.

[wongrip]

I'm less concerned about Skinner himself, but more concerned about the irrational drama queens who would hound him until he finally gave in. His sites a money making thing for him, he'd just be doing what his cash cows want. Skinner has always came off as being rather rational on many things. Which to me seem evident even if you disagree with his beliefs and stance on an issue.  For example, recently a gang of bullies went after a poster because she stated she didn't believe in abortion - I'm not that poster, fyi - even though she seemed pretty liberal in almost everything else. Despite that, these bullies were relentless in attacking her and trying to get Skinner to ban her because she wasn't 100% pure in their eyes. Skinner pretty much told them to screw off, and I applaud him for that. I just hope he sticks to his guns -assuming they don't confiscate them first - with regards to that issue.

[wongrip]

Heh.. Well, it will be a nice change of pace then.  I often times bite my tongue when I'm over there on things I really disagree with, so most of my posts are just boring circlejerk BS. 

In spite of the backlash it will cause, I will post my thoughts on Obamacare, but I assure you that it won't just be talking points and whatever. I'll explain how I view aspects of it and why I like or don't like it. I'll try to do it in a way that I assume I'm wrong and need to be educated about it.  When I get some time tonight I'll comment on one of the ACA posts on here if it seems like it would fit, or if it's not crossing line, I'd make a new thread if it's alright.

[BannedFromDU]

I'm less concerned about Skinner himself, but more concerned about the irrational drama queens who would hound him until he finally gave in. His sites a money making thing for him, he'd just be doing what his cash cows want. Skinner has always came off as being rather rational on many things. Which to me seem evident even if you disagree with his beliefs and stance on an issue.  For example, recently a gang of bullies went after a poster because she stated she didn't believe in abortion - I'm not that poster, fyi - even though she seemed pretty liberal in almost everything else. Despite that, these bullies were relentless in attacking her and trying to get Skinner to ban her because she wasn't 100% pure in their eyes. Skinner pretty much told them to screw off, and I applaud him for that. I just hope he sticks to his guns -assuming they don't confiscate them first - with regards to that issue.

     David Allen is a businessman. In over 10 years he's certainly realized that more people = more donations and more clicks = more ads. I wouldn't be shocked if he looks at contributions before deciding to ban someone. As for abortion, here is my problem with DU: abortion is the law of the land. I don't like it, but it is what it is for now. That said, DU has a hive mindset that abortion is some sort of prideful right of passage for a woman. Lately there has been immense backlash against the "safe, legal, and rare" verbiage, in particular that it's inherently anti-choice. This is among the times that I think I could get physically violent with a DUmmy. Here's why:

     An abortion is a terribly invasive and unnatural procedure. It is, in technical terms, an insult to the body. Why, then, is it at all objectionable to say that they should be "rare?" Shouldn't all surgeries be rare? Wouldn't someone NOT want to have their body cut on, scooped out, sutured, and scarred? You DUmmies make it seem like an abortion is something to be proud of, like weight loss or getting a missing tooth
replaced. Forget about SHAME - don't you people have ANY rueful feelings about having invasive medical procedures?

[Ralph Wiggum]

The OP who posted that and a couple of the posters defending the OP's statement are consistently on the wrong side of everything.

Compared to you guys here, I'm a total flaming communist liberal who you probably think hates America, but I really cannot stand some of the extreme stupidity displayed on that site by certain clueless members. I won't say who I am on there, because I do like posting there even if I am more 'right' of the majority. I do appreciate and enjoy you guys calling out some of the more ridiculous crap said by some of the brain dead there. I try to do it when I can, but it's a dangerous line to cross. I don't fault the admins for that though, because they can't help that many of their most vocal members are drama queens who hate people with different viewpoints that are not 100% in lockstep with their often times naive world view. Don't get me wrong though, I disagree with a lot of what you guys say in many cases, and think a few of you are just as unreasonable. If you guys don't mind, I'd love to have the opportunity to give what I believe are reasonable counter point of views.

Welcome to CC!  You sound like you are capable of communicating reasonably without spewing nonsense talking points.  Hope you can continue and participate here.

[BannedFromDU]

Welcome to CC!  You sound like you are capable of communicating reasonably without spewing nonsense talking points.  Hope you can continue and participate here.

Oh yeah - seconded. Welcome.

[landofconfusion80]

The OP who posted that and a couple of the posters defending the OP's statement are consistently on the wrong side of everything.

Compared to you guys here, I'm a total flaming communist liberal who you probably think hates America, but I really cannot stand some of the extreme stupidity displayed on that site by certain clueless members. I won't say who I am on there, because I do like posting there even if I am more 'right' of the majority. I do appreciate and enjoy you guys calling out some of the more ridiculous crap said by some of the brain dead there. I try to do it when I can, but it's a dangerous line to cross. I don't fault the admins for that though, because they can't help that many of their most vocal members are drama queens who hate people with different viewpoints that are not 100% in lockstep with their often times naive world view. Don't get me wrong though, I disagree with a lot of what you guys say in many cases, and think a few of you are just as unreasonable. If you guys don't mind, I'd love to have the opportunity to give what I believe are reasonable counter point of views.

Be careful, the evil conservatives will take the Liberalism right out of you... (it won't be long now)

[RobJohnson]

How will they use their EBT cards for last minute meal shopping if all the stores are closed on Thanksgiving?

[RobJohnson]

I've worked in 24/7 manufacturing facilities in which you could not just throw a switch and turn the lights off for a holiday. We had big rolls of aluminum in the oven, baking for days and someone had to be there to pull those trays out when they were done. W

[Chris_]

Speaking of evil bosses that make their poor employees work on a holiday...

The Obamas Are Eating Nine Kinds of Pie For Thanksgiving

It all sounds delicious and is a potent reminder that an in-house chef and cooking staff seem like a really great perk. Along with the airplane and the ability to appoint Federal Reserve governors, one of the top reasons it would be cool to be president. No word on whether Think Progress will be condemning the Obamas for making people work on the holiday.

Slate

[Freeper]

The OP who posted that and a couple of the posters defending the OP's statement are consistently on the wrong side of everything.

Compared to you guys here, I'm a total flaming communist liberal who you probably think hates America, but I really cannot stand some of the extreme stupidity displayed on that site by certain clueless members. I won't say who I am on there, because I do like posting there even if I am more 'right' of the majority. I do appreciate and enjoy you guys calling out some of the more ridiculous crap said by some of the brain dead there. I try to do it when I can, but it's a dangerous line to cross. I don't fault the admins for that though, because they can't help that many of their most vocal members are drama queens who hate people with different viewpoints that are not 100% in lockstep with their often times naive world view. Don't get me wrong though, I disagree with a lot of what you guys say in many cases, and think a few of you are just as unreasonable. If you guys don't mind, I'd love to have the opportunity to give what I believe are reasonable counter point of views.

Well if you want to destroy America with your mindless leftism, then yes I say you hate America. This country was not founded on your beloved Marxist principles, it was founded on freedom and a limited government. If you don't like that then move to a country that is already a big government country, leave us alone and quit trying to make us subjects of an ever expanding government.

I want the country where the leaders said beware of tyranny, not the one where the president says to ignore those who warn of tyranny.

[diesel driver]

FWIW, I've already made 3 trips to Walmart today since 9:00 am.   

Just doing the job DUmmies refuse to do!   

[Skul]

There was another boycott thread over there.
I'll try and find it again and drop it in here.

Found it.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024105441

Thu Nov 28, 2013, 01:18 PM
Star Member Playinghardball (6,827 posts)

If you're shopping on Thanksgiving...

The first four comments.  

Response to Playinghardball (Original post)

Thu Nov 28, 2013, 01:26 PM
Star Member Agschmid (4,274 posts)

1. I went to Starbucks...

I got coffee for my family and left a $20 tip. Sorry about that.

A kiki is a party, for calming all your nerves We're spilling tea, and dishing just desserts one may deserve And though the sun is rising, few may choose to leave So shade that lid and we'll all bid adieu to your ennui.
 
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Response to Agschmid (Reply #1)
Thu Nov 28, 2013, 01:27 PM

loli phabay (4,652 posts)

2. i will hit 711 a couple of times tonight for coffee.
 

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Response to loli phabay (Reply #2)
Thu Nov 28, 2013, 01:33 PM

Star Member Agschmid (4,274 posts)

4. They are always open, so is Dunkins.

Mass. seems to have laws about non-food retail establishments.

A kiki is a party, for calming all your nerves We're spilling tea, and dishing just desserts one may deserve And though the sun is rising, few may choose to leave So shade that lid and we'll all bid adieu to your ennui.
 
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Response to Agschmid (Reply #4)
Thu Nov 28, 2013, 01:35 PM

loli phabay (4,652 posts)

5. thankfully so, especially during bad weather, the coffee and snacks are a god send.

I don't think this is what NUmbnuts had in mind.  

[dane]

Speaking of evil bosses that make their poor employees work on a holiday...
Slate

This excerpt was posted by Chris earlier

The Obamas Are Eating Nine Kinds of Pie For Thanksgiving

It all sounds delicious and is a potent reminder that an in-house chef and cooking staff seem like a really great perk. Along with the airplane and the ability to appoint Federal Reserve governors, one of the top reasons it would be cool to be president. No word on whether Think Progress will be condemning the Obamas for making people work on the holiday.

I've not seen any DU protests about municipalities keeping police, fire, medical, etc. personnel from being with their families.

And if the DUmmies shop on line today, will it be with an entity that is ENTIRELY automated, or will there be actual people in the order/shipping departments.

Have they sent emails of protest to help the poor White House staff who must remain at work to prepare and serve the meal to the White House family and potential guests?

DUmmies are quite selective in their outrage.

[obumazombie]

I was a customer to 2 hospitals, a control tower, and an FBO today, so far. I wished them all a Happy Thanksgiving, what's left of it.

[jtyangel]

The OP who posted that and a couple of the posters defending the OP's statement are consistently on the wrong side of everything.

Compared to you guys here, I'm a total flaming communist liberal who you probably think hates America, but I really cannot stand some of the extreme stupidity displayed on that site by certain clueless members. I won't say who I am on there, because I do like posting there even if I am more 'right' of the majority. I do appreciate and enjoy you guys calling out some of the more ridiculous crap said by some of the brain dead there. I try to do it when I can, but it's a dangerous line to cross. I don't fault the admins for that though, because they can't help that many of their most vocal members are drama queens who hate people with different viewpoints that are not 100% in lockstep with their often times naive world view. Don't get me wrong though, I disagree with a lot of what you guys say in many cases, and think a few of you are just as unreasonable. If you guys don't mind, I'd love to have the opportunity to give what I believe are reasonable counter point of views.

To be honest with you, my guy and I agree with that statement. I know quite a few conservatives who I would say can be just as ridiculous. What I've noticed is it depends on emotionality; Right and the left both can be guilty of emotionality and it generally shows up as not a lot of meat to back up an argument. For example, I agree with my fellow conservatives on much, however it does make me cringe when a fellow conservative can not articulate why they believe what they do--to me that's a pretty solid sign of being TAUGHT to believe something and then just being emotionally invested in it. I normally see it more on the left, but I've seen it with conservative friends too so I get what you are saying. i think it not only makes me cringe because it makes one look like a sheep, but I also think those people are far more malleable in values and beliefs and can turn on a dime if a topic sets off an emotional return. Just my thoughts on that. Welcome.

[jtyangel]

Well if you want to destroy America with your mindless leftism, then yes I say you hate America. This country was not founded on your beloved Marxist principles, it was founded on freedom and a limited government. If you don't like that then move to a country that is already a big government country, leave us alone and quit trying to make us subjects of an ever expanding government.

I want the country where the leaders said beware of tyranny, not the one where the president says to ignore those who warn of tyranny.

Yeah this. To the new poster, marxism is not in line with the founding values of this country and as our forefathers saw those rights as inalienable and given by someone greater then ourselves, any political or economic philosophy that infringes on said rights should be rejected.

[landofconfusion80]

A story from the black friday front:  We're preparing to sell our house so we're trying to knock all the maintenance issues out before the first of the year.  My 5 year old and I went to Lowes for some lumber.  we live in a small town so the store wasn't overly busy.  Anyways, after paying for the lumber, we headed out to the suburban. This thing is a 97 with some dents, dings and 278K on the clock, if we look like we have money, you're out of your mind.  This X-type Jag pulls up to me as I'm loading up a couple of bags of concrete.  The lady calls me over and asks if I could spare some gas money.  Just the audacity of some asshole in a jag begging for a couple of bucks from me took me aback.  No cops jumped out of the bushes, but I wish they would have.   

[BattleHymn]

Chick-fil-a is closed on Thanksgiving.

Hobby Lobby is closed on Thanksgiving.


As a reminder to the primitives, both of those businesses are now open today, the day after Thanksgiving. 

Both businesses look forward to receiving your boycotted dollars you didn't spend yesterday at businesses that stay open on Thanksgiving.   

[Maxiest]

Chick-fil-a is closed on Thanksgiving.

Hobby Lobby is closed on Thanksgiving.


As a reminder to the primitives, both of those businesses are now open today, the day after Thanksgiving. 

Both businesses look forward to receiving your boycotted dollars you didn't spend yesterday at businesses that stay open on Thanksgiving.   

Opps.

[Ptarmigan]

Chick-fil-a is closed on Thanksgiving.

Hobby Lobby is closed on Thanksgiving.


As a reminder to the primitives, both of those businesses are now open today, the day after Thanksgiving. 

Both businesses look forward to receiving your boycotted dollars you didn't spend yesterday at businesses that stay open on Thanksgiving.   

The left sure hate those places and they are closed on Thanksgiving. Does it mean, they will now patronize them?