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November 18th, 2019 at 10:30:34 AM permalink
Evenbob
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Quote: Tripdufan
Rallies are the only polls that matter.


True. You think Trump will lose
LA next year? Not a chance. A
faux Dem popular gov wins
reelection (barely) and the
Dems think they see a defeated
Trump. Not hardly.
If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose.
November 18th, 2019 at 6:52:35 PM permalink
ams288
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Idiots online are upset that Chick Fil A will no longer donate money to homophobic organizations.



My thoughts and prayers go out to any of our bigoted members who believe they are affected negatively by this.
“A straight man will not go for kids.” - AZDuffman
November 18th, 2019 at 7:37:21 PM permalink
fleaswatter
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Congressman Eric Swalwell finally says something intelligent (right when he says the word "cheat")



Let's go Brandon
November 18th, 2019 at 7:39:16 PM permalink
terapined
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Quote: ams288
Idiots online are upset that Chick Fil A will no longer donate money to homophobic organizations.



My thoughts and prayers go out to any of our bigoted members who believe they are affected negatively by this.

The bottom line
Its a good business decision.
Personally, I really don't care what business owners do with their money. I evaluate a product on its own merits, not on the politics of the owner.
I still don't eat there. I mostly cook these days. The rare times I do eat out, they don't come close to making the cut.
Sometimes we live no particular way but our own - Grateful Dead "Eyes of the World"
November 19th, 2019 at 5:13:43 AM permalink
ams288
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Quote: fleaswatter
Congressman Eric Swalwell finally says something intelligent (right when he says the word "cheat")





#Fartgate has been trending on Twitter all night.

But I think it’s more likely Chris Matthews was the culprit.
“A straight man will not go for kids.” - AZDuffman
November 19th, 2019 at 12:12:53 PM permalink
Evenbob
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Quote: ams288
Quote: fleaswatter
Congressman Eric Swalwell finally says something intelligent (right when he says the word "cheat")





#Fartgate has been trending on Twitter all night.

But I think it’s more likely Chris Matthews was the culprit.


The network is saying it was
a mug being scraped on the
desk. Yeah, right. SmellWell
even paused a little when
he tooted. Pretty funny.
If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose.
November 21st, 2019 at 11:30:47 AM permalink
terapined
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Quote: JimRockford
Quote: terapined
Nike has always been edgy and has always done well
The prevailing view was that athletes are role models for children
Not according to Nike and Sir Charles

Nike may know a thing or two about the demographics of sneaker customers and how they view Kaepernick. They may have calculated correctly, but it's a big risk.

No risk
Nike's value is up $26.2B since Colin Kaepernick endorsement. Now it’s close to unveiling his shoe

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/nikes-value-is-up-262-b-since-colin-kaepernick-endorsement-now-its-close-to-unveiling-his-shoe-150012824.html
Sometimes we live no particular way but our own - Grateful Dead "Eyes of the World"
November 21st, 2019 at 12:18:30 PM permalink
fleaswatter
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Quote: terapined

Nike's value is up $26.2B since Colin Kaepernick endorsement.


Nike's value is up $26.2B since Colin Kaepernick endorsement. President Trump's outstanding economic policies, tax cut, significant reduction in African- America, Hispanic. Asian, female etc unemployment; have significanlty increased consumer confidence and put more money in the pocket of every American to spend on goods such as Nike products.
Let's go Brandon
November 21st, 2019 at 12:34:37 PM permalink
terapined
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A nice positive news story

https://www.brain-sharper.com/social/waitress-waffle-house-gift-tb/

Sometimes we live no particular way but our own - Grateful Dead "Eyes of the World"
November 21st, 2019 at 12:38:15 PM permalink
fleaswatter
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Clinton Foundation bleeding money with no Clintons in high office

Quote:
The Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation can no longer raise enough money to cover its expenses, ever since Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign failed to propel her into an office from which she could dispense political favors. Clinton Foundation reports to the IRS for the last two tax years have demonstrated that without anyone to grant boons, fewer donors are interested in supporting it.

Clinton Foundation 2018 tax filing

Some figures from the filing:

Contributions to Clinton Foundation:
2014: $172,579,474
2015: $108,915,463
2016: $62,901,979
2017: $26,566,825
2018: $24,167,053

Clinton Foundation loses:
2017: $16.1 million
2018: $16.8 million

Hmmm, I guess this is what happens when the Clinton’s no longer have their “office” for sale.
Let's go Brandon