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Seems to me that you're making the (false) assumption that
gardeners can't be conservative.

That's a peculiar conclusion.

Why is it peculiar? The OP made a point of stating that Mr.
Banks is Republican and supports Republican politicians, and
therefor gardeners (this IS a gardening forum, is it not?)
should not shop at HD.

It seems like an advisory statement to me.
"This is what I heard.

It was a statement of fact (albeit incorrect),not an
opinion.

Statements of fact don't start with a disclaimer about hearing something
second-hand from a friend

Sorry, won't wash. The OP made the statement that Arthur
Blank is the CEO of HD. Factually incorrect.

The reason that your assumption is wrong is that
nowhere did the OP say that if you were a liberal you shouldn't shop at HD.

Oh, come on! Insinuation DOES mean something. If it
didn't, what in the world were all those speeches about for
the last four days at the DNC?

The Republican party has deviated away from
reasonable conservative values

"Reasonable" is in the eye of the beholder. You're simply
stating an (your?) opinion.

into the land of NEO-conservatism, AKA,
fascism.

Define "NEO-conservatism". Define "fascism". Are they
really the same?

In fact, it doesn't look like Nancy Reagan supports Bush

Since when is Nancy Reagan the arbitor of what Conservatism
stands for?

--
Mark

The truth as I perceive it to be.
Your perception may be different.

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I agree. But rather than married we would then be "unionized" "civilized"?
we need a better cooler neater name.
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"Vox Humana" wrote:
I agree completely. I found it interesting that Gov. Romney suggested that
the government get out of the marriage business and simply issues civil
union certificates to everyone, leaving "marriage" to religious
institutions. This is probably the only time I will ever agree with him. I
do think that would be the very best solution. As you point out, religious
sects are not required to marry everyone who shows up with a license. Most
churches dec


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I agree. But rather than married we would then be "unionized"
"civilized"?
we need a better cooler neater name.
Ingrid


Oh, I'm sure there would be no end to the names!



"Vox Humana" wrote:
I agree completely. I found it interesting that Gov. Romney suggested
that
the government get out of the marriage business and simply issues civil
union certificates to everyone, leaving "marriage" to religious
institutions. This is probably the only time I will ever agree with him.
I
do think that would be the very best solution. As you point out,
religious
sects are not required to marry everyone who shows up with a license.
Most
churches dec


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Unfortunately, I receive no money, gifts, discounts or other
compensation for all the damn work I do, nor for any of the
endorsements or recommendations I make.

wrote in message
...
I agree. But rather than married we would then be "unionized"
"civilized"?
we need a better cooler neater name.
Ingrid


Oh, I'm sure there would be no end to the names!



"Vox Humana" wrote:
I agree completely. I found it interesting that Gov. Romney suggested
that
the government get out of the marriage business and simply issues civil
union certificates to everyone, leaving "marriage" to religious
institutions. This is probably the only time I will ever agree with him.
I
do think that would be the very best solution. As you point out,
religious
sects are not required to marry everyone who shows up with a license.
Most
churches dec


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List Manager: Puregold Goldfish List
http://puregold.aquaria.net/
www.drsolo.com
Solve the problem, dont waste energy finding who's to blame
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Unfortunately, I receive no money, gifts, discounts or other
compensation for all the damn work I do, nor for any of the
endorsements or recommendations I make.

Seems to me that you're making the (false) assumption that
gardeners can't be conservative.

That's a peculiar conclusion. It seems like an advisory statement to me.
"This is what I heard. If it bothers you then consider shopping
elsewhere"
It didn't preclude the possibility that someone would be conservative.

Being one of those mean rich conservatives myself, I'd be more inclined to
shop at HD if I really believed the initial premise that HD supports the
Republican party. However, most big businesses butter both sides of the
bread to help ensure their future regardless of who is in power; big bucks
from HD have probably made it into the hands of the Dems too, it just may be
hard to trace. I'm fairly confident Lowes does this too (no facts, just
presumption on my part).

If one wishes to choose a store based on reasons other than price, quality,
and selection of merchandise at each store (since the box stores are pretty
similar in most aspects), I'd suggest a more positive approach. Reward the
stores that help your community the most, and be very vocal about it so the
store managers know why you're shopping there.

For example, although Wal-Mart has become a China-product outlet mall, the
stores usually really make an effort to improve the communities they're in
(I know, blanket statement that will have plenty of bad examples; but there
are still plenty of parks and playgrounds that wouldn't exist if it weren't
for organized Wal-Mart employees volunteering and putting out a lot of hard
work). I know Lowes has received many non-monetary honorary awards for
their hiring practices. Although Lowes doesn't have an official policy of
hiring the disabled or handicapped, it seems they're far more likely than
most businesses to hire those people who are often discriminated against
elsewhere. I like that, so I lean toward shopping at Lowes, because I think
they're doing the right thing by helping those who have a hard time getting
hired anywhere. Lowes managers have said it's strictly good business on
their part (less employee turnover saves bundles on training losses, happier
stores bring return customers, etc.), but I say good on 'em for a history of
good hiring moves and being decent human beings. Plus, unlike other
companies that hire the disabled but then keep them hidden from the
customers like they're hiding a disease, Lowes just mixes the disabled in
with everyone else and doesn't try to hide them--they're just regular
employees like everyone else. To some people with mental disabilities the
whole concept of being treated the same as everyone else, being considered
just an average American by others, can often seem beyond their reach; but
Lowes has repeatedly proven it's not. (Search for the DC Melwood clinic
article about Lowes if you doubt my words).

So from this crusty, mean-spirited, rich, grouchy, middle-aged male
capitalist pig (never wore Birkenstocks in my life, probably never will;
only hug a tree when I'm climbing into my deer stand; go ahead and
stereotype me as you will), thank you Lowes and Wal-Marts of the world for
trying to do the right thing while still making a buck and surviving the
capitalist marketplace.

Seems to me that you're making the (false) assumption that
gardeners can't be conservative.

That's a peculiar conclusion. It seems like an advisory statement to me.
"This is what I heard. If it bothers you then consider shopping
elsewhere"
It didn't preclude the possibility that someone would be conservative.

Being one of those mean rich conservatives myself, I'd be more inclined to
shop at HD if I really believed the initial premise that HD supports the
Republican party. However, most big businesses butter both sides of the
bread to help ensure their future regardless of who is in power; big bucks
from HD have probably made it into the hands of the Dems too, it just may be
hard to trace. I'm fairly confident Lowes does this too (no facts, just
presumption on my part).

If one wishes to choose a store based on reasons other than price, quality,
and selection of merchandise at each store (since the box stores are pretty
similar in most aspects), I'd suggest a more positive approach. Reward the
stores that help your community the most, and be very vocal about it so the
store managers know why you're shopping there.

For example, although Wal-Mart has become a China-product outlet mall, the
stores usually really make an effort to improve the communities they're in
(I know, blanket statement that will have plenty of bad examples; but there
are still plenty of parks and playgrounds that wouldn't exist if it weren't
for organized Wal-Mart employees volunteering and putting out a lot of hard
work). I know Lowes has received many non-monetary honorary awards for
their hiring practices. Although Lowes doesn't have an official policy of
hiring the disabled or handicapped, it seems they're far more likely than
most businesses to hire those people who are often discriminated against
elsewhere. I like that, so I lean toward shopping at Lowes, because I think
they're doing the right thing by helping those who have a hard time getting
hired anywhere. Lowes managers have said it's strictly good business on
their part (less employee turnover saves bundles on training losses, happier
stores bring return customers, etc.), but I say good on 'em for a history of
good hiring moves and being decent human beings. Plus, unlike other
companies that hire the disabled but then keep them hidden from the
customers like they're hiding a disease, Lowes just mixes the disabled in
with everyone else and doesn't try to hide them--they're just regular
employees like everyone else. To some people with mental disabilities the
whole concept of being treated the same as everyone else, being considered
just an average American by others, can often seem beyond their reach; but
Lowes has repeatedly proven it's not. (Search for the DC Melwood clinic
article about Lowes if you doubt my words).

So from this crusty, mean-spirited, rich, grouchy, middle-aged male
capitalist pig (never wore Birkenstocks in my life, probably never will;
only hug a tree when I'm climbing into my deer stand; go ahead and
stereotype me as you will), thank you Lowes and Wal-Marts of the world for
trying to do the right thing while still making a buck and surviving the
capitalist marketplace.

On Mon, 2 Aug 2004 22:01:16 -0500, "Gary Kubat"
wrote:

Being one of those mean rich conservatives myself,
Another bullshit artist!
Or do all rich conservatives drive '01 Caravans and have squeaks fixed
by 10 minute lube?

ROFLMAO!!!!!

Shazam!

In my defense I rarely drive it--and it's my wife's van that she paid cash
for when it was new.

I may have to go hug a tree now...

"remove munged" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 2 Aug 2004 22:01:16 -0500, "Gary Kubat"
wrote:

Being one of those mean rich conservatives myself,
Another bullshit artist!
Or do all rich conservatives drive '01 Caravans and have squeaks fixed
by 10 minute lube?

ROFLMAO!!!!!

Shazam!

In my defense I rarely drive it--and it's my wife's van that she paid cash
for when it was new.

I may have to go hug a tree now...

"remove munged" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 2 Aug 2004 22:01:16 -0500, "Gary Kubat"
wrote:

Being one of those mean rich conservatives myself,
Another bullshit artist!
Or do all rich conservatives drive '01 Caravans and have squeaks fixed
by 10 minute lube?

ROFLMAO!!!!!