You can also drive a 1985 Dodge Aires. What's your point? |
Who knew denizens of trailer parks and coal country were so trend conscious? http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2015/03/25/how-maine-bootmaker-l-l-bean-became-fashions-hottest-company/#7460677e145b |
Sounds likely...has the SEC chairman Mary Jo White bailed yet? |
I mean FEC chairman, Lee Goodman? I think he is a Republican installed by Obama. |
It was 20% and it ended November 15th. |
Any Trump supporters want to weigh in on this question with a thoughtful answer? |
I just ordered a bunch of LLBean stuff that was on my wish list, and I am as liberal as they come. I hope Trump continues his loose tweets and more companies announce sales! |
Good article on the issue at hand:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.yahoo.com/amphtml/news/l-l-bean-clarifies-stance-171606277.html?client=safari |
+1. This is how I feel too. Like most people, my bucket for discretionary spending is not infinite so while I'm not making big declarative statements on facebook about boycotting companies, I definitely do avoid companies that I associate with certain positions or allegiances that I find distasteful. Especially considering there are so many alternatives out there - it's hardly like LL Bean has a monopoly on flannels and rain boots. I'd simply prefer to shop with companies that don't automatically bring to mind things like Trump, homophobia, etc. This lady has the right to spend her money however she likes and so do I. |
I'm a liberal, but I agree with the statement that there are Trump supporters on every corporate board in America. Unless you are living off the grid and off your land, you cannot avoid doing business with these people. LL Bean is a better company than many, treating its workers well and actually manufacturing some of its products in Maine. It would be a shame, IMO, for a good company and its workers to suffer because the Mad Tweeter is an asshat. |
This was a good read...the author has a witty writing style. I think this paragraph makes the critical point:
The irony is that by boycotting a company that has been explicit in remaining apolitical, while also maintaining business practices that most liberals would dream all companies would, liberals are playing Trump's game. Don't get caught in his web! |
It's not just her service on the board. She's presumably holds a significant ownership interest. I'm not advocating for a boycott but remember that this isn't a publicly-traded company that is subject to SEC reporting requirements. |
Seriously. I can't believe these people jumping on the boycott bandwagon. - lifelong democrat |
Liberal PP here. What is it you think you would know (that would inform this discussion) if they were a publicly traded company? How long do you think they'd continue to make boots in Maine instead of China if they were beholden to shareholders? As I understand it, she is one of fifty owners. |
I don't think most are. But we are emailing the company to let them know how we feel. |