Companies boycotting NRA

[kiwiman127]

I don't use any of them, but have stock in MetLife. I'll give Steve a call.

Yeah, you do that! I'm sure "Steve" had a lot to do with MetLife's decision.

He did. Steve Kandarian. He's the CEO.

So "Steve" and you are buds? Or, when you talk to "Steve", do you address him as Mr Kandarian?

 

[Oldstyle]

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The list is growing. It's the turning of the tide.

I think what you'll find is that companies that DON'T boycott the NRA will end up growing sales. If you recall the same thing happened when liberals tried to get everyone to boycott Chick Fil A over the owners religious beliefs. More people ended up going to Chick Fil A than before. Quite frankly I'm not going to support companies that cave on our civil liberties because they're scared of losing market share. THOSE companies will lose MY share of the market.

 

[Windparadox]

I think what you'll find is that companies that DON'T boycott the NRA will end up growing sales. If you recall the same thing happened when liberals tried to get everyone to boycott Chick Fil A over the owners religious beliefs. More people ended up going to Chick Fil A than before. Quite frankly I'm not going to support companies that cave on our civil liberties because they're scared of losing market share. THOSE companies will lose MY share of the market.

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When business worth millions, if not billions, start pulling their support for something, they are thinking long term profits. One case in point; "The NRA is being supported by these companies" shows many of these "value added" companies that still support the NRA membership are considering pulling their support. This kind of money does not haphazardly pull support without careful short and long term consideration. Money wise, your chicken analogy comes nowhere close to the sheer magnitude of money we are talking about here.

Boycotting is of course an option but is also something those companies who no longer support the NRA, have also considered and are willing to contend with. Talk is cheap. Actions involving pulling financial support is a statement.
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[tyroneweaver]

I will use the most economical and available in my area..Couldn't care about the NRA or the boycott..

you cunning little vulcan.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Who is stupid enough to make a business decision based upon such dumb shit?

I go with who gives me the best bang for my buck, I couldn't care less about the politics of the company.

Then eventually businesses will control the politics of our country. Is that what you want?

Actually, just the opposite. If everyone was like me and did not give a shit about this sort of thing, then companies would not waste their time doing it. It is people like you that make going shopping a political experience that gives them their power.

No, by patronizing them, it sets the stage for all companies to be politically involved. If we boycotted such companies, other companies would stay out of politics and just concentrate on running their business the way it should be.

I don't care if a company is right or left, but just stay the hell out of policy and politics. Why empower the Democrats? Because that's all you're really doing. Democrats are control freaks. They always were and always will be. It's time to show them they can't control businesses and the country in general.

Why were these companies patronizing highly politicized organizations in the first place?

You can’t lament a corporation for ending an arrangement with a political organization for political reasons when they were involved with the political organization in the first place.

The NRA is not a political organization. In fact they are tax exempt. They do support the people that support their cause which is the second amendment. But if you go to open secrets, you will find they have donated to candidates of both parties.

The NAACP is tax exempt, does that mean they are not a political organization?

 

[Harpy Eagle]

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The list is growing. It's the turning of the tide.

I think what you'll find is that companies that DON'T boycott the NRA will end up growing sales. If you recall the same thing happened when liberals tried to get everyone to boycott Chick Fil A over the owners religious beliefs. More people ended up going to Chick Fil A than before. Quite frankly I'm not going to support companies that cave on our civil liberties because they're scared of losing market share. THOSE companies will lose MY share of the market.

I think there are not enough NRA fanatics to make a difference either way.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

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The list is growing. It's the turning of the tide.

I think what you'll find is that companies that DON'T boycott the NRA will end up growing sales. If you recall the same thing happened when liberals tried to get everyone to boycott Chick Fil A over the owners religious beliefs. More people ended up going to Chick Fil A than before. Quite frankly I'm not going to support companies that cave on our civil liberties because they're scared of losing market share. THOSE companies will lose MY share of the market.

Yes, but when bad news starts showing up, they will deny it's because of anything they did. They will make excuses like the NFL crowd. But I'll tell you what, if I had stock in any of these companies, I would be on the phone first thing with my broker to sell. Who needs the controversy when it's your money at stake? It may or may not affect performance, but why take that chance? If something does happen, it won't be good. The market is doing well enough where you can put your money with a company that stays out of politics.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

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The list is growing. It's the turning of the tide.

I think what you'll find is that companies that DON'T boycott the NRA will end up growing sales. If you recall the same thing happened when liberals tried to get everyone to boycott Chick Fil A over the owners religious beliefs. More people ended up going to Chick Fil A than before. Quite frankly I'm not going to support companies that cave on our civil liberties because they're scared of losing market share. THOSE companies will lose MY share of the market.

Yes, but when bad news starts showing up, they will deny it's because of anything they did. They will make excuses like the NFL crowd. But I'll tell you what, if I had stock in any of these companies, I would be on the phone first thing with my broker to sell. Who needs the controversy when it's your money at stake? It may or may not affect performance, but why take that chance? If something does happen, it won't be good. The market is doing well enough where you can put your money with a company that stays out of politics.

There are only 4 million NRA members. I doubt even 1/3 of them are fanatical enough to boycott a company who pulled their NRA discount. If you pull money from a companies stocks over something like this then you really should not be in the market to begin with. I bet I could find something that you disagree with for every company who you own stocks.

 

[Yousaidwhat]

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The list is growing. It's the turning of the tide.

Of what tide?

Do they think NRA members will rescind their membership?

Firearms owners will turn in their weapons?

What do they intend to accomplish by denying a discount for their product or service?

How many Military personnel, active or retired, are NRA members?

The same discounts are offered to them.

AARP, AAA, etc?

These same discounts are also offered to them.

They've accomplished nothing other than a possible boycott of their services.

Just for kicks and giggles I would go for the discount and after getting it drop my NRA membership card on the counter and explain how fucking idiotic they are and tell them to shove their discount up their ass and decline to do business with them.

Not a boycott.

Just to give them a dose of reality.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

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The list is growing. It's the turning of the tide.

I think what you'll find is that companies that DON'T boycott the NRA will end up growing sales. If you recall the same thing happened when liberals tried to get everyone to boycott Chick Fil A over the owners religious beliefs. More people ended up going to Chick Fil A than before. Quite frankly I'm not going to support companies that cave on our civil liberties because they're scared of losing market share. THOSE companies will lose MY share of the market.

Yes, but when bad news starts showing up, they will deny it's because of anything they did. They will make excuses like the NFL crowd. But I'll tell you what, if I had stock in any of these companies, I would be on the phone first thing with my broker to sell. Who needs the controversy when it's your money at stake? It may or may not affect performance, but why take that chance? If something does happen, it won't be good. The market is doing well enough where you can put your money with a company that stays out of politics.

There are only 4 million NRA members. I doubt even 1/3 of them are fanatical enough to boycott a company who pulled their NRA discount. If you pull money from a companies stocks over something like this then you really should not be in the market to begin with. I bet I could find something that you disagree with for every company who you own stocks.

Yes, you probably could, but nothing this controversial. This is all over the internet especially in social media where I first learned of the story. Every time somebody makes a comment the post goes right back to the top of the list.

Smart investors know that if a company is going to make a splash, get your money out of there. Like I said, it may mean nothing to your investment, but why take that chance?

 

[JoeB131]

Their shareholders should sue them.

Good luck with that.

 

[JoeB131]

This happens all the time. Rush Limbaugh has all his advertisers back. Duck Dynasty got an apology from advertisers that dropped them. Everyone rushes to what looks good at the moment then goes back to business later on.

Um, actually, Duck Dynasty has been quietly cancelled.

Rush Limbaugh has never gotten most of his advertisers back and he's kind of faded into obscurity. WLS in Chicago doesn't even run his show live anymore.

iHeartMedia on the ropes: Limbaugh, Hannity distributor tries to st...

 

[Yousaidwhat]

I'm sure some of you will support these companies, some may not. Pretty sure I will not be doing business with any of these companies anytime soon.

Alamo Rent a Car
Avis
Allied Van Lines
Best western
Budget
Chubb Insurance
Delta Air Lines
Enterprise Rent-a-Car
First National Bank of Omaha
Hertz
MetLife
North American Van Lines
Paramount Rx
SimpliSafe
Symantec
TrueCar

The full list of companies who have boycotted the NRA over the Florida shooting

Of course you won’t. You’re part of the problem rather than the solution.
The NRA is a terrorist organization whose purpose is only giving hummers to the gun manufacturers.
Finally sanity is breaking out in this country after all the dead children slaughtered.

You are not very bright, are you?

This is a political statement.

There are numerous ways to get these discounts other than being an NRA member.

Yes. You are the problem.

 

[Toro]

The NRA is not a political organization. In fact they are tax exempt. They do support the people that support their cause which is the second amendment. But if you go to open secrets, you will find they have donated to candidates of both parties.

Hilarious.

That, of course, explains Wayne LaPierre's speech at CPAC telling people to be scared of socialism.

 

[Windparadox]

Yes, you probably could, but nothing this controversial. This is all over the internet especially in social media where I first learned of the story. Every time somebody makes a comment the post goes right back to the top of the list. Smart investors know that if a company is going to make a splash, get your money out of there. Like I said, it may mean nothing to your investment, but why take that chance?

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You should get on your knees everyday and thank almighty God, you don't make a living as an investment consultant. You'd be dead broke.
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[iceberg]

This happens all the time. Rush Limbaugh has all his advertisers back. Duck Dynasty got an apology from advertisers that dropped them. Everyone rushes to what looks good at the moment then goes back to business later on.

Um, actually, Duck Dynasty has been quietly cancelled.

Rush Limbaugh has never gotten most of his advertisers back and he's kind of faded into obscurity. WLS in Chicago doesn't even run his show live anymore.

iHeartMedia on the ropes: Limbaugh, Hannity distributor tries to st...

and?

it was a stupid reality show that comes and goes by the season, not really tied to politics as you're trying to do here.

 

[debbiedowner]

Who is stupid enough to make a business decision based upon such dumb shit?

I go with who gives me the best bang for my buck, I couldn't care less about the politics of the company.

Then eventually businesses will control the politics of our country. Is that what you want?

Actually, just the opposite. If everyone was like me and did not give a shit about this sort of thing, then companies would not waste their time doing it. It is people like you that make going shopping a political experience that gives them their power.

No, by patronizing them, it sets the stage for all companies to be politically involved. If we boycotted such companies, other companies would stay out of politics and just concentrate on running their business the way it should be.

I don't care if a company is right or left, but just stay the hell out of policy and politics. Why empower the Democrats? Because that's all you're really doing. Democrats are control freaks. They always were and always will be. It's time to show them they can't control businesses and the country in general.

Why were these companies patronizing highly politicized organizations in the first place?

You can’t lament a corporation for ending an arrangement with a political organization for political reasons when they were involved with the political organization in the first place.

The NRA is not a political organization. In fact they are tax exempt. They do support the people that support their cause which is the second amendment. But if you go to open secrets, you will find they have donated to candidates of both parties.

They are a lobbying group.

 

[Toro]

They are a lobbying group.

For an ideology, not a political party.

That's fine, just don't tell me they aren't political.

 

[Billy_Kinetta]

Then eventually businesses will control the politics of our country. Is that what you want?

Actually, just the opposite. If everyone was like me and did not give a shit about this sort of thing, then companies would not waste their time doing it. It is people like you that make going shopping a political experience that gives them their power.

No, by patronizing them, it sets the stage for all companies to be politically involved. If we boycotted such companies, other companies would stay out of politics and just concentrate on running their business the way it should be.

I don't care if a company is right or left, but just stay the hell out of policy and politics. Why empower the Democrats? Because that's all you're really doing. Democrats are control freaks. They always were and always will be. It's time to show them they can't control businesses and the country in general.

Why were these companies patronizing highly politicized organizations in the first place?

You can’t lament a corporation for ending an arrangement with a political organization for political reasons when they were involved with the political organization in the first place.

The NRA is not a political organization. In fact they are tax exempt. They do support the people that support their cause which is the second amendment. But if you go to open secrets, you will find they have donated to candidates of both parties.

They are a lobbying group.

So are these. They just happen to be the most effective.

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[debbiedowner]

Religion has nothing to do with it, discipline does.

No, religion has a lot to do with it. Years ago people believed that your sins are counted by God, and when you die, you pay a penalty for them. Today, kids believe that when you die, everything goes to black and it's just like before you were born.

The two most dangerous people in the world are those who don't fear death and those who don't believe in God.

Your last line here is definitely not correct: How many times have you heard religious people say I am ready to go home and do not fear death? A lot of them say that I've heard it several times. I have never run into a person (atheist) who would not hesitate to give you the shirt off their back if you needed it. Your theory is very wrong. I'd say just the opposite, mass shooters have a deep believe in God.