The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

scaeagles · 05-07-2010, 05:45 PM

Boycotts are not going to work. Seriously. The people are not smart enough to make it happen, honestly.

There was a boycott organized of the "Arizona Ice Tea" brand. Thing is that isn't made in Arizona.

There is no way businesses are going to stop selling products to AZ. They might stop buying from AZ, but no way they are going to tell AZ to take their dollars anywhere else.

The Grand Canyon isn't moving.

I think perhaps there is a possibility the MLS All Star game could be taken away - I think it's scheduled to be here in 2012. Maybe a convention or two. But is possible that there is enough support of some groups that it will inspire them to bring their conventions or business here. I think last I heard nationwide the polls showed a solid majority of 57% in favor.

With that in mind, I just don't see their being enough motivation of most to organize or support boycotts.

wendybeth · 05-07-2010, 07:40 PM

I dunno, I have a client who just canceled their family reunion at the Grand Canyon- going to Glacier instead. I think you underestimate the anger out there, Scaeagles. It's pretty far-reaching and is not going to fade away. As an American, I'm horrified and embarrassed by your state's new law. It goes against everything we are supposed to be as a country. I'm really interested in seeing one of their training sessions, where they teach law enforcement how to enforce the law without using racial profiling.......

Ghoulish Delight · 05-12-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

Boycotts are not going to work. Seriously. The people are not smart enough to make it happen, honestly.

Whether it's going to work remains to be seen, but at least some people seem to be smart enough to make it happen.

LA council votes to boycott AZ

$7.7 million isn't a crippling amount, but it's not insignificant either.

wendybeth · 05-12-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Whether it's going to work remains to be seen, but at least some people seem to be smart enough to make it happen.

LA council votes to boycott AZ

$7.7 million isn't a crippling amount, but it's not insignificant either.

It's not, and it's just starting. Arizona likes to see itself as the maverick state, but business is business and it's all about the bottom line.

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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Boycotts are not going to work. Seriously. The people are not smart enough to make it happen, honestly. There was a boycott organized of the "Arizona Ice Tea" brand. Thing is that isn't made in Arizona. There is no way businesses are going to stop selling products to AZ. They might stop buying from AZ, but no way they are going to tell AZ to take their dollars anywhere else. The Grand Canyon isn't moving. I think perhaps there is a possibility the MLS All Star game could be taken away - I think it's scheduled to be here in 2012. Maybe a convention or two. But is possible that there is enough support of some groups that it will inspire them to bring their conventions or business here. I think last I heard nationwide the polls showed a solid majority of 57% in favor. With that in mind, I just don't see their being enough motivation of most to organize or support boycotts.
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	I dunno, I have a client who just canceled their family reunion at the Grand Canyon- going to Glacier instead. I think you underestimate the anger out there, Scaeagles. It's pretty far-reaching and is not going to fade away. As an American, I'm horrified and embarrassed by your state's new law. It goes against everything we are supposed to be as a country. I'm really interested in seeing one of their training sessions, where they teach law enforcement how to enforce the law without using racial profiling....... __________________
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