An anti-boycott for Whole Foods
Bookworm on Aug 20 2009 at 4:55 pm | Filed under: Uncategorized
The Whole Foods boycott is ridiculous, because the boycotters have no clear goal, other than to be mean. I doubt that they’re demanding that Whole Foods entirely restructure its benefits program, especially since employees seem to like the program. What’s really going on with this boycott is that the protesters are PO’d that the same store that gave them a self-righteous thrill every time they walked through its doors is headed by a man who doesn’t worship at the Obama altar.
One of my friends is doing an anti-boycott by shopping at Whole Foods, a store she normally avoids both because of cost and inconvenience. I’m planning on doing the same. Another friend sent me an email with information for providing more direct support in the form of praise:
As you may know, there’s a national boycott of Whole Foods because the CEO John Mackey opposes ObamaCare. I heard it on the news last night.
I suggest that as many people as possible provide a counter point of view: contact Whole Foods and express our support and enthusiasm for shopping there.
The corporate phone numbers are 512 477 5566 or 512 477 4455
fax 512 482 70000 fax.
e mail CEO at john.mackey@wholefoods.com (I think) or through www.wholefoods.com
Or let the managers know at your local Whole Foods. I called a manager and she was so shocked when I expressed my support she was silent for several seconds. I thought we got caught off. The poor managers are being inundated with nasty calls. She was so grateful for my call.
This is a great opportunity to offer support to a far left group of people who are being demonized by the Left. I told her I was a liberal but appalled about what’s going on and how the Left is acting like bullies. Did a little consciousness raising!
Please forward to others who may be interested.
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>>other than to be mean>>
Not being mean – just controlling. You are not allowed to think or do things that are not approved by “us”.
The CEO is smart enough to manipulate and exploit the stupidity of Leftists. That’s why it is higher priced. He found a niche, something they would crazy enough to pay for.
I already wrote the CEO and told him thanks a couple of days ago.
I don’t go to Whole Foods often – it is crazy expensive – but I love their salad bar and cheese selections so I do shop from time to time. Still, I think Y hit the nail on the head – the CEO did not become successful by not understanding his customers.
It’s all about wealth redistribution, Deana. From crazy and useful idiot libs to the CEO and employees of Whole Foods.
I find that wholly and personally justifiable. Don’t you.
All,
Sorry to say that there are no Whole Foods in my area; Kansas/Missouri just isn’t very conducive to that type of business apparently. The CEO has his right to a political opinion; here’s the interesting thing for everyone to consider: No matter what they do, most of the tree-huggers will HAVE to return to WF for organic produce and such since there are few markets that carry the broad variety of things they want/need. They certainly can’t go to Wal-Mart or Dillons, much less Aldi. His market share will bump back up in a couple weeks; these types aren’t known for their fortitude in staying the course after the cameras leave. On the other hand, he WILL gain some shoppers dropping by to shop in support – they may not buy regularly in the future (price, etc), but they will keep WF in mind for unique or high-quality items (maybe a nice emmentaler for your fondue?). Short term – maybe a small slump from the reactionaries, offset by supporters. Mid to long term – reactionaries return (lack of quality competition and alternate supply sources tied to short memory) and the supporters provide a very small, but permanent, increase in “small basket” sales. Very much a win for WF, plus the CEO gets the pleasure of actually saying what he wants to say (and what will be good for his company and the economy).
Just my two cents
SSG Dave
“I’d be a vegetarian, but I can’t get the authorities to declare cows to be plants.”
I have a related post here: Healthcare: Mackey, Obama, and Reid.
Why are the so-called Democrat “liberals” so closed to any ideas other than their own. I always thought a true liberal was open to and respected new ideas. This would be a joke if it weren’t true.
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