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General Category => National/Breaking News => Topic started by: Elderberry on October 19, 2023, 12:23:23 pm
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Legal Insurrection by Mary Chastain 10/18/2023
Starbucks threatened to sue the union. It knows it will hurt business: “This matter must be resolved immediately. If it is not, we will seek all appropriate legal relief, including without limitation monetary damages.”
Starbucks Workers United, an affiliate of SEIU, tweeted support for Hamas when the terrorist group invaded Israel, slaughtering over 1,200 people.
The account deleted the tweet, but the internet is forever. Thanks, New York Post!
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The union’s chapters in Boston, Chicago, and Iowa showed support for “Pro-Palestine” rallies.
Starbucks immediately distanced itself from the union’s views: “We unequivocally condemn acts of terrorism, hate and violence, and disagree with the statements and views expressed by Workers United and its members. Workers United’s words and actions belong to them, and them alone.”
The company stressed that it does not share the “views, positions or beliefs” of the union and SEIU.
But Starbucks has also threatened to sue the union:
But Starbucks says it vehemently rejects the union’s support for Hamas and is now demanding Starbucks Workers United “immediately cease and desist” from using the company’s name and logo. Starbucks said the union’s statements “advocat[ed] for violence” and caused “irreparable harm” to the company.
“Starbucks does not support your organization’s position,” Starbucks counsel Rocky C. Tsai wrote to Lynne Fox, the international president of Workers United, which oversees the Starbucks union. “This matter must be resolved immediately. If it is not, we will seek all appropriate legal relief, including without limitation monetary damages.”
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Fire them all!
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I boycott Starbucks because their coffee sucks. It tastes like an ashtray smells. But this is a good reason to stop going there too.
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I boycott Starbucks because their coffee sucks. It tastes like an ashtray smells. But this is a good reason to stop going there too.
It certainly doesn't justify the prices they charge. The little coffee guy on the street in NYC makes better coffee than Starbucks does.
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I boycott Starbucks because their coffee sucks. It tastes like an ashtray smells. But this is a good reason to stop going there too.
Yeah, I've been "boycotting" for years. Their coffee is way overpriced and nearly undrinkable.
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I boycott Starbucks because their coffee sucks. It tastes like an ashtray smells. But this is a good reason to stop going there too.
I agree. The main virtue of Starbucks is that they have served as a predator, culling the weak from the herd of independent coffeehouses. Back in the day, before Starbucks, there were some really terrible ones. Now, in the Starbucks era, you're pretty much guaranteed that any independent coffeehouse that's been open for more than six months is going to be good.
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Starchucks' brewed coffee has a significant singed flavor. Their espresso is OK. I don't boycott Starchucks, but I don't know if I've been to one this year. I buy whole bean coffee from Costco or Amazon - nothing fancy or exotic. Starchucks whole bean coffee is usually a bit more expensive than other brands, so I don't know if we've ever bought any.
Peets and Dutch Bros are good regional chains in the western US.
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Starchucks' brewed coffee has a significant singed flavor. Their espresso is OK. I don't boycott Starchucks, but I don't know if I've been to one this year. I buy whole bean coffee from Costco or Amazon - nothing fancy or exotic. Starchucks whole bean coffee is usually a bit more expensive than other brands, so I don't know if we've ever bought any.
Peets and Dutch Bros are good regional chains in the western US.
Starbucks uses cheap beans and they overroast them, hence the singed taste. Then they charge a premium for putting flavorings in the coffee that hides the cheap singed taste.
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It certainly doesn't justify the prices they charge. The little coffee guy on the street in NYC makes better coffee than Starbucks does.
I have found that too
There’s a locally owned coffee shop right in Superior, Wisconsin that has an excellent blended iced coffee. I’ll go there instead of any Starbucks.
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Never once bought anything at Starbucks.
Reckon I never will.
I make my own coffee at home these days. Dunkin regular roast with Dunkin "extra" creamer.
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Not a coffee drinker, so I don't care about coffee. But I sincerely would love to see Starbucks sue the union.
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I boycott Starbucks because their coffee sucks. It tastes like an ashtray smells. But this is a good reason to stop going there too.
Char-bucks
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Starbucks employee freaks out because there are a lot of customers in the store.
https://twitter.com/heckyessica/status/1720801668936216616
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Dunkin and Wawa have good coffee, and there are a couple mom and pop chains I really enjoy.
I treat myself once a month to a fancy schnmancy coffee. I know people who do this every day, I can't imagine the expense! say 6 for a cup of coffee times 30=180!
plus you have to tip the barista
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Would that be Hamas terrorists breaking down a fence/wall to launch more attacks or to escape the Israelis?
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Starbucks employee freaks out because there are a lot of customers in the store.
Is this fo' true?
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Dunkin and Wawa have good coffee, and there are a couple mom and pop chains I really enjoy.
I treat myself once a month to a fancy schnmancy coffee. I know people who do this every day, I can't imagine the expense! say 6 for a cup of coffee times 30=180!
plus you have to tip the barista
What I find especially disconcerting is all the kids whose parents have gotten into the habit of these sugary sweet 'coffee' and other drinks. The high school my grandson goes to has a Star*ucks across the street and it is unbelievable how many of the kids head there for lunch and after school.
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Starbucks employee freaks out because there are a lot of customers in the store.
https://twitter.com/heckyessica/status/1720801668936216616
That soyboy looks like he is lactating.
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That soyboy looks like he is lactating.
All the customers wanting soy lattes were out of luck. He consumed every last bit of soy in the store.
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Dunkin and Wawa have good coffee, and there are a couple mom and pop chains I really enjoy.
I treat myself once a month to a fancy schnmancy coffee. I know people who do this every day, I can't imagine the expense! say 6 for a cup of coffee times 30=180!
plus you have to tip the barista
My daughter runs on Dunkin' -- she likes their flavored coffee with an extra shot of espresso and she also likes WaWa. She refuses to go to Starbucks -- she thinks it nasty and not worth the money.
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Starbucks employee freaks out because there are a lot of customers in the store.
https://twitter.com/heckyessica/status/1720801668936216616
Please tell me that this is a female transitioning to a male. ‘Cos real men don’t act like this.
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Please tell me that this is a female transitioning to a male. ‘Cos real men don’t act like this.
It’s likely he is homosexual, or at least identifies as such.
But one of the reasons we know men are homosexual is because no sane woman would behave like that!
So said a friend of my hubby’s who had direct experience.
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Please tell me that this is a female transitioning to a male. ‘Cos real men don’t act like this.
None of them that I know do. In fact I don't know too many gals that do. I don't think he (?) could even work at Build A Bear.
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"He" complained that he was "misgendered" as "she", and that this was inexcusable because "I have a full beard and moustache". But "he" pretty clearly doesn't have any balls, so I think the customer got it right.
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"He" complained that he was "misgendered" as "she", and that this was inexcusable because "I have a full beard and moustache". But "he" pretty clearly doesn't have any balls, so I think the customer got it right.
Full beard and mustache? :silly: :silly: :silly: :silly: :silly: :silly: :silly:
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The so called bearded crybaby who claims to be neuro-divergent is certainly lacking something. I had to look up the definition of neuro-divergent. Never heard the expression before. Fruitloop strikes me as a more exact characterization. But the definition indicated someone on the autistic spectrum. I am sorry, but I did not see signs of what I consider autism.
But bottomline, I will boycott Starbucks for the remainder of my life. I do not drink coffee, I drink tea, and I enjoyed their iced tea. But I can live without it comfortably.
No mystery why this country has gone to sh*t. One listen to this POS says a great deal. Imagine what the next generation being born now is going to be like 20-25 years from now. I dread the very thought of the further destruction.
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We're in trouble if we ever really do need a military draft, and Gen Z is what we're counting on to defend our country.
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We're in trouble if we ever really do need a military draft, and Gen Z is what we're counting on to defend our country.
My draft number was "2", then they stopped drafting on Dec 7/72 so I wasn't called up. I joined up instead. My son joined in 05.
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The so called bearded crybaby who claims to be neuro-divergent is certainly lacking something. I had to look up the definition of neuro-divergent. Never heard the expression before. Fruitloop strikes me as a more exact characterization. But the definition indicated someone on the autistic spectrum. I am sorry, but I did not see signs of what I consider autism.
But bottomline, I will boycott Starbucks for the remainder of my life. I do not drink coffee, I drink tea, and I enjoyed their iced tea. But I can live without it comfortably.
No mystery why this country has gone to sh*t. One listen to this POS says a great deal. Imagine what the next generation being born now is going to be like 20-25 years from now. I dread the very thought of the further destruction.
So others don't have to look it up.
Neurodivergent is a non-medical umbrella term that describes people with variation in their mental functions, and can include conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other neurological or developmental conditions such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Feb 27, 2023
So it would appear that neuro divergent is just another way, the newest way for these bleep to say I'm special. I think it would be clear just looking at them, but I suggest that they adopt a pin of a short yellow bus and wear it just to insure their specialness is transmitted unequivocally to one and all.
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I don't drink coffee, but I'm quite happy to boycott Starbucks anyway.
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One of my watering holes shares an entrance with a Starsmucks. The poseurs coming in to use the drive-tru are a trip. But the freakshow inside is a real show stopper. It's like wall to wall ugly on a baboon's ass.
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I love coffee. I grind my own, Dark Sumatra from coffeebeandirect.com. I use distilled water, and brew it in a cheap Black and Decker Drip coffeemaker that does not get so hot it extracts the most bitter oils from the beans. Smooth, rich, low acid, and I can drink it hot or cold. No acid burn, no matter how strong I make it.
Starbucks is pretty nasty compared to the coffee I drink, so I avoid the place like the plague.
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I love coffee. I grind my own, Dark Sumatra from coffeebeandirect.com. I use distilled water, and brew it in a cheap Black and Decker Drip coffeemaker that does not get so hot it extracts the most bitter oils from the beans. Smooth, rich, low acid, and I can drink it hot or cold. No acid burn, no matter how strong I make it.
Starbucks is pretty nasty compared to the coffee I drink, so I avoid the place like the plague.
Dakota Dirt and Mighty Missouri - have you had the pleasure of trying either of these, Joe? I do like to support the locals if at all possible. And if they offer a decent product.
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Dakota Dirt and Mighty Missouri - have you had the pleasure of trying either of these, Joe? I do like to support the locals if at all possible. And if they offer a decent product.
No, I haven't had either. I'll keep an eye out.
Dot's Pretzels were one great success story I really like.
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No, I haven't had either. I'll keep an eye out.
Dot's Pretzels were one great success story I really like.
Oh, Dot’s are addictive! Yummy!
I wonder if the quality will go down now that they have moved production out of state.
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No, I haven't had either. I'll keep an eye out.
Dot's Pretzels were one great success story I really like.
You just had to mention Pretzels. I haven't made any sourdough prezels in too long a time.