New Balance's "Make All Better" Letter...

Money Not Well Spent...

 

An open Letter:

"Dear New Balance associates, customers and consumers:
Earlier this year, a private donation was made by our Chairman to a political action committee that is affiliated with Mitt Romney. First, let me be clear that this was a private donation and not a contribution from New Balance. We encourage civic engagement at all levels and will always respect the right of any of our associates to engage in the political process as they see fit. We typically do not comment on private political donations; however, this situation is different. 

Mr. Romney recently signed a pledge that challenges same sex marriage and that has offended many including those in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. Mr. Romney’s position on this issue is not reflective of Jim Davis’, my or New Balance’s position and support of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered community. As a company, New Balance embraces the differences in all people and we work tirelessly to create and sustain an environment where everyone – our associates, consumers, customers and guests – are treated with dignity and respect."

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Gay Ol' Party?

Change To Believe In?

In a time where the left sentiment is at a big time low, could the new image of the right be known as "the Gay Ol' Party?" 

Riding a wave of change?

With the continued failure of the White House to come out (is there a pun here?) swinging in support of it's campaign promise of ending DADT and DOMA, it appears some powerful (and some gay) GOPer's like Ken Mehlman, Steve Schmidt, Dick Cheney & Laura Bush are coming out (another pun?) and riding the Democratic bunch of lies in hopes of loosening some support of the LGBT community from the usual dedication of the Democratic party.

With some will come no change, including the likes of Mike "puppy dog" Huckabee, Sarah "Russia from my back yard" Palin, Tom "I hate gays" Emmer to John "I'm just plain wrong" McCain, etc...

America's current political system is a system I will always believe that America's Forefathers never envisioned.

Possible solutions include:

1. Burning the whole political system completely to the ground and start anew like a Phoenix rising from the ashes.
2. Have candidates sign a "Contract of the People" in where they are evaluated & to see if they don't bring about beneficial change, are caught in the lies or fail miserably, they are fired just like at any other job instead of waiting for re-election.
3. Term limits of House/Senate.

I'm still not completely convinced I'm ready to see/support red just yet, but at the same time, I'm not feeling much love for blue either...

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$150,000 Victory!

On Target For Minnesota Governorship!

Thanks to your GENEROUS corporate gift, I, Tom Emmer am now one step closer to gaining control of the office of Minnesota Governor.

It would not have been made possible without the recent decision handed down from the Supreme Court Of The United States (Kudos to SCOTUS!), your support and that of numerous other anti-LGBT businesses and corporations.

As a favor to you, and to all the others who support me, I will do my utmost to keep the good citizens of Minnesota safe from any homosexual agenda. Second class citizens they are & second class citizens they will remain under my regime.

Again, thanks Target!

"Thank" Target by taking action!

What can we do you ask?

 Hit Target where it counts. Take aim at their bottom line.

Made any recent purchases at Target? Return them.

Cut your Target charge card in half and mail it back to them.

Contact friends, family, neighbors, your local LGBT community center, post messages on social networking sites encouraging to shop elsewhere.

Write a letter or contact Target's CEO Greg Steinhafel: EMAIL  

Phone (612)696-6234
Fax (612)696-6325
Guest Relations - (800)440-0680

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Not Your Best Buy

Destructive Buying

Richfield, Minnesota - In yet another discovery of a large corporation supporting hate and bigotry, it has recently been learned, electronics/appliance giant Best Buy has been spending in excess of over $100,000 to look out for it's "business interest" by supporting anti-LGBT political candidate Tom Emmer, the same homophobic candidate supported by Target.

We in the LGBT community and those that believe in, and support equality need to do our part by looking out for and supporting "our business interest."

Email Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn or call (612)291-6114 and tell him to do what's right by contributing equally to the funding of pro-LGBT candidates if he feels he must support someone of anti-LGBT to get ahead business wise. It's not just a right business practice, it's the right thing to do...

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Targeted For Supporting Inequality

Take Aim Where You Spend Your Pink Dollars

American retail store Target, known for it's support for diversity of minority groups including women and the LGBT community also surprisingly support the very same cause they claim to be standing against, inequality and intolerance.

Recently, information was revealed that Target made a generous donation of $150,000 to anti-LGBT Minnesota ultra conservative Tom Emmer's campaign for Governor.

According to Their website, "Target contributes to political candidates, caucuses and causes in a non-partisan manner based strictly on issues that directly affect our retail and business interests.”

Well, it's time now for us to "affect our retail and business interests" by considering where to spend your pink dollars. As for myself, Target is no longer in my sight of places to shop...

Contact Target CEO Greg Steinhafel and tell him what you think of their business interests!
Email - CEO Greg Steinhafel
Phone - (612)696-6234 
Fax - (612)696-6325

Email - Assistant Denise May
Phone (612)696-6243

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Death To Gay Couples

Sign Of Extreme Hate

Anti-LGBT organization, National Organization for Marriage has a new message to the masses regarding their views on marriage equality: "death to all gay couples!"

Extremist hate, plain and simple.

Bizarre how someone like Maggie Gallagher, the head of an organization that preaches love and family can condone such hate filled messages.

Maggie, you stand for families? Are you concerned that children of the families you spew your anti-love messages to might see it?

Contact National Organization For Marriage and voice your outrage/anger!

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Caught With Hands In The Hypocritical Cookie Jar...

"With Love, You Can Be Helped"

George Rekers, prominent anti-gay activist & co-founder of the conservative Family Research Council has been caught with his hands in the hypocritical cookie jar during a return from a recent European trip.

Rekers, who had recently undergone surgery claimed the "rent a boy" was only to help him lift and carry his luggage.

Wondering just how heavy that luggage was and what else the "rent a boy" had to lift...

Dr. Rekers, I would think you would have access to at least 1 mirror but in case you don't, you can borrow one of mine...

Stand up against discrimination and hate, continue to make the voice of the LGBT community louder and stronger against closeted scumbags like Rekers!

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A Cup Of Coffee Guaranteed To Leave A Bitter Taste...

"We Do Not Support Those Who Represent Religious Organizations"

Considered to be one of the best coffee's I ever had, I was even known to have made the statement; "Coffee so good, it's worth the middle finger!" That statement has a long story to it...

Recently, it has been learned that Tim Horton's will sponsor an upcoming event in Rhode Island promoting an organization NOT dedicated to protecting marriage and family. In it's fight for in inequality, National Organization For Marriage's voice and message is being sponsored by the Canadian Firm that not only supports it, but makes it known by allowing their logo to appear on brochures distributed by NOFM.

If this leaves a bad taste in your mouth (and it should), send a clear message to Tim Horton's letting them know (1-888-601-1616).

We must let these organizations know that supporting hate and intolerance is not only wrong, it's bad for business...

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An Act Of Cowardess And Pure Hatred Against Our Community

A "Safe Space," Far From Safe...

Tel Aviv - The evil and far reaching power of hatred and bigotry reared it's ugly head and claimed the lives of 2 and injured up to 11 in a cowardly and despicable act.

In a place designated as a "safe space," a coward hid from behind a mask, stormed into the center and opened fire on a group of youth doing nothing more than enjoying an evening out.

When will all this hate and intolerance stop? When will adults teach their children? When will the churches teach love and acceptance? When will the politicians and right wing Christian groups stop using us and our rights as political wedge issues?

Enough is enough. The time to stop this hate, abuse, discrimination and killing of LGBT folks just for being nothing more than ourselves has to stop.

Take a stand and show you condemn the recent Tel Aviv attack and make a strong statement by contacting your family, friends, acquaintances, school, politicians and religious organizations and talk to them. Need help, contact a local LGBT Community Center and get involved by making a difference in your life and the lives of your LGBT brothers and sisters because you can...

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