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Random Boomer

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33. Because both sides are equivalent, right?
Mon Jun 20, 2022, 08:55 PM
Jun 2022

There's no substantive difference between thinking the most corrupt president in the history of this country should be in jail versus someone fully in favor of overthrowing democracy. Your thought experiment paints this as if it's only a "difference of opinion" and honestly, I'm pretty tired of treating Trumpism as a valid perspective on which we should all just agree to disagree.

But then, I live in a deeply red state, and there's no point in complaining to management around here because management would more likely give them a raise than fire them. Like the Walgreen's employee who parked his jeep with the Proud Boys sticker in front of the main entrance so everyone could see it walking in and out of the store. Yes, we complained and that was a useless gesture (as we figured it would be). We would not have complained about a BLM sticker, but you don't see many of those around here.

More germane to your point, I don't complain about anti-abortion stickers or Republican party stickers, because much as I loathe those positions, they ARE differences of opinion and not outright calls to insurrectionism.

My recent retail experience [View all] HAB911 Jun 2022 OP
Good for you for complaining Novara Jun 2022 #1
Send a friend in to check if you like. Tetrachloride Jun 2022 #2
I have no intention of ever going back HAB911 Jun 2022 #3
I think it is nice of you to let them know,,,, KarenS Jun 2022 #4
You Should Let That Store Know They Lost You As A Customer SoCalDavidS Jun 2022 #27
I suspect the issue was addressed. A couple of years ago, I went into a White Castle. 3Hotdogs Jun 2022 #5
Jesus set up shop at the Chic Fil A down the road JonAndKatePlusABird Jun 2022 #6
I have no interest in going to one of those. 3Hotdogs Jun 2022 #7
Holly Lobby & Walmart too DownriverDem Jun 2022 #16
+1 kimbutgar Jun 2022 #29
Can't Jesus just create his own money? PJMcK Jun 2022 #13
A bunch of DUers are Christian. Surely not all staggering hypocrites? Hortensis Jun 2022 #39
Okay PJMcK Jun 2022 #40
Jesus is a regular visitor at Farmer-Rick Jun 2022 #14
I do believe Jesus visits Waffle Houses. Where the hell else would he get Thtwudbeme Jun 2022 #15
Don't eat in the one on 11E in East TN Farmer-Rick Jun 2022 #17
It's been a long time for me- I might leave the Waffle House Thtwudbeme Jun 2022 #30
Okay I Rebl2 Jun 2022 #24
Dave Ramsey runs his company like a "religious cult." sarcasmo Jun 2022 #25
My husband manages an auto parts store Freddie Jun 2022 #8
This message was self-deleted by its author Freddie Jun 2022 #9
I drove an 18 wheeler for Autozone for 6 years. Terrible Emile Jun 2022 #10
I think they did. Politics of any kind is frowned upon in majority of businesses. jimfields33 Jun 2022 #12
'a discussion'..... samnsara Jun 2022 #11
u r there to work. your opinions dont matter. AllaN01Bear Jun 2022 #18
Would you have reported them if you agreed with their views? MichMan Jun 2022 #19
Damn good question HAB911 Jun 2022 #22
Someone from the right would have complained Random Boomer Jun 2022 #26
My question wasn't regarding whether it was appropriate or not. MichMan Jun 2022 #28
Because both sides are equivalent, right? Random Boomer Jun 2022 #33
ditto HAB911 Jun 2022 #35
Continuing to think about this and to your point HAB911 Jun 2022 #34
Thanks for understanding my point MichMan Jun 2022 #37
Q anon conspiracy theories and fascist lies are not political views/ opinions Meowmee Jun 2022 #36
Sounds like she did. Check it out (take a browse around the store) and let us know. Joinfortmill Jun 2022 #20
No intention of ever visiting again HAB911 Jun 2022 #23
Thank you for speaking up. StarryNite Jun 2022 #21
sometimes complaints work Skittles Jun 2022 #31
Kudos for speaking out Demovictory9 Jun 2022 #32
Thanks for speaking up. Bet she did act as she said she did. Hortensis Jun 2022 #38
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