A favor, my wonderful Texas friends! Let's have the info!

[fudge stripe cookays]

I just visited DancingBear's thread about wanting to come up with a directory of Repuke businesses to boycott and provide decent progressive alternatives for folks.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=2587076

I'd like to help any way I can to compile this book.

Here's what I need from ya'll:

Give me the names and approximate locations of any local Texas businesses you saw the last year or so with Bush/Cheney signs outside, behind the counters or in windows. Any "I support President Bush and our troops?" or anything equivalent?

Alternately, provide the names and approximate addresses of progressive or Democratic owned or Democratic-supporting businesses you can recommend instead.

Let us know about good AND bad experiences you've had patronizing good or bad businesses all over the state!

I'll start:

BAD:
* There's a BBQ place in Rowlett on Dal-Rock Rd (I'll verify the name-- I think it's a Sonny Bryan's) that's been on my shit list for a few months since they put a Bush/Cheney sign out front a few weeks ago.

* A place called Oma's Sandwich Shop that's at Highway 66(Forest) and Garland Rd. in Garland. Also Repug supporters. And it's a shithole anyway.

* Debbie at the Regis Hairstylists in Collin Creek Mall gave a decent perm, but listened to KLTY (Christian station) the entire time! Had little flags everywhere. It was obvious I picked the wrong stylist.

GOOD:
* The Golden Chick in Royse City (east of Rowlett) on I-30 is owned by a good Democrat!

Thanks everybody!
Let's hear em!
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[aquart]

1. Target your voting machines.

It was the machines that elected Bush.

[fudge stripe cookays]

2. We don't have any out in my county.

I'm fortunate to still be using scantrons and pencils.

The Republicans get money to run all their attack ads from somewhere. I intend to help strangle some of that money. You do what you want.

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[Vincardog]

3. Right it was the crooked Machines

We will never get a correct vote count until we get a valid paper trail.

[fudge stripe cookays]

4. Could you kindly ignore this thread

if you're not going to give me anything valuable? I'm burning with creative energy and I don't want your negativity rubbing off.

This is not a voting machine thread. There are plenty of those already.

I have a goal. You're not helping to achieve it.
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[Vincardog]

211. The Kroger Store in Denton on University Kicked me out for registering

Voters. The MG CAFE on University in Denton is owned by a Good Democrat.

[AldebTX]

27. They Should Still Have an Audit Trail

You vote into a black box with NO PROOF that your vote was even recorded. Everything ELSE in modern life has an audit trail....

Why can't our voting machines?

[fudge stripe cookays]

30. Please take this to a different thread.

It's not on topic here.
Thanks.
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[Castilleja]

50. The more powerful step to take

would be to take on these voting machines, as opposed to a boycott.

[WolverineDG]

5. Ancira

Ernesto Ancira: big auto dealer (different makes) in San Antonio & Laredo...might also be in corpus & the valley as well....bush supporters. from opensecrets: http://www.opensecrets.org/indivs/search.asp?NumOfThou=0&txtName=ancira&txtState=TX&txtZip=&txtEmploy=&txtCand=&txt2004=Y&Order=N

Red McCombs: auto dealer, car lots in san antonio, laredo, valley, corpus, maybe even austin?
from opensecrets (gag alert): http://www.opensecrets.org/indivs/search.asp?NumOfThou=0&txtName=mccombs&txtState=TX&txtZip=&txtEmploy=&txtCand=&txt2004=Y&Order=N

dg

[fudge stripe cookays]

9. Yep, I remember

Ancira well, from living in SA for 3 years.

And Red McCombs. No surprise there. Thanks Kell!
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[TexasLady]

6. We are Democrats

as far as I know we are the only Kerry voting folks amongst other computer repair shops in our neck of the woods.(central Texas)

In fact, we stick out like sore thumbs in Bush country!

I dont know any businesses here in the Temple belton area that ARENT Republican~

[fudge stripe cookays]

8. PM me your biz name, Texas lady!

This is the type of good stuff we need!

[NoPasaran]

7. Some Austin good guys

* Ruby's Barbeque on Guadalupe donated a lot of their great food to one of our Kerry houseparties.

* Live Oak Brewery donated a keg to our houseparty and another to the Austin4Kerry hospitality suite election night. They even managed to sneek it past the Driskill Hotel security. How? "We have our ways," was all they would tell us.

* Pizza Nizza opened early on Sunday and the owner and his daughter made a bunch of pies to feed Democracy for Texas before our last big block walk

[fudge stripe cookays]

10. Gotta love those Austin businesses!

Plus, we need to include Book People and Waterloo in with the good ones, of course.

I MISS Pizza Nizza! It opened just a few years before I left to come up here. They're yummy!

Thanks NP!
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[hobbit709]

107. Texicalli Grill

on E. Oltorf in South Austin. Danny Young is a great supporter of Democrats and liberal causes

[fudge stripe cookays]

118. Thanks Hobbit!

'Preciate it!

Keep em comin! Check the database for the Prog Pages recently? Sapph has added lots of new meat! It's coming along!

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[niwi]

45. Wheatsville!

Food Co-op on Guadalupe in Austin

[crispini]

11. Cafe Lago in East Dallas.

They are Democrats.

(aside)
Hi Fudge Stripe!!! I'm finally back!! :hi: Lemme know if you wanna go get coffee. I'm dying to hear all about the party. I'm still bummed I missed it. :cry:

[fudge stripe cookays]

14. Figured that.

We've eaten there a couple times.

I'm trying to cut my coffee intake a bit (joined Jenny Craig the other day), but I can hang out for a bit. Let's try for tomorrow. I'm a little swamped today.

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[el_gato]

12. Cooper's BBQ out in Llano Texas is total repug

[fudge stripe cookays]

13. Thanks cat dude!

I'll bet my aunt hangs out there all the time. She's in Llano. :puke:

[Brazosboomer]

24. Damn

I hate to hear that. I used to order Coopers every Christmas to deliver to my New Yawk friends.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

31. I know, I'm really sorry to see them go

bye bye Coopers. <snif>

[efhmc]

87. Llano is horrible, hateful, hideous repuke country.

[fudge stripe cookays]

114. No wonder my aunt loves it so much.

:eyes:

[ashling]

143. I have been pleasantly surprised

to find that Llano has a lot more progressive folks than you would think. I have a Dean; Kerry/Edwards; be patriotic/vote Bush out; Regime change 2004; and other Dem stickers on my truck.

These stickers have gotten some good response out here.

Also, the Llano Buz (locally owned newspaper) carries a column by a local Democrat that goes by the moniker "The Old Libber" (as in LIBERAL) which has had some good stuff.

There is an antique dealer by the bridge on Hwy 16 in Llano run by a Dem whose husband had a letter to the editor in the Buzz about what a moron Bush was in the first debate.

Also, Dodd's Family Tree Nursery in Fredericksburg is owned by Democrats who had a Kerry Edwards sign up. Though we shop there anyway, we make a point of it now and let them know why - last time I was there I bought a hanging succulent called "Donkey's Tail."

[el_gato]

15. Check out this link too please

http://www.geocities.com/austinpax/

[fudge stripe cookays]

16. Oooh!

Good stuff Gato, thanks!

GOD I miss Austin.
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[sonias]

19. Very good list el_gato

I didn't even know about that, but they don't surprise me at all.

Thanks for the link.

Sonia

[niwi]

67. thanks so much for that link!

I had no idea Fuddrucker's was rethug. I told my husband and he said that their food was making them a strong contender for businesses to avoid anyway :)

[TexasThoughtCriminal]

17. Bishop Grill in Oak Cliff

They sure do have some goooood home cookin' there. But I've been boycotting because of all the Repuke signs in there and the Clinton bashing cartoons on the wall, so it's been a number of years since I've been there. I should do an undercover operation to see if that's still the case.

Had fun at your party!! Thanks for hosting. :party:

[fudge stripe cookays]

18. Thanks sweetie!

Glad you guys had a great time!

If you could try some covert operations and let me know that'd be great! Anything we can add!

I remember now that there was a coffeehouse down in Galveston that had a bunch of Repug propaganda up too, but now I can't remember the name. I'll have to look it up in our little brochures and include them too.

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[sonias]

20. More

Good List for Austin
Mother Egan's which was our main hang out for the Austin for Kerry group
Scholtz Beer Garten for DFT meetups
Austin Chronicle
Antone's (Red State Blues Show)
Goodwill they can't be political but they helped us with registration, so they are pro-democracy


Bad List for Austin (some on state level too)
Perry Homes of course (Bob Perry Swift Boat Liar's main financier)
Austin American Statesman

the next 3 helped finance the illegal corporate money to Tom DeLay's PACs.

Sears
Cracker Barrel
AT&T

Sonia

[fudge stripe cookays]

21. Thanks sweetie!

I'm already boycotting the last 3 (got Working Assets for phone).

And when our bus driver to Iowa (DFA) wanted to stop at a Cracker Barrel in Oklahoma for lunch, I roused the entire bus, by saying, "On behalf of my brothers and sisters on this bus who are gay, I state that we will eat at other estaurants but NOT Cracker Barrel, who discriminate against my FRIENDS!" :-)

We went to Mickey D's, which wasn't much better, but it was Oklahoma, ya know?
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[derby378]

22. Scholtz Garden!

A restaurant and bar that's older than the entire city of Dallas. Great place to eat.

In fact, I think it's the first Austin eatery I've visited since I was knee-high to a junebug.

[fudge stripe cookays]

23. I know it well.

We had my goodbye party there when I left Austin back in '94.

[NoPasaran]

70. Next time you're at Mother Egan's

Ask your waitron for a Sexy Democrat

[drfemoe]

100. YUMMAI!!

sounds goooooood :toast:

[Brazosboomer]

25. Suggestion

When you get this list put together, why not send it out to all the county parties and clubs? You could email it OR I'll donate some stamps to mail it.

I live in the boonies but I would be willing to suggest some local small businesses if you're passing through. However, and here's the deal, everybody and I mean everybody goes to Austin. So having an Austin list would really help.

I think it's productive and neat that you're doing this. Lord, I'm so old that I still use the word "neat."

[fudge stripe cookays]

26. Cool!

I'm actually thinking of making it a nationwide thing. Bigger than just a list. More like a big ole phone book. And of course, in Texas, Austin is going to get the Lion's Share of the good attention. But WHATEVER you have, give it to me. Boonies or no boonies.

I don't know how into it Dancing Bear is, but I'd like it to be large scale-- professionally printed, charge maybe $5-$10 a copy, and add as much information as we can by state AND nationally.

We could market this all over the internet, Smirking Chimp, and lots of other liberal Websites. And if businesses are included, let them have copies to try to sell.

It might be a good idea to send a flyer out to each county Dem and Green HQ and have the members brainstorm for experiences they had or businesses that they each know about to add to the list.

Thanks for adding to the mix, JJ! :D
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[Dora]

36. Costco is good.

I understand that Costco gave all their political donations to Democratic candidates. They're big box, but they're better for the local community than Sam's Club. Costco actually pays a living wage, has benefits, doesn't discourage unionizing, etc.

Gallerie Jewelers on 35th & Jefferson keeps/kept a photograph of * hanging on the wall. This was in January '02, and we haven't returned since. Despite a great start, ultimately they gave us very poor service. We ordered our wedding rings through them, and he dropped the ball at every turn. We did finally get rings we were mostly happy with, and decided to just take our lumps and never return again.

[fudge stripe cookays]

37. Gallerie is good. Got it.

And pretty much everyone is ready to give Costco the thumbs up.

Let's have some more locals. Go my little detectives! Keep an avid eye out everywhere!

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[Dora]

43. No, Gallerie is bad...

Maybe I misunderstood your post, but I wanted to clarify - Gallerie Jewelers is a "do not spend your hard-earned Democratic dollars there" kind of place. :thumbsdown:

[fudge stripe cookays]

46. Sorry.

I meant "Gallerie being bad is good input."

Mea culpa!
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[ashling]

145. Costco is very good to their employees

[NoPasaran]

28. Let me put in a good word for Alberston's

For letting us do voter registration there all summer long (unlike some of the other supermarket chains that decided some corporate policy would be violated by promoting democracy). The store at Stassney and IH35 where I spent many hours even let us use there tables and chairs.

[fudge stripe cookays]

29. That'll make up somewhat...

for the grocery strike nonsense last year....

but I think I heard something about them pulling something nasty with employees' healthcare again.

I'm glad for this, but I think overall Albertson's usually ends up with a negative rating on most lists.

I'm wondering if we're going to have to provide a qualifying description with each business! : /

[ashling]

144. Albertson's is NOT good

though the locals there may have been friendly.

I was the union liason for our county Dem Central Committee in Washington State before moving home recently and I drafted a resolution of support for the local UFCW in their negotiations with Albertson's and other grocers. Did some research indicating they are not nearly as interested in their employees' welfare as they would have you believe.

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

123. Almost ALL grocery store chains here

donate more to repukes than to Dems, but Albertsons does give 29% to Dems, which is second highest of all grocery store chains (I know, isn't it pathetic that 29% is the second highest???).

Tom Thumb is pretty bad. I'll go find the opensecrets.org page again.

[Jane Austin]

32. OK if we promote ourselves?

We are Dogstuff - - dogstuff.com on the web.

We are simply the best gift store for dog lovers on the planet, and we are right here in Austin.

We carry art, stationery, table ware, personal accessories, decorative accessories, dog toys and a primo selection of dog supplies, plus Frozen Bil-Jac and Canidae dog foods.

If you don't have a dog, I'll bet you have friends or relatives who are hard to shop for, and you can always find something for them at Dogstuff.

Come see us at 8015 Shoal Creek, #103 (across from the new Lowe's between Steck and Anderson, one block east of MoPac)

The bush economy is taking its toll on us, so I love this idea of sympathetic business.

Thanks,
Jane Fish
Elgin and Austin

[fudge stripe cookays]

33. Awesome Jane!

We'll be mighty glad to include you!

So are you just down the street from Stripling Blake? I haven't been by that area in a year or so.

Didn't know there was a new Lowe's over there (I grew up in Austin- moved there in 71, left in 94). Are you east or west side of Shoal Creek?

We could come by for a visit next time I'm down to visit my mom. And we can pick up some Pyr-oriented doo-dads for my baby.

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[Jane Austin]

39. Thanks!

Stripling Blake sold out to a national builders' supply chain, but yes, we're right down the street from them.

The Lowes has only been there for a year and a half.

We're on the East side of Shoal Creek - - we back up to the actual creek. :) Remember Mama Mia's the restaurant?

It's now an Endoscopy clinic, but we're in that same shopping center.

Need some Pyr Christmas cards? We've got 'em!

Other Great Pyranees stuff, too, although you know it's not easy to find.

Come see us!

Jane Fish

[WolverineDG]

34. Bill Miller's BBQ

big time republican supporters....no more bill miller's for me. dammit. ;)

dg

[fudge stripe cookays]

38. Thanks babe.

More good info.

Sorry about the BBQ. :-(
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[Castilleja]

49. Hate to see Bill Miller's listed here

Bill Miller's pays very well for the type of business, provides benefits and seems to have some care for their employees. They also do not display their political leanings in their store decor, although someone close to me who is in their employ would confirm that they are Republican leaning. I understand this type of thing for large corporations who really donate huge amounts of money and actively sway politicians, I am not so sure about doing this to smaller businesses, unless of course, they annoy the crap out of you by shoving it in your face. Bill Miller's doesn't qualify, IMO, on that count. Not to mention all of the Democrats in South Texas who are employed there. Just my couple of cents...

[2bfree]

35. Don't forget Whataburger!

They pulled their ads from the Sinclair Group.

[drfemoe]

101. Whataburger Rocks ..... eom ....

[Jane Austin]

40. Onion Creek Kennels in Austin - good

I forgot to mention that we own Onion Creek Boarding Kennels in Buda, too. That's just south of Austin for those who don't know.

Also, when they get home, I'll get a card from our neighbors. They are landscapers and were ardent Clark then Kerry supporters.

They live in Elgin, but do most of their work in Austin.

[fudge stripe cookays]

41. Great! Keep it up!

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[Jane Austin]

42. Making guesses here, can anybody confirm?

I'd bet money that the three Kerby Lane Cafes are good guys, and I know the Anderson Tea and Coffee people are, too.
They're in Jefferson Square on Kerby Lane between 35th and 38th.

Anderson's has the best fresh roasted coffee beans anywhere, and they are happy to mail it to you.

I get mine regularly once a month.

May I recommend the Sumatran, caff or decaff? Doesn't hit your stomach the wrong way, but is very rich.

And don't forget Citgo, which is generally Venezuelan oil for the benefit of schools and health in Venezuela, rather than the enrichment of Exxon, Shell and Texaco.

[Jane Austin]

44. Anybody know a decent car dealership?

I need a new good gas mileage car. Anybody know a decent car dealership?

[txindy]

47. McDavid dealerships are out

Ouch. Check this out: http://www.opensecrets.org/indivs/search.asp?NumOfThou=0&txtName=mcdavid%2C+david&txtState=TX&txtZip=&txtEmploy=&txtCand=&txt2004=Y&txt2000=Y&Order=N

Orrin Hatch?! :freak:

[fudge stripe cookays]

55. So are the Ewings in Dallas.

And Bankston.

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[fudge stripe cookays]

56. Looks like Bankston is out too. n/t

[drfemoe]

102. Sure

Eckert Hyundai, Denton, TX. Getting almost 30 miles per!

Nice folks, too (a little country-ish, but hey, this IS Texas).

[juliagoolia]

180. auto salesman ! Find Robert Hoover at a Covert Dealership

Hoover, Robert (Covert Automobile Company/Auto Sales) donates to Democrats.. John Kerry

Jane he is from Bastrop County too!! Local to Austin

[tammywammy]

194. I work at a VW dealership in Irving

(I don't sell cars). I'm not sure what the owners political affilications are, but I can tell you that many people who work there are Dems, including one that worked at a polling location back in Nov, and is a big supporter of the Dallas DNC.
Plus, it's family owned (really), and they treat the employeed really well.

[txindy]

48. I have a question

Since there is a book for fundy-owned businesses, is there anywhere we can get one in Texas? I would think that a lot of info. could be gleaned from that book. I, for one, would have a good idea where I do NOT want to spend my money. I seriously doubt any Texas fundy voted for John Kerry.

Anyway, I believe I saw a book like this (fundy-written) years back, but have no idea where to find one these days. Any ideas? I appreciate it! :hi:

[fudge stripe cookays]

51. Here ya go,

txindy.

Somebody posted this in another thread:
http://www.shepherdsguide.com/

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[txindy]

52. Excellent! Thank you!

I'm paddling as fast as I can through these threads, but I'm missing a lot, I know. Thanks! :hi:

[yellowdogintexas]

93. In Fort Worth:

7th Street Cafe hosted our Election Night Party
Bandera's on the Boulevard hosted two debate parties
The Pour House in Sundance Square hosted two debate parties

[Phil214]

53. Is this REALLY the right strategy?

I certainly appreciate the strength of the "Shop Democrat" sentiment. I myself would do so to an extent.

However, taken too far, this is just ideological segregation, which seems just as damaging to the nation as racial segregation is (even if Jim Crow and related laws have been swept aside for decades, that only got rid of LEGALLY ENFORCEABLE segregation, not the "in fact" voluntary segregation that still exists).

The result of ideological segregation? Well, we're starting to see the fruits of it already!!

*Communities even more divided than before.
*Neither sides understand the other
*Each side develop different meanings for the same words (this DEFINITELY is a disturbing trend already)
*Continued shrill distaste, even hatred, of people who voted for "The Other" - regardless of who that "Other" may be.

Given all this,is it any wonder that our country is so divided now? Carried on for another 30 to 50 years, this country will have no choice BUT to split up into separate nations in order to avoid another outright Civil War. Only this time it will be Blue-Red instead of strictly North-South. Hell, now it's at the point where a number of child-free people put down parents as "breeders" and even make up derogatory names for children (the ones coming to my mind now are way too vulgar for this board)!! Is this really the kind of society progressives ought to work for?

Yes, it IS painful at times to discuss politics, religion, etc. with people who don't agree with you. Doing a little extra shopping at Democrat is one thing, but DON'T FORGET TO MAKE CONNECTIONS TO THE OTHER SIDE!! I'm not being hysterical when we say "The Future of America depends on it!!!". A little irritation at others' beliefs now may save billions of gallons of blood a generation from now.

[fudge stripe cookays]

54. Bullshit.

Sorry, but you want to continue the "date rape" scenario that we've been living with for years now.

I got news for ya.

IT AIN'T WORKING!

This is not IRRITATION at others' beliefs! It is horror at how they can so blatantly and carelessly toss away 200 something years of Democracy for greed and hatred. I for one will not stand for it.

The only thing these people understand is MONEY or the lack of it. We are hitting them where it hurts, and trying to alterantely make sure that our progressive neighbors are covered (if they want to out themselves in the book. But we also understand that others will not want to).

I'm not giving one more dime of my money, if I can help it, to someone who will just use it to hurt my family, my friends, and my way of life.

Fuck these people and the horse they rode in on.

Continue to shop where you like.
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[sonias]

57. I'm totally with you FSC

They do the exact same thing, only they use our own government against us. They gerrymander districts to take away our voice and vote and they use illegal corporate money to do it. So FUCK them (the willing corporations) - big time. Money is all they understand and we have to starve them off. Don't shop with them, spread the news about how undemocratic and unpatriotic they are and buy progressive. We vote with our pocketbooks too.

For anyone who hasn't read DancingBear's thread here is one good link we can build on http://www.boycottbush.net/

For example if you need phone service use Working Assets. I dropped AT&T a long time ago and they still keep begging with checks for us to switch back. Fuck em!

Working Assets also provides cell phone service, not just land lines and they give money to progressive causes that you get to vote on.
You can also become part of their Flash Activist Network which allows you to make free faxes to decision makers each month. If you haven't switched yet - just do it.
http://www.workingassets.com/

Also on auto insurance, I'm researching this now but Progressive Auto Insurance is guess what - progressive.

Our government is responsive to "one dollar one vote" so we have to play that game too.

Sonia

[fudge stripe cookays]

58. We LOVELOVELOVE Working Assets.

I found out about it a year or so ago. We have our cell phone service through them too.

And don't forget that free pint of Ben and Jerry's (also progressive) every month!

And deals on good progressive books that they think we might be interested in!

Working Assets is the best!
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[texastoast]

112. Double bullshit

Read the Constitution. The pukes would rather burn it than be nice to a gay person, would rather burn it than allow someone to say something negative about shrubito, would rather burn it than be a good global citizen, would rather burn it than read anything the Founding Fathers said. All in the name of their definition of patriotism.

They are idiots and when I can support a Dem business, I'm going to do it.

[fudge stripe cookays]

119. Well said, TT!

I'll second that.

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[Moonbeam_Starlight]

124. Excuse me

but do you live where I do?

Do you know who is responsible for this division?

YOUR president.

[Midnight Rambler]

59. about Kerbey Lane (Guadalupe)...

on election day, the message they had on their marquee was "Last chance to save the planet," so I'm pretty sure they're in the clear. I just wish they still allowed smoking :smoke:

[CoolOnion]

60. Ebby Halliday--HUGE Pete Sessions supporter

[drfemoe]

103. Ebby isn't even around anymore

is the old hag? Never liked her in the first place.

I can be bitchy :shock:

I still will not shop at Montgomery Wards (are they even still in existence?).

I believe in holding grudges. What's the harm?

Virtue is overrated.

[fudge stripe cookays]

105. Ebby's still alive, yup.

She appears once in awhile in her own ads around town.

Wards went tits up a few years ago (2002, I think). We got some great deals before they did, though. Took advantae of their ill-fortune.

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[CoolOnion]

61. Nodding Dog Coffee gave generously to Lupe Valdez

Nodding Dog Coffee is located at 500 North Bishop Ave. Dallas, TX 75208 in the Bisop Arts District.

[fudge stripe cookays]

69. Great!

And thanks for the link!

I'll have to make a visit!
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[Jane Austin]

62. Just remembered - SuperCuts in Austin

is owned by Alan Sager, the Travis Cty Republican chairman.

I don't know how far his franchise extends, but maybe there's someplace else you can get your hair cut.

[sonias]

64. Thats right Jane, I had forgotten about that SOB Sager

For a refresher here are a couple of links to the Chronicle articles from last year.

http://www.austinchronicle.com/issues/dispatch/2003-05-30/pols_feature10.html
Getting Sheared by Sager: It's On the (legal) Record
May 30, 2003
(snip)
On May 7, Travis Co. District Judge Suzanne Covington awarded over $330,000 in attorneys fees, court costs, and interest to the plaintiffs' attorney in the case of Josephine Johnson et al. v. Rainbow Group, Ltd. et al. The plaintiffs were 13 haircutters employed at Austin-area Supercuts in the late Eighties and early Nineties; Rainbow Group Ltd. et al. is an investment group whose general partner is Alan Sager, since 2000 also the chairman of the Travis County Republican Party.
(/snip)

http://www.austinchronicle.com/issues/dispatch/2003-06-20/pols_feature3.html
June, 20, 2003
(snip)
On June 11, the latest stage in the lawsuit of Josephine Johnson et al. v. Rainbow Group Ltd. and Alan Sager began in the 126th District Court of Judge Darlene Byrne. As reported in the Chronicle May 30 ("Getting Sheared by Sager"), a decade ago a group of hairstylists sued Rainbow and Sager, their former employers through various Supercuts franchise stores in Austin, Tyler, San Angelo, and Abilene. (Sager is also a lecturer in government at UT and the chair of the Travis Co. Republican Party.)

The employees charged that during the period covered by the lawsuit (February 1988 through July 1993), during regularly scheduled working shifts they were routinely held "off-the-clock" by managers and effectively required to be at work and on call for hair-cutting -- for periods averaging several hours a week -- for no pay. In 1999, 13 former employees were awarded a total of nearly $60,000 in back pay and interest (finally paid in February of this year), and on May 7 the court confirmed an earlier judgment that Supercuts must pay the plaintiffs' attorneys fees as well.

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Ah those repuke business ethics are just so compassionate, aren't they? Wonder if these workers finally collected on that money. I can't seem to find anything on this after the June '03 story.


Sonia

[ChicanoPwr]

82. I had that SOB Sager for class

Sager is a heartless bastard. When I had his class, all he could talk about how evil liberals were. Always talked bad about the liberal Supreme Court Justices. His franchise includes the Supercuts in Houston as well. Ever since he gloated about his business, I have stopped going to Supercuts.

[Jane Austin]

63. Two more: Curves is owned by someone way RW,

and I just read in Molly Ivins' newest book that Promised Land Dairies is owned by that San Antonio man who is sort of the Richard Mellon Scaife of Texas - - he funds everything RW in this state.

[sonias]

65. Right again Jane

Here's some info on Gary Heavin

Gary Heavin, founder and CEO of the fitness chain Curves, supports pro-life causes.
http://www.snopes.com/business/alliance/curves.asp
TRUE


And lets add Domino's Pizza and Carl's Jr.

(snip)
Gary Heavin is far from the first successful businessman to underwrite reproductive causes — Tom Monaghan of Domino's Pizza and Carl Karcher, founder of the California-based hamburger chain Carl's Jr., have been very open and public regarding their support of the pro-life philosophy
(snip)


Sonia

[Dora]

73. Curves are franchises, unfortunately

It's possible that your local Curves may be "owned" by someone who thinks and votes and donates like you do, but has indebted themselves to Da Man. So sad.

Promised Land Dairies. I bought their milk "religiously" when I first moved to Texas, then I read the Austin Chronicle article about them and it nearly made me sick. I confess: Every once in a while I still buy a bottle of their flavored milks. I tell myself it's nice to know that even though PLD and I disagree about so many things, we do agree that our milk should be hormone-free and that it should come from happy cows.

Kind of like my relationship with my father-in-law, except we both love his son, not milk.

[fudge stripe cookays]

74. Drink Horizon instead.

You can get it at Central Market and Whole Foods, and it's organic and hormone free as well.

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[Dora]

77. I do

and despite all my best intentions, sometimes the siren call of vanilla milk is still too much for me and I cave in.

I think my habit doesn't exceed 3-5 quarts per year. Please let me stay!

[efhmc]

88. Horizon makes vanilla milk. I get it for my grandson all the time.

[sonias]

66. Lets not forget Bacardi USA

They were also part of the DeLay PAC scandal here in Texas, plus they just give millions to the repuke party period.

From what I can tell in my research it appears that even if you buy your liquor in Mexico (like I do) it goes into Bacardi USA coffers. Damn I was hoping they were buying from Cuba directly.

Bacardi embraces change in order to grow
Nov. 18, 2002
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/2002/11/18/business/4532278.htm?1c
(snip)
The only area where Bacardi admits sales have softened is Latin America, due to economic and political problems in Argentina, Venezuela and Brazil.

But luckily, Latin America does not represent a major portion of Bacardi's sales. About 40 percent of corporate profits and close to 35 percent of sales comes from the Miami-based Bacardi USA, executives said. Bacardi USA sales last year reached almost $992 million, according to the Adams Liquor Handbook.

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Sonia

[fudge stripe cookays]

68. Great! Thanks for the latest feedback, ya'll! Another favor....

I'm glad Kerbey Lane is, as supected, liberal. We can still enjoy those gingerbread pancakes!

And thanks for the rest. I spent a bunch of time Saturday starting our Texas compilation. Lotsa work to do there!

Anybody in Houston wanna start coming through with good and bad Houston stuff? Ditties? Slutticus? citysky?

Here's another thing ya'll can do:
If each one of you could look up your zip and maybe a few others, and compile the good AND bad data you find (associate the names with local businesses), the help would be invaluable!

http://www.fundrace.org/neighbors.php?type=name&lname=Defeo&fname=&search=Search+by+Name

Thanks everybody!
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[fudge stripe cookays]

71. Sak n Save bad....

See here....
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=165x323#331

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[Moonbeam_Starlight]

125. Sack N Save is owned by Minyards though

not those people!

Find out about Minyards before we boycott Sak N Save, I couldn't find anything for Minyards on the opensecrets website, though it is a family name, so I could check that way, hang on...

Nevermind! Boycott Sak N Save at your pleasure!

http://www.opensecrets.org/indivs/search.asp?NumOfThou=0&txtName=Minyard&txtState=TX&txtZip=&txtEmploy=&txtCand=&txt2004=Y&Order=N

[fudge stripe cookays]

135. More on Minyard, from fundrace.org

I'm glad Gretchen does her own advertising and says her full name, so I knew to look under Williams:

MRS. GRETCHEN WILLIAMS
CO-CHAIRMAN/CO-C.E.O.
MINYARD FOOD STORES, INC.
George W. Bush
$1,000
DALLAS, TX 75225

[fudge stripe cookays]

72. Anybody remember the BBQ Place in Bee Caves

that Al Franken called on his show that time? I missed that day listening; reprehensor told me about it.

Thanks!
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[sonias]

75. Actually FSC I think that was in Llano

And it wouldn't surprise me if it was Coopers that was mentioned above.

But if he's sure it was Bee Caves then the place is the County Line
http://www.countyline.com/comeseeus.asp Can't say that I go there very often so I don't know what their politics are.

Which reminds me another good BBQ joint that is on our good list for Austin would be Ruby's on W. 29th. I think NoPasaran also mentioned it above
http://austin.citysearch.com/profile?id=10212860

They helped us out with a Kerry/Edwards fundraiser and showing of Greg Palast's Bush Family Fortunes. They are good people.

And let's not forget Threadgills. Eddie Wilson is a big supporter of local Democrats. He helped with Greg Hamilton's race. Our new Sheriff.
First African American sheriff in Austin.
http://www.threadgills.com/

Sonia

[fudge stripe cookays]

76. Thanks sweetie!

I actually went to 2nd grade at Wooldridge elementary with Karen Threadgill.

I'm sure she fits into their family somewhere, but I was never clear on the relation.

Thanks for the other info. I'm pretty sure they said the BBQ place was in Bee Cave. The County Line on 2222 is different, isn't it? Bee Cave is considered further south and west, right? I was never all that familiar with West Austin, even living there as long as I did.

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[sonias]

78. The original County Line is on Bee Cave Road

AUSTIN (On the Hill) Bee Cave Road just past 360. The one at 2222 is one of their locations too.

I didn't know Kenneth Threadgill had any kids but who knows maybe Karen is a relation.

Here's a little bio on John Kenneth Threadgill from the Handbook of Texas
http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/TT/fth58.html

Threadgills is owned by Eddie Wilson however. Eddie used to be involved with the original Armadillo World Headquarters which you may remember was right there where his latest new restaurants is located on Barton Springs Road and Riverside.

Sonia

[hobbit709]

108. Actually

Threadgills is at the old Marimont cafeteria location next door to the Armadillo. The City buiding is at the location of the 'Dillo. I used to work at the 'Dillo so I know

[fudge stripe cookays]

79. KICK!

I know there are more of these out there.

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[ChickMagic]

80. The Old Monk

at Knox/Henderson in Dallas is good. We had a great Dem waitress there. She said everyone there is a Dem.

[fudge stripe cookays]

85. Cool.

I LOVE the Old Monk!
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[texasmom]

81. Some good and bad

Very Bad:

Waffle House
Cracker Barrel
Outback Steakhouse
Circuit City
Wendy's

Good:

Arby's (100% to Dems)
Sonic (100% to Dems)
Landry's Seafood Restaurants
Barnes and Noble
Bed, Bath, and Beyond

[ChicanoPwr]

83. Grocery stories

I know Fiesta Mart, Inc. is bad. I met the owner's wife before he pasted away. She was a big time repub fundraiser.

Good: I think HEB

I have a good counter to Perry House (May he rot in hell for being that evil. Anybody who funds that Swift Boat group should all burn, just had to get that out)

Tom Forrester Lord, Housing Developer - Houston Housing Mgmt. Corp.
2329 Blue Bonnet Blvd
Houston, TX 77030

John Havins, attorney - Havins & Associates, P.C. (you never know when you need one)
2231 Shakespeare
Houston, TX 77030

David Fehling, KHOU Journalist (it is good who are the real liberal media)
1805 Staffordshire Cres
Houston, TX 77030

Alice S Wilson, interior designer
Alice Wilson Interiors
2155 Dryden
Houston, TX 77030

Here is the answer to ExxonMobil (We got our own)
James Postl, President & C E O
Pennzoil-Quaker St.
5338 Doliver Dr
Houston, TX 77056



BAD People
Mr. Maurice Myers, Chairman
Waste Management
1001 Fannin
Houston, TX 77002

Bradley P Bailey
Sudie's Catfish House
18646 Prince William Lane (map)
Houston, TX 77058

[fudge stripe cookays]

150. Thanks, chicpwr...

I missed this post the first time 'round.

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[Not_Giving_Up]

84. More Houston Area Businesses Please!

We don't all live in Austin ya know;-)

[fudge stripe cookays]

86. I've requested info from the PDitties,

since they know all the good restaurants and cool places. They should be arriving with info soon!

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[PDittie]

137. Philly Connection on Bissonnet in West U

They hosted the first Debate Watch Party. Gave over their whole restaurant to us. And again for the second debate as well.

Les Alexander, owner of the Houston Rockets, and his wife are big PETA people.

Drayton McLane (Astros) and Robert McNair (Texans) are Bush Pioneers.

(Cookay honey, that's all I got for ya.)

[CitySky]

136. Birra Poretti's

-good Italian food, 2 locations (W Gray & downtown) -- has been very warm and kind and generous in hosting some Dem club meetings... but I didn't outright ask whether the owners are Dems. I actually eat at home or pack my lunch most of the time.

[fudge stripe cookays]

138. Thanks ya'll.

Send Tony over here. I'm sure he might know one or two! And the lovely Mrs. dittie? Nothing? Come on! Pick those brains!

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[sonias]

89. Ten Thousand Villages in Austin - Good

Fair Trade retail shop 1317 S. Congress Avenue
http://www.villagesofaustin.org/
Ten Thousand Villages is a non-profit, "fair trade" retail store that sells crafts, jewelry, home furnishings and other items made by artisans in more than 30 different countries.
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Sonia

[Lisa0825]

140. Ten Thousand Villages also has a location in Houston

in the Rice Village.

[Lithos]

90. Add to the list

Good

1) Target - They at least pay a living wage compared to Wal-mart... Yeah big box but they are better than most.
2) Book People down in Austin
3) Waterloo Records
4) Whole Foods. Not sure about Central Market/HEB - Would like to know what people think.
5) Threadgill's down in Austin (they have frozen foods too!)
6) Randall's (at least I saw several signs in Austin which supported Dems)
7) Sonic


Bad

1) Mary Kay
2) Beauti-Control
3) Brinker's Restaurants (Chili's/Macaroni Grill)
4) Frito Lay
5) Tricon (KFC/Pizza Hut/Taco Bell)
6) Domino's/God Father's
7) Winn Dixie, Minyards
8) TXU (Nye is a friend of Cheney/Gramm)
9) Red McComb's (Part owner in Clear Channel - Friend of the May's)
10) Wal-mart (nuff said)

[fudge stripe cookays]

91. Thanks Lith.

Most of these I have already. LEt me know if you have some good local Dallas ones.

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[Lithos]

92. Try some of these

Jefferson Dental gave over $43K to Martin Frost
Pecan Deluxe Candy (Dallas)
Red Oak Drug
Heritage Rare Coin Gallery
Moritz Cadillac
Red Coleman
Don Herring (Mitsubishi)

[fudge stripe cookays]

95. Are they all Dem?

If so, (even if they are Repub) this is news! And definitely good stuff to include!

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[fudge stripe cookays]

109. New thing I just found....Mr. Coffee

I was flipping through my old Bon Apetits and Cooking Lights for Thanksgiving recipes (I'm making up my shopping list...)

Mr. Coffee had an ad last November using Toby Keith in it. I'm glad I didn't buy a Mr. Coffee machine this last time.

You guys know what to do....
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[GOPisEvil]

94. Charles Butt, CEO of HEB is a mixed bag.

http://www.newsmeat.com/fec/bystate_detail.php?city=San+Antonio&st=TX&last=butt

[Lithos]

96. Yeah I was gonna include him

But then I saw he gave money to Cornyn...

[NoPasaran]

120. Heh heh heh heh

He said Butt

[yellowdogintexas]

151. Looking at that link, Charles Butt really is a mixed bag.

I noticed that he consistently supported Martin Frost, Charlie Stenholm,Silvestre Reyes, Gonzalez, and other Democrat candidates, year after year. It seems he finds the ones he likes and sticks with them, regardless of party affiliation.

Also noticed the last time he is recorded to have donated to anyone for president is Lamar Alexander, and before that he donated to Poppy.

Nothing since Alexander, and I think that was 1996.

I was hoping he was not a straight up and down Repub supporter because I love Central Market. I have to believe that anyone who came up with an idea like Central Market can't be all bad.

[crispini]

184. The last time I evaluated the HEB chain, and did the math,

it came out almost EXACTLY 50/50 red/blue. That seems fair to me.

Therefore, IMO, I will continue to eat at Central Market, which rocks infinitely.

[BuyBlueAustin]

203. More than just political donations.......

I've found that HEB also donates to a lot of worthy causes, like Habitat for Humanity, Ecology Action (Austin-area recyling Center), and so on. I think that's enough to tip the scale in HEB's favor, even if their donations *are* 50/50. I think they're best described as, "centrist."

[cosmik debris]

97. In Waco

Uncle Dan's BBQ is GOOD! Loyal Democrats. Bird Kultgen Ford supports Chet Edwards Our Congressman!! Genie car washes are BAD!! they support Chet's Repuke opponent.

viva la raza

[Zen Democrat]

98. Otto's Barbeque in Houston has a "President Bush Plate" - enough said.

[drfemoe]

104. Do you get

a free bruise with that platter?

Whatta deal!

[Zen Democrat]

113. No, but you get a lot of beans.

[drfemoe]

99. Well ..

"All Makes Autos" in Lewisville is the BEST car mechanic shop EVER.

They did have a pic of the *whoosh and "laura" :puke:
... came in the mail. I'm willing to forgive them that, because you will just not find better car service anywhere.

They need our love too, doncha think?

[fudge stripe cookays]

106. No.

The point of the boycott is to PATRONIZE those who give to progressives and foster our causes.

If they support Bush or other Repubs, they're out. We don't care if they provide good service or sell good cars. We can find good progressive replacements for that.

If we give THEM money, they TAKE our money and use it to screw us. Where do you think they got the money to print that disgusting mailer? From your car repairs. And if they're doing well enough, it's going into Chimpy's war chest. Sorry, no go.

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[drfemoe]

111. I didn't make it clear ..

THEY didn't send a mailer/pic/flyer. They DID have the one that whoosh* sent out, the pic, on one of their shelves in the office. It was not blatant, but it was there, and did kinda upset me.

I see your point. In this particular situation, though, I cannot recommend boycott of their business. They are the most honest, caring, hard working mechanics I've EVER experienced. They told my ex-roommate that his car was too far gone, not worth repairing. That indicates integrity, no matter the disgusting pic of whoosh.

I'm gonna call them and ask if they donate to RWers. ;)

OR, Does anyone have the link to the donation list?

[cosmik debris]

110. General Mills, Taco Bell

When the flap erupted about Sinclair Broadcasting, I sent protest letters to many of the sponsors. Taco Bell never replied, so they are on my shit list. But I never liked them any way. General Mills did reply. They told me that they support Sinclair's free speech. So I replied that they may continue to support Sinclair without MY money. No more cheerios for me. Please boycott General Mills!

viva la raza

[tanyev]

115. The owner of Akbar Restaurant

in Plano donated a nice sum to the local Collin County Dem Party. Mmmm. Indian food. I think they have a lot of vegetarian choices, too.

[fudge stripe cookays]

116. Two more biggies that I thought of:

Interstate Batteries- Owned by an ex-alcoholic who has now discovered Jay-sus! Even has prayer meetings AT WORK. A friend of mine interviewed here, and the interviewer actually asked her if she prayed (or something like that) (highly illegal!) (She's Jehovah's Witness, and was scared out of her wits. Obviously, she didn't take the job.

Weir's Furniture in Dallas- Fundie crap everywhere. In the store (Christian book nook, Thomas Kinkade paintings, etc), and on the Web site. I made the mistake of going in the one on Knox one day while out shopping. Guck! Avoid! (I couldn't find any donations to Dubya or anyone else on Fundrace, but I'm uncomfortable with the "in-your-face-ness" of this.

[fudge stripe cookays]

117. KICK for Thursday morning. n/t

[NoPasaran]

121. How could I have forgotten Guero's on South Congress

In Austin.

They let us do voter registration next to the bar on First Thursdays.

[fudge stripe cookays]

130. Thanks, man!

Did Guero's move or is this another locale? Didn't they used to be on Oltorf right NEAR Congress?

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[NoPasaran]

131. They moved some years ago

The old location is now Curra's south location.

[ChickMagic]

122. Houston's in Dallas

Provided a great spread for a Martin Frost fundraiser. I don't know what their leanings are, but the food was awesome. Also, Wild About Harry's set up an ice cream stand in the back yard at said fundraiser.

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

126. Guys PLEASE SUPPORT SONIC!!!

It's a drive in burger place. They give 100% of their political contributions to Dems and are owned by Dems!

Here's the list, check it out and it's for 2004.

http://www.opensecrets.org/industries/contrib.asp?Ind=G2900

[shaz]

132. Good news for me

There is one in walking distance from my house. I love the #8.

Nice that the calorie guilt will be offset by political good will.

[tanyev]

133. I don't do the burgers much,

but I am addicted to their lemon slushes! :9

[fudge stripe cookays]

134. Lime slushes here.

And their wrap sammies are pretty good, if I'm trying to cut back a bit.

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[shaz]

158. Cool button at Sonic

I went to Sonic and the guy who brought out my lunch was wearing a large button that said "Yes!" with a small Sonic logo underneath. The background is yellow and the letters are red. (Sort of Curious George colors.) I asked him if I could have one because they support Democratic candidates and I would like to support them. I don't know if he was supposed to, but he brought me two.

[CitySky]

170. Had lunch at Sonic yesterday

I seldom eat out, but yesterday I was stuck... Sonic it was. ;)

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

127. Report on IHOP--they're good!

I thoroughly searched IHOP's main web site and opensecrets because it is my husband's favorite restaurant (yeah it really is).

I found that the owners and the chairman of the board are all big Kerry/Dem contributors.

There were just three IHOP chains nationwide that gave political contributions (they are franchises, so allowed to, I guess) and here is where they are located (none in TX):

http://www.opensecrets.org/indivs/search.asp?NumOfThou=0&txtName=IHOP+&txtState=%28all+states%29&txtZip=&txtEmploy=&txtCand=&txt2004=Y&txt2002=Y&txt2000=Y&Order=N

Also the parent company, IHOP Corp., apparently doesn't give any political contributions to anyone, or hasn't in 2000, 2002 or 2004.

So barring some new information, or unless you go to those IHOP franchisees I gave a link to, IHOP's good!

YAY!

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

128. Pizza Report and Other Restaurants Report!

Papa John's:

Darnit. The owner, John Schnatter, is a huge republican and has given tons to the RNC. His franchisees don't seem to give political contributions, nor do any seem to come from the parent company, Papa John's International, Inc. (who knew they were international?).

So so much for Papa John's.

Pizza Hut:

One of the worst. 95% of their political contributions go to republicans.

Domino's:

Chairman and CEO, David Brandon, heavy giver to the RNC.


Pizza Inn:

Really couldn't find much on them. One of their top guys gives to Dem candidates, though. The company itself doesn't seem to be owned by another company and doesn't seem to give political contributions, either.


Cici's Pizza:

Could find absolutely nothing on the owner Joe Croce, or the company on opensecrets. First one opened in Plano, now based in Coppell, not owned by another company. Take it for what it's worth.


Now for some of those companies listed on the top 20 contibutors on open secrets that aren't restaurant names but rather parent companies we don't recognize. I thought I'd find out what restaurants they own!


1. Darden Group:
91% to repugs

http://www.darden.com/

Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Smokey Bones, and Bahama Breeze (never heard of the last two). They belong to the Darden Group.

2. Brinker International. They give 92% to repugs. Hold on, they own a lot of restaurants around here. Just look at the list:

http://www.brinker.com/

Chili's, Corner Bakery, On the Border, Maggiano's, Romano's Macaroni Grill, Big Bowl Asian Kitchen and Rockfish.

Yep. So much for those. Damn, I'm going to be saving a shitload of money now.

3. YUM! Brands, 85% to repugs, http://www.yum.com/

A&W Root Beer places, KFC, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's, and Pizza Hut (damn Pizza Hut gives through its parent company and big-time through franchisees!).

4. Ilitch Holdings, 77% to repugs, from the website:

"Because of the size and complexity of the businesses owned by Michael and Marian Ilitch, Ilitch Holdings was formed in 1999 to manage the family’s primary business interests in the food, sports and entertainment industries – Little Caesars Pizza, the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, Olympia Entertainment, Olympia Development, Blue Line Foodservice Distribution, Champion Foods, Uptown Entertainment, Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program, and a variety of venues within these entities. The holding company’s total combined revenue in 2003 exceeded $900 million."
http://www.ilitchholdings.com/

5. CBRL Group: 98% to repugs, they own Cracker Barrel and Logan's Roadhouse. We already knew about Cracker Barrel and I've never heard of Logan's.

6. LDB Corp gives 100% to repugs and is listed among the bigger contributors to bush et al and it owns Mr. Gatti's Pizza (are they still around??).

7. Bardha Company is an interesting one: gives 100% to Dems. This is all I could find on them:

Bardha Company/ Restaurant Piazza
Ms. Donika Bardha
Vice President
Rruga "Dede Gjon Luli"
Tirana, Albania
Tel.: ++355 4 230706
Fax: ++355 4 235199

From this website: http://www.mac.doc.gov/ceebic/countryr/albania/uscos2.htm


8. Wometco Enterprises, 100% to DEMS. Guess what? They own Baskin-Robbins! http://www.miamiseaprison.com/wometco.htm

9. Triarc gives 100% to Dems and own's Arby's!
http://www.triarc.com/

[fudge stripe cookays]

129. Yay! I can still go to Baskin Robbins!

I can still have my double scoop of Rocky Road and Daiquiri Ice. Yum. :9

And Arby's! The Jamocha shake is still in my future. Yay! Thanks for the research, darlin.

I looked up OSI the other day-- could have given you my info! Sappho has filled out the database quite a bit with new information. I don't have the link right handy. I'ts floating around.

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[jusb]

139. Landry's?

I believe Tilman Fertitta-who owns Landry's, Saltgrass, The Aquarium, Vic and Anthony's, Joe's Crab Shack, Grotto, and countless others is a Democrat.

PS This my first time posting here, but I've been lurking quite a while. Hi everybody.

[fudge stripe cookays]

146. Welcome jusb!

Thanks for the info! It'll help in searching!

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[fleabert]

210. Welcome to DU!

(I lurk in this forum, since I don't live in TX anymore, but I was born and raised there. Come play in the Lounge sometime!)

[Lisa0825]

141. Cultural Caravan and the Houston Fair Trade Association Members

www.culturalcaravan.com

http://www.houstonfairtrade.com/members.htm

Members of HFTA:

Ten Thousand Villages
713.533.1000
2418 Rice Blvd.
Houston, Texas
www.tenthousandvillages.org



Colores del Pueblo
713.692.8423
www.coloresdelpueblo.com
[e-mail]



Corazon
713.526.6591
2318 Waugh Dr.
www.corazonfairtrade.com



Cosas Etc.
713.528.2244
1740 Sunset Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77005
www.cosas.itgo.com



Cultural Caravan
281.224.8583
2437 Bay Area Blvd. #129
Houston, TX 77058
www.culturalcaravan.com



Katz Coffee
713.864.3338
604 East 20th Street
Houston, Texas 77008
[e-mail]



Lola Savannah
713.222.9800
1701 Commerce Street
Houston, Texas 77002
www.lolasavannah.com



Modern Sand
832.630.7492
[e-mail]



Nirman
832.563.5087
[e-mail]



Undiscovered
281.358.9963
1442 Kingwood Drive, #129
Kingwood, Texas 77339
www.undiscoveredorient.com

[fudge stripe cookays]

147. Thanks darlin!

Perfect!

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[merci_me]

142. This may already

be posted here. I haven't had time to check all the replies, but I just recieved this link in my e-mail

http://www.choosetheblue.com

[taps]

148. Paris Ford in Paris still has their big Bush sign

I noticed today that someone had untied it but its till lying on the ground where anyone on the loop can see it!

[fudge stripe cookays]

149. Good to know.

Thanks taps.
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[fudge stripe cookays]

152. And another kick!

This is such a great thread! I don't want the info to get forgotten. Come back and check here often.

I've added quite a few of these to the PP already, and it's really beginning to fill out. Texas has more info than any other state!

If any of you guys have relatives elsewhere that know of any, PM me or post it in the other individual state forums.

Thanks ya'll!
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[merci_me]

153. As you do your Christmas shopping

remember to support the Academny Sporting Goods stores. Arthur Gochman and family are very active supporters of Democratic candidates. In fact, I'd have to recheck the facts, but I believe it was Arthur who was a civil rights attorney before he took over the family business many years ago.

http://www.newsmeat.com/fec/bystate_detail.php?city=KATY&st=TX&last=gochman&first=arthur

[sonias]

155. great to know that merci_me

Academy it is then.

Sonia

[fudge stripe cookays]

156. Thanks merci!

Good info!

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[merci_me]

160. More Academy Sports & Outdoors news

I was just watching The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and toward the end, Academy Sports & Outdoors bought advertising time, at least on the local Time Warner Cable.

With all the censorship that's starting to come down on us, it's a good idea to patronize those companies that will sponsor liberal programs.

Mary

[jackranch]

161. AAA News in Austin

AAA news in Austin has an owner who is liberal. A large portion of the business is adult material and he is very actively involved in several groups that are fighting censorship and he sells anti-bush buttons and bumperstickers.
the owners of I luv Video and Spiderhouse are very liberal but I hate them, they only pay 5.75 an hour and don't allow lunch breaks on 8-10 hour shifts. When the illegality of that was brought up they just said that they were too small a business to meet OSHA regulation. When it rains the roof leaks but they refuse to fix the it and they refuse to allow employees to close the store when it is filled with several inches of water. I worked there for a few months and they are the reason I now use Netflix. With the level of incompetence that they run their business I don't understand how they remain in business

[fudge stripe cookays]

162. Is that the video place on Airport?

That's next to the place that used to be ABCDs?

I worked at ABCDs for my ex for awhile when I was home a few summers ago. They have a great selection, but seemed kind of "feh" towards people (customers coming in and giving them business.)

Thanks for the info.
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[PDittie]

154. I should have mentioned Azteca

Mexican Restaurant, on Richmond at Greenbriar, here in H-Town.

They hosted Will Pitt's talk sponsored by KPFT last winter.

[fudge stripe cookays]

157. Thanks sweetie!

Yes, you should have! :P

Any info on the places where you took us to eat this last year? I forget the breakfast spot near Montrose on Sunday in June. And the other place was what...MAria Sara's or someplace like that?

The waiter was cool and definitely receptive to info (and the pen)...didn't know if you knew anything more.

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[PDittie]

159. El Pueblito Place, and Maria Selma

I don't know anything about the owners or their political philosophy.

[ChicanoPwr]

163. Houston Car Dealers

This is a split decision

Bill Heard Chevrolet
Donated to
Dems 47% $15,862
Evil Empire 53% $17,887

Car Dealers to Avoid

Sterling McCall Toyota 100% to the Evil Empire
Woodland Hills Honda 98% to the Evil Empire

[merci_me]

165. Bill Russell?

I was at a fundraiser for Reginald McKamie (ran for District Attorney against Rosenthal the Rabid) a month ago. Bill Russell was there and introduced by Gerry Birnberg to speak for one of the candidates and Gerry mentioned if anyone was looking for a car, to go see Bill Russell. I recognize Russell's name, but can't recall the car dealership.

Mary

[ChicanoPwr]

167. I wonder

I wonder if it's Russell and Smith and his chain of car dealerships

[ashling]

164. Juan Mario's

Back in October I was getting my brakes fixed at Firestone on William Cannon at Brodey. All of us inthe waiting area started talking about how important it was to vote Dem. One guy was opening a mexican/Italian restaurant on 620 (about a mile from 71) called Juan Mario's. He was adamant that we had to vote for Kerry for the sake of the economy.

They just opened. I plan to eat there next time I'm in Austin.

[fudge stripe cookays]

166. Cool ashling!

Thanks!

Check out the link if you haven't recently. It looks GREAT!

http://www.globalblogs.com/progressivepages/index.html

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[derby378]

168. Any word on Carmax?

Just bought a very nice car there - hope I haven't been bad.

[fudge stripe cookays]

169. KICK! n/t

[fudge stripe cookays]

171. Restaurant findings-- Gene Street and friends are good.

See my post here in the Economic Activism and Prog Living threads:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=255&topic_id=1266&mesg_id=1266

[derby378]

173. What about David Beard? (Catfish King)

Any info appreciated...

[fudge stripe cookays]

174. It ain't good, derb....

Mr. David Beard
Self-Employed
Great American Foods Corporation
RNC
$550
Ore City, TX 75683

MR. DAVID BEARD
SELF-EMPLOYED
GREAT AMERICAN FOODS CORP.
George W. Bush
$475
ORE CITY, TX 75683

Mr. David Beard
Self-Employed
Great American Foods Corp.
RNC
$200
Ore City, TX 75683

EEOC Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Great American Foods for $81,000--
Ore City, Texas-based Great American Foods Corp. has settled and EEOC sexual harassment lawsuit for $81,000. The company operates the David Beard's Catfish King restaurant chain in Texas and Oklahoma. In its lawsuit, the EEOC alleged that managers at a Catfish King in Idabel, Oklahoma, sexually harassed a waitress and that, despite repeated complaints to company executives, the company failed to take prompt and effective measures to end the harassment. In addition to paying the monetary settlement, the company must provide anti-discrimination training to its workers.

Blegh.
I'm sure there is a decent catfish place somewhere around that's a little better than this.

PS- Tel gin thanks for the Christmas card! I'm lagging behind a bit.
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[derby378]

177. Oy!

Thanks for the info - I had no idea there was any industry in Ore City except, well, ore mining.

But that harassment business didn't sound too good. We'll keep that in mind.

And ginbarn says, "Hey, you're welcome!" Scratch Fargo behind the ears for us.

[tanyev]

176. Oh, that reminded me-

We went to eat at Ole Whiskers catfish in Plano before the election and the hostess admired my Kerry button. I gave her one and on the way out she was wearing it and asked if she could have another for her son.

I don't know if she was the owner, but it seems like a small scale family owned place. And I hardly think she would have dared to put it on right there unless she either was one of the owners or knew she would have full support from her employer.

[fudge stripe cookays]

178. Thanks!

We have one in Rowlett too. Been wanting to try it out.

reprehensor has enjoyed his southern fried catfish experiences so far. He'd never had it in Canada before.

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[Maestro]

172. I don't know how you can avoid them

but TXI, the concrete and steel company here in Midlothian, has donated thousands to the RNC. :mad:

[fudge stripe cookays]

175. Thanks maestro-

We can add them under the construction/maintenance area.

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[fudge stripe cookays]

179. Kick!

Nothing new's been added here in awhile. :-)

[crispini]

181. Williams Chicken in Dallas

Gave to Ron Kirk campaign.

[crispini]

182. DALLASITES: Let's update this list....

so we can give it to OUR NEW AAR AFFILIATE as a list of potential advertisers!

[BrightKnight]

190. deleted - n/t

posted in error

[BrightKnight]

196. Northpark Mall is blue

Raymond Nasher hosted a fundraiser for Martin Frost.

[BrightKnight]

198. Mark Cuban: Mavericks, Landmark Theatres

Mark Cuban is a little blue. He is apparently mostly apolitical. The only contribution that I found was $1000 to the California Democrat Zoe Lofgren in 2002.

[BrightKnight]

205. REI

REI is very green. I am guessing that most of the co-op members are also Sierra Club members. Advertising on AAR would be a cost effective way to reach their customers.

http://www.rei.com/stores/dallas/index.html

Recreational Equipment Inc

[crispini]

183. How about Law Firms?

Baron Budd: VERY blue.
Turley Law Center: also VERY blue.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

188. Do they have any job openings??

[crispini]

189. PM me

I'll put you in contact with someone at Turley Law. Are you ready to jobhunt? :)

[crispini]

185. How 'bout Whole Foods?

I've always assumed they were blue...

[Justitia]

197. per newspaper article, founder called himself "libertarian"

I read this via a framed newspaper article about the store hanging IN the store here in Houston.

Libertarian - make of it what you will.

[outraged2]

186. Half Price Books - Good

I don't know how they donate their money, but I can't imagine they would have anything to do with Republicans. They were a great company to work for.... family owned, health dental insurance, profit sharing, Christmas bonuses, 401k + matching, book donations, flexible schedules, family friendly, do a lot in the community.... on and on.

edit: added forgotten benefit

[BrightKnight]

193. Barnes & Noble, Inc. is blue

http://www.buyblue.org/detail.php?corpId=43

[Czolgosz]

187. I see no post from Corpus Christi so here's a start:

good:

Snapka's
Nuevo Cafe
Cassidy's Irish Pub
The Bottomless Pit
The Modern Cafe

not so good:
Katz 21 Steak and Spirits
Waterstreet Seafood/Oyster Bar
Farah's
Cracker Barrel
Jason's Deli

[Castilleja]

192. Farmhouse BBQ is also.....

inordinately proud of their visit(s) from gw. whoopee......

[BrightKnight]

191. BuyBlue.org

Everyone should be aware of BuyBlue.org.

http://www.buyblue.org/

[crispini]

195. The Allgood Cafe in Deep Ellum!

How could we have forgotten our dear Mike Snider?!

And I bet you a hundred dollars that Good Records is blue.

[Name removed]

199. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[crispini]

200. Please send your info

to your new AAR affiliate so they can use it for advertising leads. We sent this link to our Dallas affiliate.

[BuyBlueAustin]

201. Sorry; what's AAR?

nt

[crispini]

202. Air America Radio!

Liberal talk, and you just got a station down there. We need to support our AAR stations as much as we can.... KOKE 1600 AM, you should be able to find their contact info in the phone book. They would love to have a list of good liberal businesses to hit up as potential advertisers ... and the businesses would probably love to support AAR so it's a win win! :)

[BuyBlueAustin]

204. Good call......

....especially since I've been expanding the list even further, with the info I've gotten here!

I'll see if I can find 'em, and that can be my next, additional project, for Buy Blue Day!

Meanwhile, I've still got plenty of businesses listed that aren't on this board. Email if you'd like to hear......

[Lithos]

206. Please PM them instead for the email address.

I deleted the other post with the email address as it is usually a poor idea to post personal information on a board.

Lithos
Texas Forum Moderator
Democratic Underground

[BuyBlueAustin]

207. Why did you do that?

If you have deleted my email address, then I now know why I have not received any contacts about the list: for other than my PERSONAL email, and/or phone number, no other contact information exists for those who might wish to acquire a copy of the list. I do not, and cannot, maintain a website, nor can I afford another email address.
So, with all due respect, I do not feel your action was helpful.

While I thank your concern for my safety, I believe that listing my contact information is my risk to take. Moreover, an examination of the rules has shown no regulation forbidding the posting of personal information.

Lastly, I do not understand your statement, "please PM them for the email address." Who is "them," exactly? And for which address?

[Lithos]

209. Okay, fair enough

I deleted your public post with your email. Why? Because on this board it is usually NOT a good idea to post any personal information. There are many people of a conservative bent who are not members, but still ableo to view such threads anonymously. Some would use this as an invitation to harass you. I've been a moderator long enough to know just how cruel and vicious these attacks can be. It is theoretically possible sometimes for someone to figure out your real name and contact information (phone/address). I did not wish this for you.

So, basically I was trying to protect you from this situation. I also asked people to PM (see below) you for your personal email address or you could ask for their address so that you can email them file you were talking about. This is a usually safer method as it at least means that such a person has taken the time to create an account on DU.

Note: A PM means Private Message which allows for private communication between two DU members. I sent you one where I tried to explain the comment above. Perhaps Skinner put back the requirement of a minimum number of posts before this functionalty works. (Moderators don't get notified of such changes unless they are dramatically new functionality).

If Private Messaging is not working for you, I will forward the email address you provided in that email to any user who PM's me.

Lithos

[BuyBlueAustin]

212. Aha! Now I get it.

There are many people of a conservative bent who are not members, but still able to view such threads anonymously. Some would use this as an invitation to harass you.

Conservative lurkers: I hadn't considered that. But given the rather "intense" nature of much of this board's discussion, perhaps I should have, as this would no doubt attract similarly vociferous opposition. (Am I to assume that this has happened before?)

I also asked people to PM (see below) you for your personal email address or you could ask for their address so that you can email them file you were talking about.

So, you're askingthem to PM me. Okay, that's the part I didn't understadn clearly.

So, OK, never mind. The list (newly updated) remains available.

[BrightKnight]

208. Use Dun & Bradstreet to compile a list.

A marketing firm would probably use a database like Dun & Bradstreet to compile a prospect list. Find a list of owners by tax code and cross reference to a party contact or donor list.

I think that you can access Dun & Bradstreet at the library. You might need to find someone with full D&B access to acquire a digital copy of the reports.