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Reply I Received from Slim Fast RE: Whoopi Goldberg
7-16-04 | Kathi Eckler / Consumer Svc. Mgr. / Slim Fast

Posted on 07/17/2004 5:59:37 AM PDT by no dems

Thank you for contacting us recently about our use of Whoopi Goldberg, specifically regarding her remarks made at the recent fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall. The manner in which Ms. Goldberg chose to express her personal beliefs at this event do not reflect the views and values of Slim·Fast.

Slim·Fast selected Whoopi Goldberg as its spokesperson because of her commitment to losing weight, which we applaud.

We are disappointed by the manner in which Ms. Goldberg chose to express herself and sincerely regret that her recent remarks offended you. Advertisements featuring Ms. Goldberg will no longer be on air.

We appreciate you sharing your views with us and we hope you will continue to use Slim·Fast as your partner in healthy weight management.

Sincerely,

Kathi Eckler Consumer Services Manager


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It only took Slim Fast about 24 hours to pull the plug on Whoopi after all you Freepers and thousands of other Americans registered complaints about her bashing The President at the Radio City Music Hall fundraiser for John Kerry. It's amazing, that thing called "Power of the People"; especially when you hit their pocketbooks. I've also switched my car insurance from Progressive. It's been reported that the owner of the company has given 1.2 million to liberal, left-wing, Dem causes and candidates. If the GOP leadership, the Bush Campaign and the RNC won't take the gloves off and fight like this thing is worth fighting for, then it's time for us to come on like a junk yard dog.
1 posted on 07/17/2004 5:59:40 AM PDT by no dems
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To: no dems

Bttt


2 posted on 07/17/2004 6:07:19 AM PDT by Admin Moderator
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To: Admin Moderator

Wonder when I'll get my letter?


3 posted on 07/17/2004 6:08:59 AM PDT by hoosiermama (prayers for all)
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To: hoosiermama

I haven't gotten a reply yet, either. I'm feeling insignificant.


4 posted on 07/17/2004 6:10:25 AM PDT by EllaMinnow (Re-elect Bush - because Kerry just doesn't have the time.)
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To: hoosiermama

I got mine last night.
Same exact one.


5 posted on 07/17/2004 6:10:30 AM PDT by LadyPilgrim (Sealed my pardon with His blood, Hallelujah!!! What a Savior!!!)
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To: no dems
Wow, you got a bump from a Mod.

I've never gotten a bump from a Mod :-(

6 posted on 07/17/2004 6:10:44 AM PDT by Flyer (I will never reference my tag line in my posts)
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To: no dems

Gives me a warm fuzzy knowing that us FReepers led the charge and got that b*tch fired.


7 posted on 07/17/2004 6:11:16 AM PDT by demkicker
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If the GOP leadership, the Bush Campaign and the RNC won't take the gloves off and fight like this thing is worth fighting for, then it's time for us to come on like a junk yard dog.

This may be the only way to really fight these left-wing fanatical hate-mongers...We need to hit these cronies where it hurts their hypocritical selves the most.

Especially right after they complain about "Capitalism" and how it ruins the less fortunate!

Let's go after the sponsers of that POS MM film!

8 posted on 07/17/2004 6:12:56 AM PDT by sirchtruth (Do you just think I fell off a turnip truck?)
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To: no dems

They didn't send me an email yet, but I was glad that two days after I sent my email to Unilever, they responded by firing the loud mouthed, B-list hack.


9 posted on 07/17/2004 6:15:55 AM PDT by locochupacabra
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To: Flyer

Forgive my ignorance but I'm not real sure as to what the significance of a "bump from a mod." is.

Forgive my ignorance again but, what does "Bttt" mean?


10 posted on 07/17/2004 6:20:06 AM PDT by no dems (I obey whatever the voices in my wife's head tell me to do.)
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To: no dems

Frankly, while Goldberg's remarks reflected badly on her position of spokesperson for Slim-Fast, and it is their concern as to how to deal with that, or even whether to do so, the most egregious comment I am aware of was by Kerry himself when he claimed that what was being said was mainstream America.


11 posted on 07/17/2004 6:20:41 AM PDT by lepton ("It is useless to attempt to reason a man out of a thing he was never reasoned into"--Jonathan Swift)
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"This may be the only way to really fight these left-wing fanatical hate-mongers..."

It better be. I can't think of one good reason to keep paying these public figures (hollywood dopers) and their ilk with your hard earned cash so they can insult your opinions and beliefs, dictate, and abuse their public forum to the point of trashing America as a whole. No sane person would just stand there and allow a store owner to trash them then continue to patron his/her store. I refuse to pay or endorse people who attempt to tear me down.


12 posted on 07/17/2004 6:21:27 AM PDT by SunnySide
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To: no dems

Bump To The Top


13 posted on 07/17/2004 6:21:57 AM PDT by facedown (Armed in the Heartland)
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Forgive my ignorance again but, what does "Bttt" mean?

"Back to the top".

14 posted on 07/17/2004 6:22:09 AM PDT by DCPatriot
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To: lepton
Whoopi is also the spokeswomen for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.
Tell them how you feel at www.mandarinoriental.com.
15 posted on 07/17/2004 6:23:00 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (STAGMIRE !)
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To: no dems

I always thought that people insured with Progressive did so because of their high risk status....not being offered insurance by standard carriers.


16 posted on 07/17/2004 6:23:54 AM PDT by DCPatriot
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Not so fast, Slim-Fast.

You still got some 'splaining to do.

Whoopi has a been a partisan thug for 'Rat politics since the early 90's - at least.

Whomever made this selection, apparently just last year, did so in the full knowledge she was a Socialist Bush-hater.

In time of war, the decision to choose the anti-American Whoopi as a corporate sponsor is a serious condemnation of the values and judgement of the Slim-Fast company, and we are right to be suspicious of their motives.

Even their apology rings hollow: "we're sorry if you were offended". Sounds like they just want your money.

In other words, what is missing is:

"We agree with you. We too were offended, as any rational American would, particularly in time of war, and we apologize that you were offended too.

The decision to hire Whoopi was a mistake when it was made, not only because of her recent comments".

17 posted on 07/17/2004 6:26:33 AM PDT by Stallone (Make love not war! ~ Lynndie England)
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To: locochupacabra
Not so fast, Slim-Fast.

You still got some 'splaining to do.

Whoopi has a been a partisan thug for 'Rat politics since the early 90's - at least.

Whomever made this selection, apparently just last year, did so in the full knowledge she was a Socialist Bush-hater.

In time of war, the decision to choose the anti-American Whoopi as a corporate sponsor is a serious condemnation of the values and judgement of the Slim-Fast company, and we are right to be suspicious of their motives.

Even their apology rings hollow: "we're sorry if you were offended". Sounds like they just want your money.

In other words, what is missing is:

"We agree with you. We too were offended, as any rational American would, particularly in time of war, and we apologize that you were offended too."

"Because her politics were well-known, the decision to hire Whoopi was a mistake when it was made, not only because of her recent comments".

18 posted on 07/17/2004 6:27:54 AM PDT by Stallone (Make love not war! ~ Lynndie England)
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To: no dems

Got the same response. Have to admire Slimfast for dumping porky. Who's next?


19 posted on 07/17/2004 6:30:24 AM PDT by schaketo (Never skinny dip in the same pond as snapping turtles.)
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Should start a list of other companies to boycott or get FReepers on....


20 posted on 07/17/2004 6:30:43 AM PDT by RushCrush (GW in 04!)
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