Heinz Seeks to Disavow Kerry Connection

AP | 3/29/04 | Charles Sheehan

[nutmeg]

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[Porterville]

I didn't buy a damn thing from Heinz today... 80% of their operations is overseas (I think this is correct).

John Kerry's company is big time into outsourcing. What a horrible thing to do to the poor working man, I wonder if his company is dodging taxes by stationing 80% of operations overseas? How many workers are displaced by such greed? What an awful greedy man, terrible corporate crook, just awful.

[Porterville]

I didn't buy a damn thing from Heinz today... 80% of their operations is overseas (I think this is correct).

John Kerry's company is big time into outsourcing. What a horrible thing to do to the poor working man, I wonder if his company is dodging taxes by stationing 80% of operations overseas? How many workers are displaced by such greed? What an awful greedy man, terrible corporate crook, just awful.

[battleax]

No I'll take Hunt's with the truth !!!!!

[battleax]

No I'll take Hunt's with the truth !!!!!

[battleax]

No I'll take Hunt's with the truth !!!!!

[Boo-ba-loo]

Heinz owns Del Monte, too.

[LisaMalia]

They can save their breathe, I'll never again buy a Heinz product.

Senator Heinz (may he rest in peace) should have chosen his mate more carefully. Ter-AY-Sa and her hubby already have money funneling in from too many sources (AOL, Time Warner, etc.)

They don't need my 2 bucks for a bottle of ketchup to add to their till.

[anonsquared]

Long time lurker - first time poster.
For those who like the ketchup but hate what it's funding...

Heinz Ketchup

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until smooth. When mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat and slimmer for 20 minutes, stirring often. Remove pan from heat and cover until cool.

Chill and store in a covered container.

Found at:
http://www.recipegoldmine.com/namebrand/namebrand104.html

[Paulie]

Wow! This is the first time I've seen a boycott, or potential of one, have an impact. I've been doing my part, even trying brand X, which wasn't as bad as I thought.

[LisaMalia]

Weight Watchers? That's interesting. Does Heinz own Weight Watchers, or just produce some of their food?

[LisaMalia]

Thanks for the recipe! And think of all the money we can save (and send the savings to President Bush's re-election campaign.)....:)

[nutmeg]

I think Heinz just produces the Weight Watchers food items. I'm not sure about the organization itself. Darn, I actually really like some of those 'Smart Ones' frozen desserts! :-(

[DeFault User]

Heinz needs to go back in time and sponsor a more capable candidate for President. I never heard this guy flip flop, make stupid statements or cuss out Secret Service agents.

[AmericanVictory]

Yes, they will never catch up.

[rwfromkansas]

I am not boycotting. For one, you don't have a choice in restaurants usually. But, also, the company is not really Heinz anymore.

Now, if someone can show that Mrs. Kerry gets lots of money from this, then I will change my mind. I don't want her profiting from this.....that witch.

As for the link between The Heinz foundations and Peaceful tomorrows, there is a link of some degree as FR showed. Whether any of the money from the foundation ended up with Peaceful Tomorrows is up in the air though IIRC. It did go to the Tides Foundation, which is bad enough by itself. But whether the money ended up with Peaceful Tomorrows is uncertain (until they let us see their records). Regardless, Heinz-Kerry is one nasty witch funding leftist causes and sneaking around to get her husband elected.

[rwfromkansas]

I don't get anything but Heinz ketchup. And while I have not instituted a full boycott like I said in another post (will eat Heinz at the restaurant), I do now get another type of ketchup.

[rwfromkansas]

agreed.

[rwfromkansas]

Well, that is how much she and the rest of the kids get collectively. They did not break it down per kid.

Probably 100 million or so..maybe 200...who knows (not sure how many kids). Still a lot.

[P-Marlowe]

Heinz owns Del Monte, too.

I don't think that is true. Apparently Del Monte purchased some brands from Heinz.