Posted on 12/20/2004 1:49:33 AM PST by Commie Basher
I've met Mr Bezos personally, and he really is an interesting man, and one who made his dream a reality, and we Americans are all the better for it.
And seeing this here from Moby makes me all the more confident in suggesting we FReepers make sure to spend our money at Amazon over BN...
as there are no barnes and nobles here in Iraq I have had to use Amazon, otherwise, I dont make a distinction.....
Still, it will be interesting to see what happens if their clientele is reduced to the folks they've been donating money to—you know, the ones who only read that one book."
You have to love the way the elite's pea brains work. They can't come up with any ideas of their own so let's attack the evil corporations.
Of course, I only shop at Amazon anyway...;)
As for me, goodbye Barnes and Noble, hello Amazon :)
What about starting a buyred.org?
Unfortunately Amazon.com is in partnership with Target, so I had to cancel my $100.00 order.
No need. The buyblue.org people are doing the work already. Nothing says you have to use the site the way they intend.
Hubby and I both opened a new Visa charge card with Amazon yesterday. He ordered a new router/tools and I ordered 3 books. Special offer, $30.00 refund when you first use their new Visa credit card. My bill ends up being $1.80. He also received an additional $25.00 off for buying over $199 worth of Bosch tools.
Glad to read this story. Makes sense that a "red" company would offer "cuts" to increase business. Offer incentives instead of whining that folks aren't spending this year and woe is the economy.
They learned a lesson from our President?
Musical Instruments are a new Amazon 'beta' feature and I was looking for a particular model of Epi Les Paul guitar. Amazon didn't have it but one of the partnered store did. I called the store and they said, sure no problem you can use your Amazon Credit accout direct with us. I almost went on a buying spree :-)
(I need want a new amp and a Tele too)
Same here. I spend LOTS of money on books, and am happy for the excuse to quit giving money to Barnes and Noble. And isn't it interesting that Wal-Mart gives more to pubbies than rats? Wasn't Sam Walton supposed to be one of xxx42's particular Arkansas "success" stories, after all?
Good post. Glad you found the buyblue site interesting.
The Red Businesses, as reported by the Center for Responsive Politics:
WalMart, $467K, 97% to republicans;
K-Mart, $524K, 86% to republicans;
Home Depot, $298K, 89% to republicans;
Target, $226K, 70% to republicans;
Circuit City Stores, $261K, 95% to republicans;
3M Co., $281K, 87% to republicans;
Hallmark Cards, $319K, 92% to republicans;
Amway, $391K, 100% republican;
Kohler Co. (plumbing fixtures), $283K, 100% republicans;
B.F. Goodrich (tires), $215K, 97% to republicans;
Proctor & Gamble, $243K, 79% to republicans;
Coors, $174K, 92% to republicans; (also Budweiser - sd)
Brown-Forman Corp. (Southern Comfort, Jack Daniels, Bushmills, Korbel wines - as well as Lennox China, Dansk, Gorham Silver), $644, 80% to republicans;
Pilgrim's Pride Corp. (chicken), $366K, 100% republican;
Outback Steakhouse, $641K, 95% republican;
Tricon Global Restaurants (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell), $133K, 87% republican;
Brinker International (Maggiano's, Brinker Cafe, Chili's, On the
Border, Macaroni Grill, Crazymel's, Corner Baker, EatZis), $242K, 83% republican;
Waffle House, $279K, 100% republican;
McDonald's Corp., $197K, 86% republican;
Darden Restaurants (Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Smokey Bones, Bahama Breeze), $121K, 89% republican;
Mariott International, $323K, 81% to republicans;
Holiday Inns, $38K, 71% to republicans
Thank you for your service.
I only buy on Amazon anyway. Also it's a good tool, checking out what's the best sellers, and customer comments. A very intelligent review of Elfreida Jelinik's book (won the Nobel prize) with startling information about her.
Mike, are packages getting through for Christmas? Sent one to my adopted soldier- hope it arrives in time.
they seem to be. I wouldnt know because I told my wife and everyone that I didnt need any since I will be home in about 3 weeks.
I dont have the time to put into boycotts.
Isn't Borders affiliated with Amazon? When you go to borders.com, you are taken to Amazon's site...so is one supporting Amazon or Borders in that case I wonder.
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