In addition to boycotting certain stores which are anti-Christmas, you may want to avoid buying products promoted at this site:
http://www.buyblue.org/BlueChristmas
These are companies that donate very generously to the Democratic Party. This site even tells what percentage they give to each party. For instance, Progressive gives 97% to Democrats, and 13% to Republicans and others.
How nice of our "Blue" friends to give us this ready-made list for our "holiday" antishopping!
Here they are--when you buy these products, you are indirectly supporting Democrat candidates. Go to the link to see how much these companies give to Democratic candidates and causes. Make this your anti-shopping list.
The Buy-Blue list:
Airlines:
Southwest
United
Beauty / Grooming /
Cosmetics:
BeneFit
Christian Dior
Estee Lauder
Sephora
The Body Shop
Beer / Wine / Spirits:
Boston Beer Co.
Sam Adams
Brown-Forman
Jack Daniel's, Southern Comfort
E&J Gallo
New Belgium
LVMH
Hennessy, Moet & Chandon
Sierra Nevada
Big Box / Superstores:
Costco
Bookstores / CDs / DVDs:
Barnes & Noble
Powell's
Candy / Chocolate / Desserts :
Lindt's
Cell Phones / Phone Service:
Qualcomm
Working Assets
Clothes:
Burlington Coat Factory
Claire's Stores
Frederick's of Hollywood
Gap
Banana Republic, Old Navy
J. Crew
Levi Strauss
LL Bean
Men's Wearhouse, Inc.
Patagonia
Polo Ralph Lauren
REI
Coffee / Coffee Shops:
Caribou Coffee
Green Mountain Coffee
Peet's
Starbucks
Computers / Electronics:
Apple
Fry's
Gateway
Eyewear:
Luxottica
Arnette, Killer Loop, Ray-Ban, Prada, Vogue, DKNY
Fast Food:
Arby's
Panera Bread
Sonic
Subway
Groceries
Trader Joe's
Gyms:
Bally's Total Fitness
Holiday & Gifts:
Lillian Vernon
Yankee Candle
Home & Garden
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Crate & Barrel
IKEA
Hotels:
Best Western
Choice Hotels
Hyatt
Starwood
Jewelry :
Signet
Leather Goods :
Coach
LVMH
Fendi, Etc…
Satellite Radio:
XM
Shoes:
Foot Locker
Reebok
Timberland
Toys / Games / Video Games:
Mattel
Nintendo
It seems like only yesterday, but it was one year ago that BuyBlue launched on December 1, 2004 with our Blue Christmas list of products and services, and the campaign contributions of the companies that make them.
If you are new to BuyBlue, you might be asking yourself what "Blue Christmas" is all about.
Retailers make a significant portion of their yearly sales during the Christmas season. At this time of the year, we have the greatest opportunity to vote for our values with our wallets and have retailers take notice. Last year, many of us did just that, and retailers and news organizations definitely took notice.
Since last Christmas, our volunteer researchers have been hard at work collecting articles on even more companies, filling in their political contributions, and substantiating their ratings under our new categories: Labor and Human Rights, Environment, Employment Equality, Corporate and Social Responsibility, and Industry Practices (read our research methodology). In the past year Buyblue has become a shopping list of sorts and we are striving to make all our data even more accessible.
This year we have put together a list of the companies most deserving of our patronage, based on all the factors we track on our site. The result is the Blue Christmas 2005, a sort of "Editor's List" of products and services we recommend. You can also find information on nearly 500 companies, representing more than 1100 brands and products.
We've put together several print-friendly items to take along when you're shopping this holiday season. You'll find a one-page flyer in both color and black and white versions that you can take with you or share with friends and family. You'll also find a wallet-sized list that you can print from home.
With this list, we hope that you'll be able to put your money where your values are, and vote with your wallets. Please share this list with your loved ones and discuss it with local organizations in which you may be involved. Most importantly, use the list to shop this Christmas season, and let these retailers know why you have chosen to patronize them. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or none of the above we hope you have a safe and enjoyable time with your friends and family this holiday season.
"How nice of our "Blue" friends to give us this ready-made list for our "holiday" antishopping!"
It certainly helps! Thank you!