Posted on 04/14/2015 2:58:33 PM PDT by Red in Blue PA
The two groups, bolstered by a $50 million philanthropic injection from Michael Bloomberg, focused their attention on Kroger following a spate of lobbying victories.
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Kroger (market cap: $37 billion) wouldn’t budge, however. That August, the Ohio-based 2,625-store grocery giant — the country’s second largest general retailer, behind Walmart — released a statement saying it would “follow state and local laws” on open carry.
The following month, Everytown and Moms Demand Action upped the ante against Kroger, launching the umbrella group’s first ever large-scale corporate campaign, with an advertising spend of six figures.
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When was the last mass shooting at a Krogers?
Has there ever been a mass shooting at a Krogers?
Everyone go to their Kroger shops and thank the management.
I did.
This is a main reason I all but stopped watching Bloomberg TV. At least I won’t contribute to Bloomie’s advertising revenue.
Plus, at least CNBC has Rick Santelli (tops the list), Bill Griffith, and Kelly Evans.
Keep it in the news you Blooming idiots!
Every time your MSM runs the stories another thousand citizens become a first time gun owner.
I’m sure mr bloombergs only motive is for the safety of the American public.
I refuse to click on Bloomturd links even if I think the title sounds interesting. Will not give that clown a thin dime.
Every time somebody goes into a kroger store, send a letter to the idiots, with a bill for security servies not rendered.
” Hang tough against these Bastards Kroger! “
They have so far, and this directed hit has been around for years.
Stand for Liberty and a Free America, or die.
I think a counter Internet advertising campaign is in order, clearly associating Everytown and Moms with Hitler, Stalin, Mao and other dictators. Slap their logo on the pictures, and dare them to sue for slander.
Be nice if Bloomberg achieves room temp.
Kroger... please stand your ground... and please, return to Florida...
We will continue with gusto to continue our shopping at Kroger’s Ralphs Supermarkets here in California.
Kroger owns Turkey Hill which is all over PA......did not know they were a pat of Kroger. They will be getting my business from now on.
See Page 9 for a list of businesses to support:
http://thomson.mobular.net/thomson/7/3304/4785/document_0/2012%20Fact%20Book%20-%20Entire%20Book.pdf
How many ways can Kroger say No?
Every time they go after Kroger; Kroger’s profits go up. The writer mentioned in the comment section that Albertsons is going “gun-free” which just means the legal and law abiding public will not be allowed to defend themselves in the event of an attack. More importantly; Alberstsons customers will be going to a gun friendly grocery store like Kroger’s from now on.
Kroger owns Littman Jewelry? Nice...
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