Lipton responds to Dixie Chicks furor...

Corporate e-mail in response to my complaint. | March 27, 2003 | WorkingClassFilth

[WorkingClassFilth]

Dear Consumer,

Thank you for your recent note regarding remarks made by Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks. It is important for us to hear from our consumers and listen to their concerns.

As you can imagine, we did not expect a political controversy to arise when Lipton became a sponsor of the Dixie Chicks upcoming "Top of the World" concert tour. In this time of national crisis, we believe it is important for Americans to come together behind the values of freedom, democracy and tolerance that have made the United States of America into the country it is today.

We have every reason to believe the Dixie Chicks sincerely regret the distress Ms. Maine's comment has caused. In a subsequent statement, she said, "As a concerned American citizen, I apologize to President Bush because my remark was disrespectful. I feel that whoever holds that office should be treated with the utmost respect. We are currently in Europe and witnessing a huge anti-American sentiment as a result of the perceived rush to war. While war may remain a viable option, as a mother, I just want to see every possible alternative exhausted before children and American soldiers' lives are lost. I love my country. I am a proud American."

The Dixie Chicks have in the past shown their love of America in very public ways, such as by singing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl in January, for an audience of 930 million people worldwide. The strong bond they have forged with the public - country and popular music fans alike - is reflected in part by the People's Choice award they won for "Favorite Musical Group," and the fact that their upcoming tour sold out in record time. The band's popularity and success were further recognized when the Recording Academy awarded the Dixie Chicks four Grammy Awards.

While we respect the right to free speech for all Americans, we believe it is important for artists such as the Dixie Chicks to recognize the impact their points of view can have on their fans, especially in these uncertain times.

We value your comments, and equally, the constructive spirit in which they were offered. Thanks again for your time and for allowing us to clarify the situation. We'll be certain to share your thoughts with the Dixie Chicks.

Sincerely,

Linnea Johnson Director, Consumer Services

[cinFLA]

To all. You do not need to use HTML on simple posts. for hints, click "reply" to any post and scroll down. This post uses NO html.

An example:

www.yahoo.com

[cinFLA]

Well, it used to work. Let me try again.

www.freerepublic.com

[WorkingClassFilth]

"They don't regret the remark, they "regret the distress it caused."

Correct-o-mundo!

I can see that you are a honors graduate in translation for Left-speak disinformation. The eight year course the nation was forced to endure under the Krinton's seems to have paid some dividends.

[YourAdHere]

It says absolutely nothing! It must have been written by a lawyer.

[ninenot]

Actually, the Lipton memo puts Lipton at a GREAT DISTANCE from the DixChix.

From the wording, it's clear that Lipton is "letting them twist slowly in the wind"

BUT I'm not sure Lipton can get out of its contracts, yet. Depends on the "allowable reasons" in the contract for cancellation of the sponsorship.

[Petronski]

Nestea is made by Nestle, a Swiss company.

[putupon]

The Dixie Chicks have in the past shown their love of America in very public ways, such as by singing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl in January, for an audience of 930 million people worldwide.

Well whoop-tee-do! I'll bet they love their Moms and it was apple pie that Natalie got fat on too.

[WorkingClassFilth]

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, eh?

A pattern emerges...

Well, on second thought, they probably own companies that have appeal for the conservative element, too. That way they keep the income streams coming no matter what the political weather is like.

[Stay the course]

You need the http:// in front.

http://www.freerepublic.com

[linn37]

store brand tea is just as good as Lipton

[fightu4it]

store brand tea is just as good as Lipton

Probably the same company.

[Chuzzlewit]

Damn, that is a great letter. You make me want to move to Texas, something I've been thinking about for some time.

[Servant of the Nine]

Nestea is a French Company, n'est pas?

NO. Nestle is Swiss.

So9

[WorkingClassFilth]

I see that they don't market a loose-leaf blend. As a lifelong tea-drinker, this is my prefered fix. In any event, I will look for their products and any other alternatives to Lipton.

BTW, they have a recipe for the Bush's BBQ Beef on their website using their products. Better that than Lipton and the Dixie Chicks hawking recipes made with brie cheese.

[Happy2BMe]

It's the soldier not the reporter who gives you the freedom of the press.

It's the soldier not the poet who gives you the freedom of speech.

It's the soldier not the campus organizer who allows you to demonstrate.

It's the soldier who salutes the flag, serves the flag, whose coffin is draped with the flag that allows the protester to burn the flag!!!

"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us."

[WorkingClassFilth]

I love this stuff. A flood of letters like this ought to raise a few eyebrows and dent marketing projections.

[SirFishalot]

Maybe there should be another drum set up infront on the concert venues right next to the Dixie Dump Drum. It can be be the Lipton Tea Party, LOL

[WorkingClassFilth]

"And for an appearance fee of how much?"

I sure the Communist Party has a fee schedule for their workers, although rates might vary for Journeymen like the DC's and Master's like the Krinton's.

[WorkingClassFilth]

"And for an appearance fee of how much?"

I sure the Communist Party has a fee schedule for their workers, although rates might vary for Journeymen like the DC's and Master liars like the Krinton's.

[TLBSHOW]

Sorry lipton but I don't buy your answer or the chicks or your products. All 3 are are spin and not worthy of the time of day!

Can you say boycott?