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I agree that Lipton didn't ask for this, but when they contract with some agency for the express purpose of binding their sales to the wagon of some rising star, then logically they share the consequence of those star's stupidity as well as the rubbed-off prosperity of partnering with stardom.

This 'relationship' is a contract for image enhancement. Period.

When the DC's prove to be turds in the punchbowl, well, that is part of the deal. If Lipton truly had the brass to make them worthy of loyalty, they would admit the foolishness of their bargain and cut their losses by dumping these clueless morons.

Frankly, if Lipton were to act with spine and principle, I'd return to the fold with the fiercest loyalty. If not, they can dangle with the rest of the Leftist swine with whom they have allied themselves.

Weasel words and corporate prevarication do nothing for me.

Almost certainly, Lipton/Unilever has a contract with the group for the entire tour, along with things like personal appearances, commercials, and other promotional activities, events, and activities. That contract probably includes a morals clause that would permit cancellation in case of a criminal act, but it probably does not cover this situation.

Actually, I think the company would cancel the contract now if they could do so without further liability. But the Chicks would probably still get paid, and the company would receive no benefit at all. But the fan response here, as well as the response to some of the Hollywood types who have shot off their mouths in inappropriate places, will probably lead to future contracts of this type including many more grounds for termination than they have had in the past.

So keep up the pressure, and maybe some of these dorks will discover that they need to respect their fans if they want to keep them.