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Spanish McDonald's ad prompts talk of a boycott; Bergen town's mayor calls billboard 'divisive'
STAR LEDGER ^ | Saturday, July 08, 2006 | ANA M. ALAYA Star-Ledger Staff

Posted on 07/08/2006 3:02:49 AM PDT by Liz

The mayor of a small Bergen County, New Jersey town is calling for a McDonald's boycott if the fast-food chain does not take down a Spanish-language billboard.... Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan said the advertisement is "offensive" and "divisive"......"The true things that bind us together as neighbors and community is our belief in the American flag and our common language," Lonegan said. "And when McDonald's sends a different message, that we're going to be different now, that causes resentment."

Representatives for McDonald's and CBS Outdoor in New York, the company that owns the billboard on River Road in Bogota, defended the advertisement....said Jodi Senese, executive vice president for marketing for CBS Outdoor.

Jennifer Nagy, a marketing manager of McDonald's NY Metro Region, stood by the advertisement.

Lonegan was dismissive of the statement yesterday. "I think that their boilerplate press release is totally meaningless," Lonegan said. "It shows their utter disregard for this community."

Martin Perez, president of the Latino Leadership Alliance of New Jersey, an umbrella group of 250 Hispanic organizations, said there is an "anti-Latino" sentiment behind the opposition to the advertisement.

Deborah Jacobs, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey, said McDonald's has a first amendment right to advertise in Spanish.

(Excerpt) Read more at nj.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Foreign Affairs
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To: Liz
"Damn---I was hoping you were easy."

I am -- I lied about that part!

321 posted on 07/08/2006 8:00:32 PM PDT by TommyDale (Stop the Nifongery!)
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To: TommyDale; Liz

A rodeo in the snow?

I pass!


322 posted on 07/08/2006 8:01:01 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Taglines for sale or rent. Good "one liners", 50 cents.)
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To: stephenjohnbanker; Liz

I think Liz fell behind, maybe she can't keep up?


323 posted on 07/08/2006 8:01:41 PM PDT by TommyDale (Stop the Nifongery!)
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To: TommyDale

"I think Liz fell behind, maybe she can't keep up?"


She is way ahead of us, brother.......way ahead!


324 posted on 07/08/2006 8:03:37 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Taglines for sale or rent. Good "one liners", 50 cents.)
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To: stephenjohnbanker
"She is way ahead of us, brother.......way ahead!"

LOL! I think you are right.

325 posted on 07/08/2006 8:04:28 PM PDT by TommyDale (Stop the Nifongery!)
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To: stephenjohnbanker

Think maybe she slipped out and went to McDonald's?


326 posted on 07/08/2006 8:05:28 PM PDT by TommyDale (Stop the Nifongery!)
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To: stephenjohnbanker

327 posted on 07/08/2006 8:06:42 PM PDT by Liz (The US Constitution is intended to protect the people from the government.)
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To: TommyDale; Liz


328 posted on 07/08/2006 8:08:29 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Taglines for sale or rent. Good "one liners", 50 cents.)
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To: TommyDale; Liz

Ah, she went skiing. Good for her!


329 posted on 07/08/2006 8:08:57 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Taglines for sale or rent. Good "one liners", 50 cents.)
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To: stephenjohnbanker; Liz

I can't see anything. Must be a "white-out"!


330 posted on 07/08/2006 8:09:26 PM PDT by TommyDale (Stop the Nifongery!)
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To: TommyDale

You ain't gots no picture?


331 posted on 07/08/2006 8:10:50 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Taglines for sale or rent. Good "one liners", 50 cents.)
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To: TommyDale; stephenjohnbanker
She is way ahead of us, brother.......way ahead!

Those who have the temerity to underestimate Liz sometimes get to live to regret it.

332 posted on 07/08/2006 8:11:23 PM PDT by Liz (The US Constitution is intended to protect the people from the government.)
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To: stephenjohnbanker; TommyDale

Needed a little exercise.


333 posted on 07/08/2006 8:12:14 PM PDT by Liz (The US Constitution is intended to protect the people from the government.)
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To: stephenjohnbanker

No picture or type on #328.


334 posted on 07/08/2006 8:12:16 PM PDT by TommyDale (Stop the Nifongery!)
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To: Liz

"Those who have the temerity to underestimate Liz sometimes get to live to regret it"

Yeah, I've seen you perform surgery on more than one Bushbot : )


335 posted on 07/08/2006 8:13:21 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Taglines for sale or rent. Good "one liners", 50 cents.)
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To: Liz
"Those who have the temerity to underestimate Liz sometimes get to live to regret it."

I'm learning...my apologies!

336 posted on 07/08/2006 8:14:14 PM PDT by TommyDale (Stop the Nifongery!)
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To: TommyDale; Liz

I got to watch her ski. You must have a liberal computer.


337 posted on 07/08/2006 8:15:25 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Taglines for sale or rent. Good "one liners", 50 cents.)
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To: stephenjohnbanker; Liz

I saw the skiing...it was your reply afterward that was blank.


338 posted on 07/08/2006 8:16:09 PM PDT by TommyDale (Stop the Nifongery!)
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To: TommyDale; Liz

I ran out of words. Fortunately, I had bought a spare!


339 posted on 07/08/2006 8:17:45 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Taglines for sale or rent. Good "one liners", 50 cents.)
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To: stephenjohnbanker; Liz

I think I'm out of here. Have a good one!


340 posted on 07/08/2006 8:19:33 PM PDT by TommyDale (Stop the Nifongery!)
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