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Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Stands Up to Trump and Now People Are Calling for Boycotts
The Street ^ | Jan 30, 2017 | Brian Sozzi

Posted on 01/30/2017 8:42:27 PM PST by aquila48

Never one to refrain from speaking out on political issues, Starbucks (SBUX) CEO Howard Schultz took to his soap box on Sunday evening and fired back at the Trump administration following its controversial immigration ban.

"I write to you today with deep concern, a heavy heart and a resolute promise," Schultz said in a new blog post, adding, "We are living in an unprecedented time, one in which we are witness to the conscience of our country, and the promise of the American Dream, being called into question."

Housed in Schultz's missive were a host of interesting nuggets. Schultz said Starbucks is developing plans to hire 10,000 refugees over the next five years across the 75 countries globally where it does business. Starbucks will begin its hiring focus in the U.S. -- sending a clear message to Trump -- via those people who have served with U.S. troops as interpreters and support personnel in various countries where U.S. forces have sought support.

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People quickly took to TheStreet's Facebook page to voice their opinion on Schultz's comments, with some calling for a boycott. 

Byron Fairchild How about hiring 10,000 Americans at home first!!!😡 Glad I only buy at Big B coffee.

(Excerpt) Read more at click.thestreetns.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: boycott; ceo; coffee; corporateamerica; first100days; howardschultz; starbucks; trump; trump45
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To: aquila48

Why would I boycott a store whose coffee is truly gag-worthy and which I refuse to patronize. Oh, wait, I guess I’m boycotting, but just for the wrong reasons.


41 posted on 01/30/2017 9:10:23 PM PST by Chaguito
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To: shoedog

So, Mr. Starbux, you do believe that thousands of people are entering from those six countries. Thank you for verifying Mr. Trump’s reasoning.


42 posted on 01/30/2017 9:11:52 PM PST by Chaguito
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To: Reno89519

Good for you!


43 posted on 01/30/2017 9:12:39 PM PST by Maudeen (No one on this earth is too far gone for Jesus.)
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To: butlerweave

“I write to you today with deep concern, a heavy heart and a resolute promise,” ...

The drama queenery is strong in this one.


44 posted on 01/30/2017 9:12:58 PM PST by Chaguito
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To: nutmeg

Same here.


45 posted on 01/30/2017 9:13:07 PM PST by Bigg Red (The best f-word we can apply to Obama on this glorious inauguration day is "former".)
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To: BereanBrain

Just think of the $$$$ you are going to save.


46 posted on 01/30/2017 9:13:42 PM PST by Maudeen (No one on this earth is too far gone for Jesus.)
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To: aquila48

I told my mother there was pig fat in Starbucks frappuccinos in an attempt to curb her addiction.


47 posted on 01/30/2017 9:15:03 PM PST by Read Write Repeat
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To: aquila48

Starbucks is convenient, lots of locations, and I love their peppermint mochas. Don’t love them enough to stoop to supporting this humptwit.


48 posted on 01/30/2017 9:18:01 PM PST by LadyShires
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To: Parley Baer

Agreed - their regular blend smells like ashtray and tastes even worse.


49 posted on 01/30/2017 9:19:07 PM PST by LadyShires
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To: BereanBrain

Thumbs up to you :)


50 posted on 01/30/2017 9:19:42 PM PST by LadyShires
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To: aquila48

He just put every store under Trump’s magnifying glass. They better watch out. You DO NOT want to piss of this president. God, he’s great. #MAGA


51 posted on 01/30/2017 9:20:08 PM PST by peggybac (My boss I respect, my father I revered. Chris Rock, Mr. Obama is NOT my boss or my father.)
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To: Reno89519

Find a little independent coffee stand - lots of those around who would be grateful for the business.


52 posted on 01/30/2017 9:20:55 PM PST by LadyShires
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To: DoughtyOne

You are precisely correct, DoughtyOne.
CEO Schultz is making their situation the hiring criteria, not how well they will make and serve coffee.
No way do I wish someone who is REWARDED for their inherent hostility towards decent Americans to have any proximity to my food and drink.

53 posted on 01/30/2017 9:21:39 PM PST by Blue Jays ( Rock hard ~ Ride free)
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To: aquila48

Schultz did not “stand up to Trump”. He told 10,000 American citizens they were not welcome as his employees.

Quotas favor one side and disfavor another.

Starbucks disfavors Americans.


54 posted on 01/30/2017 9:24:32 PM PST by MortMan (The white board is a remarkable invention. Chalk one up for creativity!)
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To: aquila48

I’d boycott them, but I don’t buy from them in the first place.


55 posted on 01/30/2017 9:26:42 PM PST by knittnmom
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To: aquila48

Why would executives managing publicly held, for profit corporations get themselves needlessly involved in political disputes and P.O. 50% of their potential customer base?

Idiots!


56 posted on 01/30/2017 9:27:19 PM PST by Iron Munro (If Illegals voted Rebublican 66 Million Democrats Would Be Screaming "Build The Wall!")
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To: bigbob

I myself have never purchased anything from Starbucks ... well, maybe once, by dim memory. Anyway, never saw the attraction. Give me Instant.


57 posted on 01/30/2017 9:28:52 PM PST by dr_lew (I)
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To: aquila48

just make the $5 cups of coffee, dumbass, and be glad that americans are either wealthy enough or gullible enough to buy it.

no one gives a damn about your misguided social conscience.


58 posted on 01/30/2017 9:29:04 PM PST by JohnBrowdie
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To: aquila48

what makes coffee boy think he possesses the moral superiority to preach to the rest of us?

just make the coffee, and be glad there are people dumb enough to pay $5 for it.


59 posted on 01/30/2017 9:31:19 PM PST by JohnBrowdie
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To: aquila48

60% of the nation voted for Trump. The Starbucks CEO wants to cater to the 40% minority. This is NOT a valid BUSINESS decision. Any CEO unable to make a business decision with out being obscured by individual biases needs to be fired.


60 posted on 01/30/2017 9:33:15 PM PST by vannrox (The Preamble to the Bill of Rights - without it, our Bill of Rights is meaningless!)
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