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11-04-2010, 10:30 PM
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time to go
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My wallet has something to say
It doesn't want me to open it in communities that heavily supported Barney Frank, so now I've got to make a list.
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11-05-2010, 06:52 AM
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lobster = striper bait
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ecduzitgood
It doesn't want me to open it in communities that heavily supported Barney Frank, so now I've got to make a list.
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I hope you didn't shop at CMS.  |
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11-05-2010, 07:13 AM
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Old Guy
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Location: Mansfield, MA
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Free spending in Mansfield, but there is no tackle shop here.
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11-05-2010, 07:35 AM
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Super Moderator
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Thats a Brilliant strategy....let's take it out on the small business owner, who probably voted against him, because you don't like the guy. 
Then they can go out of business and become dependent on the government, and have a reason to vote for the guy you don't like. |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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11-05-2010, 07:54 AM
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time to go
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
Thats a Brilliant strategy....let's take it out on the small business owner, who probably voted against him, because you don't like the guy.
Then they can go out of business and become dependent on the government, and have a reason to vote for the guy you don't like. |
I have come to the conclusion I just bug the heck out of you, I would suggest you just ignore me. |
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11-05-2010, 07:42 AM
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No offense, but your wallet isn't big enough to have an opinion in the political world. None of ours are.
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11-05-2010, 07:53 AM
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time to go
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnnyD
No offense, but your wallet isn't big enough to have an opinion in the political world. None of ours are.
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If enough people take the same approach the combined impact could make a difference. |
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11-05-2010, 07:59 AM
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I'm serious...why would you take it out on a community's businesses because you don't like the guy that got voted in? Did 100 percent of the community vote for the guy?
you want to take it out on the percentage of people that probably voted on your side of the election. I'm just curious why....what do you hope to accomplish w/ this strategy?
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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11-05-2010, 08:06 AM
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time to go
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
I'm serious...why would you take it out on a community's businesses because you don't like the guy that got voted in? Did 100 percent of the community vote for the guy?
you want to take it out on the percentage of people that probably voted on your side of the election. I'm just curious why....what do you hope to accomplish w/ this strategy?
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Simply put; I don't support their viewpoint and thus the areas that gave the most support for him will see the least from me directly. I will make exceptions for some businesses but when I need things like gas or something I can buy in another town that is what I will do. Same goes for Duval, I enjoy New Hampshire. |
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11-05-2010, 08:25 AM
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lobster = striper bait
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ecduzitgood
Simply put; I don't support their viewpoint and thus the areas that gave the most support for him will see the least from me directly. I will make exceptions for some businesses but when I need things like gas or something I can buy in another town that is what I will do. Same goes for Duval, I enjoy New Hampshire.
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The hollow threats upon businesses in towns that voted for certain people is weak.
Using political motivations as a reason to not use a certain vendor is seriously pathetic.
Booger has staunchly opposite political views compared to me but I consider him a good guy and will use his plugs till the cows come home. I don't really give a damn who he voted for, he makes a good product.
Your and your buddies 'wallets' aren't going to change anyone's views as they're personal views, and frankly none of your business.
I don't really care who the guys at CMS voted for. They're a great bunch of helpful and informative guys who deserve the dollars people give them as they run a quality business.
New Hampshire?
Move there.
Don't let the door hit you in the a@#.
By the way, make sure you find out where any seafood you buy came from.
If it came out of New Bedford, don't bother buying it.  |
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11-05-2010, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by likwid
New Hampshire?
Move there.
Don't let the door hit you in the a@#.
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I think you should go to NY or something 
But did you still vote for Bawney  ?
Ed, you might want to skip the New Beige Waterfront Festival or something in ptotest but I'm guessing the percentage of small-biz owners voting for Frank was a lower percentage of the general population. |
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11-05-2010, 09:56 AM
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lobster = striper bait
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Originally Posted by JohnR
I think you should go to NY or something |
NY is so effed up compared to MA. |
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11-05-2010, 08:36 AM
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That's your perogative....spend your money where you see fit. But I still don't understand what you hope to accomplish with it. You want other people to join in on the Boycott but why? I am trying to see your point of view on this....really
Last edited by The Dad Fisherman; 11-05-2010 at 08:52 AM..
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11-05-2010, 08:46 AM
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time to go
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It is just my way of showing my disaproval of their decision.
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11-05-2010, 09:02 AM
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lobster = striper bait
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ecduzitgood
It is just my way of showing my disaproval of their decision.
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Most business owners I know, if told because of how they voted you wouldn't buy from them, would tell you to blow yourself.
Pretty sure Booger is included in that category. |
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11-05-2010, 09:19 AM
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time to go
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Quote:
Originally Posted by likwid
Most business owners I know, if told because of how they voted you wouldn't buy from them, would tell you to blow yourself.
Pretty sure Booger is included in that category. |
Yeah the two party system works great to separate people. |
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11-05-2010, 09:54 AM
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lobster = striper bait
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Originally Posted by ecduzitgood
Yeah the two party system works great to separate people.
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No, it works great to separate people who are obsessed with having to blame someone/something for its faults. |
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11-05-2010, 09:22 AM
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The world must be ending! I can't believe I actually agree with likwid about something in the political forum. 
Ecduzitgood, by punishing the small businesses in those towns, you're hurting the economy and potentially putting more people out of work. Those people then collect unemployment and other benefits, which are paid for by tax dollars from everyone in the state, not just people who voted for Frank. |
Conservatism is not about leaving people behind. Conservatism is about empowering people to catch up, to give them tools at their disposal that make it possible for them to access all the hope, all the promise, all the opportunity that America offers. - Marco Rubio
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11-05-2010, 09:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fishbones
Ecduzitgood, by punishing the small businesses in those towns, you're hurting the economy and potentially putting more people out of work. Those people then collect unemployment and other benefits, which are paid for by tax dollars from everyone in the state, not just people who voted for Frank.
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That was my point exactly......I guess It sounds better without the sarcastic overtones |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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11-05-2010, 09:25 AM
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sick of bluefish
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I dont agree with ez, but anyone remember the wacky libs boycotting arizona businesses because of the immigration law?
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making s-b.com a kinder, gentler place for all
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11-05-2010, 09:49 AM
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It is however the reason I will never buy a Prius.
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11-05-2010, 05:40 PM
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Old Guy
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Originally Posted by buckman
It is however the reason I will never buy a Prius.
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It won't tow a boat. that's my reason |
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11-05-2010, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by buckman
It is however the reason I will never buy a Prius.
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I'll buy a Prius then put this sticker on it (actually, I would by a Ford Fusion Hybrid and skip the sticker): |
~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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11-05-2010, 06:03 PM
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Old Guy
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Originally Posted by JohnR
I'll buy a Prius then put this sticker on it (actually, I would by a Ford Fusion Hybrid and skip the sticker):
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Didn't you put that on the Van Staal Van? |
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11-05-2010, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by striperman36
Didn't you put that on the Van Staal Van?
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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11-05-2010, 07:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnR
I'll buy a Prius then put this sticker on it (actually, I would by a Ford Fusion Hybrid and skip the sticker):
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I'm gonna get one of these to put the sticker on....that way I can make the Earthy-Crunchy types happy...
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11-05-2010, 07:35 PM
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The mood has gotten much more enjoyable in this thread with the humor that you guys have imparted upon it. Thanks I needed it  , the last couple of day have been miserable for me. |
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11-06-2010, 06:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ecduzitgood
The mood has gotten much more enjoyable in this thread with the humor that you guys have imparted upon it. Thanks I needed it , the last couple of day have been miserable for me. |
hopefully not as a result of participating here....sometimes it's like drunks punching each other in the arm at a bar to see who cries first and it's not even winter yet |
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11-06-2010, 06:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
I'm gonna get one of these to put the sticker on....that way I can make the Earthy-Crunchy types happy...
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I miss Gilligan's Island ...I was trying to explain it to my kids the other day...  |
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11-05-2010, 11:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ecduzitgood
It doesn't want me to open it in communities that heavily supported Barney Frank, so now I've got to make a list.
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Same reason I don't go to Kansas and Indy any more. I've been there too many times, the cities suck, they're leaches on the rest of the country. |
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