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Lowe's threatened with boycott for yanking ads from show about Muslims
AP - via Chicago Tribune ^ | December 12. 2011

Posted on 12/12/2011 8:51:32 AM PST by don-o

Lowe's Home Improvement has found itself facing a backlash after the retail giant pulled ads from a reality show about American Muslims.

The retail giant stopped advertising on TLC's "All-American Muslim" after a conservative group known as the Florida Family Association complained, saying the program was "propaganda that riskily hides the Islamic agenda's clear and present danger to American liberties and traditional values."

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A state senator from Southern California said Sunday he was considering calling for a boycott. Calling the Lowe's decision "un-American" and "naked religious bigotry," Sen. Ted Lieu, D-Torrance, told The Associated Press he would also consider legislative action if Lowe's doesn't apologize to Muslims and reinstate its ads. The senator sent a letter outlining his complaints to Lowe's Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Niblock.

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To: don-o

It didn’t hurt budwieser when they pulle their stuff from that muslim deli on 9/11.
Not every muslim is a muslim is a terrorist but so far every terrorist is a muslim.


21 posted on 12/12/2011 9:06:01 AM PST by longfellow (Bill Maher, the 21st hijacker.)
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To: don-o

Muslims don’t have the brain capacity to understand the inventory of Lowes in the first place. They can’t repair things, they can’t build things. Ever see a mooselimb try and use a power screwdriver or a wrench? Comical! They certainly don’t go there for a Christmas tree or lights. They ‘re a waste of space and H2O so who cares if they boycott?


22 posted on 12/12/2011 9:06:50 AM PST by albie
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To: jagusafr
they give a 10% military discount every day, not just on the occasional national holiday like Home Depot

HD gives the 10% military discount every day of the year.

23 posted on 12/12/2011 9:08:25 AM PST by Living Free in NH
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To: don-o
Sen. Ted Leiu

Capitol Office
State Capitol, Room 4090
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4028
Fax: (916) 323-6056

District Office
2512 Artesia Blvd., #320
Redondo Beach, CA 90278-3279
Phone: (310) 318-6994
Fax: (310) 318-6733

email: http://sd28.senate.ca.gov/contact/email

24 posted on 12/12/2011 9:08:30 AM PST by ConservativeInPA (Maxine, I'll see you there. I'm not changing my ways.)
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To: don-o

I will never shop at HomoDepot being that they promote the fascist homosexual agenda and march in every pervert pride parade and promote perversion to children.

This is evidence that Lowes does not support left-wing fascism. The left-wing are always trying to defend Islam and I have always wondered why. It seems that the left-wing support all fascist groups regardless if one or more of them may even oppose eachother such as the fascist homosexual movement and fascist Islam.

This is just making clear that it is worth the effort to avoid HomeDepot and to shop at Lowes.


25 posted on 12/12/2011 9:08:33 AM PST by TheBigIf
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To: jagusafr

Sir, I was not aware of that. Thank you for the information — I will definitely pass it along. Thank you for your service.


26 posted on 12/12/2011 9:08:39 AM PST by Colonel_Flagg (Why, yes. I AM in a bad mood.)
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To: don-o

legislative action if Lowe’s doesn’t apologize to Muslims and reinstate its ads”.

...how do you force a private company to spend money on ads exactly?


27 posted on 12/12/2011 9:09:32 AM PST by albie
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To: don-o

Not only will this inspire me to shop at Lowe’s. I’m going to contact them and tell them so.


28 posted on 12/12/2011 9:09:57 AM PST by brownsfan (Aldous Huxley and Mike Judge were right.)
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To: albie

Guess they will get their wires, batteries, duct tape and nails from Home Depot instead
allu akhbar

Now, I gotta make a trip to Lowes this week and help them make up some sales


29 posted on 12/12/2011 9:11:09 AM PST by silverleaf (common sense is not so common- voltaire)
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To: don-o

Fortunately I don’t have all my Christmas shopping done. I’m sure I can find lots of great stuff at Lowes.


30 posted on 12/12/2011 9:11:55 AM PST by JaguarXKE
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To: don-o

Lowes now has all my business.


31 posted on 12/12/2011 9:12:24 AM PST by Peter from Rutland
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To: don-o

It’s my understanding that Lowe’s, and several other companies, were ready to advertise on TLC for the muzzies, but when public outrage began to rise, Lowe’s decided NOT to advertise there. Am I correct?


32 posted on 12/12/2011 9:14:16 AM PST by RobertoinAL
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To: don-o

What’s needed is a ‘BUY-cott’, buy from LOWE’S!


33 posted on 12/12/2011 9:14:26 AM PST by Kartographer ("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
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To: don-o

Heard rumors about crappy ratings. The show may be gone soon so it may not matter.


34 posted on 12/12/2011 9:23:31 AM PST by 17th Miss Regt
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To: don-o

Lowes recently closed a number of stores around the country. It sounds like the CEO is a no-nonsense guy, though I wish he’d reconsider those choices and make all his cuts in Kalifornia.


35 posted on 12/12/2011 9:23:46 AM PST by Charles Martel (Endeavor to persevere...)
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To: Living Free in NH

Must be a new policy - as late as last year, they only offered it Memorial Day, 4 Jul and Vets Day.


36 posted on 12/12/2011 9:26:09 AM PST by jagusafr ("We hold these truths to be self-evident...")
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To: RobertoinAL

Yes. I believe they advertised on Episode One. Then heard from their customers and made the business decision that they made.

Along with others, I have always preferred Lowe’s. This solidifies that preferences to bedrock.


37 posted on 12/12/2011 9:26:22 AM PST by don-o (He will not share His glory and He will NOT be mocked! Blessed be the name of the Lord forever.)
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To: don-o

Lowes was one of the companies on the far left website witholding ads from Glenn Beck. Now Home Depot is supporting the homosexual alliance.

Where’s a guy to buy his lumber?


38 posted on 12/12/2011 9:29:08 AM PST by Ceebass
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To: Colonel_Flagg
As for me, I've got a new favorite home improvement store.
Same here. I have to go out of my way to go there but I will gladly spend my money with companies that support American values.
39 posted on 12/12/2011 9:29:12 AM PST by wjcsux ("In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell)
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To: don-o

I’d say go to Lowe’s,buy up those cursed incandescent lightbulbs,maybe an extension cord or two,a screwdriver,whatever you might need for some puttering around the house....then,take your receipt, black out whatever personal info might be on it and write a note on the back,”Here’s what we think about your stupid boycott idea” and send it to the moron’s office.Maybe he’ll get the message.


40 posted on 12/12/2011 9:29:28 AM PST by gimme1ibertee ("Criticism......brings attention to an unhealthy state of things"-Winston Churchill)
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