  HOW TO SHOP & VOTE AT THE SAME TIME..... Look at where political donations are sent -- from major retailers and restaurant chains! Costco donated $225K, of which 99% went to Democrats Rite Aid, $517K, 60% to Democrats Magla Products (Stanley tools, Mr. Clean), $22K, 100% to Democrats Warnaco (undergarments), $55K, 73% to Democrats Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, $153K, 99% to Democrats Estee Lauder, $448K, 95% to Democrats Guess? Inc., $145K, 98% to Democrats Calvin Klein, $78K, 100% to Democrats Liz Claiborne, Inc., $34K, 97% to Democrats Levi Straus, $26K, 97% to Democrats Olan Mills, $175K, 99% to Democrats Walmart/Sams Club, $467K, 97% to Republicans; K-Mart, $524K, 86% to Republicans Home Depot, $298K, 89% to Republicans Target, $226K, 70% to Republicans; 3M Co., $281K, 87% to Republicans; Hallmark Cards, $319K, 92% to Republicans; Amway, $391K, 100% to Republicans; Kohler Co. (plumbing fixtures), $283K, 100% to Republicans; B.F. Goodrich (tires), $215K, 97% to Republicans; Proctor & Gamble, $243K, 79% to Republicans Progressive Insurance:.... 100% Democrats (and matched by George Soros) ! Spirits: Southern Wine & Spirits, $213K, 73% to Democrats Joseph E. Seagrams & Sons (incl. Beverage business + considerable media interests), $2M+, 67% Democrats Gallo Winery, $337K, 95% to Democrats Miller-Coors, $174K, 92% to Republicans, (also Budweiser - SD); Brown-Forman Corp. (Southern Comfort, Jack Daniels, Bushmills, Korbel wines - as well as Lenox China , Dansk, Gorham Silver), $644 K -- 80% to Republicans; Hungry? Sonic Corporation, $83K, 98% to Democrats Triarc Companies (Arby's, T.J. Cinnamon's, Pasta Connections), $112K, 96% to Democrats Pilgrim's Pride Corp. (chicken), $366K, 100% to Republicans; Outback Steakhouse, $641K, 95% to Republicans; Tricon Global Restaurants (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell ), $133K, 87% to Republicans; Brinker International (Maggiano's, Brinker Cafe, Chili's, On the Border, Macaroni Grill, Crazymel's, Corner Baker, EatZis), $242K, 83% to Republicans; Waffle House, $279K, 100% to Republicans; McDonald’s Corp., $197K, to 86% Republicans; Darden Restaurants (Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Smokey Bones, Longhorn, Bahama Breeze), $121K, to 89% Republicans; Traveling and/or dining: Hyatt Corporation, $187K, 80% to Democrats Marriott International, $323K, 81% to Republicans; Holiday Inns, $38K, 71% to Republicans IT'S NOT JUST THE CHICKEN! Whenever you spend your money in the marketplace, you are helping to determine the future of the Republic by the beliefs of the politicians supported partially out of your business. Keep this in mind as you determine where to spend your funds. |