Starbucks? No thanks.
Thought for the day.
I was four when my parents attended the 1952 Democratic National Convention so I don't remember much about the week they were gone. But I do remember when my dad was a delegate to the 1956 and '60 conventions. I also have fond memories of Pat Brown shaking hands and speaking to neighbors in our backyard when he was campaigning for governor in 1958.
I also remember my parents refusing to allow any products from Knotts Berry Farm in our house. This was particularly irritating to me because I loved their jams and jellies. Why the embargo? Because my mom and dad didn't want a penny of theirs ending up in John Birch supporter Walter Knott's pockets. So that was then and this is now.
Today I learned that Starbucks is a corporate sponsor of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. This is giving me heartburn. I understand why this is happening, but I'm not happy about it. I can't begin to tell you how many Misto coffees I've ordered from Starbucks over the years. With a nod to my parents, I no longer will (unless the company sponsors the upcoming Democratic National Convention next month in Chicago). If this happens, then I will end my boycott.
Don't worry, here in Laguna, there must be a dozen or more family owned coffee shops I can visit. And no, I don't plan on asking each proprietor about his or her politics. Starbucks doesn't need my business, but local coffee shop owners do. I think my parents would approve.
-DF
I have never liked Starbucks coffee anyway and I never understood why it was so popular.
Maybe because it was the first expensive coffee on the market and because it had snob appeal.
It has a very bitter taste. And now it backs bitter politics. Give me a Nesspresso anytime.
Peet’s coffee is even better. It is no secret that Republicans have bad taste, that is to say those who sponsor Trump and friends.
Congrats on boycotting Starbuck's, a good idea for oh, so many reasons - the local coffee shops that need your support and Starbuck's anti-union stand, not to mention their reliably bad coffee. I'm sure Howard Schultz doesn't need your money, or even much care, another good reason to quit patronizing his stores.