Boycott Bridgestone/Firestone

My point is that the philosophy in your post is shared by too many people, and thus, we have lame politicians, more laws than god himself could make up, and a tax and spend system that stifles the highest IQs around.
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You mean the philosphy of actually doing something of substance instead of boycotting because it feels good? I thought people here were supposed to be opposed to "feel good" measures to advance a cause.

The American people bitch about their taxes but won't do anything else to stop or lower taxes.

It's like the tough guy who says gun laws suck but does NOTHING to join the fight for gun rights.

People will let the government do anything to them, any time, any place.
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I don't see how any of that reflects on my points that boycotting one company because it's antigun while freely supporting other antigun companies because they provide you with services and products that you refuse to live without. You may have kept $500 out of Bridgestone's pockets but unless you're running Linux then you gave $140 to an antigun company for the priveledge of using a computer with Windows.
 
first, consider these company's on ban list with Conoco and Phillips 66.

Second, when I worked for a State Dept of Corrections they did not allow us to bring firearms on the property including our cars. About twice a year they would ask to search some vehicles. According to law though they can only look in any non-secure place. So all of us bought these cool little lock boxes and ran a cable wire though the box and around the underneath of the seat. Then when we all got to work we would just slip the gun in the little lock box and lock it up. They would search our vehicle but could NOT search any secured compartment. I even had someone just lock his handgun in the glove box before each shift and he would lock it. They could not search it if it was locked. The key is just to remember to lock it up each time you leave the vehicle and unlock it when you return to the vehicle or are off company property. Simple as that to beat "THE MAN".

ps And we were working in a maximum security prison. Yeah. Like we did not need access to a gun? Idiots man. Just plain stupid policy! And the state even would qualify us in shotgun, rifle and handgun each year. But, still we were not suppose to have a gun in our cars? Whatever.
 
I watched the facial expressions on the manager at Firestone. He didn't even know why he had the sign in the window, he was talked into it plain and simple. He was parroting what someone else told him. A lose lose situation for him.

The manager at Goodyear simply and openly stated to me CCWs are not a problem and left it at that. I should also note he threw in a free oil change :)

Never the less, two separate businesses got a strong messege from this freedom loving American, and it's important as gun owners and one massive powerful team that we all send the message, SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED!
 
Never the less, two separate businesses got a strong messege from this freedom loving American, and it's important as gun owners and one massive powerful team that we all send the message, SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED!
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See, that I fully support. In that case you're making a difference, you're telling the individual managers how you feel. My only problem is when people think that boycotting an entire company is going to make a dent in their bottom line. At best it's a waste of time and at worst it's hypocritical and counterproductive since you never know if you're giving money to a company with even stronger antigun ideals.
 
So don't do anything because............... you agree with their policy.

Or are you paralyzed by hypothetical thinking?

If the word gets out to any of these companies that gun owners are watching where to spend their coin it will have a big affect.

Becarful how throw around that word, Hypocrite, Iv'e caught you before.
 
Redworm said:
At best it's a waste of time and at worst it's hypocritical and counterproductive since you never know if you're giving money to a company with even stronger antigun ideals.
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Its impossible for you to know everyones stance on our gun rights.
But when it becomes public knowledge thats when you boycott them.
Until it is brought to your attention you have no choice.
I highly doubt they will go out of business from a firearms owners boycott, but atleast they know how we feel and maybe someone will wake up.
Redworm not directed to you, just people in general: If you don't like citizens having gun rights, then go to a different country!

BTW I have not shopped at Costco since I found out their firearm policy.
I no longer have a membership there.
I know its just a drop in the bucket to them, but they aren't getting my $100+ every month.
 
Where I work the boss dictates you must own guns, and lots of them. Heck, I keep a pistol on my desk. Oh yea, I am self employed, and the only employee. Wait that doesn't sound too good.
Personally, i wouldn't put Firestones on a car. Same with Goodyear. Not for CCW/firearms purposes, but quality. 20+ years in the auto industry taught me a few things.
As far as gun rights: I have the right to buy a gun anytime I want,.... or when the wife allows me.
 
I've been boycotting Bridgestone/Firestone for years. Not because of gun policy, I just don't buy crappy tires. Their gun policy just gives me another reason not to consider their product.
 
Can someone post the e-mail address of the gun Nazi at Firestone so we can all send some e-mail his way?
thanks,
 
Bridgestone/Firestone

I thought the Bridgestone/Firestone boycott was still on because of their shotty SUV tires...
 
Many unions are so corrupt at this point that I see them offerring no help to employees on an issue like this. After all, it is "employee safety!" You aren't against safety, are you?
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Todays unions are pretty close to useless.I experienced it first hand 2 years ago.Their priority is collecting dues.:mad:
 
So if we're now boycotting these tires, that would include companies that buy these tires, right?

Could someone post a list of which cars are acceptable to buy, please?
 
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