http://www.theawl.com/ Be Less Stupid Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:46:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.2 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-127737 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-127737#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:46:33 +0000 Michele Peck Gellerman http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-127737 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-127737/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126956 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126956#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:33:31 +0000 NinetyNine http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126956 I had written a letter to a local politician. And, yes, I boycotted Nestle for years. That worked out really well. And I never said single-issue campaigns weren't justified. But the convention of Christians boycotting networks or corporations has not yielded much change there. Corporation, but definition, are socially liberal, since they seeks to maximize revenue and markets. They will segment as precisely as possible in hopes of insulating the social segments in opposition. That is what they do, and they do it without regard for morality or humanism or anything besides money. That's why pragmatically and ideally, boycotting a corporation over an single issue has limited effect. That anyone expresses surprise over Target giving money to MN Forward is just an indication willing one was to lap up their propaganda.]]> I had written a letter to a local politician. And, yes, I boycotted Nestle for years. That worked out really well. And I never said single-issue campaigns weren't justified. But the convention of Christians boycotting networks or corporations has not yielded much change there. Corporation, but definition, are socially liberal, since they seeks to maximize revenue and markets. They will segment as precisely as possible in hopes of insulating the social segments in opposition. That is what they do, and they do it without regard for morality or humanism or anything besides money. That's why pragmatically and ideally, boycotting a corporation over an single issue has limited effect. That anyone expresses surprise over Target giving money to MN Forward is just an indication willing one was to lap up their propaganda.]]> http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126956/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126706 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126706#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:03:47 +0000 Abe Sauer http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126706 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126706/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126637 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126637#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:38:37 +0000 Kelly Glover http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126637 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126637/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126619 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126619#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:18:21 +0000 Liz McDaniel http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126619 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126619/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126133 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126133#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:17:25 +0000 Abe Sauer http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126133 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126133/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126126 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126126#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:57:44 +0000 jcharles http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126126 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126126/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126112 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126112#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:54:57 +0000 Bus Driver Stu Benedict http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126112 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126112/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126103 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126103#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:59:12 +0000 Peter Feld http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126103 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126103/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126078 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126078#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:27:39 +0000 Laura Hedlund http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126078 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126078/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126073 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126073#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:58:56 +0000 NinetyNine http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126073 This page indicates a breakdown that is more in line with what one might expect. Researching now to see if the recent contribution is an indication of bias or just local politicking. And don't blame me for MN Republicans nominating a crackpot. Having read your earlier item, hey, he looks like a goon. But having watched Shelly Silver submarine a gay marriage bill in NY, I'm here to tell you what they put on the campaign posters doesn't always mean much once they get in the door.]]> This page indicates a breakdown that is more in line with what one might expect. Researching now to see if the recent contribution is an indication of bias or just local politicking. And don't blame me for MN Republicans nominating a crackpot. Having read your earlier item, hey, he looks like a goon. But having watched Shelly Silver submarine a gay marriage bill in NY, I'm here to tell you what they put on the campaign posters doesn't always mean much once they get in the door.]]> http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126073/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126072 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126072#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:47:41 +0000 NinetyNine http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126072 again in hopes you re-read it: Target is giving every American, nearly literally, a vote with his or her dollar. So, self-respecting progressive Americans who profess to support the gay community, it's put up or shut-up time; I don't see how the above is advocating anything beyond a boycott.]]> again in hopes you re-read it: Target is giving every American, nearly literally, a vote with his or her dollar. So, self-respecting progressive Americans who profess to support the gay community, it's put up or shut-up time; I don't see how the above is advocating anything beyond a boycott.]]> http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126072/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126071 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126071#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:33:09 +0000 NinetyNine http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126071 loves that Wal Mart exists because it provides an Evil Empire to their Reagan. Peter, by the way, has worked for political campaigns since you were toddler. That's specifically why I referenced him. Peter also scoffs at letter writing campaigns, and, while quaint, I think they resonate more in areas less media and population dense. We still don't have data (from you or anyone else) as to the full spread of Target's campaign contributions. If they show a pattern of support for politicians advocating an agenda contrary to their public face, well, that's interesting. Aside from closely held companies (Benetton, say) you rarely get a true picture of political disposition (though the Daytons were no princes, right?). Why would Target publicly support a hot button issue for sales -- being the anti-Wal Mart should be plenty, but nonetheless they go much further. Clearly from the standpoint of market analysis (or maybe actual humanism, but I really doubt that) they see their long-term prospects in left-leaning, urban consumers (blue cities). So there is no doubt they are either doing as much as they think is morally possible or economically expedient to be 'pro-gay' -- but they also never promised you, Abe Sauer, that they would ever do anything besides sell cheap but slightly better made than Ikea housewares occassionally designed by fabulous gay men. They still have to play local politics. I don't know enough about MN to form any intelligent commentary about the situation, but I'll bet you that Goldman Sachs (which, hard to believe, has historically supporter a really impressive array of cultural and political issues broadly identified as liberal) gave plent of money to Al D'Amato in his time. Shit, look at Chuck Schumer. He's ostensibly a 'liberal' senator and he's so far in the pocket of Wall Street he needs a damn flashlight. I personally believe in iconoclasm. I voted for Nader in 2000 and have never apologized for that fact (a friend threatened to quit speaking to me over it -- we settled for a bet of $500 that Roe v. Wade would be overturned with 4 years of a Bush presidency. Still waiting on that check) and it was really game day decision in 2004. I suspended my Nation subscription because they editorialized against the Nader campaign with the basic argument that it was 'improper.' If you want a sense of where I fall on the spectrum, subscribe to Counterpunch. But don't expect me to wring my hands much over whether Target is more 'pro-gay' than Wal Mart. Williams & Sonoma is about as gay friendly as a company can get. You start pulling FEC records and see how much money they send to Meg Whitman.]]> loves that Wal Mart exists because it provides an Evil Empire to their Reagan. Peter, by the way, has worked for political campaigns since you were toddler. That's specifically why I referenced him. Peter also scoffs at letter writing campaigns, and, while quaint, I think they resonate more in areas less media and population dense. We still don't have data (from you or anyone else) as to the full spread of Target's campaign contributions. If they show a pattern of support for politicians advocating an agenda contrary to their public face, well, that's interesting. Aside from closely held companies (Benetton, say) you rarely get a true picture of political disposition (though the Daytons were no princes, right?). Why would Target publicly support a hot button issue for sales -- being the anti-Wal Mart should be plenty, but nonetheless they go much further. Clearly from the standpoint of market analysis (or maybe actual humanism, but I really doubt that) they see their long-term prospects in left-leaning, urban consumers (blue cities). So there is no doubt they are either doing as much as they think is morally possible or economically expedient to be 'pro-gay' -- but they also never promised you, Abe Sauer, that they would ever do anything besides sell cheap but slightly better made than Ikea housewares occassionally designed by fabulous gay men. They still have to play local politics. I don't know enough about MN to form any intelligent commentary about the situation, but I'll bet you that Goldman Sachs (which, hard to believe, has historically supporter a really impressive array of cultural and political issues broadly identified as liberal) gave plent of money to Al D'Amato in his time. Shit, look at Chuck Schumer. He's ostensibly a 'liberal' senator and he's so far in the pocket of Wall Street he needs a damn flashlight. I personally believe in iconoclasm. I voted for Nader in 2000 and have never apologized for that fact (a friend threatened to quit speaking to me over it -- we settled for a bet of $500 that Roe v. Wade would be overturned with 4 years of a Bush presidency. Still waiting on that check) and it was really game day decision in 2004. I suspended my Nation subscription because they editorialized against the Nader campaign with the basic argument that it was 'improper.' If you want a sense of where I fall on the spectrum, subscribe to Counterpunch. But don't expect me to wring my hands much over whether Target is more 'pro-gay' than Wal Mart. Williams & Sonoma is about as gay friendly as a company can get. You start pulling FEC records and see how much money they send to Meg Whitman.]]> http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126071/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126069 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126069#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:04:28 +0000 Abe Sauer http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126069 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126069/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126067 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126067#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:25:06 +0000 NinetyNine http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126067 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126067/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126066 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126066#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:22:26 +0000 NinetyNine http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126066 Target is giving every American, nearly literally, a vote with his or her dollar. So, self-respecting progressive Americans who profess to support the gay community, it's put up or shut-up time;]]> Target is giving every American, nearly literally, a vote with his or her dollar. So, self-respecting progressive Americans who profess to support the gay community, it's put up or shut-up time;]]> http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126066/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126065 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126065#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:21:26 +0000 NinetyNine http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126065 a single act that absolutely cannot be viewed through the lens of a single issue. Providing material support to the leading candidate in a Senate race in the state your company is very visibly associated with? And you want a nationwide boycott because of one stated policy position? You think that's the way to get, say, gay marriage legalized? You really think that can work? Go for it man. Start a web petition! Make a website! 'Target Target for contributing to a local political campaign everyone!' Just because you are angry about something doesn't mean you formed a compelling argument, and becauuse I don't agree with you does not mean you hold the moral high ground on 'supporting gays'. What next, you are going to share with me how many black friends you have?]]> a single act that absolutely cannot be viewed through the lens of a single issue. Providing material support to the leading candidate in a Senate race in the state your company is very visibly associated with? And you want a nationwide boycott because of one stated policy position? You think that's the way to get, say, gay marriage legalized? You really think that can work? Go for it man. Start a web petition! Make a website! 'Target Target for contributing to a local political campaign everyone!' Just because you are angry about something doesn't mean you formed a compelling argument, and becauuse I don't agree with you does not mean you hold the moral high ground on 'supporting gays'. What next, you are going to share with me how many black friends you have?]]> http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126065/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126063 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126063#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:04:56 +0000 Abe Sauer http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126063 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126063/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126061 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126061#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:01:19 +0000 Abe Sauer http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126061 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126061/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126059 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126059#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:05:19 +0000 NinetyNine http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126059 never sway broad political issues (ask Peter Feld about single issue campaigning), particularly when they are progressive in nature (being an abhorrent racist, unfortunately, has proved to be successful), and have even less effect when directed at private businesses. Target seems to be weathering all the anti-gay protests, even though at least some portion of their customer base is probably rabidly anti-gay. By your logic, shouldn't Target identify them and refuse to sell to them? And above all that: using multinational corporations as a means to advance a progressive agenda represents such an astounding amount of acquiescence to a specific social order that the theatrics may be counterproductive. If you want to argue Debord or Kundera's line about being "condemned to playact" fine, sure, lets. But that's quite distinct from thumping the drum over one issue and one that isn't even that clear cut, given we're talking about backing politicians, not giving employees domestic partner benefits or divestment, or any private transactions that directly effect the issue. You are complaining about lobbying, a second order action where there is very little causation in the same way that boycotting for a change in business operations might be tangible. Being against global corporatism is not easy -- it comes a some personal expense remove much of the security gleaned from labor exploitation on our behalf. So I know I'm mandating a contraction of lifestyle by saying "boycott Target because it's Target, not because they did one that that looks 'anti-this' or 'anti-that.'" I personally chose not to. But I'm also not scandalized by this very typical action taken by any 'progressive' business with a market cap of over, say, $40MM.]]> never sway broad political issues (ask Peter Feld about single issue campaigning), particularly when they are progressive in nature (being an abhorrent racist, unfortunately, has proved to be successful), and have even less effect when directed at private businesses. Target seems to be weathering all the anti-gay protests, even though at least some portion of their customer base is probably rabidly anti-gay. By your logic, shouldn't Target identify them and refuse to sell to them? And above all that: using multinational corporations as a means to advance a progressive agenda represents such an astounding amount of acquiescence to a specific social order that the theatrics may be counterproductive. If you want to argue Debord or Kundera's line about being "condemned to playact" fine, sure, lets. But that's quite distinct from thumping the drum over one issue and one that isn't even that clear cut, given we're talking about backing politicians, not giving employees domestic partner benefits or divestment, or any private transactions that directly effect the issue. You are complaining about lobbying, a second order action where there is very little causation in the same way that boycotting for a change in business operations might be tangible. Being against global corporatism is not easy -- it comes a some personal expense remove much of the security gleaned from labor exploitation on our behalf. So I know I'm mandating a contraction of lifestyle by saying "boycott Target because it's Target, not because they did one that that looks 'anti-this' or 'anti-that.'" I personally chose not to. But I'm also not scandalized by this very typical action taken by any 'progressive' business with a market cap of over, say, $40MM.]]> http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126059/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126043 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126043#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:19:42 +0000 Abe Sauer http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126043 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126043/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126042 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126042#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:18:07 +0000 Abe Sauer http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126042 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126042/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126033 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126033#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:31:26 +0000 Aatom http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126033 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126033/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126019 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126019#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:09:52 +0000 Abe Sauer http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126019 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126019/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126018 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126018#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:08:33 +0000 KarenUhOh http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126018 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-126018/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125998 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125998#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:12:07 +0000 NinetyNine http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125998 effort to argue with you?]]> effort to argue with you?]]> http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125998/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125991 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125991#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:01:16 +0000 Abe Sauer http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125991 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125991/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125989 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125989#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:55:08 +0000 Abe Sauer http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125989 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125989/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125988 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125988#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:53:52 +0000 NinetyNine http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125988 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125988/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125976 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125976#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:34:16 +0000 Abe Sauer http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125976 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125976/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125963 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125963#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:23:54 +0000 Legs Sadovsky http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125963 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125963/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125961 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125961#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:23:30 +0000 BadUncle http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125961 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125961/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125955 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125955#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:16:27 +0000 KarenUhOh http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125955 Thank you for writing Target Corporation. Gregg Steinhafel would like to extend his appreciation for sharing your thoughtful feedback. Target has long believed that engaging in civic activities is an important and necessary element of operating a national retail business. What's more important than any one candidate's stance on a particular issue is how we nurture thoughtful, long-term growth in the state of Minnesota. To continue to grow and create jobs and opportunity in our home state, we believe it is imperative to be engaged in public policy and the political process. That is why we are members of organizations like the Minnesota Business Partnership, the Chamber of Commerce and many others. And that is why we decided to contribute to MN Forward. MN Forward's objective is to elect candidates from both parties who will make job creation and economic growth a top priority. We operate best when working collaboratively with legislators on both sides of the aisle. In fact, if you look at our Federal PAC contributions year to date, you will see that they are very balanced between Republicans and Democrats. For more information please visit www.target.com/company, and view the Civic Activity page. Target has a large stake in Minnesota's future, which is why it is so important to be able to provide jobs, serve guests, support communities and deliver on our commitment to shareholders. As an international business that is proud to call Minnesota home, it is critical that we have a business environment that allows us to be competitive. Our guests, team members, communities and shareholders depend on Target to remain competitive. Please don't hesitate to call me at 612-307-9935 using the reference number 1-452602274 if you would like to discuss this further. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. ]]> Thank you for writing Target Corporation. Gregg Steinhafel would like to extend his appreciation for sharing your thoughtful feedback. Target has long believed that engaging in civic activities is an important and necessary element of operating a national retail business. What's more important than any one candidate's stance on a particular issue is how we nurture thoughtful, long-term growth in the state of Minnesota. To continue to grow and create jobs and opportunity in our home state, we believe it is imperative to be engaged in public policy and the political process. That is why we are members of organizations like the Minnesota Business Partnership, the Chamber of Commerce and many others. And that is why we decided to contribute to MN Forward. MN Forward's objective is to elect candidates from both parties who will make job creation and economic growth a top priority. We operate best when working collaboratively with legislators on both sides of the aisle. In fact, if you look at our Federal PAC contributions year to date, you will see that they are very balanced between Republicans and Democrats. For more information please visit www.target.com/company, and view the Civic Activity page. Target has a large stake in Minnesota's future, which is why it is so important to be able to provide jobs, serve guests, support communities and deliver on our commitment to shareholders. As an international business that is proud to call Minnesota home, it is critical that we have a business environment that allows us to be competitive. Our guests, team members, communities and shareholders depend on Target to remain competitive. Please don't hesitate to call me at 612-307-9935 using the reference number 1-452602274 if you would like to discuss this further. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. ]]> http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125955/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125950 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125950#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:09:10 +0000 Legs Sadovsky http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125950 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125950/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125937 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125937#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:54:51 +0000 Abe Sauer http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125937 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125937/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125932 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125932#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:48:22 +0000 Multiphasic http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125932 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125932/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125931 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125931#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:47:25 +0000 Multiphasic http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125931 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125931/feed 0 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125925 http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125925#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:41:37 +0000 NinetyNine http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/real-america-why-target-supports-tom-emmer#comment-125925 corporation?' 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