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Jamaal510

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11. I have to say that Papa John's owner is an imbecile.

Reply to WeekendWarrior (Original post)

Sat Nov 10, 2012, 04:22 AM

Nov 2012

I just think it's bad business to be so vocal about your politics, no matter which side of the aisle you're on. When you own a large fast food chain, you're bound to have people of all backgrounds patronize your business. And he also could've just raised the price of his pizzas by a few cents in order to compensate if Obamacare really bothers him that much.

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Dear Jerk-Offs Who are Firing Their Employees [View all] WeekendWarrior Nov 2012 OP

Be sure to check out how the Cave fucks want us to "OWN IT!!!" Systematic Chaos Nov 2012 #1

They're doing this for media attention madashelltoo Nov 2012 #2

"We're firing employees because we're Job Creators!" Beartracks Nov 2012 #3

Nailed it! freshwest Nov 2012 #13

B I N G O -- and it shows love for their fellow Americans tomm2thumbs Nov 2012 #17

Exactly! n/t intheflow Nov 2012 #20

Firing over taxes makes no sense either gravity Nov 2012 #4

They really aren't doing the Republicans any favors. EmilyAnne Nov 2012 #5

There are a LOT of totally non-political people out there that are going to hear,... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #9

Don't worry, the RW spin-talk machine will blame Obama. Beartracks Nov 2012 #31

That's a given but most people write that crap off for what it is,...crap. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #32

Venting their pent-up greed... dchill Nov 2012 #6

I agree 10000000000 percent! part man all 86 Nov 2012 #8

it's sad but now we have to raise their taxes even more :) aletier_v Nov 2012 #7

Yup Eerriicc36 Nov 2012 #38

It's not. This is the right wing being played for rubes. AtheistCrusader Nov 2012 #10

I have to say that Papa John's owner is an imbecile. Jamaal510 Nov 2012 #11

I'm embarrassed to say... Vestigial_Sister Nov 2012 #14

Yes, and he's at it again, talking about cutting hours. NCLefty Nov 2012 #34

Apparently he does not think Democrats eat pizza Generic Brad Nov 2012 #36

He had a huge Romney fundraiser at his house so you know he is furious demgrrrll Nov 2012 #12

'Greed' -- it's what has f*cked up this country, and it flows from the Republican Party tomm2thumbs Nov 2012 #15

I think they're setting up the public for an attempted Obama impeachment... lexw Nov 2012 #16

Plan C tavalon Nov 2012 #18

For that to happen, first the President has to comitt even the semblence of a crime... Volaris Nov 2012 #19

:) lexw Nov 2012 #29

They are just making it easier to tax them. aandegoons Nov 2012 #21

Got to LOVE Republicans!!!! mstinamotorcity2 Nov 2012 #22

because they were going to fail anyway iiibbb Nov 2012 #23

Short version of their Fail. GeorgeGist Nov 2012 #24

Makes no sense RosedaleGuy Nov 2012 #25

Their business model must be problematic rucky Nov 2012 #26

Uhh I'm Skeptical as to how widespread this is Iggy Nov 2012 #27

If I find out any of them are places I shop, I won't be shopping there anymore. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #28

... Norrin Radd Nov 2012 #30

Tumbrels and Guillotines PD Turk Nov 2012 #33

I would sue my employer for wrongful termination...nt and-justice-for-all Nov 2012 #35

Most employers lay-off/fire employees at this time of year to make their profits look better.... OldDem2012 Nov 2012 #37