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Raksha

(7,167 posts)
61. I'm focused on that list of Georgia-Pacific building products.
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 04:39 PM
Dec 2012

Are there any alternative suppliers for these products? I assume the Georgia-Pacific/Koch Brothers brands are the most widely available at Home Depot and other big box-type stores.

Whenever we think about boycotts, we tend to think in terms of household products--at least I do. But building materials probably represent an even bigger market share for these greedy bastards. What I'm wondering though is COULD a contractor boycott Koch Bros drywall even if he wanted to? What source could he use instead, and where could he find it?

There is going to be a whole lot of drywall needed for Hurricane Sandy rebuilding projects. A whole lot of plywood, and pretty much everything else on that list. It would be true justice if not one square inch of it were made by Koch Bros. But is that even possible?

While I don't wish death upon anyone the world will be a better place when the Kochs depart from it. yourout Dec 2012 #1
If they keep this shit up, Chakab Dec 2012 #42
They don't worry. They've got their guns and armed protection. Kablooie Dec 2012 #47
I'm sure that they have plenty of high-priced mercenary Chakab Dec 2012 #62
I agree, yourout. I wish they could have a catastrophe and get it. No death, just misery. roguevalley Dec 2012 #71
people should boycott any product koch makes still_one Dec 2012 #2
I have been, but connecticut yankee Dec 2012 #4
Make that two. LoisB Dec 2012 #33
3. n/t dgibby Dec 2012 #49
How would one find out which products they market? Arkansas Granny Dec 2012 #10
here's a list I found... blue_heron Dec 2012 #19
Thanks. I've bookmarked for future reference. Arkansas Granny Dec 2012 #20
Thanks still_one Dec 2012 #21
Looks like the fuckers own half the world dixiegrrrrl Dec 2012 #22
Thanks very much. freshwest Dec 2012 #39
That list is very xxqqqzme Dec 2012 #40
Every product on that list is a business opportunity for someone, Raksha Dec 2012 #65
Lots of products Milliesmom Dec 2012 #38
Geez, they've got their blood-stained hands in a lot of industries! nt SunSeeker Dec 2012 #41
I'm focused on that list of Georgia-Pacific building products. Raksha Dec 2012 #61
Someone should let them know Milliesmom Dec 2012 #64
I'm definitely going to send that list to my SIL. He's a "green" contractor, Raksha Dec 2012 #67
Right-wingers are incredibly selfish people alarimer Dec 2012 #3
I think they are very much in touch GETTINGTIRED Dec 2012 #18
AFP - Americans For the Prosperous hfojvt Dec 2012 #5
The Kochs: The best reason for a tax on wealth and a no exemption estate tax of 90% on estates byeya Dec 2012 #6
So they are responsible for that storm? jwirr Dec 2012 #7
Born on 3RD base and told they hit a triple maxrandb Dec 2012 #15
I think we need to add a massive estate tax to the fiscal cliff deal gulliver Dec 2012 #8
I agree, and we've got an unexpected ally: Rick Warren was just on CNN saying dying rich is a sin. SunSeeker Dec 2012 #48
Are there no prisons? Brigid Dec 2012 #9
that just proves that right wingers are assholes treestar Dec 2012 #11
Easy to say if you got a couple of billion to toss around... WCGreen Dec 2012 #12
I don't know who is the bigger POS... GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #13
Someone should jehop61 Dec 2012 #14
Governor Christie maxrandb Dec 2012 #16
One can only hope that a major tornado will land SheilaT Dec 2012 #17
Hurricane relief for red states in the South: GOOD. kestrel91316 Dec 2012 #23
The resonable thing to do nykym Dec 2012 #24
I like your idea. How about a general petition to all of Congress linking our votes to their kelliekat44 Dec 2012 #26
The Kochs need to suck it up Lifelong Protester Dec 2012 #25
the koches are vicious and evil samsingh Dec 2012 #27
Can we have all your tax breaks back then? BeyondGeography Dec 2012 #28
Any pretense about "Compasionate Conservatism" Dirty Socialist Dec 2012 #29
I'm not surprised JustAnotherGen Dec 2012 #30
and all your tax money barbtries Dec 2012 #31
Seems to me that the key intent is a slap in the face to Gov. Christie. pacalo Dec 2012 #32
“We need to suck it up and be responsible for taking care of our" Kochs. xtraxritical Dec 2012 #34
Seasons Greetings from AFP-Fuck you & have a Merry Christmas............eom mrmpa Dec 2012 #35
I hope they keep saying things such as this. "Never interfere while your enemy is hanging themself." Fire Walk With Me Dec 2012 #36
And a Merry Christmas to you too. progressoid Dec 2012 #37
Since the Koches own many essentials of life, they should be nationalized, IMHO. freshwest Dec 2012 #43
There's an idea: eminent domain meow2u3 Dec 2012 #68
Our problem is, as always, our fellow citizens. We are divided by shrewd psychological techniques. freshwest Dec 2012 #70
So if everyone should be on their own, we can cut off those oil subsidies, right? SunSeeker Dec 2012 #44
All three brothers (there are three of them)... 2naSalit Dec 2012 #45
There are four of them. duffyduff Dec 2012 #53
Thanks! 2naSalit Dec 2012 #66
The kochs So Remind me of the movie, "Trading Places" triplepoint Dec 2012 #46
the fuckwads didnt have a problem with aid to Fla. after Andrew, aid to Louisianna after Katrina BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2012 #50
KOCH Says NO To Sandy Relief: -Victims Need To "suck it up and be responsible" The CCC Dec 2012 #51
funny thign about Koches and New York DonCoquixote Dec 2012 #52
I know.. it defies reason. Sounds like the asshole Kochs Cha Dec 2012 #58
Not just that DonCoquixote Dec 2012 #59
Exactly, DonCoquixote. There it is. Cha Dec 2012 #69
Sickening. TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #54
How about cutting subsidies to Koch industries? Faygo Kid Dec 2012 #55
Let's cut Dixie Cups and Brawny Paper Towels instead Jack Rabbit Dec 2012 #56
MF Asshole. Cha Dec 2012 #57
Just open a credit application for AFP and charge the repairs to them. Or send the Vincardog Dec 2012 #60
Ayn Rand would be proud. gtar100 Dec 2012 #63
Throw all your money and connections out the window then say this. ck4829 Dec 2012 #72
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