THe Gorilla Glue Company Responds to Zell Miller by writing Obama a Letter

[Perky]

The Gorilla Glue Company Responds to Zell Miller's Recent Comments with a letter o the President

Letter to Obama here:
http://www.gorillaglue.com/Portals/0/pdfs/media_release...

We Do Not Advocate Attempting to Glue the Leader of the Free World to His Chair

News Facts

* In response to Zell Miller's recent comments, The Gorilla Glue Company sends letter to President Obama.
* The response was sent today from the desk of Peter Ragland, President, The Gorilla Glue Company.
* The Gorilla Glue Company does not advocate the gluing of President Obama to his chair with their product.
* The quality adhesive products produced by the company are for the toughest building and repair jobs.
* Gorilla brand products are created with strength and toughness as the goal.
* The Gorilla Glue Company is a family owned business located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
* Gorilla Glue represents just the type of growing small business that President Obama mentions as the job creators in our country.
* Gorilla Glue continues to: create new jobs, boast of no lay-offs, provide healthcare for all full-time employees and proudly make all products in the USA.

Quotes

Attributed to Peter Ragland, President, The Gorilla Glue Company:

* Zell Miller's recent comments have thrust our product and company into the limelight.
* While our products are known for being strong and tough we certainly would not advocate attempting to glue the Leader of the free world to his chair.

No marketing opportunity untaken.




http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/

[BlooInBloo]

1. We kan haz linky plz?

[Perky]

3. Added it to the OP as well

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/

[BlooInBloo]

8. Thanks - here's a persistent link...

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0709/Gorilla_Glue_responds.html

[pnorman]

11. Here's the only Google 'hit' so far:

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0709/Gorilla_Glue_responds.html

It isn't a Primary Source, but it's close. But there's still a hint of "tongue in cheek" Onion-like satire in it. Myself, I'd hesitate to "run with it".

pnorman

[joeybee12]

2. I wish they would add: "And we distance ourselves from the racist asshole Zell Miller" n/t

[BlooInBloo]

5. They want to sell their glue to bigots as well as decent people...

(tacks on bullshit about "benefit of the doubt", "oversensitivity", etc.)

[Kookaburra]

4. Was that from The Onion?

[C_U_L8R]

6. But perhaps they should make Gorilla Glue in chapstick form

to keep Zell's spitballin' lips appropriately zipped.

[Raine]

29. Good one

I like that idea! :-) :thumbsup:

[sarah553807]

7. The company sure got a lot of free PR form this idiot

[goclark]

12. Sure did nt

[MercutioATC]

9. They make a great glue....and a great tape.

Sticks anything to anything...damn near permanently. It does foam up a bit when it dries, though, so use less than you think you have to.


The Gorilla Tape is amazing.

[boppers]

10. ...And completely oblivious to the racism. Surprise surprise.

There's this little detail:
http://www.campaignmoney.com/political/contributions/peter-ragland.asp?cycle=04

Letter to Obama here:
http://www.gorillaglue.com/Portals/0/pdfs/media_releases/LettertoPresidentObama.pdf

[DatManFromNawlins]

15. It ain't racism

Gorilla Glue is the best glue on the market today for virtually everything that doesn't involve ceramics or plastics, period. It's better than Elmer's and cheaper than superglue.

Jumping up and down and claiming racism shows more of an ignorance of the product than any racism on Miller's part. If someone asked me or anybody I know what glue would be best used to secure something in place, I'd respond with Gorilla Glue.

[boppers]

17. Using primate references when talking about black people isn't racist?

What, did you sleep under a rock the last 300 years?

Miller could have said "construction glue", "super glue", "epoxy", or any number of things, but he went straight for the primate reference.

[Perky]

18. I think the concern raised was that it was felt that you were calling the company racist not Miller

[boppers]

22. A Bush/Cheney supporter owns the company, and tries to whitewash the statement.

"We're not racists! Buy our stuff! Ignore the obvious racism implicit in Miller's statements!"

Yeah.

[Raine1967]

23. :facepalm:

I should have known that Zel was into scrap booking.

[TankLV]

31. YOU again?

You've certainly got a PATTERN going to your responses - and they're not PRETTY...

You're definitely lost...

[WorseBeforeBetter]

32. Perhaps Konnichi Wa come back to life. (n/t)

[Occam Bandage]

16. What, should they say, "Our product is racist?" No. They make a fine product. nt

[BlooInBloo]

20. "We completely reject any who reference our product for the purpose...

of making hateful racist statements, and refuse to associate with any who do that."

Would have been a fine statement.

[Raine]

30. That should go without saying

since the product has to do with gorilla strength, no other reason.

[boppers]

24. "Our product name comes from the legendary strength of the Gorilla."

"Using a blatantly racist comparison is inappropriate, regardless of how much it furthers our branding."

[pnorman]

26. Thanks for that (working) link!

I'll "run" with it! That Mr. Ragland was a modest Cheney-Bush supporter in 2004, doesn't bother me one damn bit. That's how business people are expected to behave. Regardless of whatever his private opinions "may" be, going against that corporate group-think could lead to serious reprisals. But I felt that letter to be totally sincere and compelling.

I've been a "contrarian" all my adult life. That has usually meant "purist", even perhaps "maximalist" (although "anarchist" rather than "bolshevik".) But I'm now very happy to see a President who can reach across to traditional "opponents", and find common ground to maintain a dialog. That's what he did at that AMA convention, and (in my opinion) he surrendered NO fundamental principle while doing so.

pnorman

[zbdent]

13. "Dear Senator Miller:

Normally, we don't advocate using our product on any bodily orifices, but in your case ..."

[FreakinDJ]

14. Love the Honesty - "No marketing opportunity untaken."

Great products too

[Politicalboi]

19. Gorilla Glue

Ignored the 850lb Gorilla in the room.

[Cha]

21. Their comments are nicer than

mine..but, they own the company. Still, it seems to be a responsible reply.

Negating zellout's ass.

[Vidar]

25. Appropriate comment.

[Wednesdays]

27. K&R

:kick:

[Kaleva]

28. They need to add that to their warning label

"Do not attempt to glue leader of the free world to his chair with this product".

[rasputin1952]

33. Gorilla Glue is great stuff!

Miller on the other hand is about as rotten as they get.

As far as simian comparisons go, I am reminded of basic US History; back in 1861, Lincoln was compared to a "gorilla" and a "stinking ape" by his detractors. On several occasions, MG McClellan called Lincoln a "gorilla" behind his back to his subordinates.

In any case, I hope the sales for GG skyrocket, the stuff really is great and besides, a few bottles can be tossed at or sent to Miller...then he can permanently have both feet stuck in his mouth...:D