"Great American Boycott" a big joke...?
340362
I agree, it's a huge joke. First of all, do they really think that it will make any difference at all? It won't. In order to actually make a noticible dent in the economy, they would have to hold out a heck of a lot longer than 24 hours...and I just really don't see that happening. Second of all, where do they get off? Nowhere else but in America could someone protest, throw a fit and expect someone to make allowances for the fact that they have, in fact, broken the law. There are legal ways to enter this country, they could have chosen one of them and then there wouldn't be this problem. However, they chose not to obey the laws of this country and, in my opinion, they need to be held accountable for their lawlessness. \n\nIf we allow all these illegal immigrants amnesty, what message does that send to all the immigrants who entered this country legally, who paid their dues and did things according to the rules? Gee, we're sorry we put you through all that because our laws are completely meaningless and we're going to give amnesty to everyone who decided they didn't want to be bothered with the pesky rules? What next, are we going to allow all mass murderers to run free because, hey, if you can break one law, why not all of them. What if all the rapists in every maximum security prison across the country stage a protest demanding their freedom? Why have any rules and laws at all if they can just be arbitrarily changed to exonorate a group of people just because they protest and demand it?
527834
Maybe "Boycott"?\nhttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0255851/
107544
Is this a question?  Or just a pethetic attempt to draw more traffic to this website?  Just for that, I boycott that website.  :)~
1025848
I love it.  I buy stuff from Unemployed Democrats and I think that it is hilarious.  I would love your website if you have one!  I had a fundraiser and bought a pinata with his face on it and made a great deal of money!!  The Bible warns that we (not me) will be fooled by people like Bush.  Look at Jim Jones and Koresh.  They were small scale and had much fewer followers but the fanaticism is exactly the same.  There are none so blind as those who refuse to see.  Good luck in your business I hope you make a pile of money.
373715
I can't believe people are actually analyzing this. Saying it's old and dumb. That the original question was based on an assumption? It's a joke!!!! It was clearly stated that it was a joke. Lighten up people. Take the free points and be happy with the points and a funny laugh for the day.\n\ntosmith
273323
hums "God Bless America" after reading all this  liberal dribble....lets see we helped save France , England , Germany ,Canada, and many other countries,but instead of taking them over , we spent our money  helping them rebuild, just like we are doing in Iraq now... America has been a big brother to many countries, forgiving debts, and showing generosity  in all parts of the world . the thanks we get are accusations and a lack of support.guaranteed these same countries would look to America if they need our help again, and in spite of their blatant  lack of  support and  respect now... we will continue to come to their aid
775294
I have read the book and seen the film High cost of Low prices.  I boycott them because they send American jobs overseas.  Because they treat their eimployees like crap.  Because of the slave labor and child labor.  They are very greedy and evil.\n\nI am poor and thier prices are decent, but I just can't support the things they do.
1055927
*sigh* Ok two things......\n\nWe wonder why middle Easterners don't have an accurate impression of Americans, and then we do this? Hmmmmm. Maybe they DO have an accurate impression afterall. \n\nSecondly, at least when we build something mammoth locally, it is put up for referendum. Did our lovely Senate give the go ahead for this?? \n\nAll of a sudden I feel I lost my voice. \n\n(p.s. I had no idea you were a teacher! Dang....do your students roll their eyes at your puns as much as mine do? haha)
454554
I think they are boycotting their purchase of goods and services...
864511
You're making 2 good points.  That's called offshoring and it is terrible for our economy.  The only ones who gain are the big businesses.  The common labor force in America is becoming a thing of the past and that creates a country with no middle class.  Yes I do think that they should be boycotted and penelized but I can't see any president instituting any penalties since they are all owned and backed by big business themselves.  It's so irritating getting tech support from India or somewhere not only because you can't understand them but because it's such a slap in the face to America that this job was offshored.  Thanks for the question.
644998
I think that you have pointed out the major failing of the movie. Its message is a bit muddled. It sets itself up (in title and content) as a satire on America's self-proclaimed role as global watchdog, and their blind-spots to their own failings. It hits the mark often in this regard, but then it also tries to affirm America and be more moderate at other times, while taking a poke at everyone else.\n\nI think it would have been stronger and funnier as a film if it had had the guts to follow through with its scathing social commentary.\n\n[Even some of the jokes get 'dumbed down', which is unfortunate. One of my favourites is a case in point: the general guy says, "There is no 'I' in 'Team America'." Brilliant! And then he ruins it by saying, "Oh, wait, there is one in 'America'", or something equally banal.]
1032384
To be truly ignorant they must not know these things . . . by not reading the news or attending to televised news or radio or sharing knowledge of these events with anyone . . . so I need to question the question.  Is it not a matter that the conservatives "refuse to acknowledge" the disasters rather than ignore them?  Or perhaps we are making to a fine a point of what the hell the idiots are blundering into.   One thing I know for sure is that we can't maintain or add to our infrastructure in this country now that the major industries of material processing are gone (no steel, brick, concrete, plastic, oil etc.).  And now that we've pissed off the rest of the world, it's just a matter of time before they shut us down. But the haughty arrogant "I just voted my wallet" folks either have no clue (and are ignorant) or they are conspiring to destroy the U.S. of   A. because they are totally mad or seditionists and should be hung.  Criminently!  When was the last time you saw a US flag made in the USA?  They are now made in Taiwan and mainland China - are americans proud of that?  What about those yellow ribbon stickers on their cars, all made in China!  Those yellow ribbons (Gad what a stupid song that was based on them melody completely out of place with the lyric content.  The best place to apply those yellow ribbon stickers are on your gas caps folks, just to remind you "why".  I really do hope the conservatives will come to their senses before they are forced to learn to speak Chinese at gunpoint.
662341
I just cancelled a vacation to Mexico. I refuse to give them a dime. I am also boycotting Mexican made products. They are interfering with our sovereign rights. I hope more people join in this boycott.
499613
If you look at all of the polls that the news media have conducted, the answer is that most Americans think that the administration is a joke.  I'm one of those people.  I don't believe that Bush will be considered as a "great president", not even a good one.  Both parties are trying to rally for the mid-term elections which means blowing smoke, as if they have ever really worked. So, on the whole, I would say that Americans are very unsatisfied with our current administration. By the way, if you want a real outlook on how Americans feel, check out Democracy Now! (the exclaimation is actually in the title, I'm not shouting)
725537
Oh, I'm disappointed, but not shocked. We know that the tides of power shift in this country, for better or worse, but at no time should anyone give up hope that we can as a whole be better. I don't agree with Dem policies and initiatives 95% of the time, but the American people who voted have asked that these people be given a chance again. I think domestically this will mean... a new social program here, gridlock over it there, etc, etc. But all things to debate in the near future (at least we are not shooting each other over the results!)\n\nRegardless of the situation, all should remember, we are a country about peaceful exchanges of power. And as I mentioned in other posts, we needn't forget that is a blessing in itself.\n\nOf course, it's time to start working on that next election....! ;-)
320049
there are too many ignorant people in this world to organize a proficient boycott. It would work though!
742889
This is a joke right?\n\nRepublicans will stoop to any level to win an election have no moral values.