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backtoblue

(11,345 posts) Sat Jul 11, 2020, 06:18 PM Jul 2020

MF45 2020 store being put in a gas station I once worked...

First, let me..

The old station has been out of business now for a few years. (Before you ask, I left 20 years ago so NOT my fault )

Drove by a few days ago on my way to a dr appt. The sign outside (professional) says "Trump 2020 Merchandise Store".

Again...

Its not open yet and the windows are blocked out. A construction crew was taking out the old gas pumps.

I feel somehow violated. I know that's an irrational emotional response.

The counter where I made friends, coffee, and met my sweetheart after my shift...

On 9/11 everyone panicked and headed to the station for gas. The credit card machines were down, so I had to make copies for later.

I spent hours on the hot sun directing traffic to the pumps and bringing ice water to the folks in hot cars.

I hope it goes bankrupt.

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MF45 2020 store being put in a gas station I once worked... (Original Post) backtoblue Jul 2020 OP

Maga Mart needs a large "All Products Made in China" banner on it Blue Owl Jul 2020 #1

Here's an idea. Picket the place with a sign that says "Buy Only American Made Goods". RussellCattle Jul 2020 #3

That's not picketing. That's supporting Trump's words. keithbvadu2 Jul 2020 #15

Ah, you miss my point. Anyone going into the store to buy Trump stuff.... RussellCattle Jul 2020 #16

I got your point and backed it up. keithbvadu2 Jul 2020 #17

I like to think that some of us folks on the left can deal with subtleties. RussellCattle Jul 2020 #18

Sheesh! I got your point, supported you and you insult me. keithbvadu2 Jul 2020 #19

OK, now I'm embarrassed. I'm sorry. I misread your comments and reacted badly. RussellCattle Jul 2020 #20

ok keithbvadu2 Jul 2020 #22

Or put a Covid death counter across the street... backtoblue Jul 2020 #5

And a stand selling Mary tRump's book, with large excerpts scrolling on a giant video screen Blue Owl Jul 2020 #9

Well, it's already morally bankrupt. Laelth Jul 2020 #2

Indeed backtoblue Jul 2020 #6

There was some MAGAhole selling Trump merchandise on a street corner where I live the other day. Initech Jul 2020 #4

A flea market nearby has had flags waving for months backtoblue Jul 2020 #10

Drop a dime on them. Doug.Goodall Jul 2020 #7

Hell, do we even still have an EPA anymore? backtoblue Jul 2020 #11

Well *that's* a big ol orange stain on your memories. blaze Jul 2020 #8

TY backtoblue Jul 2020 #12

I doubt there will be much business. la-trucker Jul 2020 #13

"Whoa! cool! Do you have those Putt-Kidz-in-Kages bumperstickers? No? Aw, shucks! struggle4progress Jul 2020 #14

I saw a guy with a stand off to the side of the road a few weeks back. Flaleftist Jul 2020 #21

Blue Owl

(50,514 posts)

1. Maga Mart needs a large "All Products Made in China" banner on it

Reply to backtoblue (Original post)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 06:21 PM

Jul 2020

n/t

RussellCattle

(1,535 posts)

3. Here's an idea. Picket the place with a sign that says "Buy Only American Made Goods".

Reply to Blue Owl (Reply #1)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 06:23 PM

Jul 2020

How could they complain.

keithbvadu2

(36,937 posts)

15. That's not picketing. That's supporting Trump's words.

Reply to RussellCattle (Reply #3)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 06:57 PM

Jul 2020

That's not picketing. That's supporting Trump's words.

You'll be a Trump patriot.

Don't wear any anti-Trump stuff.

(He and his supporters can explain his actions.)

RussellCattle

(1,535 posts)

16. Ah, you miss my point. Anyone going into the store to buy Trump stuff....

Reply to keithbvadu2 (Reply #15)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 07:04 PM

Jul 2020

.....likely gives lip service to "buy American" and once inside will be confronted with the fact that everything is made in China. I know that the dissonance may be lost on them, but it's nice to think that it may give them some pause. Trump yammers on about reviving American jobs and industry, but has he ever really told Americans to stop buying Chinese goods?

keithbvadu2

(36,937 posts)

17. I got your point and backed it up.

Reply to RussellCattle (Reply #16)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 07:07 PM

Jul 2020

Make yourself the good guy, a Trump supporter.

Nominally, of course.

RussellCattle

(1,535 posts)

18. I like to think that some of us folks on the left can deal with subtleties.

Reply to keithbvadu2 (Reply #17)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 07:28 PM

Jul 2020

keithbvadu2

(36,937 posts)

19. Sheesh! I got your point, supported you and you insult me.

Reply to RussellCattle (Reply #18)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 07:36 PM

Jul 2020

Sheesh! I got your point, supported you and you insult me.

Not very subtle or nuanced.

I'll grant you the win.

RussellCattle

(1,535 posts)

20. OK, now I'm embarrassed. I'm sorry. I misread your comments and reacted badly.

Reply to keithbvadu2 (Reply #19)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 08:43 PM

Jul 2020

Please accept my apology. Really.

keithbvadu2

(36,937 posts)

22. ok

Reply to RussellCattle (Reply #20)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 10:52 PM

Jul 2020

backtoblue

(11,345 posts)

5. Or put a Covid death counter across the street...

Reply to Blue Owl (Reply #1)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 06:29 PM

Jul 2020

Blue Owl

(50,514 posts)

9. And a stand selling Mary tRump's book, with large excerpts scrolling on a giant video screen

Reply to backtoblue (Reply #5)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 06:31 PM

Jul 2020

n/t

Laelth

(32,017 posts)

2. Well, it's already morally bankrupt.

Reply to backtoblue (Original post)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 06:22 PM

Jul 2020

But you knew that.

-Laelth

backtoblue

(11,345 posts)

6. Indeed

Reply to Laelth (Reply #2)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 06:30 PM

Jul 2020

Reminds me of "Needful Things".

Initech

(100,105 posts)

4. There was some MAGAhole selling Trump merchandise on a street corner where I live the other day.

Reply to backtoblue (Original post)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 06:26 PM

Jul 2020

backtoblue

(11,345 posts)

10. A flea market nearby has had flags waving for months

Reply to Initech (Reply #4)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 06:34 PM

Jul 2020

Lined up, confederate, trump, christian flags with confederate insignia on them.

I really want to stop and ask the owner if I could get a Pride flag. I bet they keep the swastikas behind the counter...

Doug.Goodall

(1,241 posts)

7. Drop a dime on them.

Reply to backtoblue (Original post)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 06:31 PM

Jul 2020

Tell the EPA the old storage tanks are leaking fuel into the water table. Sit back and wait for the inspectors to arrive.

backtoblue

(11,345 posts)

11. Hell, do we even still have an EPA anymore?

Reply to Doug.Goodall (Reply #7)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 06:36 PM

Jul 2020

blaze

(6,375 posts)

8. Well *that's* a big ol orange stain on your memories.

Reply to backtoblue (Original post)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 06:31 PM

Jul 2020

I'm really sorry for that.

backtoblue

(11,345 posts)

12. TY

Reply to blaze (Reply #8)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 06:39 PM

Jul 2020

Sometimes I just wanna run off to the mountains and disconnect...

Then the nice folks do something that gives me hope and I stay..

la-trucker

(283 posts)

13. I doubt there will be much business.

Reply to backtoblue (Original post)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 06:42 PM

Jul 2020

Actually, having a counter propaganda stand next to it with Biden, BLM and Covid paraphernalia will be more profitable.

struggle4progress

(118,356 posts)

14. "Whoa! cool! Do you have those Putt-Kidz-in-Kages bumperstickers? No? Aw, shucks!

Reply to backtoblue (Original post)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 06:57 PM

Jul 2020

How about those We're-Number-One-130000-Dead T-shirts? No? Well, crap! Do you have any of those Let's-All-Sukk-Putins-Dick yardsigns? No? What do you have?"

Flaleftist

(3,473 posts)

21. I saw a guy with a stand off to the side of the road a few weeks back.

Reply to backtoblue (Original post)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 08:53 PM

Jul 2020

I don't travel down that road often, but judging by the amount of merchandise he had set up I suspect he is there frequently. It was several tables and tents, kind of like how the fireworks stands are set up.

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