Comments on: Boycott Berkeley http://www.onebigdog.net/boycott-berkeley/ "Let that be a lesson to you, boys and girls. Don't ever argue with the Big Dog because the Big Dog is always right" Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:06:50 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: dave http://www.onebigdog.net/boycott-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-118868 dave Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:18:21 +0000 http://www.onebigdog.net/boycott-berkeley/#comment-118868 Boycott Pyramid Ales, Made in Berkely CA Boycott Pyramid Ales, Made in Berkely CA

]]> By: Holly Ripley http://www.onebigdog.net/boycott-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-113589 Holly Ripley Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:33:50 +0000 http://www.onebigdog.net/boycott-berkeley/#comment-113589 I say we have CodePink to protest all they want!!! Let's send them Overseas and let them protest where it really counts!! If they are so adamant and dedicated and devoted to their cause, then they won't mind going to the heart of this war. Iraq!! Then we'll see how much they really appreciate their rights here in the United States of America. I say we have CodePink to protest all they want!!! Let’s send them Overseas and let them protest where it really counts!! If they are so adamant and dedicated and devoted to their cause, then they won’t mind going to the heart of this war. Iraq!! Then we’ll see how much they really appreciate their rights here in the United States of America.

]]> By: Ron Villareale http://www.onebigdog.net/boycott-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-108275 Ron Villareale Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:52:55 +0000 http://www.onebigdog.net/boycott-berkeley/#comment-108275 68 billion ayear in California agricultural products. Email theses producers and see how quickly they bring Berkeley under control JOIN THE BOYCOTT of California products at the- bring berkeley to its knees blog. the city council ignores the thousands of emails it has been sent, as liberals do. wines, fruits and vegetables represent a multi-billion dollar industry, with much of the money going to the berkeley area. http://www.thoughts.com/standagainstberkeley/blog/bring-berkeley-to-its-knees-67659/ 68 billion ayear in California agricultural products. Email theses producers and see how quickly they bring Berkeley under control

JOIN THE BOYCOTT of California products at the- bring berkeley to its knees blog. the city council ignores the thousands of emails it has been sent, as liberals do. wines, fruits and vegetables represent a multi-billion dollar industry, with much of the money going to the berkeley area.

http://www.thoughts.com/standagainstberkeley/blog/bring-berkeley-to-its-knees-67659/

]]> By: Matthew Chambers http://www.onebigdog.net/boycott-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-107362 Matthew Chambers Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:31:38 +0000 http://www.onebigdog.net/boycott-berkeley/#comment-107362 I agree with every word that was put in this blog. It really aggrivates me that people want to abuse the freedoms that they have not faught for. My brothers in arms have faught, bled, and died for these idiots to sit and run their mouths. Thanks for saying what needed to be said. God Bless America! I agree with every word that was put in this blog. It really aggrivates me that people want to abuse the freedoms that they have not faught for. My brothers in arms have faught, bled, and died for these idiots to sit and run their mouths. Thanks for saying what needed to be said. God Bless America!

]]> By: JP Gomez http://www.onebigdog.net/boycott-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-103311 JP Gomez Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:36:33 +0000 http://www.onebigdog.net/boycott-berkeley/#comment-103311 Here is the letter that I sent to Cliff: To whom it may concern, First, let me start by saying how much I truly love your products. Over the course of the last two and a half years I have lost approximately 30 pounds after I was told by my physician that my weight was extremely unhealthy. I have come to rely on your bars for a quick, nutritious, and tasty snack in my quest to spread my food intake over a 16 hour period. It is with grave disappointment however, that I am now choosing to give up your product entirely and to share my sentiments with anyone I know who enjoys Cliff Bars. Due to the recent controversy involving the City of Berkeley and their determination to alienate and disrespect our nation's military, I cannot in good conscience spend my money on products or services that are located or headquartered within the city limits. This is truly a personal sacrifice on my part, but it pales in comparison to the sacrifices that are made each and every day by our soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines. I pray this controversy ends soon, mostly because I feel that this behavior is no less egregious than what veterans endured forty years ago when they returned home from war. I also pray that any and all businesses that may suffer from boycotts will stand up to their host city and call for a recall of the mayor and city council members and a reversal of special treatment towards anti-war organizations that are hurtful and mean spirited such as code pink. The careless actions made by this city council and mayor have already cost its tax payers over $93K which I am sure will continue to rise. Thank you for providing a wonderful food choice to those of us who seek a healthier life, I hope to be purchasing your bars again in the near future. Here is the letter that I sent to Cliff:
To whom it may concern,
First, let me start by saying how much I truly love your products. Over the course of the last two and a half years I have lost approximately 30 pounds after I was told by my physician that my weight was extremely unhealthy. I have come to rely on your bars for a quick, nutritious, and tasty snack in my quest to spread my food intake over a 16 hour period. It is with grave disappointment however, that I am now choosing to give up your product entirely and to share my sentiments with anyone I know who enjoys Cliff Bars. Due to the recent controversy involving the City of Berkeley and their determination to alienate and disrespect our nation’s military, I cannot in good conscience spend my money on products or services that are located or headquartered within the city limits. This is truly a personal sacrifice on my part, but it pales in comparison to the sacrifices that are made each and every day by our soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines. I pray this controversy ends soon, mostly because I feel that this behavior is no less egregious than what veterans endured forty years ago when they returned home from war. I also pray that any and all businesses that may suffer from boycotts will stand up to their host city and call for a recall of the mayor and city council members and a reversal of special treatment towards anti-war organizations that are hurtful and mean spirited such as code pink. The careless actions made by this city council and mayor have already cost its tax payers over $93K which I am sure will continue to rise. Thank you for providing a wonderful food choice to those of us who seek a healthier life, I hope to be purchasing your bars again in the near future.

]]> By: JP Gomez http://www.onebigdog.net/boycott-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-103301 JP Gomez Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:12:04 +0000 http://www.onebigdog.net/boycott-berkeley/#comment-103301 I am a big fan of Cliff Bars, which I have discovered are headquartered in Berkeley. As a veteran, I plan to do my part by no longer purchasing any of their products and to make all veterans that I know, aware of their complicity. I also plan to send an email advising them of my boycott until their mayor and city council members are recalled and code pink is denied their special protest permit. I am a big fan of Cliff Bars, which I have discovered are headquartered in Berkeley. As a veteran, I plan to do my part by no longer purchasing any of their products and to make all veterans that I know, aware of their complicity. I also plan to send an email advising them of my boycott until their mayor and city council members are recalled and code pink is denied their special protest permit.

]]> By: Brian Dennard http://www.onebigdog.net/boycott-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-102948 Brian Dennard Sat, 16 Feb 2008 17:00:44 +0000 http://www.onebigdog.net/boycott-berkeley/#comment-102948 This weak-kneed response was sent to me by the CEO of the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce: "The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce has heard from individuals far and wide regarding recent Berkeley City Council actions and we appreciate that the American spirit is alive and robust.The business community was not notified of pending city council action, nor asked for input.We ask everyone to try to separate the actions of the City Council and not harm the good, hard-working small business owners - most of whom do not live in Berkeley and therefore cannot vote in Berkeley.Additionally, we believe that the Berkeley City Council owes an apology to the community and others, whether they be a Marine or a hard-working business owner, folks that are just trying to do their job in this terrible economy, and which is now more difficult because their actions. We feel that granting a parking space in front of the Marine's office is harassment for them and their neighbors, and should be rescinded." "We're the only group that is opposing council actions" Berkeley Chamber of Commerce Here is my response: Brian Dennard This weak-kneed response was sent to me by the CEO of the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce:

“The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce has heard from individuals far and wide regarding recent Berkeley City Council actions and we appreciate that the American spirit is alive and robust.The business community was not notified of pending city council action, nor asked for input.We ask everyone to try to separate the actions of the City Council and not harm the good, hard-working small business owners – most of whom do not live in Berkeley and therefore cannot vote in Berkeley.Additionally, we believe that the Berkeley City Council owes an apology to the community and others, whether they be a Marine or a hard-working business owner, folks that are just trying to do their job in this terrible economy, and which is now more difficult because their actions. We feel that granting a parking space in front of the Marine’s office is harassment for them and their neighbors, and should be rescinded.”

“We’re the only group that is opposing council actions”
Berkeley Chamber of Commerce

Here is my response:

Brian Dennard

]]> By: Brian Dennard http://www.onebigdog.net/boycott-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-102946 Brian Dennard Sat, 16 Feb 2008 16:59:51 +0000 http://www.onebigdog.net/boycott-berkeley/#comment-102946 I would beg to differ with your opinion that you are "the only group opposing the city counsels actions". You might want to start by reviewing the multitude of addresses CC'd in this email in re-assessing that stance. Next if you would like I could forward some of the 13,000 emails I have received from Americans all across the nation, Iraq and Afghanistan who have asked me to continue on with my/our boycott until Berkeley understands clearly that we will not stand for them calling the USMC (or any other branch of the armed services) "war criminals", "murderers", "assassins", etc. YOUR high schools supplied (let them take off from school if they wanted to demosntrate against the Military) the foul mouthed children who I witnessed verbally assault elderly women by screaming "you Nazi c***t, get out of Berkeley", I watched two of their radical, hate filled teachers, whom your city pays to teach these kids, direct these indoctrinated charges to surround and verbally assault elderly veterans screaming the most vile profanities. Where were you while this abomination was going on. Where exactly were you voicing you opposition to the City Counsels position, from underneath your desk? You most certainly were not anywhere near the City Hall. If you do believe that the City of Berkeley owes the military an apology then write a letter to them clearly stating that position on Chamber of Commerce stationary and cc everyone on this list, otherwise I am afraid that I and most of these other patriots, will come to the conclusion that you have simply written this wimpy, undecipherable gobbledygook in the hopes that we would feel sorry for the poor people of Berkeley and go away. You have sorely misjudged your opponents. We stand in defense of our warriors, those men and women who are willing to die for us and our way of life. We owe them no less than to stand up to any and all who mistreat and besmersh their good name, and include in that group those who stand on the sideline rather than firmly, tall and proudly in their name with us. No, Mr. Garret ( I see that you finally had the courage to add your name to the message below, in that when you first contacted me, you simply went by the name "assistant"), this is far from over. In fact an appropriate way of phrasing this email should have been: Now that we have your attention... I have been contacted by Fortune 500 & 400 companies that wish to join in the boycott, in that they too are disgusted with the un-American antics of YOUR elected officials. They are two of the newest additions which already include three vintners, a Fortune 500 Head Hunter recruiter, restaurant suppliers, clothing manufacturers, and a day labor provider. The list is growing as I recieve an additional 100-150 calls a day and an additional 500 emails. Further I am being interviewed on numerous prominent radio programs wherein I will ask for more companies to join us in the boycott. YOUR city seems to be hell bent in repeating the sins of the past when you spit on and cursed those returning from Vietnam. WE are hell bent on teaching you that you and your city will never again be allowed mistreat and besmirch the heroes of the United States Armed Forces. Good People Sleep Peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. Cordially, Brian Dennard MDG, LLC 619 807 2444 I would beg to differ with your opinion that you are “the only group opposing the city counsels actions”.
You might want to start by reviewing the multitude of addresses CC’d in this email in re-assessing that stance. Next if you would like I could forward some of the 13,000 emails I have received from Americans all across the nation, Iraq and Afghanistan who have asked me to continue on with my/our boycott until Berkeley understands clearly that we will not stand for them calling the USMC (or any other branch of the armed services) “war criminals”, “murderers”, “assassins”, etc.
YOUR high schools supplied (let them take off from school if they wanted to demosntrate against the Military) the foul mouthed children who I witnessed verbally assault elderly women by screaming “you Nazi c***t, get out of Berkeley”, I watched two of their radical, hate filled teachers, whom your city pays to teach these kids, direct these indoctrinated charges to surround and verbally assault elderly veterans screaming the most vile profanities. Where were you while this abomination was going on. Where exactly were you voicing you opposition to the City Counsels position, from underneath your desk? You most certainly were not anywhere near the City Hall.
If you do believe that the City of Berkeley owes the military an apology then write a letter to them clearly stating that position on Chamber of Commerce stationary and cc everyone on this list, otherwise I am afraid that I and most of these other patriots, will come to the conclusion that you have simply written this wimpy, undecipherable gobbledygook in the hopes that we would feel sorry for the poor people of Berkeley and go away.
You have sorely misjudged your opponents. We stand in defense of our warriors, those men and women who are willing to die for us and our way of life. We owe them no less than to stand up to any and all who mistreat and besmersh their good name, and include in that group those who stand on the sideline rather than firmly, tall and proudly in their name with us.
No, Mr. Garret ( I see that you finally had the courage to add your name to the message below, in that when you first contacted me, you simply went by the name “assistant”), this is far from over.
In fact an appropriate way of phrasing this email should have been:
Now that we have your attention…

I have been contacted by Fortune 500 & 400 companies that wish to join in the boycott, in that they too are disgusted with the un-American antics of YOUR elected officials. They are two of the newest additions which already include three vintners, a Fortune 500 Head Hunter recruiter, restaurant suppliers, clothing manufacturers,
and a day labor provider. The list is growing as I recieve an additional 100-150 calls a day and an additional 500 emails. Further I am being interviewed on numerous prominent radio programs wherein I will ask for more companies to join us in the boycott.

YOUR city seems to be hell bent in repeating the sins of the past when you spit on and cursed those returning from Vietnam. WE are hell bent on teaching you that you and your city will never again be allowed mistreat and besmirch the heroes of the United States Armed Forces.

Good People Sleep Peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.

Cordially,

Brian Dennard
MDG, LLC
619 807 2444

]]> By: Big Dog http://www.onebigdog.net/boycott-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-102101 Big Dog Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:33:44 +0000 http://www.onebigdog.net/boycott-berkeley/#comment-102101 That's a great start Bill. Perhaps we should start writing to their CEO or something. Maybe find out of they have government contracts... If anyone else can find some businesses there, especially ones that sell or ship merchandise, we could use the names. That’s a great start Bill. Perhaps we should start writing to their CEO or something. Maybe find out of they have government contracts…

If anyone else can find some businesses there, especially ones that sell or ship merchandise, we could use the names.

]]> By: Bill http://www.onebigdog.net/boycott-berkeley/comment-page-1/#comment-102012 Bill Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:05:07 +0000 http://www.onebigdog.net/boycott-berkeley/#comment-102012 Alright - found a short list! Kaiser Permanente Oakland Divn American President Lines Shipping Glass Pro Hotwire.com Zierer Visa Services Varian Medical Systems ReMax Dolphin Real Estate Sharper Image Stores Blue Cross/Blue Shield of California Swatt & Assoc. AIA Architects. Convio Corp. Alright – found a short list!

Kaiser Permanente Oakland Divn
American President Lines Shipping
Glass Pro
Hotwire.com
Zierer Visa Services
Varian Medical Systems
ReMax Dolphin Real Estate
Sharper Image Stores
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of California
Swatt & Assoc. AIA Architects.
Convio Corp.

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