#BoycottNRA

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GreyWolf1129 said:
There is no "complexity" here, just stupidity, on both sides. Let me try to connect the dots for you...


If there is no Parkland shooting, this "face-off" never happens. Delta gets their tax break, and the NRA discount continues as it has for years. Non-event.


Parkland. Now, the left and their massive band of useful idiots are targeting anything and everything that has to do with guns, the NRA, the 2A, etc. So one of the PR / CEO wonks over at Delta decides to pull back on the NRA discount so as to not end up in what is becoming a very wide-ranging set of crosshairs for the left and MSM.


Georgia politicians are no different than anywhere else (except maybe California). They know to never let an opportunity to capture votes slip past. Georgia has swung over to the conservative side in the last few election cycles. If it's Liberals -vs- the NRA, GA leans NRA. So Cagle thumps his chest and finds a microphone (hint: guess who's running for Governor next time around?).


Prediction: Delta will get their tax break (one way or another), and the NRA will do just fine without a discount. Delta will likely lose a few flyers in the short-term, but this too will eventually pass. Folks these days have about a two-week attention span.


There, now we can be friends again...
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Classic Alynski tactics by the government. Funny that this is the 'right' doing it.
 
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SpaceCoastVol said:
You really think that is what this is about? This is about political votes. I'll GUARANTEE you that the legislators do NOT represent the district that has Peachtree City in the middle of it.
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I have been stating that the State does not have as much leverage and this is just an instance of grandstanding. I have not stated otherwise.
 
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Septic said:
By taking a neutral position...:salute:

I'm a bit surprised at the hilarious amount of butt-hurt the right is taking in the wake of Delta's decision not to support either side. The handout mentality is a bit snowflakey.
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So...

Wouldn't the State of Georgia taking away the tax incentives be a neutral position as well?
 
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SLICKYINC said:
None of those tweets offend me. They just are not "neutral" as you guys keep saying that Delta is.
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Neutral means no side is favored. Delta took the view that providing a discount to the NRA could be viewed as an implicit endorsement of the NRA's views. So delta severed the relationship. Now if they were also providing a discount to an anti-NRA group (everytown, etc.) but did not sever that relationship, I could understand your position.
 
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evillawyer said:
Neutral means no side is favored. Delta took the view that providing a discount to the NRA could be viewed as an implicit endorsement of the NRA's views. So delta severed the relationship. Now if they were also providing a discount to an anti-NRA group (everytown, etc.) but did not sever that relationship, I could understand your position.
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They kowtowed to Planned Parenthood in the past but, whatever. You have a different view of what neutral is than I.
 
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Septic said:
By taking a neutral position...:salute:

I'm a bit surprised at the hilarious amount of butt-hurt the right is taking in the wake of Delta's decision not to support either side. The handout mentality is a bit snowflakey.
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By removing the discount they are not taking a neutral position. They saw the #boycottnra and the associated "Hit List" that they were on. They made a calculated gamble that they it was less damaging to distance itself from the NRA.

What if Delta thought that the democrats were pushing legislation that they thought was bad and removed any discounts for registered democrats? Would that be neutral as well?
 
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NorthDallas40 said:
I call disengious on the whole stance and point to Fedex’s rationale as the proper method. If it made sense before Parkland then it made sense after Parkland.
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FedEx will keep its NRA discount - Feb. 26, 2018

In that same statement, FedEx (FDX) distanced itself from the NRA's views on gun policy and safety.

"FedEx opposes assault rifles being in the hands of civilians," it said. The company added that it sees assault rifles and large capacity magazines as an "inherent potential danger" to schools, workplaces and communities when they are misused.

This is not going to help.
 
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Mick said:
FedEx will keep its NRA discount - Feb. 26, 2018

In that same statement, FedEx (FDX) distanced itself from the NRA's views on gun policy and safety.

"FedEx opposes assault rifles being in the hands of civilians," it said. The company added that it sees assault rifles and large capacity magazines as an "inherent potential danger" to schools, workplaces and communities when they are misused.

This is not going to help your cause.
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No Mick exact opposite. It solidifies. FedEx stated they disagree! However they chose not to modify their business stance on this event.

They are the example of NEUTRAL.

You think I didn’t read FedEx’s stance before I posted that?

Edit: out of curiosity has anybody seen and gun control advocates attack FedEx? I don’t know if they have or haven’t. But they are an obvious target aren’t they? The agree with the gun control people but keep their business stance in place?
 
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NorthDallas40 said:
No Mick exact opposite. It solidifies. FedEx stated they disagree! However they chose not to modify their business stance on this event.

They are the example of NEUTRAL.

You think I didn’t read FedEx’s stance before I posted that?
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Makes sense. So neutral means giving preferential treatment to a group you disagree with. Don't worry, I'll send the email to all the major dictionary publishers so they can update their definitions of "neutral."
 
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evillawyer said:
Makes sense. So neutral means giving preferential treatment to a group you disagree with. Don't worry, I'll send the email to all the major dictionary publishers so they can update their definitions of "neutral."
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Thanks. I appreciate the help on the matter.

And I still say FedEx is way more neutral than Delta.
 
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Mick said:
FedEx will keep its NRA discount - Feb. 26, 2018

In that same statement, FedEx (FDX) distanced itself from the NRA's views on gun policy and safety.

"FedEx opposes assault rifles being in the hands of civilians," it said. The company added that it sees assault rifles and large capacity magazines as an "inherent potential danger" to schools, workplaces and communities when they are misused.

This is not going to help.
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FedEx will gladly ship “assault rifles” and high capacity magazines anywhere you’re willing to pay. They ship thousands of rifles a year for the CMP alone. Eventually they’ll be shipping thousands of deadly handguns as well. So they’re facilitating something they’re against cause the money’s good.

And lol at “inherent danger when misused”. A screwdriver is inherently dangerous if you misuse it by stabbing someone in the neck with it.
 
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SLICKYINC said:
And to think you could be paying for that professional opinion.
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Lol I don’t have a problem with him thus far. And the occasional good natured barb is fine, thus my good natured barb reply. Thick underwear should be a prerequisite before ever hitting reply anywhere in this particular forum.
 
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NorthDallas40 said:
No Mick exact opposite. It solidifies. FedEx stated they disagree! However they chose not to modify their business stance on this event.

They are the example of NEUTRAL.

You think I didn’t read FedEx’s stance before I posted that?

Edit: out of curiosity has anybody seen and gun control advocates attack FedEx? I don’t know if they have or haven’t. But they are an obvious target aren’t they? The agree with the gun control people but keep their business stance in place?
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It's a business decision above all. In the end a person is going to go with the cheapest shipping, What is the average savings for nra members to ship? Like you said. "members don't join for the discounts? And its not like the FedEx discount program is an exclusive club. So are you arguing that Delta shouldn't have dropped the deal because it offends you? Boycott them.
 
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NorthDallas40 said:
Lol I don’t have a problem with him thus far. And the occasional good natured barb is fine, thus my good natured barb reply. Thick underwear should be a prerequisite before ever hitting reply anywhere in this particular forum.
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Agreed. I don't want to be in an echo chamber, and I don't think you guys do either.
 
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Mick said:
It's a business decision above all. In the end a person is going to go with the cheapest shipping, What is the average savings for nra members to ship? Like you said. "members don't join for the discounts? And its not like the FedEx discount program is an exclusive club. So are you arguing that Delta shouldn't have dropped the deal because it offends you? Boycott them.
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Actually my take on Delta is they didn’t do an intestinal fortitude check before putting their logo on the NRA webpage. It’s not like this target on the NRA is anything new.
 
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