Lowe's Faces Boycott
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Topic: Lowe's Faces Boycott
Posted By: abuayisha
Subject: Lowe's Faces Boycott
Date Posted: 14 December 2011 at 7:12am
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http://mondoweiss.net/2011/12/lowes-faces-boycott-after-pulling-ads-from-tlc-show-on-muslims.html - http://mondoweiss.net/2011/12/lowes-faces-boycott-after-pulling-ads-from-tlc-show-on-muslims.html I really think the Muslim community shouldn't seek to boycott Lowe's. These are very difficult economic times and Lowe's was simply attempting to protect its shareholders. Lowe's is building a new store near my home and I plan to support them. |
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Posted By: Chrysalis
Date Posted: 21 December 2011 at 8:52pm
Thats very interesting Abuayisha.. but don't you think that companies who don't hold views such as Lowe's deserve our business more? Don't we need to send a message out there that such views are unacceptable to us Muslims? ------------- "O Lord, forgive me, my parents and Muslims in the Hereafter. O Lord, show mercy on them as they showed mercy to me when I was young." |
abuayisha wrote:Posted By: abuayisha
Date Posted: 22 December 2011 at 7:11am
| What such views? Lowe's holds no such views. They are only attempting to turn a profit. It's not personal with Lowe's and I think even if the issue were abortion they would have responded the same way. Lowe's in my opinion only trying to responsibility protect their bottom line. By the way, how have you been? Very low profile these days.... |
Posted By: Chrysalis
Date Posted: 22 December 2011 at 11:59pm
The fact that Lowe's thinks that the show is controversial and bowed to pressure from hate-groups... if it were a purely business decision, (show not doing too well etc) then that should be respected, but the reps actually said it was because they didn't want to sponsor a 'controversial' show! However I do wish that the muslim community would band together like this on more important issues... I have been caught up with some classes and my husband is also visiting, so my internet hours have been greatly reduced. Its nice to check in once in a while though. Hope that everything is well with you and your family inshAllah! ------------- "O Lord, forgive me, my parents and Muslims in the Hereafter. O Lord, show mercy on them as they showed mercy to me when I was young." |
Posted By: abuayisha
Date Posted: 23 December 2011 at 7:16am
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Lowe's has bowed to their fiduciary responsibility, and certainly they should at least be given the benefit of the doubt since they were on-board as sponsors when the show started. This indicates to me they harbor no ill feelings against Muslims. Everything is well here. Our cat had another set of kittens. We are scrambling to find loving homes for them.
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Posted By: honeto
Date Posted: 23 December 2011 at 8:49am
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Salam, Lowes need to stand up for what is right and actually they thought that's what they were doing when they pulled ads. We Muslims need to somehow make Lowes listen to us same way they listened to the other side. And to let them know that there was nothing wrong with ads for that program, even though some people did not like it. Lowes need to sit down with both sides, have a dialog and "American values" of freedom and equal opportunity for all need to be first and most important rahter than some red neck's narrow vision and hate for anyone other than their own, opinion, belief and so on. So far the other side had made their voice heard, from Muslim's side is anyone talking to them? I hope CAIR does get involve soon. Hasan (on vacation in Mexico) ------------- The friends of God will certainly have nothing to fear, nor will they be grieved. Al Quran 10:62 |
Posted By: abuayisha
Date Posted: 23 December 2011 at 11:42am
| Lowe's is a business and the action taken by Lowe's is no different than Nike dropping Tiger Woods. There is nothing personal here. Sponsor pull ads all the time when they feel their brand may suffer. Lowe's made a business decision. Boycotting Lowe's will only mean higher consumer prices and fewer jobs. |
Posted By: abuayisha
Date Posted: 23 December 2011 at 2:30pm
| http://www.startribune.com/opinion/otherviews/135700388.html - http://www.startribune.com/opinion/otherviews/135700388.html |
Posted By: abuayisha
Date Posted: 27 December 2011 at 10:08am
All-American Muslim: Why Advertisers Are Right to BoycottAnother advertiser pulled out of TLC�s All-American Muslim�but it�s not because the company is �Islamophobic.� It�s simply a terrible program, writes Asra Q. Nomani. http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/12/15/all-american-muslim-why-advertisers-are-right-to-boycott.html - http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/12/15/all-american-muslim-why-advertisers-are-right-to-boycott.html |
Posted By: lady
Date Posted: 27 December 2011 at 11:07pm
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I disagree with you Abuayisha as well. I am definately boycotting lowes. Even if this was a buisness deal, they still should stand up for what is right. Do you really think that lowes tried their best to convince the muslim world and the rest of the people that they are not islamicphobic? I think that they would have lost some customers, but at the same time increased some. There are many people who do not agree with how muslims are being treated in some parts of the world. These same people try their best to make sure that they too do not support programs or organizations that will perpetrate or help these type of discrimatory behaviors against muslims.
Look, Abuyaesha, sometimes as a RN patients may refused my care because they say that they do not want a muslim taking care of them. This happens maybe once every two months or more. Na. Do you think that it would be ok if management come to me and say that if people do not want muslims taking care of them at this hospital then we should give them what we want because if we lose them as a customer then it will hurt our business? And if this happens, then what kind of message do you think that hospitals will send to it's patients, employees and the rest of the world? Because even if they say that they believe in equality of people and that they are for muslims, their actions are not showing this even if they have good intentions. Are you aware of what else will others do if we are naive in thinking that they are on our side?
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Posted By: lady
Date Posted: 27 December 2011 at 11:10pm
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I disagree with you Abuayisha as well. I am definately boycotting lowes. Even if this was a buisness deal, they still should stand up for what is right. Do you really think that lowes tried their best to convince the muslim world and the rest of the people that they are not islamicphobic? I think that they would have lost some customers, but at the same time increased some. There are many people who do not agree with how muslims are being treated in some parts of the world. These same people try their best to make sure that they too do not support programs or organizations that will perpetuate or help these type of discrimatory behaviors occuring against muslims.
Look, Abuyaesha, sometimes as a RN, patients may refused my care because they say that they do not want a muslim taking care of them. This happens maybe once every two months or more. Na. Do you think that it would be ok if management come to me and say that if people do not want muslims taking care of them at this hospital then we should give them what they want because if we lose them as a customer then it will hurt our business? And if this happens, then what kind of message do you think that hospitals will send to it's patients, employees and the rest of the world? Because even if they say that they believe in equality of people and that they are for muslims, but their actions are not showing this even if they have good intentions. Are you aware of what else will others do if we are naive in thinking that they are on our side or if we do not stand against what is wrong?
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Posted By: abuayisha
Date Posted: 28 December 2011 at 9:21am
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Well Lowe's indeed took a stand for what was right for their shareholders, and I applaud them for that. After-all, they are in business for profit; and as a result many employees are able to feed their families. I have no problem with standing against wrong, but I see Lowe's as a victim of an unjust boycott. CAIR and other Muslim organizations should address their grievances to the group in Florida who wrote the letter, and encourage Muslim to support Lowe's. I don't think your patient care comment is analogous to this issue. |
Posted By: abuayisha
Date Posted: 17 January 2012 at 7:07am
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http://www.enewspf.com/latest-news/latest-local/30171-lowes-incident-spawns-town-hall-meeting-to-eradicate-corporate-hate.html - http://www.enewspf.com/latest-news/latest-local/30171-lowes-incident-spawns-town-hall-meeting-to-eradicate-corporate-hate.html Most speakers agreed on a boycott of Lowes, with the exception of one. Anya Cordell argued for a more creative approach than a boycott, perhaps asking people in disagreement with Lowes' actions might make a small purchase and remind the manager at whatever store that they were there as Muslims, Christians or Jews who disagreed with the decision of Lowes. |
Posted By: abuayisha
Date Posted: 04 March 2012 at 8:47pm
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At least seven national advertisers have pulled out of Limbaugh�s show in the face of boycott movements that have sprung up on Facebook and Twitter. According to a tally by the Associated Press, the list includes mortgage lender Quicken Loans, mattress retailers Sleep Train and Sleep Number, software maker Citrix Systems, legal document services company Legal Zoom and the flower-delivery service ProFlowers. http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/2012/03/04/gIQAs2xbrR_story.html?tid=pm_lifestyle_pop - http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/2012/03/04/gIQAs2xbrR_story.html?tid=pm_lifestyle_pop
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Posted By: abuayisha
Date Posted: 05 March 2012 at 5:15pm
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Sears, which has run ads during new breaks that run on many talk shows including Rush Limbaugh said it has asked radio stations to make sure that its ads don't appear on news breaks that air during Mr. Limbaugh's program. Allstate said its ads were placed on the show by mistake, and that it has pulled any further ads. "It was not our original intent to advertise on the show," said a company spokesman. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204276304577263933781387456.html - http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204276304577263933781387456.html
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Posted By: Sign*Reader
Date Posted: 06 March 2012 at 9:42pm
 So far CAIR is concerned I wouldn't touch them with ten foot pole based on my experience about my kid's school text book issue hearing last year. They would have caused a disaster if we had not told their rookie attorneys the pros and cons of the issue. Why are regular Muslims getting bent out of shape about a Shiit reality show with low ratings that as I am told by kids really sucks  ------------- Kismet Domino: Faith/Courage/Liberty/Abundance/Selfishness/Immorality/Apathy/Bondage or extinction. |
Posted By: Sign*Reader
Date Posted: 09 March 2012 at 3:36pm
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After all the hoopla show got the boot from TLC. A lesson for the boycott mentality...Now do it with your own money! It is an art and a game that Muslims will have to learn the rules and get as the Hollywood tribe! Fat chance though... ------------- Kismet Domino: Faith/Courage/Liberty/Abundance/Selfishness/Immorality/Apathy/Bondage or extinction. |