Free Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream on Election Day

[caesu]

http://www.benjerry.com/features/i_voted/



is this socialism? 

[nonesuche]

only a **** would post such.

It's called M A R K E T I N G


Please restrain from name calling and attacking posters with opposing views.
 
Edited for personal remark

[caesu]

FYI: that was a joke 

[A's Fever]

That's cool!  Too bad we couldn't have had our free Taco Bell taco on the same day!   

[nonesuche]

what do you get if you add a taco to a tub of ice cream?

two socialists 

[A's Fever]

I guess the joke's on me because I don't get it!  I do love Ben and Jerry's though.  Is this a real promo I wonder, or a joke?

[WhiskeyGirl]

http://www.benjerry.com/features/i_voted/



is this socialism? 

I think...they probably have excess inventory and will deduct the cost of these scoops and some kind of gift, donation, etc.

I think the Obama generation will have to try and find a way to give it back...

 

[nonesuche]

I guess the joke's on me because I don't get it!  I do love Ben and Jerry's though.  Is this a real promo I wonder, or a joke?

A's it's not a joke at all, if you know anything about the founders (Ben & Jerry) it doesn't surprise me - it's more of an encouragement to get out and vote and of course, it's a really good marketing idea. Aligns B&J with all things american at a time when higher priced items like their ice cream, aren't selling as well.

Here is the link at their website with the details. http://www.benjerry.com/features/i_voted/

What I resented was Caesu trying to manipulate this into a socialist tag - Obama is clearly an advocate of socialism and so is his wife who's hiding out this week, so that her anger against the whites doesn't rear it's ugly head again.

[WhiskeyGirl]

I guess the joke's on me because I don't get it!  I do love Ben and Jerry's though.  Is this a real promo I wonder, or a joke?

A's it's not a joke at all, if you know anything about the founders (Ben & Jerry) it doesn't surprise me - it's more of an encouragement to get out and vote and of course, it's a really good marketing idea. Aligns B&J with all things american at a time when higher priced items like their ice cream, aren't selling as well.

Here is the link at their website with the details. http://www.benjerry.com/features/i_voted/

What I resented was Caesu trying to manipulate this into a socialist tag - Obama is clearly an advocate of socialism and so is his wife who's hiding out this week, so that her anger against the whites doesn't rear it's ugly head again.

Ben & Jerry's has been a wholly-owned autonomous subsidiary of Unilever for some time.

The purpose of Ben & Jerry's philanthropy is to support the founding values of the company: economic and social justice, environmental restoration and peace through understanding, and to support our Vermont communities. For the full scoop on all Ben & Jerry's fabulous flavors and social mission initiatives, visit www.benjerry.com.

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Election-Elation-Celebration/story.aspx?guid=%7B4D232664-1BB2-4C2C-A990-A4540CB092F1%7D

We have a progressive, nonpartisan social mission that seeks to meet human needs and eliminate injustices in our local, national and international communities by integrating these concerns into our day-to-day business activities. Our focus is on children and families, the environment and sustainable agriculture on family farms.

Capitalism and the wealth it produces do not create opportunity for everyone equally. We recognize that the gap between the rich and the poor is wider than at anytime since the 1920's.We strive to create economic opportunities for those who have been denied them and to advance new models of economic justice that are sustainable and replicable.

http://www.benjerry.com/our_company/our_mission/

http://www.unilever.com/

[A's Fever]

Starbucks is offering a free cup of brewed coffee to voters on election day!

[nonesuche]

Here is the ad for starbucks but then of course you actually have to watch the SNL appearance of McCain - which I gave him high marks for - he has a sense of humor although I think Cindy needs some training from the Let's Make a Deal girls.

http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/clips/mccain-qvc-open/805381/

[WhiskeyGirl]

Starbucks is offering a free cup of brewed coffee to voters on election day!

Starbucks are almost as common as McDonalds...

I am sure that will come in handy for those voting more than once...

A quick cuppa will ensure that they have the strenght to continue voting Chicago style...

early and often

Sorry, I couldn't resist...I may hit Starbucks after I vote (just once).

[nonesuche]

Smart you WhiskeyGirl, I didn't even think of ACORN's devotees getting their free cuppa's over and over - I did however wonder how Starbucks would do this without proof of voting? In our state you get a sticker "I Voted". I always leave mine on all day long, this year since I'll be traveling I had to do an absentee ballot and I miss my sticker !

[A's Fever]

In California we also receive an "I Voted" sticker, maybe all states do something like that?  I agree None about McCain's SNL appearance.  He was actually more relaxed and affable than I remember seeing before, and also has good comic timing!

[MuffyBee]

In California we also receive an "I Voted" sticker, maybe all states do something like that?  I agree None about McCain's SNL appearance.  He was actually more relaxed and affable than I remember seeing before, and also has good comic timing!

I voted early in Texas and got my "I Voted sticker". 

I did however wonder how Starbucks would do this without proof of voting? I

Nonesuche ~  The website says you just tell them you voted to get a 12 oz. coffee.