I will NOT spend my money anywhere that plays Fox Noise ...made my car dealership change

[greenbriar]

they have a really nice TV while waiting to get the oil changed I was going to watch it, but FOX news was on. I went to retrieve my keys before they could get started...they asked if something was wrong I said YES they had fox noise on and I was not going to patronize them any more

they went behind the counter and handed me the remote and gave me 5 dollars for their little snack area too!!!



ONE person, one day at a time

[williesgirl]

1. Way to go! recommended to set good example for all.

[greenbriar]

3. thank you...keep in mind that I bought my liberty there cash and have ONLY gotten my oil changed the

they have had total service for my liberty

[saltpoint]

2. Good for you! FOX has dished it out for a long time; now they need to

taste some of their own medicine.

[MadMaddie]

4. Good for you and I am giving you a Kick for standing up and

talkiing with your wallet.



This is a lesson learned folks....you don't have to patronize and spend your hard earned money if crap like Faux News is on..

:kick:

[NI4NI]

5. Well Done!

K%R'd

[Colobo]

6. Each business should feel free to have whatever they want on

Don't get me wrong, it's OK to boycott businesses that are Fox News friendly, but I don't feel I have the right to tell them what channel they should watch or not. The eye clinic mom goes to has Fox News on all day, and even though I don't like it, I don't feel I have the right to tell them not to watch that. What about the other customers who like it?

[greenbriar]

9. I used to think that way...chances are they think customers won't mind

it is up to us to tell them we DO mind

[Colobo]

12. Yes, we do mind, but

Republican business owners have the right to be Republican and have Fox News on in their businesses. It's up to us to patronize those places or not, and boycotting is more than fine. However, I believe those business owners can have whatever they want on their businesses... after all, it's their problem and they need to be aware they might be losing customers because of it.

[Doremus]

26. It's up to us to patronize those places or not, and boycotting is more than fine.

Which is exactly what the OP did. H/she chose not to patronize them.

The dealership changed the channel of their own volition because THEY didn't want to lose a customer.

All the OP did was inform them why h/she was leaving.

Bravo!

[Hepburn]

36. Then Pubbie businesses that support...

...that bastard in the WH can do without my patronage.

Seems real simple to me. I am sure that I can find a comparable Dem business that deserves my support.

[adigal]

114. I tell them, and give them a chance to change it

and if they do, I tell them thank you, and that I will continue to patronize them, and if they don't, I leave, politely. We need to start demanding real "fair and balanced" and a person's business is NOT their living room. I don't listen to Air America in my shop, because it is political, and some may disagree, and not spend their money with me, while I always listen to it at home.

[CrazyOrangeCat]

10. what's wrong with a little assertiveness?

the pukes certainly have no compunction about pushing us around . . .

[niyad]

13. "the customer is always right"--and if it's MY money and business they want, they are not going to

insult me by having that trash on in my presence.

[sandnsea]

25. Oh for the love of god, that's the FREE MARKET

Young people need to get some reedjumacation!! The business DOES NOT have a flipping right that WE the customers and community citizens don't give them. Got it?? You want to stay in business, you satisfy your customers. That's the way it works. Now if the business thinks they have more Foxfucks than normal people, it's their choice to not change the channel. And that's when it's your choice to walk out the door. I question the intelligence of anybody who willingly dumps shit in the middle of their work area.

[SemperEadem]

27. non sequitur

Sure, they don't have to change the channel. That's not the issue.

The issue is: these businesses aren't owed patronage if they choose to turn on fuxnoise and offend customers who don't want to have to listen to that drivel. OP did the right thing--got his keys and prepared to take his business elsewhere. The business owner was bright enough to figure out that they shouldn't offend customers and expect to stay in business if they can do something to remove the offense. I doubt many smart business owners would refuse to correct the situation.

[mwb970]

34. I'm afraid I have to disagree with this.

Not speaking up gives your tacit approval. You do in fact have a "right" to provide your opinion about what you have to watch and listen to while they make money off you. A meek attitude is not appropriate here.

I'm not saying you have to be a jerk; but yes, make your views known. A large majority of Americans are opposed to everything Fox stands for. You are not alone.

[ecstatic]

40. S/he didn't ask them to change the channel

It sounds to me like greenbriar was just going to quietly take his/her business elsewhere.

[City Lights]

41. But the TVs at the dealerships are usually for the customers, not employees.

If they have Fox Noise on in the employee lunchroom, I agree that it's not my business, however, if Fox Noise is blaring in the area they ask me to sit while I'm waiting, then it's my right to voice my opinion. They don't have to change the channel, but I do have a right to speak up.

My husband travels frequently, and one hotel he stayed in had Fox Noise blaring in the little room they served their continental breakfast. My husband spoke up, and they were quick to flip off Fox Noise.

From my own experiences, and my husband's, I get the impression that many business establishments make the assumption that because Fox Noise has the most viewers, it's what everyone wants to watch.

[JNelson6563]

43. The OP didn't tell them what to have on

they were going to take their business elsewhere, the business then changed the channel.

Julie

[Book Lover]

58. The point of the tv is to keep the customers busy - not to distract those working there

If it's there for me, I feel I have every right to request it be changed. Or, even better, just plain ol' turned off.

[stanwyck]

93. You're the problem.

Really. You're a nice person. And we liberals like to be nice people. But, it's time to speak up. Fox News lies. They blamed Hillary Clinton for spreading a false story about Barack Obama attending a school for Islamic fundamentalists. He didn't. And Hillary didn't spread the story. A rightwing blog did, hate-radio and Faux picked it up, and another fake story gets legs.
And there are hundreds of other examples.
So, why no speak up? Evil triumphs when good people do nothing.
Kerry should have kicked the Swiftboar Liars for Hire asses. They're despicable Americans who were paid to lie about another veteran. But, Kerry played the gentlemanly game. And the Liars were allowed to continue their denigration of a decorated combat veteran.
So. Tell the clinic, nicely, that you find Fox offensive. They may not change the channel. But you made your opinion known. And if others do the same, who knows what will happen? That's how change occurs.
Don't be passive. Our country needs each one of us to do what we can, including speaking up about something as seemingly unimportant as what "news" channel is on.

[Robbien]

104. So true

your

Don't be passive.

They are counting on the fact that we will be passive.

[Colobo]

107. Thanks for the advice, I truly appreciate it

You are right: being "nice" in these terrible times is not an option. Thanks for the heads up. :)

[stanwyck]

113. I was right. You ARE nice. n/t

[niyad]

7. k&r!! well done indeed. in my own small way, I do the same. and, because I live in fundieville, I

make use of the "christian yellow pages"-- called them and told them how much I appreciated them giving me such a handy little list of businesses to avoid.

[Catherine Vincent]

8. They probably switched it back after you left. :)

n/t

[greenbriar]

11. maybe...maybe not...hope I at least made them think

but they will not have it on while I am there

[Catherine Vincent]

15. Well you did good.

I should be as bold as you.

[greenbriar]

16. I never used to be bold...never wanted to make waves, but this Administration

has changed a lot of things, one is me!!!

[michreject]

44. Just curious

What would you have done if there was another customer in the waiting area before you who wanted to watch Faux?

[tammywammy]

61. That's what happens here

Usually the tv is just on ESPN or something, but customers change it. You can't be sure it wasn't a customer that changed the tv, unless there are employees sitting in front of it.

edited to add: I work at a car dealership too.

[Cerridwen]

14. That's how it's done.

One by one, one dollar, one customer at a time.

They have the right to run their business as they see fit (within the law, please). I have the right to choose to NOT do business with them and to tell them why I won't.

Down thread you said, "maybe I made them think." You bet you did. Maybe they'll start to think about whether they want to mingle their politics (if in fact they have any) with their business decisions.

Thanks. You did great! I applaud you!

:applause: :applause: :applause:

[burythehatchet]

17. Become a remote commando

learn how remotes operate and program them to block fox. DOne it many times.

[greenbriar]

18. thats cool, but I wanted them to KNOW I did not appreciate it

the remote commando thing woudl be great for a busy business tho...

[sarcasmo]

106. Did that to my fundie brother in laws TV in his workout room.

He still hasn't noticed, or figured out how to change it back, LMFAO.

[greenbriar]

19. thanks for all the recs...

been a LONG while since I had a thread on the greatest


:)

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

20. To Each Their Own.

Personally speaking, when I go somewhere to get my oil changed, brakes done or otherwise, all I care about is that they do a good job; not what they're watching.

[greenbriar]

21. I know they do a good job

but I do not have to be subjected to the crap that is fox noise

and I am going to speak out





greenbriar
silent no longer

[kestrel91316]

22. Not surprised at all...............

[HCE SuiGeneris]

30. Then you are perfectly fine watching Fox while you wait?

To each their own.

[Shyanne]

47. Exactly

At least you have some common sense and realize that there is more to life than crying about what news channel somebody is watching.

[HCE SuiGeneris]

48. Even the Freepers agree with you

[AlCzervik]

49. see thats where you're so wrong, the op is choosing not to use them anymore-free market

at work, it's beautiful thing.

[hvn_nbr_2]

23. Turn off O'Loofa's mike!! n/t

[Blue Belle]

24. Oh how I wish I would have thought of that the other day...

I had to listen to faux noise the other day when I was at Les Schwaub getting my tire fixed. No news on Scooter Libby, but plenty on the "Bill Maher wishing Cheney dead" remark. :eyes:

[Bronyraurus]

28. Way to pick your battles, Greenbriar

[Raine]

29. Good for you!

:thumbsup: You're paying your money you shouldn't have to have your intelligence insulted while you do it!

[deacon]

31. I like your style- well done

[MadJohnShaft]

32. The United airport lounge at Ohare in term B always has FOX on

I've noticed, I should complain/boycott.

[Vinca]

33. The last time I took my car to the dealership they had Fox on and

I couldn't stop watching. I never put it on at home and I was amazed at how biased and inaccurate it was. The waiting room was crowded and I was the only one watching - hope they don't think I'm one of the evil doers. This could become a guilty pleasure, like reading People Magazine at the dentist's office.

[conscious evolution]

35. Did you use the parental block feature

when they gave you the remote?

[maxrandb]

37. It's about "frickin" time

we need to continue to hit these bastards where it matters...IN THE WALLET.

Talk radio ought to be target number one, followed by Faux News, and then the rest of the cable news shows, Disney and ABC.

If you were an alien that landed on this planet, and all you had access to was AM radio, you'd think that 95% of the country was foaming at the mouth, fascist, neo-con idiots.

The media, radio, Faux News, etc., NEED TO BE PUNISHED FOR IGNORING THE MAJORITY IN THIS COUNTRY

[NNN0LHI]

38. I mentioned it to the proprietor of a new restaurant that just opened near here too

I didn't think it would help but it did. They haven't had it back on since.

Don

[ecstatic]

39. wow. excellent job! nt

[City Lights]

42. Good work, greenbriar!

:yourock:

[greenbriar]

45. thank you

all

[Name removed]

46. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[AlCzervik]

51. gee maybe you could be a tad more subtle?

it's obvious where you come from, feel free to go back and get your backslapping for being a mole. Pathetic.

[HCE SuiGeneris]

52. already alerted to Mods

[Shyanne]

55. awwww

cant handle a different viewpoint?

This so called bastion of freedom sure aint free

yall are afraid to come over to other websites to debate, and when people come here to debate yall ban em

yea REAL open minded of ya

[AlCzervik]

56. the fact that you went to the trouble of signing up here to troll speaks volumes

of the people on your side, you represent so well.

[Shyanne]

63. You really need

to take a long hard look in the mirror, I did this as a freakin joke, if you ban me I wont cry, I wont pout, hell I will get in my big SUV and go take a drive just for the hell of it.

[AlCzervik]

66. maybe you should pull your head out of your ass before you get in that SUV.

[TheWatcher]

70. Why don't you do the country a real service and go sign up for this unjustified war

You believe in so much.

OH THAT'S RIGHT. Because you are a pant-shitting coward who has to send OTHER people's kids to die so you can drive around in your SUV.

[adigal]

118. While you ruin the earth for your future kids, why don't you go

and drive to the recruitment center and go fight for your country, brave man???

[HCE SuiGeneris]

57. goodbye idiot

[TheWatcher]

60. We don't come over to other Web Sites to debate because you pieces of trash aren't interested in deb

You aren't interested in the facts.

You aren't interested in the truth.

You are only interested in whatever will help you justify your blind faith in this lie and fantasy that the administration has created for you.

Fuck Off.

[Shyanne]

64. LMAO

What truth?
You are so deluded and consumed by hatred that you cannot see the truth if it slapped you in the face.
Its pretty pathetic if you ask me.

[TheWatcher]

68. No, you are the one who is pathetic.

What are we deluded about.

Would you care to defend this administration and what they have done?

Are you still one of the tired idiots who believe the war was justified and that there were WMD's?

What truth am I not seeing.

Oh please enlighten me, O mental lightweight.

[spanone]

82. The truth is, you don't know us, and we don't know you. Your attitude is unwelcome not your opinion.

[greenbriar]

96. get off my thread asshole

you are an ignorant son of a bitch coward.

go enlist and go fight for your savior

[conscious evolution]

74. Twice today IBTTS!!!

Can I get three?

[adigal]

117. You are VERY funny

I have tried to go over to right wing sites to debate, and I am respectful, and tell my tale of being an ex-republican and why I am not one any longer, and I am banned in about 5 minutes!!! Can't have anyone there who left the party, can you??? Ha!

[Shyanne]

67. nah subltey is for chickenshits

[TheWatcher]

73. You mean chickenshits who are too cowardly to actually go fight in your Boy King's War

Chickenshit like you who mentally masturbate in front of a keyboard, instead of picking up a weapon and fightin' them terrists?

Cowards like you who think putting a magnetic ribbon on your SUV makes you a patriot?

Pieces of trash like yourself that would rather send other people's kids to fight in this unjustified, illegal war instead of actually standing up for what they believe in?

You are the chickenshit. You believe in nothing. You stand for nothing.

Nothing but a coward behind a keyboard.

[Shyanne]

83. Actually

I served my time in the US Marine Corps, have you?
85-92
Did boot on Parris Island, SC
3rd Bn, I Co Plt 3063

[TheWatcher]

88. I will not serve in a War i do not believe in, Thank You, but my Grandfather was a World War II Vet

He fought in a war that was actually legitimate.

Now, you explain to me about how this war is legitimate.

And for the record I would not expect or WANT you to fight in this war either. Because it is not a legitimate war.

And don't hit me with that shit about how it needs to be fought.

Explain yourself.

[TheWatcher]

91. Well, the floor is yours. Explain why the war must be fought.

I'm listening.

This is your chance to actually say something of substance.

I'm waiting.

[TheWatcher]

92. That's what I thought.

You have nothing to say, because there is nothing to justify.

Thanks for proving my point.

Just another mindless troll playing toy soldier.

[adigal]

119. The marines need you back - haven't you heard???

They are having trouble with recruitment, you need to go reenlist!! You got your butt out of the military, didn't you, and left your fellow marines there to fight the fight. Semper Fi - from my father, an ex-Marine who is smart enough to figure out that Bush is a moron.

[TheWatcher]

54. Looks like the only dumbass here is you.

Why don't you run back to Free Republic and Circle Jerk with your fascist friends.

You are the one's who do not want people to be able to have another point of view.

Heads up shithead.

Your President is a giggling killer that led this country to a fake war for profit.

And as for your kid, he'd GLADLY send your kid to die to continue it forever as long as there is profit to be made.

The very entity you seem to be defending here is nothing more than a mouthpiece for Bush and his cabal, and in case you haven't noticed, some of your heroes that work for them, (Hannity, O'Reilly) have openly called for the arrest of anyone who dares have a different point of view about their precious war, and their precious President.

So don't come here with that bullshit.

You Go Fuck Yourself you little maggot.

I'm sick and tired of people like you.

[Shyanne]

59. Well for starters I dont post on Free Republic

Oh really, then why do you ban on this site?
If people can have different viewpoints why do you not allow links to certain conservative boards?
I am not defending ANY entity, just exposing the double standard that some of you live by on here. YOUR views can be heard but nobody else's can.
Go ahead and ban me I dont care, I DO have a life and it does not involve my mommys basement and a bag of cheetoes

[AlCzervik]

62. yes your life is so full that you sign up on message boards to troll.

yeah thats the ticket.

[Shyanne]

69. nothing better to do on a friday afternoon

while waiting on my wife to get ready so we can go out and grab a bite to eat.
funny YOUR on here, so what does that say about YOU?

[AlCzervik]

72. your beautiful wife Morgan Fairchild?

sure you have a wife, yup.

[Shyanne]

76. Nope

She is a wonderful woman who loves her animals and her husband.

[stanwyck]

94. helpful hint

it's easy to discount your posts when you have a common freeper problem: spelling and syntax. ("funny YOUR" -- you're, for example). Try spell check and read over your posts and you might get a little more respect.

[TheWatcher]

65. What double standard?

What is there to debate about Fox News. They are exactly what I said they are. Do you wish to debate this?

What are you here to debate or discuss. it seems to me the only reason you are here is to start trouble.

So what wisdom do you have to share with us?

I'm just dying to know.

[Shyanne]

71. TheWatcher

Quite honestly I dont watch ANY broadcast or cable news, they are ALL full of it. None of the report the news, it is ALL biased one way or the other and quite frankly I got tired of it.

[TheWatcher]

75. Then what DO you beleive in? What are you here to debate?

Enlighten us. All you have done is troll so far.

[TheWatcher]

77. What's the matter little boy? Cat got your tongue?

What are you here to debate? What do you have to share? What are we wrong about?

Go ahead, defend this administration. Defend the war. Defend Fox News.

Tell us where we are wrong.

Or are you just an uninformed, incurious dumbass like the President you voted for, who cares about nothing, stands for nothing, believes in nothing, and therefore is worth nothing?

If you are just here to waste everyone's time, then shut the fuck up and go away.

If you actually have something of substance to say, then have at it.

[Shyanne]

81. First of all

You have no clue who I voted for.
Why would I even try to defend this Administration in here?
Any attempt at an honest debate on the Administration would be futile. The war needs to be fought plain and simple. This is a war that has been going on for decades but many are just too blind to see it. I dont care about Fox News, like I stated I dont watch it.

[TheWatcher]

86. Explain to me why this war needs to be fought.

It's not plain and simple.

This war was started based on a lie. You have not one single clue about what this war is for.

And as I said, people like you are not interested in debate or facts. Because the only facts you wish to believe are what the administration has told you.

You can't possibly have an honest debate when you aren't even willing to perceive anything outside what The Boy King has fed you.

[TheWatcher]

90. Come on Soldier, On Your Feet.

Explain to me why this war has to be fought.

I'd really like to know.

I'd love to know what great cause one of my best friends lost his life for in 2003.

I'd like to know what great cause another friend of mine who lost TWO limbs two days ago when his convoy was hit with an IED.

Justify It.

Now.

[Firepit 462]

123. Well, that was not called for,

I guess you can report me to the mods for bannishment as well.

I've read thru your posts as well as his up to this point, and I've gotten a good chuckle at how excited you both must be to have somebody to insult. You can call me what you want but you are LOVING this put down contest.

However, your'e little "come on soldier, on your feet" is out of line. If you have served you should know better, if you haven't then I will explain. It's not funny, and it's not impressive to listen to you mock and marginalize a commitment lot of people have made. How dare you use that tone after losing a brother. Soldiers are not robotic junk yard dogs who bark on command, if you need the short version.

You're friends had no more choice on where he went then the rest of us. That's the way it REALLY works, "they" send "you" go, there is no travel brochure to choose from. The least you can do is not mock the commitment he gave his life for.

[Shyanne]

79. What do I belive in?

Finally a good question.
Quite simple actually, I believe in hard work, personal responsibility, no nanny state type govt, responsible taxation, giving a helping hand to a person that is down and helping them improve their lot in life be it thru job training, educational assistance, whatever it takes but not a hand out.

A Supreme Court that does not attempt to legislate from the bench, a Congress that actually gets something accomplished instead of the partisian bullshit we have today, a strong military, not having other peoples views FORCED down my neck, lets see what else

thats about it in a nutshell

[TheWatcher]

85. Then why do you have such a problem with the views presented on DU?

Why would you bother to defend an entity like Fox News, which stands for the EXACT OPPOSITE of everything you just listed.

Why would you support an administration that stands for THE EXACT OPPOSITE of everything you just listed?

Assuming you are a Republican, why would you support a party who stands for THE EXACT OPPOSITE of everything you just listed?

Why would you support a party that is completely against any of your interests?

Why would you support a War that has absolutely nothing to do with your interests, the interests of this country, the interests of this planet, or anything else other than Profit and Control?

[Sequoia]

50. And just who is your car dealership?

[Shyanne]

53. Oh and before I forget

I found this on eBay for you

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190088682473&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26satitle%3D190088682473%26fvi%3D1

[TheWatcher]

80. And before I forget, I found this for you

http://usmilitary.about.com/library/pdf/enlistment.pdf

Go Get Em', Captain America.

[Shyanne]

84. Trust me

If I could get a waiver to get back in I damn sure would. But, I currently have a 50% Service Connected Disability and they kinda frown on me going back in.

[conscious evolution]

87. Must be brain damage from when

your hand slipped off when you where sitting at your computer with you pants around your ankles.

[TheWatcher]

89. No, No, let him speak.

He claims he was in the service, and I want him to explain why this war should be fought.

[stanwyck]

95. another helpful hint

you're not using the correct terminology. Watch "Rambo" again.

[greenbriar]

97. wow..your thread on the other page is up to 54 posts

be sure to tell them that my car is a Jeep Liberty and it has NO bumper sitckers on it :)


and it was a snack cafe not vending machines

I had a very nice turkey crossiant and a pepsi

[musette_sf]

109. these poor kids getting blown to sh!t in IraqNam

can't even get the medical care they need from the VA, and you ask us to believe you and your crock BS story?

buh-bye to another member of the 101st Drool-Covered Keyboard Divsion. :nuke:

:rofl: to you

and

:patriot: :cry: for REAL vets with REAL service and REAL disabilities, injuries, maiming, etc.

[Left Hook]

98. Tryin to make fools of DU?

ain't workin. :grr:

[spanone]

78. What is it with Fox and car dealerships? They must own part of the franchise.

[live love laugh]

99. YOU ROCK!

[gravity]

100. Not every Fox viewer is a wingnut

I think that you overreacted assuming that the dealership is purposely subjugating you with right wing propoganda.

Show respect and ask to change the channel first. If they give you attitude, then you can can give it back, but don't start fights over nothing. It just makes the left appear crazy and out of touch with the average American.

[live love laugh]

101. "The left?".

:popcorn:

[gravity]

102. liberals, democrats etc

[greenbriar]

108. as opposed to you freepers?

unhuh

[gravity]

111. Umm no

I'm saying that your actions were irrational and inconsiderate in the dealership. You assumed because the dealership had Fox News on, they must be extreme right wingnuts when there was no way to be sure. Just asking to change the channel would have been more appropriate in that situation. It's just being respectful.

My point is to choose your battles wisely.

Avoiding businesses just because they show Fox News is childish IMHO.

[greenbriar]

116. go back to freeperville I did what I felt was in MY best interest

so go name call somewhere else freep

[FogerRox]

103. Love it , thanks for posting

[Fridays Child]

105. Good for you!

:toast:

[Cha]

110. Five Bucks and the

remote..you scored, baby!

[Madspirit]

112. Good Job!

They want your money, they can NOT offend you while you are there.
Lee

[bullwinkle428]

115. Excellent job!! It's an old chestnut, but the squeaky wheel really

does get the oil! I was in a car dealership a month or two back just to test drive a car (Prius, by the way), and they had a huge flat-screen in there playing Faux News. If I was ready to actually buy a car that day, I would have had them jumping through hoops to change that channel before I signed any papers. "Store policy you say? I think I really enjoyed the driving experience of the Civic Hybrid better, come to think of it!" :rofl:

[and-justice-for-all]

120. Next time I am in BOOKS-A-MILLION I will do the samething..

..They can turn that shit off or I can just go to Waldens instead. The choice is theirs.

[joe_sixpack]

121. Hollywood should make a movie about what you've done

Your actions are clearly a better example of bravery and self sacrifice than that "300" flick.

[greenbriar]

122. not sure if you are making fun or not so I will just say

uh okay

[joe_sixpack]

124. Not making fun

True acts of courage are more about the little things we do everyday, than some sweeping bold gesture.