AFA's 2010 listing of War on Christmas offenders

[wtmusic]

"Based on current advertising, below is a list of companies that avoid, ban, or use the term "Christmas" in their advertising. We will continually update the list, so check back often.

Criteria - AFA reviewed up to four areas to determine if a company was "Christmas-friendly" in their advertising: print media (newspaper inserts), broadcast media (radio/television), website and/or personal visits to the store. If a company's ad has references to items associated with Christmas (trees, wreaths, lights, etc.), it was considered as an attempt to reach "Christmas" shoppers.

If a company has items associated with Christmas, but did not use the word "Christmas," then the company is considered as censoring "Christmas.""

Companies FOR "Christmas" (partial list)
updated 11-17-10

Amazon.com
Bed Bath & Beyond
Best Buy
Big Lots
Costco
Hallmark
JC Penney
JoAnn Fabrics & Crafts Stores
Kmart
kohl's
Kroger
Lowe's
Macy's
Menard's
Neiman Marcus
Nordstrom
Petsmart
Pier One Imports
Rite Aid
Sears
Target
Walgreens
Wal-Mart/Sam's Club

Companies marginalizing or against "Christmas"
updated 11-17-10

Banana Republic
Bath & Body Works
Gap Stores
Hancock Fabrics
Hy-Vee Stores
Old Navy
Limited Brands
Safeway
Starbucks
Toys R Us
Whole Foods
Barnes & Noble
CVS Pharmacy
Dick's Sporting Goods
Office Depot
Radio Shack
Staples
SUPERVALU
Victoria's Secret

http://action.afa.net/Detail.aspx?id=2147486887

(Note: this post has been deemed "Christian-unfriendly" by the AFA because it contains the word "Christian" and the word "nutcases" in it)

[niceypoo]

1. Good to know that the GOP is on top of the important stuff...

...in these trying times

[blondeatlast]

2. Yes, because the companies not using "Christmas" are OBVIOUSLY against

people celebrating the winter holidays with lavish gifts.

Merry Happy Season's Holiday Greetings for Christmas, dammit!

[rurallib]

3. Got to bookmark this.

Was planning to blog on a similar subject tomorrow. this is a good jumping off point.

[Bigmack]

4. After the AFA dissed the MOH recipient...

they should be anathema... pariahs.

Brian Fischer, “Director of Issues Analysis” for the American Family Association, said that Sgt. Salvadore Giunta had "feminized" the Medal of Honor because Giunta prevented deaths rather than caused them they should be ignored... not matter how wonderfully stupid their statements are.

[wtmusic]

6. Sick, twisted people. I wish they would just go away. nt

[SalmonChantedEvening]

5. Ooh cool! Must shop places.

:D

[wo ooo]

7. ugh

whats so damn wrong with not trying to offend people?!