Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Ed of American Grille thinks a Boycott is good for Business. We'll See
First of all I'd like to thank all the media that showed up at CR Gibbs yesterday.
I felt a little bad for them, as they seemed sad we did not have more boots on
the ground. In a city with a few thousand folks sitting around with no jobs, no
shelter, no cell phones, no internet and no cars, it would not have been that
hard to bring some along. Maybe next time.
Like I told David Benda, "Dave, you and I know who butters your bread around
town." Still the article he did for the Record Searchlight was even-handed I
felt he spent a lot of time on the issue. I suggest that all media start spending
more time interviewing the homeless panhandlers, yes, in spite of what you
are being told, many of the panhandlers are also homeless.
As far as a low turnout. CR Gibbs was busier Monday, from the show of cars
than it was on Tuesday IMO. Still Ed the owner, was able to parlay our visit
there into a last minute meeting of his own supporters, who like ours, were
not all able to attend. Still only about 100 businesses represented out of what
5,000 local businesses, well that is hardly a mandate is it?
Between you and I, our plans were to move on to the few other Redding businesses
also displaying the I'm addicted to something posters..."So Don't Feed My Habits"
But business was so good for ED, I feel we owe it to him to continue focusing on
his business. We apologize in advance for any business Best Western Hotels
National Chain may loose in this negative association. But like me sometimes,
Ed's mouth is his biggest enemy._citizenactivist
Note to Ed: In the beginning they all think a informational picket like this is
fun and exciting and might work in their favor...generally it never well, as a
promoted Boycott of any business is the gift that keeps on giving. While I
admit it will be hard for you at first to gauge your loses, as time goes on
you'll see that folks, especially at lunch time, are not looking for too much
excitement. My advice, as someone who has also owned a restaurant or two,
one on Hilltop Dr. and been corporate trained to run some ten or more,
concentrate on your service and food as best you can during these days ahead,
because your politics are about to start costing you dearly.
I felt a little bad for them, as they seemed sad we did not have more boots on
the ground. In a city with a few thousand folks sitting around with no jobs, no
shelter, no cell phones, no internet and no cars, it would not have been that
hard to bring some along. Maybe next time.
Like I told David Benda, "Dave, you and I know who butters your bread around
town." Still the article he did for the Record Searchlight was even-handed I
felt he spent a lot of time on the issue. I suggest that all media start spending
more time interviewing the homeless panhandlers, yes, in spite of what you
are being told, many of the panhandlers are also homeless.
As far as a low turnout. CR Gibbs was busier Monday, from the show of cars
than it was on Tuesday IMO. Still Ed the owner, was able to parlay our visit
there into a last minute meeting of his own supporters, who like ours, were
not all able to attend. Still only about 100 businesses represented out of what
5,000 local businesses, well that is hardly a mandate is it?
Between you and I, our plans were to move on to the few other Redding businesses
also displaying the I'm addicted to something posters..."So Don't Feed My Habits"
But business was so good for ED, I feel we owe it to him to continue focusing on
his business. We apologize in advance for any business Best Western Hotels
National Chain may loose in this negative association. But like me sometimes,
Ed's mouth is his biggest enemy._citizenactivist
Note to Ed: In the beginning they all think a informational picket like this is
fun and exciting and might work in their favor...generally it never well, as a
promoted Boycott of any business is the gift that keeps on giving. While I
admit it will be hard for you at first to gauge your loses, as time goes on
you'll see that folks, especially at lunch time, are not looking for too much
excitement. My advice, as someone who has also owned a restaurant or two,
one on Hilltop Dr. and been corporate trained to run some ten or more,
concentrate on your service and food as best you can during these days ahead,
because your politics are about to start costing you dearly.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
Homeless in Redding, CA 2 YEARS and Counting.
social system. With the very best intentions, we pray, they are asking the giving,
heartfelt citizens of Redding, Ca to stop donating to homeless pan-handlers.
They've done such a bag-up-job taking care of them they now are telling us they
deserve EVERY PENNY. We fear it has more to do with control and power than
actual love and concern for their fellow men and women, down on their luck.
_citizenactivist
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David brought an entire
Army to their knees they
just thought he was
by himself. Read your bible.
Ephesians 6:10-18
New International Version (NIV)
The Armor of God
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
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Today the flaming arrows of the evil ones bounced of the shield of faith back to those who sent them and it wasn't a pretty sight. And I'll also mention, some were not too happy to have the
bright light of truth shinning on their evil plans and schemes.
How much trouble do you really think I'd have getting a dozen or more homeless to come with us? We have a few thousand just sitting around. I'm not sure we're done yet with old ED and CRGibbs and it's smart___es like you that really motivate guys like me.