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(12,618 posts)The one good thing about a rich corporatist, we can actually hurt his bottom line. Nader and Stein had their own private money that didn't come directly from the public. Not true with Howard. And if I had to guess, I'm guessing Starbucks is frequented by liberals a lot more than it is by conservatives.
Wounded Bear
(58,648 posts)and Schultz is not loved in Washington. He was right in the middle of moving the Sonics to KC.
Plus, who the hell wants another idiot CEO type in the White House? I've been on record before saying, "Businessmen make shitty presidents." Been true since the beginning. Look at the list of worst presidents, several of them were businessmen.
maxsolomon
(33,321 posts)Folgers is crappy.
When I was a Barista in Cincy (1985-87), there were TWO places to get espresso in the entire city. People were intimidated by it. I'd never had anything but percolated coffee up to that point.
Now? I can't believe I'm defending Starbucks, but it's not crap. Starbucks brought decent coffee to Middle America, if not the world.
In closing, Schultz is going nowhere.
Wounded Bear
(58,648 posts)I drink coffee (not espresso) at home. Having trained my palate on Marine Corps coffee, I'm no connoisseur.
Yeah, I drink Folgers, or other brands depending on price.
maxsolomon
(33,321 posts)There's worse is what I'm saying.
Come to Seattle, I'll buy you a Vivace and it will blow your mind. It tastes like berries.
Wounded Bear
(58,648 posts)And I don't drink Lattes or other flavored stuff. When I visit baristas, I almost always get Americano.
maxsolomon
(33,321 posts)Lattes are flavored with MILK, son. I don't drink those syrups either - it's for kids. "Coffee-flavored Coffee", as Dennis Leary says.
Try an Americano at Vivace next time you go to REI's Flagship. Right across the street.
japple
(9,823 posts)back when I still drank coffee, I would go to my local coffee house that served up a perfectly roasted, perfectly brewed cup of coffee. Straight up. Always got high test (dark roast.) Black, no sugar, no cream. And it was much cheaper than *bux.
MurrayDelph
(5,294 posts)so I can't comment on the quality, or lack thereof, of Starbucks coffee.
But, I do get these promotional cards from them that I have used for fairly-decent sandwiches and pastries.
Cha
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(51,550 posts)kimbutgar
(21,137 posts)Because you will give the election to the orange maggot.
Personally I rarely frequent Starbucks overpriced coffee. It's cheaper to brew it myself at home or use my Kering coffee maker with refillable containers that I put my own coffee or tea.