Lowes just got a customer for life!

[krazy kris]

now if they can just do something about all the fucking illegals up there but at least its not as bad as home depot

[krazy kris]

When you judge an entire race based of the actions of a few, and hate them because of it, yes that is exactly the definition of being racist. That might have been the dumbest fucking post I've ever seen you make.

I guess I am a racist then

[Damnittsteve]

I guess I am a racist then

mee too

[jluv]

They ALL hate us.

By "us", surely you must mean you and the rest of the racists around here, because not all Muslims hate Americans.

There are pieces of shit in all races and religions. You don't have to look far for proof of that.

[LS1Goat]

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpps/news/na...11212_16348794

word.

Two thumbs up.

And lol @ this thread. I wonder how different the responses in this thread would be if say it was posted say, Sept. 12 2001.

Where is the political "outrage" and pretentious condemnation of this horrid affront when minority groups in this country are raising Mexican flags on their flagpoles on school campuses on U.S. soil. And Happy Holidays is the more PC term because Merry Christmas is considered offensive to many religious sects in the U.S. in modern America. I don't see the D-Senators standing on their pious soap boxes to demonize any acts that I feel are offensive. What I find to be the interesting and humorous aspect in the scope where minority immigrants are concerned, is they love the freedoms afforded to them by living in this country, but once here they are actively displeased with it's culture and do all they can subvert it in some form or another. And this is all just fodder for minority advocacy groups and liberal Democrats. So, they can all take the demagogue roll to garner votes and be public heroes of the woes of these poor-poor people living in an ostensibly racist society.

And I also like how everyone jumps on the bandwagon when a video of Islamic barbaric beheadings and stoning of woman for adultery. And we justly satirize it because Islam is a so-called religion of peace. How many businesses in D/FW alone have be snagged by the FBI for privately funding radical Islamic fundamentalist from 2001 to present?? I lost count.

And you're an idiot of you think they can be sued into submission for removing a television advertising slot. That's not a Civil Rights issue. If they where to say we no longer to allow Muslims in our stores, that's a Civil Rights violation. They will only capitulate if it affects sales, period.

Sure, there are peaceful Muslims that pose no threat. Just like there are peaceful Mormons that practice bigamy that pose not direct threat to society. No problems there, except one can land you in jail.

This country is in a sad place. I lost respect for everyone of all race, creeds, and religions a long time ago. There's a video somewhere of Whoopi Goldberg on The View debating on some ridiculous subject with a guest about how she said the word "Nig*er" is a term of endearment among people of color, but in a fun way. However, if it is stated by a white person, then it's on like Donkey Kong. Probably the biggest face palm moment I've ever experienced. That's just how ridiculous this country is regarding minority self-entitlement. It must be nice to make racial slurs with almost complete impunity. Then you place that situation in contrast to the Radio Host Don Imus scandal . It's utter non-sense.

It's not a two way street. It's a double standard. That's the source of the ire from people like myself and probably others on this forum, not counting the rest of the country. However, those attitudes are labeled racist and harboring prejudice attitudes. Sorry. It's about the double standard. How our culture is constantly forced to be change or modified to assuage the discomfort of others, but the same situation working conversely is utterly ignored and oddly doesn't elicit the same disdain from our stalwart and true duly elected officials.

Different races, creeds, and religions is not a problem. The problem is when immigrants come here enticed by what is essentially our Bill of Rights, then as they become acclimated all of the sudden call for a change in our cultural zeitgeist because it's all "offensive" in some form or fashion. All while sleeping under the blanket of freedom of everything that constitutes these now dated policies and attitudes. Let's see, let's move to America to escape despotism, tyranny, impoverishment, and justice meted out in the form of Middle Age barbarism. Then when we get there let's complain and try to effect change in our flawed culture. Makes sense to me.

Some people are indeed, racist. Some people are simply pissed at the duplicity and double standard. The latter is perceived in exactly the same manner as the former. How many people on here talked about how we heard from someone at sometime say how you were racist if you didn't vote for Obama back in '08. Not because we just didn't agree with his policies and political ideology, but just because we're simply racist because he's black. You know what ignorance is!?!? It's not being able to distinguish the difference between those two concepts.

- Tim

[krazy kris]

Two thumbs up.


- Tim

Did you google that first

[GE]

Yes because it's racist to look at who has been attacking us for a decade and make decisions based on information present. I believe that is called self preservation for the most part and tends to keep us from walking into dark alleys counting cash while talking about whatever ethnic group is around.

Fuck Islam and good for Lowes.

Has anyone told you that you ain't quite right in the head?

[stevo]

When you judge an entire race based of the actions of a few, and hate them because of it, yes that is exactly the definition of being racist. That might have been the dumbest fucking post I've ever seen you make.

It isn't a race, it is a religion/governing body.

Stevo

[Osiris]

Tim! God damn man! TL: DR

[Up0n0ne]

HD didn't fire him because of the pin on his apron. It was a dress code violation that he refused to abide by. It just so happens the pin said what it did.

They used the dress code policy as an excuse to fire him, but he wore the pin for over a year and a half with out one mngr saying a word and one mngr even said she liked the pin. It wasn't until he started bringing his Bible to work, then he was fired.
If it were strictly a dress code violation, I wouldn't imagine management taking over a year and a half to figure out their own dress code.
HD openly supports gay pride events, but fires a kid for bringing a Bible to work on the grounds of a dress code violation for a patriotic pin. Sounds like a double standard to me.

Pro-gay messages are acceptable, but patriotic messages will get you fired at The Home Depot. Dozens of homosexual employees participated in Home Depot-sponsored gay pride parades and festivals. Many employees wore numerous signs and symbols on their aprons promoting the gay lifestyle. [These facts were first denied by Home Depot, but then retracted the denial when pictures proved they were true.]

The Home Depot defended them by saying homosexual employees will not be prohibited “in any way” when it comes to what they do and wear.

"Be yourself, change the world" unless you wear a patriotic pin and bring a Bible to work.

Home Depot employee fired for wearing “under God” flag button
October 23rd, 2009 by TCPalm.com
OKEECHOBEE — Trevor Keezer didn’t start working at The Home Depot to make a religious statement. He just wanted to earn money for college.

“I want to go to school to become a nurse,” said the 20-year-old Okeechobee resident.

Keezer says for 19 months, ever since he started working as a cashier at The Home Depot in Okeechobee, he’s worn a button with an American flag on it that reads: “One nation under God, indivisible.”

Keezer sees the quotation, taken from the pledge of allegiance, as his way of supporting American troops at war, and of expressing his Christian faith.

In December, his older brother Army Spc. Steven Keezer Jr., is scheduled to deploy to Iraq for his second tour of duty.

For more than a year, Keezer says none of his managers mentioned the button on his Home Depot apron, except one supervisor who commented she liked it.

“She actually wanted to wear it,” Keezer said.

Then, last month, when he started bringing his Bible to work, Keezer says his manager confronted him about the button.

“That’s when I was told it had to come off, or I would be sent home. So they sent me home for six straight days without pay. And then today they terminated me,” he said.

Craig Fishel, a spokesman for The Home Depot, said he could not comment on specific personnel issues, but added, “The company’s dress code policy states that we do not allow noncompany buttons, regardless of their message or content.”

Fishel says Home Depot has a “proud history” of supporting the military, and that it sanctions several of its own buttons for employees to wear, including one that reads: “United We Stand.”

Keezer said he preferred to wear his button because “you can’t have country without God. Every pin they showed me had no ‘God’ on it or anything.”

Fishel says the company gives employees several warnings when they violate the dress policy before terminating them.

But Keezer says, “It never crossed my mind to take off the button because I’m standing for something that’s bigger than I am. They kept telling me the severity of what you’re doing and I just let God be in control and went with His plan.”

Keezer says he was a model employee at Home Depot and he liked his job.

“I was cashier of the month and I’ve won six ‘Homer’ awards — that’s the highest award you can get at Home Depot.”

Keezer has the support of his family. “I’m so proud of him,” said his mother, Francine.

Local business owners are rallying to his cause, too.

Jim McCoin, owner of Cowboy’s Barbecue and Steak Co., said, “Amen. I am proud of him. If you can’t stand for what you believe in, then why be there.”

McCoin says he’d like to order some of the “One nation under God” buttons for the employees of his two local restaurants.

As for Keezer, he says he didn’t set out to make a religious statement, but now that he has, he believes he’s done the right thing.

“I want to be a voice for the rest of the Christians and for the citizens of this country to stand up for the country. You know, quit being told to sit down. Say what you want to say and don’t be afraid of the consequences,” he said.

[racrguy]

They used the dress code policy as an excuse to fire him, but he wore the pin for over a year and a half with out one mngr saying a word and one mngr even said she liked the pin. It wasn't until he started bringing his Bible to work, then he was fired.
If it were strictly a dress code violation, I wouldn't imagine management taking over a year and a half to figure out their own dress code.
HD openly supports gay pride events, but fires a kid for bringing a Bible to work on the grounds of a dress code violation for a patriotic pin. Sounds like a double standard to me.



"Be yourself, change the world" unless you wear a patriotic pin and bring a Bible to work.

Religion is a protected class. Up until recently sexual preference wasn't, but it is now.

[Vertnut]

This all about money, and Lowes' catering to the bigger customer base.

That's the bottom line.

[CexMashean]

Well, no more Home Depot for me.

[Forever_frost]

When you judge an entire race based of the actions of a few, and hate them because of it, yes that is exactly the definition of being racist. That might have been the dumbest fucking post I've ever seen you make.

I wasn't aware Islam was a race. The fact you think it is makes you an idiot. Do you also think Mexican is a race?

[Forever_frost]

Has anyone told you that you ain't quite right in the head?

Yes, I've been told that. Could probably be traced to the Muslim fuck who shot me in it. Or perhaps the Muslim fucks who killed my friends. Or maybe the one who walked into Ft. Hood and opened fire on my unarmed brothers and sisters. Or perhaps the fucker who tried to blow up a plane by stuffing his underwear with explosives, or the one who tried to do the same thing with explosives in his shoes. Or perhaps the one who decided to worship Allah by blowing up a truck full of explosives at a Christmas tree lighting last year. Or could possibly be the ones who tried to poison a base full of soldiers by poisoning the water supply. Or the ones who flew not one but multiple planes full of civilians to their deaths, two of those being into buildings full of other civilians. Could also be the one who tried to blow up a building in Dallas with a VIED. I'm not sure.

Take your pick.