With details of the Starbuck proclamation starting to emerge from the cloud of BS, is anybody besides me thinking "Fake News"?

10,000 jobs over 75 countries over 5 years? Frankly, it all sounds like a publicity stunt on their part, no real offer of help to poor, starving refugees.

The news programs today are showing a bunch of unemployed lawyers holding up signs in airports, with nobody needing their services since all of yesterday's foreigners have been taken care of.

I hope the rest of Trump's opposition fizzles out as quickly as this BS will, but on the other hand, how can I justify stockpiling more ammo?

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The news programs today are showing a bunch of unemployed lawyers holding up signs in airports, with nobody needing their services since all of yesterday's foreigners have been taken care of.

This is a good start...

How about IRS attorneys next, change the tax laws.

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10,000 jobs over 75 countries over 5 years? Frankly, it all sounds like a publicity stunt on their part, no real offer of help to poor, starving refugees.

Wonder if they looked at the current hiring rate and projected it out? "Hey, how many employees will we I. In 5 years?"

I make my own coffee also, but where you're out and you want something, will it be a human pulling the shot (if you get something espresso based)?

And, remember if fast food goes to a $15 minimum wage, so do the barristas. So they have a price on their heads also.

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Or maybe they won't be doing so much hiring going forward:

http://www.wsj.com/articles/ro...at-cafe-x-1485781201

Robot Baristas Serve Up the Future of Coffee at Cafe X
Automation is eliminating jobs for factory workers and Uber drivers—will your morning fix soon come from a precision caffeine machine?

I'm still more likely to push the buttons on my own coffee machine... but sure, why not?

If I'm out and about and a machine is cheaper and more convenient who needs the liberal barista sporting a hip mustache making small talk?

I don't buy coffee there but I do own the stock which has done pretty well over the past few years. He is a very good CEO. I'm not selling. I'm not going to make a knee jerk reaction and bite my nose to spite my face. I truly believe the comment is posturing because he is planning to run in 2020. The guy is very, very smart and will be a formidable opponent. Refugee is going to become the next big buzz word.

In point of fact, this is a PR stunt. Schultz knows his customer base, and that, in general, this will play well with them.

I enjoy their coffee. We buy French Roast whole beans and grind our own each morning.

We just ran out today -- great timing -- I asked my wife to buy another brand from now on -- she was all in.

See ya Starbucks.

Bob

Just imagine what ordering a skinny venti macchiato made with almond milk and two shots of espresso from a guy that doesn't speak English is going to do to the speed of the ordering line.

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Just imagine what ordering a skinny venti macchiato made with almond milk and two shots of espresso from a guy that doesn't speak English is going to do to the speed of the ordering line.

And won't touch any of the food that has pork in it (which is many of their items).

I don't like burnt, overpriced coffee.

Why would anyone drink that crap? Besides them hating guns,the Constitution and America, it is overpriced and tasted like burned hair.

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Just for shits and giggles; Starbucks (SBUX) closed Jan. 27 at $56.12

Feb. 1: 53.90-1.32 (-2.39%)

Will a Starbucks Boycott Actually Help Sales?

The #BoycottStarbucks campaign has resonated on social media, but it could bring out the company’s supporters, as well.

http://www.barrons.com/article...&ru=yahoo&yptr=yahoo

On Wednesday, the Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC), a veteran owned and operated gourmet coffee purveyor, responded to Starbucks-- or “Hipsterbucks” as they call the global coffee chain--announcing a pledge via Instagram to hire 10,000 veterans.

http://www.foxnews.com/food-dr...-10000-veterans.html

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On Wednesday, the Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC), a veteran owned and operated gourmet coffee purveyor, responded to Starbucks-- or “Hipsterbucks” as they call the global coffee chain--announcing a pledge via Instagram to hire 10,000 veterans.

http://www.foxnews.com/food-dr...-10000-veterans.html

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BRCC makes some good beans.

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On Wednesday, the Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC), a veteran owned and operated gourmet coffee purveyor, responded to Starbucks-- or “Hipsterbucks” as they call the global coffee chain--announcing a pledge via Instagram to hire 10,000 veterans.

http://www.foxnews.com/food-dr...-10000-veterans.html

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I was just on their site today. What a huge variety!!! Can anyone recommend one of their darker roast coffees? Something like a french roast?

I do like Starbucks, and each week, I'd spend a few hundred bucks in coffee and snacks to take to my various doctors offices. No more.

I'm only going to Dunkin Donuts. Most franchises around me are even immigrant owned, but DD is smart enough to stay outta politics and just make my coffee.

The "Beyond Black" is bold but not bitter. Ive tried several of their beans and this is my favorite. I too like a dark blend. FYI the "CAF" is aptly named.

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I don't buy coffee there but I do own the stock which has done pretty well over the past few years. He is a very good CEO. I'm not selling. I'm not going to make a knee jerk reaction and bite my nose to spite my face. I truly believe the comment is posturing because he is planning to run in 2020. The guy is very, very smart and will be a formidable opponent. Refugee is going to become the next big buzz word.

I'll second that thought! MG

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The "Beyond Black" is bold but not bitter. Ive tried several of their beans and this is my favorite. I too like a dark blend. FYI the "CAF" is aptly named.

Thanks for the tip.

Is the Black Rifle Coffee whole beans or ground?