Target surprise...

[chwgmjay]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/27/target-homophobia-ceo-gre_n_660990.html

"A campaign contribution to a well-known anti-gay politician in Minnesota has become a rather large public relations nightmare for Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel--and the store now faces boycotts and backlash from the gay community."

"Following the money trail, the Minnesota Independent has also linked Emmer to a Minnesota Christian "punk-rock ministry" that supports the killing of gays and lesbians."?!?!?!?

WOW... didn't think I'd see this from the hometown company... thoughts?

 

[adctd2WDW]

I have not been here in so long. I just want to say hello to everyone and hey....I hope all are doing OK.

 

[wallyb]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/27/target-homophobia-ceo-gre_n_660990.html

"A campaign contribution to a well-known anti-gay politician in Minnesota has become a rather large public relations nightmare for Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel--and the store now faces boycotts and backlash from the gay community."

"Following the money trail, the Minnesota Independent has also linked Emmer to a Minnesota Christian "punk-rock ministry" that supports the killing of gays and lesbians."?!?!?!?

WOW... didn't think I'd see this from the hometown company... thoughts?

well dang.
I kinda like Target.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I LOVE Target. This is REALLY disappointing!

I HATE Walmart. Where am I supposed to shop now? Maybe this jerk will resign.

 

[rpmdfw]

Up until now, Target has had a really good track record with the GLBT community. Going so far as to sponsor gay pride festivals in some parts of the country.

I'm going to play a "Wait and see" game before I stop shopping there.

This could just be one small misstep in what has been a great relationship prior to now.

 

[jeanigor]

From what I can take out of this is that Target gave money to an organization, who then in turn gave it to a political candidate, correct?

 

[Chuck S]

While I'm disappointed in Target, I think it is quite common for large businesses to give contributions to both sides of a political race, they are all about the $$ in this economy.

I rarely shop at Target, as the closest is about 20 miles away, but I do have a Visa card from them. I kind of need to keep it, as there is another store here in town that only takes Visa...not M/C, Amex or Discover.

I'll take a wait and see stance, maybe this CEO will follow the lead of the BP CEO and move on to other pastures, or issue a decent apology. If I were a regular Target shopper, I would send a snail mail letter to corporate expressing my concens, and see what type of response I received.

 

[zeitzeuge]

From what I was reading, didn't they get associated kind of through a 3rd party? It wasn't directly from Target, but support came through a secondary source that Target funds?

I'm for the wait and see game also. They have SUCH a good track record with the LGBT community, that I'm thinking this was just a mis-step. I still back them and support them fully until I see a radical switch in their thinking and treament of our community.

Plus, I'd have nowhere to shop for necessities.

 

[wallyb]

Plus, I'd have nowhere to shop for necessities.

Yeah - Where ta hell am I supposed to get my gym stuff from?
hope this is a mistake.

 

[rpmdfw]

The CEO of Target issued a statement today that the company's commitment to the GLBT community is unwavering, and that diversity is a cornerstone of their organization.

So, again, I'll wait and see.

 

[wallyb]

How can a company with a mascot this cute be wrong!

 

[rpmdfw]

How can a company with a mascot this cute be wrong!

You think so?

You don't find that kind of dog creepy looking?

I've always thought they were creepy weird looking dogs . . .

 

[wallyb]

You think so?
You don't find that kind of dog creepy looking?
I've always thought they were creepy weird looking dogs . . .

NO!
I find you a creepy and weird "female dog"

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I was telling DS the other day that I think Stella is fabulous. He wanted to know if she is as fabulous as Tolliver. I told him it's a tie.

 

[rpmdfw]

I was telling DS the other day that I think Stella is fabulous. He wanted to know if she is as fabulous as Tolliver. I told him it's a tie.

A tie? You told him it's a TIE?

You lied to him.

Tolliver is CLEARLY the most fabulous dog EVER!

 

[wallyb]

A tie? You told him it's a TIE?
You lied to him.
Tolliver is CLEARLY the most fabulous dog EVER!

Oh - He's a dog!?!?!

All this time I thought he was one of those door draft thingies!

A Dog - now that's funny!

 

[Sphyrna]

I'm going to play the wait and see approach too. I agree that typically companies give $ to parties on both sides of the fence. I don't think I could boycott Target, I do too much shopping there. I thought it was Gaymart. I always see family when shopping there. I doubt they'd want to lose that market. If there's a wrong, they'll make it right. But think it's more guilty by association and playing both sides of the fence.

 

[rpmdfw]

Oh - He's a dog!?!?!

All this time I thought he was one of those door draft thingies!

A Dog - now that's funny!

Wow.

You went to an awful lot of effort to make fun of fabulous little Tolliver.

Clearly, you feel threatened.

 

[Saxton]

Wow, two gay guys having a cat fight over their dogs ... I'm shocked. I'll settle it - they're both adorable!

As for Target they're saying that they donated based only on what they thought would be good for business and I understand that but it does bother me. Especially since that was the first donation they made after the Supreme Court eased the rules.

On one hand they are supportive of our community but on the other hand they are also saying they don't have a "social agenda". Color me confused. I'll wait and see what happens.

 

[wallyb]

Wow.
You went to an awful lot of effort to make fun of fabulous little Tolliver.
Clearly, you feel threatened.

No effort a all darling ... It was my pleasure!