Sign of the times

[\GoBillsInDallas/]

Atlanta restaurant adds 20% surcharge to each bill to pay for the cost of a full-time police officer to be in their restaurant:

 

http://www.ajc.com/news/news/waffle-house-smothers-customers-with-security-surc/nWQmX/

[Koko78]

Atlanta restaurant adds 20% surcharge to each bill to pay for the cost of a full-time police officer to be in their restaurant:

 

http://www.ajc.com/n...ity-surc/nWQmX/

 

Well on the bright side, they won't be in business long jacking up the prices like this. Especially if someone opens a competing restaurant nearby.

[unbillievable]

Well on the bright side, they won't be in business long jacking up the prices like this. Especially if someone opens a competing restaurant nearby.

If they were smart, they would have just raised prices by %20.

People already know that businesses in urban areas have a higher overhead, tacking it on at the end of the bill just makes people feel swindled.

[ExiledInIllinois]

 

If they were smart, they would have just raised prices by %20.

People already know that businesses in urban areas have a higher overhead, tacking it on at the end of the bill just makes people feel swindled.

 

You would think the wait staff would be mad. People may not tip... Or tip very low. Which leaves me to the question, were they tipping to begin with?

[Jauronimo]

You would think the wait staff would be mad. People may not tip... Or tip very low. Which leaves me to the question, were they tipping to begin with?

Stereotypically speaking, no. At least not well anyway.

 

For those confused by this move, do a youtube search for Waffle House and see what comes up.

Edited February 18, 2013 by Jauronimo

[ExiledInIllinois]

 

Stereotypically speaking, no. At least not well anyway.

 

For those confused by this move, do a youtube search for Waffle House and see what comes up.

 

That is what I suspected. I have never been to a Waffle House. It is a 24 hr. breakfast place. I can imagine the tipping is horrible on low bills. I suppose this is a touchy subject dealing with the many issues involved here.

[Nanker]

This is an object lesson in business.

The cost of doing business can make it unprofitable to continue doing business, or starting up a new business.

Consumers often vote with their feet, and go elsewhere if they think they're not getting fair value for their money.

Companies can vote with their fee too, by picking up stakes and leaving an unprofitable business model behind while finding a less costly place to make their widgets and sell them profitably.

[B-Man]

This is an object lesson in business.

 

Companies can vote with their fee too, by picking up stakes and leaving an unprofitable business model behind while finding a less costly place to make their widgets and sell them profitably.

 

No bluff: Ammo mag company Magpul, other firms will leave if Colorado gun-grabber bills pass

 

On Friday, liberal lawmakers in the Colorado state House passed legislation requiring background checks on private gun sales and placing limits on ammo magazines. A final vote may come today before the bills move on to the state Senate. Dems now hold majorities in both chambers and the governor’s mansion is occupied by Democrat John Hickenlooper.

 

{snip}

 

Is Hickenlooper ready to accept responsibility for the disappearance of hundreds of jobs and hundreds of millions in revenue and spending? Ammo magazine manufacturer Magpul served notice late last week:

 

Colorado’s largest and most profitable manufacturer of high-capacity ammunition magazines has vowed to leave the state if lawmakers pass a measure banning the devices — a move officials with the company say could cost hundreds of jobs and upward of $85 million in potential spending this year.

Magpul’s threat has Democratic lawmakers scrambling to strike a balance that remains true to their goal of limiting the number of rounds a magazine can hold without frightening off businesses.

“I

f we’re able to stay in Colorado and manufacture a product, but law-abiding citizens of the state were unable to purchase the product, customers around the state and the nation would boycott us for remaining here,” said Doug Smith, Magpul’s chief operating officer. “Staying here would hurt our business.”

…in addition to a wide array of gun-magazine products, the privately-held Magpul makes many other products, including cases for mobile phones and tactical sights for firearms. This year, the company says it expects to spend upward of $85 million in Colorado alone on employee payroll, manufacturing subcontractors, suppliers and service providers.

Smith said much of Magpul’s business comes from out-of-state sales, contracts with the U.S. military, and with local and national law enforcement.

 

The ripple effectcould reach a dozen other firms located in Colorado:

 

Arrogant Democrats here in Colorado have fooled themselves into thinking that companies like Magpul are bluffing. The company fired back last night on Facebook:

 

We’re hearing some rumors that the Gov and the Dem caucus think we are bluffing. Just to clarify for them, then…we’re not a political company. We don[']t play political games. We’ve made our position very clear, very publicly. We would not survive lying to our customer base, nor would we ever consider it. If you pass this, we will leave, and you will own it. We’ve already got plans in place to get PMAG manufacturing moved rapidly, and the rest of the company will follow. We will make sure to at least have a small remain-behind operation through the 2014 elections so that we can remind folks why we are gone.

 

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Edited February 18, 2013 by B-Man

[We Come In Peace]

No bluff: Ammo mag company Magpul, other firms will leave if Colorado gun-grabber bills pass

 

On Friday, liberal lawmakers in the Colorado state House passed legislation requiring background checks on private gun sales and placing limits on ammo magazines. A final vote may come today before the bills move on to the state Senate. Dems now hold majorities in both chambers and the governor’s mansion is occupied by Democrat John Hickenlooper.

 

{snip}

 

Is Hickenlooper ready to accept responsibility for the disappearance of hundreds of jobs and hundreds of millions in revenue and spending? Ammo magazine manufacturer Magpul served notice late last week:

 

Colorado’s largest and most profitable manufacturer of high-capacity ammunition magazines has vowed to leave the state if lawmakers pass a measure banning the devices — a move officials with the company say could cost hundreds of jobs and upward of $85 million in potential spending this year.

Magpul’s threat has Democratic lawmakers scrambling to strike a balance that remains true to their goal of limiting the number of rounds a magazine can hold without frightening off businesses.

“I

f we’re able to stay in Colorado and manufacture a product, but law-abiding citizens of the state were unable to purchase the product, customers around the state and the nation would boycott us for remaining here,” said Doug Smith, Magpul’s chief operating officer. “Staying here would hurt our business.”

…in addition to a wide array of gun-magazine products, the privately-held Magpul makes many other products, including cases for mobile phones and tactical sights for firearms. This year, the company says it expects to spend upward of $85 million in Colorado alone on employee payroll, manufacturing subcontractors, suppliers and service providers.

Smith said much of Magpul’s business comes from out-of-state sales, contracts with the U.S. military, and with local and national law enforcement.

 

The ripple effectcould reach a dozen other firms located in Colorado:

 

Arrogant Democrats here in Colorado have fooled themselves into thinking that companies like Magpul are bluffing. The company fired back last night on Facebook:

 

We’re hearing some rumors that the Gov and the Dem caucus think we are bluffing. Just to clarify for them, then…we’re not a political company. We don[']t play political games. We’ve made our position very clear, very publicly. We would not survive lying to our customer base, nor would we ever consider it. If you pass this, we will leave, and you will own it. We’ve already got plans in place to get PMAG manufacturing moved rapidly, and the rest of the company will follow. We will make sure to at least have a small remain-behind operation through the 2014 elections so that we can remind folks why we are gone.

 

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Michelle Malkin, noted conservative blogger and author who has 4 books available for sale pushing her agenda of disparaging the progressive agenda.

 

She's not at all interested in pushing copy. Another dynamite, independent and objective source by the B-Man.

[B-Man]

Michelle Malkin, noted conservative blogger and author who has 4 books available for sale pushing her agenda of disparaging the progressive agenda.

 

She's not at all interested in pushing copy. Another dynamite, independent and objective source by the B-Man.

 

One has to feel sorry (almost) for the stupidity (no other term fits) of this response.

 

The Malkin article quotes the Ammunition Company directly.

 

The concern that this company has for the over-reaching law is real, and again, they are quoted about their intended response.

 

It has NOTHING to do with Michelle Malkin as a good or bad source, that is simply your lack of ability to address the gun control issue in an honest (and intelligent manner). If you cannot reply regarding the opinion you simply attack the source (even though it has little to do with it)

 

 

Your type of response is a waste of everyone's time, certainly it adds nothing to the thread.

 

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[K-9]

... Arrogant Democrats here in Colorado have fooled themselves into thinking that companies like Magpul are bluffing. The company fired back last night on Facebook:

 

We’re hearing some rumors that the Gov and the Dem caucus think we are bluffing. Just to clarify for them, then…we’re not a political company. We don[']t play political games. We’ve made our position very clear, very publicly. We would not survive lying to our customer base, nor would we ever consider it. If you pass this, we will leave, and you will own it. We’ve already got plans in place to get PMAG manufacturing moved rapidly, and the rest of the company will follow. We will make sure to at least have a small remain-behind operation through the 2014 elections so that we can remind folks why we are gone.

 

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I'm struck by the utter contradiction between the blue text and the rest of their statement.

 

In the end, the good people of Colorado will make their preferences known by either voting these lawmakers out of office or choosing to re-elect them.

[We Come In Peace]

One has to feel sorry (almost) for the stupidity (no other term fits) of this response.

 

The Malkin article quotes the Ammunition Company directly.

 

The concern that this company has for the over-reaching law is real, and again, they are quoted about their intended response.

 

It has NOTHING to do with Michelle Malkin as a good or bad source, that is simply your lack of ability to address the gun control issue in an honest (and intelligent manner). If you cannot reply regarding the opinion you simply attack the source (even though it has little to do with it)

 

 

Your type of response is a waste of everyone's time, certainly it adds nothing to the thread.

 

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Not true. Her entire article is slanted towards her audience -- pushing her agenda (and yours). You claim to use unbiased and independent sources while railing against others who post on here using liberal sources trying to sell a product. Yet, you do the same just from the other side of the political coin.

 

That's fine, I'm not saying you can't do that (obviously). But it's ironic that you're doing the very thing you rag on other people for doing.

 

Read the article, not just the quotes. She's slanted her entire article. It's a fear piece designed to scare the reader rather than present an honest assessment of the situation or the debate.

[DC Tom]

 

I'm struck by the utter contradiction between the blue text and the rest of their statement.

 

In the end, the good people of Colorado will make their preferences known by either voting these lawmakers out of office or choosing to re-elect them.

 

The entire quote provides better context, with the company sort-of saying "We can't in good faith manufacture a device illegal in the state we manufacture in, then turn around and sell it out-of-state." (In truth, they don't say it very well...just kind of dance around it).

 

Which is actually a good point I'd like to hear the legislature address: are they hypocritical enough to expect manufacturers to stay in CO when the products they manufacture are illegal in CO? Shouldn't the manufacture of such products itself be illegal? Anyone think there's anyone in the CO legislature who wouldn't try to have it both ways?

[B-Man]

The entire quote provides better context, with the company sort-of saying "We can't in good faith manufacture a device illegal in the state we manufacture in, then turn around and sell it out-of-state." (In truth, they don't say it very well...just kind of dance around it).

 

Which is actually a good point I'd like to hear the legislature address: are they hypocritical enough to expect manufacturers to stay in CO when the products they manufacture are illegal in CO?

 

Shouldn't the manufacture of such products itself be illegal?

 

Anyone think there's anyone in the CO legislature who wouldn't try to have it both ways?

 

I agree sir.

 

actions have consequences....................................on all sides of legislation.

 

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[Jim in Anchorage]

The entire quote provides better context, with the company sort-of saying "We can't in good faith manufacture a device illegal in the state we manufacture in, then turn around and sell it out-of-state." (In truth, they don't say it very well...just kind of dance around it).

 

Which is actually a good point I'd like to hear the legislature address: are they hypocritical enough to expect manufacturers to stay in CO when the products they manufacture are illegal in CO? Shouldn't the manufacture of such products itself be illegal? Anyone think there's anyone in the CO legislature who wouldn't try to have it both ways?

It's legal because they can sell to LE. It's a legal product with a restricted customer base.

Looks like Remington may leave NY

http://www.uticaod.com/news/x206920765/Remington-being-courted-by-legislators-from-at-least-five-states

[truth on hold]

NRA wet dream: more guns = more dead people = more guns = more $$$$$$$$$ = ...... you get the picture

Edited February 19, 2013 by Joe_the_6_pack

[Jim in Anchorage]

NRA wet dream: more guns = more dead people = more guns = more $$$$$$$$$ = ...... you get the picture

No. Give us the picture.

[truth on hold]

 

No. Give us the picture.

Id post sandy hook but its too sad

[ExiledInIllinois]

 

 

The entire quote provides better context, with the company sort-of saying "We can't in good faith manufacture a device illegal in the state we manufacture in, then turn around and sell it out-of-state." (In truth, they don't say it very well...just kind of dance around it).

 

Which is actually a good point I'd like to hear the legislature address: are they hypocritical enough to expect manufacturers to stay in CO when the products they manufacture are illegal in CO? Shouldn't the manufacture of such products itself be illegal? Anyone think there's anyone in the CO legislature who wouldn't try to have it both ways?

 

Jack Daniels is made in Lynchburg, TN which is in dry Moore County.

[IDBillzFan]

Id post sandy hook but its too sad

 

I don't ever see you don't mention Chicago. Why is that? Do blacks killing blacks not mean as much to you? You mention Sandy Hook, an event that happens on occassion, but as the president noted so well in his speech last week, Sandy Hooks happen ALL THE TIME in Chicago. But all you ever mention is Sandy Hook. Do you not CARE about blacks killing blacks? Because you never, ever, ever mention it.

 

It's interesting because as much as this president is a dumbass, he finally started making sense in Chicago last week. It's not just about the guns. It's other things, including the breakdown of family and departure of role models, so young black children don't find confirmation of their existence from black thugs selling drugs and murdering teenage kids.

 

And here's the worst part; Obama goes to Chicago because a young girl who performed at one of his inauguration balls was gunned down in Chicago right after he was sworn in. Michelle goes to the girl's funeral. Obama goes with a speech. All of this is from the heart. And what happens in a city with some of the strictest gun laws in the US????

 

This headline: Chicago Teen Killed Hours After Sister Attends Obama Speech On Gun Violence

 

http://tv.msnbc.com/...n-gun-violence/

 

Get with the program, JT6P, because if this was REALLY a problem with you, you'd realize Sandy Hook is not even close to the real problems we face when it comes to guns.