Schultz told CNN earlier this month that he believed the failure to reach a deal has created uncertainty among consumers and businesses and risks hurting the economy. "This single issue has a seismic effect on the rest of the world," he said.
Now, we all know that debt comes from two things: too much public spending and/or too little tax revenue. And the fact that Starbucks is a notorious tax dodger means that it increases government deficits around the world. What a self-serving hypocrite!
Boycott Starbucks!
UPDATE (01.01.2013): Thank goodness Paul Krugman was having none of Howard Schultz's inspid insistence on "bipartisanship" to solve the "fiscal cliff" dilemma, pointing out that all the concessions have been one-sided -- from Democrats.
Any parent with children knows what happens when you give in to their irrational demands and tantrums: the tantrums never stop, and you continually lose ground in an attempt to be "reasonable." Today's Congressional GOP is like an unruly, spoiled child who doesn't know what's best for itself, much less the country.
UPDATE (01.01.2013): Thank goodness Paul Krugman was having none of Howard Schultz's inspid insistence on "bipartisanship" to solve the "fiscal cliff" dilemma, pointing out that all the concessions have been one-sided -- from Democrats.
Any parent with children knows what happens when you give in to their irrational demands and tantrums: the tantrums never stop, and you continually lose ground in an attempt to be "reasonable." Today's Congressional GOP is like an unruly, spoiled child who doesn't know what's best for itself, much less the country.
By Poppy Harlow and Rich Barbieri
December 26, 2012 | CNN
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