Archive for November, 2009

The First Official Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

“Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be.”

-President George Washington, October 3, 1789

Where Do Companies Stand on Their Support of Christmas?

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Companies marginalizing “Christmas”
updated 11-10-09

Best Buy
Hy-Vee Stores
Kohl’s
Safeway

Companies against “Christmas”
updated 11-18-09

Advance Auto Parts
Aldi
Banana Republic
Barnes & Noble
CVS Pharmacy
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Gap Stores
Harris Teeter Stores
Home Shopping Network
Kroger
Limited Brands
Nordstrom
Office Depot
Old Navy
Radio Shack
Staples

SUPERVALU
Victoria’s Secret

For a list of companies that do support Christmas, click here.

Senator Kit Bond on Health Care Reform

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

“Move over, Bernie Madoff. Tip your hat to a trillion-dollar scam.”

-Senator Kit Bond, R-MO, in reference to the government takeover of health care