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Do Politics And Small Businesses Mix?
"I am talking politics as an integrated part of your value system, i.e., your business philosophy. Have you seen any reactions from politicians regarding the examples you have listed? Is Gary Johnson getting any traction in the polls and will he get a seat in the TV debates? It looks that he has picked a running mate that could "weld" (pun intended) their campaign in a strong way. "Do Politics And Small Businesses Mix?
"Jon: Thanks for your input to this story. I think it could be great to have a follow up post on this topic in the near future. I hope Gary Johnson will participate in the debates, so you could "make America sane again"... ;) As I said before, I am not a Libertarian party member, but in this situation, I would pick a third alternative. It is interesting to hear that Mitt Romney is in favor of Weld. I wrote a piece on Mitt in 2011: http://www.teaparty.nu/2011/10/13/is-mitt-romney-a-tea-drinker/"Subscribe
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Do Politics And Small Businesses Mix?
"Jon: Business should be separated from politics, in the same way church should be separated from the state. That said, you could vote with your pocketbook / wallet, and pick the businesses that you support. Personally, I wouldn't eat at Chick-fil-A, due to their hardcore religious beliefs."