The Reactionaries Speak

This is what happens when the sleeping giant awakens.

This is what happens when we are lied to.

This is what happens when the so-called “elite” try to overstep their bounds.

Deal with it.

Here is the original article I wrote about the CEO of  Whole Foods op-ed on the WSJ site.

Today, I went to Whole Foods to do a little shopping, and maybe a little snooping about.

I took some exterior shots as I was walking in, and I grabbed a cart for a quick spin around.

It’s really nice looking place, lots of fresh produce with little sample stands all over the place. everything was stocked full up, and there were a lot of people working all over the store. I, of course was interested in the meat department, so I headed over there. I stopped to snap a pic of the seafood case, and one of the employees came over to inform me that taking pictures was a BIG no-no. When I asked why, and told him why I was there, he was happy to refer me to a manager who might be able to help me.

I ambled over to the check out area, and asked one of the cashiers if I could talk to a manager in charge, and why I wanted to. She was very nice, and when I asked her about whether she had been aware of people boycotting, due to the op-ed piece in the WSJ, she admitted hearing about it, but hadn’t seen anything odd at this location.

The floor manager showed up, by the name of Daniel. I introduced myself, and told him why I was there. He was pleasant, but guarded when I asked if he was aware of any boycotting, or any new customers coming in because of the op-ed. He implied that the two groups seemed to even themselves out, and that appeared to be as much as he was going to be willing to admit. He brought me over to the customer service area, where I was given a company photo shoot request. I will fill it out, send it to the home office, and inform you on the results.

As for the rest of my snoop/shopping trip goes, this place is a license to print money. The shelves are being constantly being stocked and faced. the meat department is small, and well stocked with poultry, seafood and beef comes up last in the equation. Organic is the word of the day, and there are many organic products which are packaged to look like major brands with a “organic” banner.

There is a good looking bakery, deli, and you can get a rotisserie chicken, or a pizza. There is also a “Jamba Juice” bar in the store, but I was not quite that brave, and I am not sure what a “Jamba” is anyway. I do like a nice Orange Julius from time to time, though.

As for my purchases, I found a bag of salt and pepper potato chips, a bottle of  bar-b-que sauce, and a four pack of some Jamaican Ginger beer I favor.

I will update this if and or when I get an up or down on the picture request from the Whole Foods home office.