ECU Pirates
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Neither do the vast majority on the military.
Does this tweet bother you?
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Blimey
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The tweet largely is ridiculous. I do wonder why military get discounts. I suppose it's kind of "built in", rather like the fact we just all tip waitresses now, so it's kind of part of the overall compensation package. They are not rewarded for being murderers, though. And it's up to businesses, so their choice. And I don't think they are by any means over-compensated for their profession.
Not sure why old people get discounts. Some of them need them, but in fact the wealthiest group of americans are...*drum roll*, seniors. They have the highest net worth. Really we should be giving "junior" discounts to people who are 19 and starting out with a crap job and a ton of debt.
But again i don't really care because it's a businesses' choice. At least until dems start complaining excessively about it and force some anti-discrimination law on businesses for discounting certain groups of people but not others.
E the massive
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There is no "law" that provides for discounts. It's up to the business. So I have no clue what this ugly cunt is ranting about.
SHE IS AN IDIOT!
so it doesn't bother that much!
Doctors and nurses Kill WAY More Americans than any Army Ever has!
The tweet largely is ridiculous. I do wonder why military get discounts. I suppose it's kind of "built in", rather like the fact we just all tip waitresses now, so it's kind of part of the overall compensation package. They are not rewarded for being murderers, though. And it's up to businesses, so their choice. And I don't think they are by any means over-compensated for their profession.
Not sure why old people get discounts. Some of them need them, but in fact the wealthiest group of americans are...*drum roll*, seniors. They have the highest net worth. Really we should be giving "junior" discounts to people who are 19 and starting out with a crap job and a ton of debt.
But again i don't really care because it's a businesses' choice. At least until dems start complaining excessively about it and force some anti-discrimination law on businesses for discounting certain groups of people but not others.
I think some of the thinking behind the military discount today is too make up past sins in regards to the way vets were once treated.
Another reason, IMO, is a marketing thing. These companies love to be able to say they are probably military.
Steal2B
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This nobody, who by the way is a social media failure in spite of being a lefty kook, is not going to pull off a progressive twitter campaign to scare the marketplace.
Military discounts ( and for travel or tourist businesses Senior, and affiliate Government Employee, AARP, USAA, AAA, etc) are offered because it is good business.
Military discounts attract new and repeat customers because of the FACT shoppers prefer buying things on sale. Discounts serve as a ploy to attract more people and it has been proven increased traffic typically brings increased sales – and not only the discounted items.
Likewise in many sectors, businesses that offer discounts to certain groups – such as the elderly or those enlisted in the military – is a solid Public Relations strategy since it contrasts a business making an effort to help people vs. a perception that businesses as money-hungry. Like pricing, reputation is a key factor in customer aquisition, brand loyalty and retention.
Discounts can be cheaper and more effective than bloated business advertising budgets. The active military / veteran consumer market, 47 million Americans, including veteran spouses and families, has a combined purchasing power of $1.4 trillion and if a business finds a way to make that market sector feel respected and honored, including offers of discounts to back up those sentiments, then that business woll will likely do a good a job of customer acquisition and retention.
Active Military and Vets often share a common bond of service, and any business that can tap into that community in a way that feels genuine stands ready to make marketplace gains.
Military discounts ( and for travel or tourist businesses Senior, and affiliate Government Employee, AARP, USAA, AAA, etc) are offered because it is good business.
Military discounts attract new and repeat customers because of the FACT shoppers prefer buying things on sale. Discounts serve as a ploy to attract more people and it has been proven increased traffic typically brings increased sales – and not only the discounted items.
Likewise in many sectors, businesses that offer discounts to certain groups – such as the elderly or those enlisted in the military – is a solid Public Relations strategy since it contrasts a business making an effort to help people vs. a perception that businesses as money-hungry. Like pricing, reputation is a key factor in customer aquisition, brand loyalty and retention.
Discounts can be cheaper and more effective than bloated business advertising budgets. The active military / veteran consumer market, 47 million Americans, including veteran spouses and families, has a combined purchasing power of $1.4 trillion and if a business finds a way to make that market sector feel respected and honored, including offers of discounts to back up those sentiments, then that business woll will likely do a good a job of customer acquisition and retention.
Active Military and Vets often share a common bond of service, and any business that can tap into that community in a way that feels genuine stands ready to make marketplace gains.
Celt
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I think it's great when businesses want to offer discounts to Veterans. To me it's a sign of respect for someone that put their life on the line to protect our country where everybody is free to live the way they want to live.
If I used social media like Twitter then I would be blasting this little twat for her senseless comments.
If I used social media like Twitter then I would be blasting this little twat for her senseless comments.
Steal2B
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This he-she Farah is merely another Mommy's basement dwelling keyboard warrior ... just spewing some shit on others to vent off some of Farah's well deserved misery. Take some joy and satisfaction that the venom from Farah's self inflicted ulcers will have no impact in this world except to only rot holes in Farah's glutten free vegan fed gut.
Saltwater60
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Yes it bothers me greatly. DR’s and nurses sure they are great, but they get paid what 3-10 times what our military folks get paid. All while doing it under good conditions with whatever tech they can get. Military folks do kill people, but not for fun and they do it for the greater good of the world or USA.
Farah @cananyonecme
McDonald’s workers have done more for this country than the US Army has
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McDonald’s workers have done more for this country than the US Army has
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Dr. Evil
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Okay. Seriously. Girl, boy or other?
We fight for her (and everyone else’s) right to be stupid in public.
It is too bad that so many people exercise that right so often.
It is too bad that so many people exercise that right so often.
repete
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I don't understand why people want the discounts to go away. It's all about bringing in customers! Yeah it's also a 'thank you' but in most cases it's business. I'm a vet and also over 60 I don't remember ever asking for a discount (other then paying cash) but except one when offered.