I love you People of God.Remember, God offers us His victory in the midst of trouble -- not the absence pain. ... able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. ...
yeah, fair trade is kind of a joke.. $1.41 per pound for organic, and $1.21 per pound non-organic minimum guaranteed for farmers...
It's a nice thought, but more has to be done. I buy tons of green beans, and it's hard finding ANY coffee certified FTO, let alone a really really good lot of it.
I salute thi reverend for his brave and commendable effort at raising conciousness. Likewise, I am sad that Ethipia has to rely on the efforts of concientious supporters to further its business goals. Ehiopia should do its own down and dirty fights against those who rip it off. Starbucks will not trade fair out of its own kindness. It has to be mad to.
Religious bigots looking for attention by staging a protest? Ethiopia's problem isn't about Starbucks, Folgers, or any corporation. It's about the governments of these countries. Why can't these people do something productive like preassure political leaders, create a fund, or teach children about third world countries? They use Ethipia's sad state of affairs as a way to gain attention and visibility for their group? Sickening.
Rev. Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping aren't exactly religious bigots. It's not clear from this video what they're about, but you can read about their "movement" online. I don't support them, but it's not what you think. There's actually a movie about them coming out shortly called "What Would Jesus Buy?" Most Christians hate him for being sacreligious.
In 2005 & 2006, Starbucks bought 2,400 bags of sun-dried Sidamo for retail sale at $26 per pound, or $8,236,800. The Fero Cooperative in Sidamo got paid around $436,000, or $1.38 a pound. The coop paid its farmers around $53,000, promising a dividend of around $7,000. The farmers thus got .73% of expected retail sales. The farmers need Starbucks to execute long-term contracts that guarantee them 2% of retail sales for its "Black Apron Exclusive."
Great to see street theater used to raise social consciousness. It's different and entertaining. While companies like Starbucks homogenize our neighborhoods the protest offers something unusual and stimulates thought. Some feel Starbucks offers convenience but this convenience requires the suffering of people, usually far away. Art shines a light on issues that the average person, dropping their three bucks for a cup of coffee, doesn't generally contemplate.
I love you People of God.Remember, God offers us His victory in the midst of trouble -- not the absence pain. ... able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. ...
316JOHNLT 1 year ago
yeah, fair trade is kind of a joke.. $1.41 per pound for organic, and $1.21 per pound non-organic minimum guaranteed for farmers...
It's a nice thought, but more has to be done. I buy tons of green beans, and it's hard finding ANY coffee certified FTO, let alone a really really good lot of it.
happyfunnyfoo 4 years ago
I salute thi reverend for his brave and commendable effort at raising conciousness. Likewise, I am sad that Ethipia has to rely on the efforts of concientious supporters to further its business goals. Ehiopia should do its own down and dirty fights against those who rip it off. Starbucks will not trade fair out of its own kindness. It has to be mad to.
Agdoobai 4 years ago
Religious bigots looking for attention by staging a protest? Ethiopia's problem isn't about Starbucks, Folgers, or any corporation. It's about the governments of these countries. Why can't these people do something productive like preassure political leaders, create a fund, or teach children about third world countries? They use Ethipia's sad state of affairs as a way to gain attention and visibility for their group? Sickening.
SableRain 4 years ago
Rev. Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping aren't exactly religious bigots. It's not clear from this video what they're about, but you can read about their "movement" online. I don't support them, but it's not what you think. There's actually a movie about them coming out shortly called "What Would Jesus Buy?" Most Christians hate him for being sacreligious.
lolomcspanky 4 years ago
I love the guy yelling get out of here you asshole!
barfinpuppy 4 years ago
Yes the $1.38 per lb. paid for that coffee is an insult relative to the $1.41 per lb. that FAIR TRADE paid farmers in 2006.
barfinpuppy 4 years ago
Starbucks' Farmer Inequity
In 2005 & 2006, Starbucks bought 2,400 bags of sun-dried Sidamo for retail sale at $26 per pound, or $8,236,800. The Fero Cooperative in Sidamo got paid around $436,000, or $1.38 a pound. The coop paid its farmers around $53,000, promising a dividend of around $7,000. The farmers thus got .73% of expected retail sales. The farmers need Starbucks to execute long-term contracts that guarantee them 2% of retail sales for its "Black Apron Exclusive."
worklaw 5 years ago
change-a-lujiah, Reverend!
luvanani 5 years ago 3
Great to see street theater used to raise social consciousness. It's different and entertaining. While companies like Starbucks homogenize our neighborhoods the protest offers something unusual and stimulates thought. Some feel Starbucks offers convenience but this convenience requires the suffering of people, usually far away. Art shines a light on issues that the average person, dropping their three bucks for a cup of coffee, doesn't generally contemplate.
jgoralnick 5 years ago 3