Free Ben & Jerry's scoops for voters on Election Day
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Not to be outdone by Krispy Kreme, which is giving out free donuts to voters on Election Day, Ben & Jerry's will be giving out free scoops to voters from 5pm to 8pm on November 4. For this promotion, all you have to do is show your "I Voted" sticker, or just tell them you voted, and they'll give you a freebie. No actual proof required. But to get with the spirit, you really should go and vote no matter what. The company also has a Facebook page devoted to voting events, so if you didn't get the message, Ben & Jerry really want you to be part of the political process this year.



Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
11-03-2008 @ 7:02AM
Jon said...
I wonder how small the scoops are...Did you hear that PETA wanted B&J to use human breast milk to make their ice cream?
That's way gross PETA...check out the story in the link
http://www.curiousread.com/2008/09/peta-asks-ben-and-jerrys-to-use-human.html
Jon
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11-03-2008 @ 9:19AM
mari said...
Do you really believe that this could help the voters??? NOT!!! This does not impress me.
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11-03-2008 @ 10:21AM
Lorrie said...
All voters read this before you place your vote and beware:
Meeting with Mark Vitner – Chief Economic Strategist with Wachovia
Has met with Nancy Pelosi and Obama regarding the info listed below.
10/30/08
Congress and Senate are going to hike up all taxes before Obama comes into office in January claiming that the national debt is too high and drastic action is warranted. See below for what we can expect under Obama:
There will be a push for Unions with a card check to generate income for government. This will force all auto plants oversea and airlines will leave.
Social Security taxes will sky rocket.
On people making over $42,000 per year, tax hikes will occur and be retroactive as of January 1, 2009.
There will be a payroll tax increase.
Push to increase the minimum wage to $10.00/hour.
401(k) will be rolled into Social Security. Government will keep all extra funds; extra funds will not be transferred to heirs when you die.
Robin Hood tax of 25% if your worth is greater than $2 million.
Any house over 2,400 sf will receive an additional tax.
By 2011, people making over $250,000 would pay a combined tax (payroll, SS, personal property) of 78%.
Insurance will go up and illegals will be covered on the plans. Transplants will be granted regardless of citizenship.
Mortgage rates will come down ½%.
Right to bear arms will be gone.
Only growth sectors = healthcare, education, power and energy.
As of Nov 2nd, Hannity of Fox News reports that the figure has changed from $250,000. to $120,000. for higher taxes!!!!!!
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11-03-2008 @ 11:23AM
Joy Balmer said...
Lorrie, the fact that you get your "information" from Hannity and Fox News pretty much says how lacking in accuracy it is. Do your own homework before spreading their propaganda, please.
11-03-2008 @ 1:41PM
tod said...
Lorrie,
its amazing how people make up "facts". Anyone with any kind of brain can research the facts and know that you have no idea about what you are talking about. The next time you post any comments do some simple research. Vote for whoever you want but dont lie about a person to make another look better (typical Republicans). Maybe when Obama does get elected you so called "Republicans" will actually wake up and realize how bad it actually was the last 8 Years
Vote OBAMA all the way
11-03-2008 @ 2:50PM
tricoastal said...
I believe you.
11-03-2008 @ 5:16PM
rosalind said...
Who, might I ask believe anything Hannity says without first checking it out?
He is someone I personally would not give a second thought to,he very,very biased especially against black people.
11-04-2008 @ 2:23AM
Andy said...
"Hannity of FOX news reports"....and we're supposed to take it seriously? He told us Iraq had weapons of mass destruction, Iraq and Al Quaeda were working together, that Iraq was responsible for 9/11, and that Iraq had a nuclear weapons program. All of it was untrue, and over a million people have died as a result. He's a mouthpiece for anything Republicans have to say, and it's always been obvious. I suppose you also believe in "Mission Accomplished" and that we have suspended all ground operations in Iraq.
11-04-2008 @ 8:12AM
Ann said...
and donkeys will fly after santa leaves your house this xmas eve....
politics of fear... sad but true.
and just think! With McCain you get Palin!!!!
If THAT doesn't scare you, you are truly fearless or just plain stupid!
Vote.... for the 'right' reason, not because of some trumped up crap like the list you've just seen... wasn't 8 yrs of stupidity enough? It was for most of those in my home state of PA.... lets see how the rest of the country goes...
11-04-2008 @ 8:43AM
Mike said...
Great, Lorrie!! - that's exactly what we Americans want, although I would disagree with you that unionization would push jobs and plants overseas. The proposal of taxing any goods or American businesses located overseas should stop that unethical practice!!
11-04-2008 @ 9:14AM
Carrie said...
OH please- why don't you try watching something other than Fox news?
11-03-2008 @ 10:36AM
getwau said...
WOW! It pays to vote. Free ice cream for voters. Free coffee at Starbucks. Free donuts at Krispy Kreme. I wanna vote every day.
These are truly amazing times we are going through. If we live long enough, one day we'll look back like the seniors do today when they talk about the Great Depression. (By the way, what was so "great" about it?)
You know, there is opportunity lurking all over out there. There are people making strategic moves and will make a fortune from this period. Everything is on sale: businesses, real estate, stocks, etc. It just comes down to having the liquidity to start taking advantage of the bargains.
We will shake our heads at the missed opportunities when we look back.
EVERYTHING WILL REBOUND!
CASH! Piles of cold hard cash is the best way to weather the current economic situation. I discovered one of the best books you'll ever find about finance, "How to Become Filthy Rich on Your Current Income" at www.how-to-become-rich.com. If people read books like this one we would not have the current situation we do. As many people see doom and gloom right now, I see opportunity.
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11-03-2008 @ 11:44AM
C said...
McCain will spread the wealth to big business. After changing his mind on off shore drilling, the oil companies gave over 750,000 to his campaihn, in the month of June. Hiscorporate tax breaks will give big oil 4 BILLION in windfall profits. He will tax health care benefits. That money will go back to the insurance compaines.
And to all who think the wealth isnt spread arpound when you pay taxes no matter who is in office.your taxes go to infrastructure, government offices, pay down the debt, etc. It is spread. When you don;t use your health insurance, the money you pay heps to pay the medical costs of another wth the same insurance and so on. The republicans want to win and they are bereft of new ideas, just continue of bush policies (McCain we can stay in Iraq for 100 years) They want to win that they will say and do anything to get in power. I think we should all be afraid of someone who wants power that badly. McCain acts than thinks. Is that who you want in the White House? Will his power mad desire and willingness to lie be a help in dealing with other heads of state?
And then of course there is the horrendous concept of President Palin. If you want more of your civil rights eorded, a supreme court packed with right wing ideologues and the government even more in your bvusiness. Vote McCain.
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11-03-2008 @ 12:31PM
Mary McAllister said...
I just everyone gets out there and votes,so that we will all have a part in making history.........
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11-03-2008 @ 12:34PM
Anthony said...
For your information Rush , Hennity when presenting facts are 98 to 99 % correct compare that to the New York Times , and all other Media sources who do not report with facts and have been caught numerous times. Listen to Tom Broka and George Stephanopolis about how they do not know Obamas associations or friends, are you kidding me so much for thier jurnalistic investigative reporting. Jerrimia Wright, Bill Ayres, Bernadett Dorn, Lewis Faracon, or just read his book on how he sought out Marxist and communist Professors and his favorite read Sol Lewinski's communist how turn people communist by being a community organizer and kalic the palastienian terrost supporter and hater of Jews and America. You get your facts right or do you believe in communism to JOY Balmer.
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11-03-2008 @ 12:44PM
Dr. Zaius said...
Yes, but tell me who is giving away free CARS for voters?
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11-03-2008 @ 1:39PM
Scooter said...
Ben's Kosher Delicatessen restaurant has a cute promo going for Election day. They will "buy your vote" for $5. Just show up after you vote and they take $5 off any $10 purchase. Their website is www.bensdeli.net and they are located in new york and Forida, 8 locations.
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11-03-2008 @ 2:08PM
BigBoObsmCnuTSaC said...
WAH!!WAH!! The sky is falling!!! WAH!!WAH!! Wolf!! Hey why don't you just report what's on the front cover of the Enquirer there, Lorrie. First off, it sounds like you completely pasted your own agenda on every point that you read in what you deem to be news but we all have our own opinion. Second, you must use common sense to weed through the manutia that anyone claiming to be reporting news is reporting beause it is THEIR SIDE of the story dressed up with their own biases and views. So what you posted in my eyes is a twice over stack of cowpies drizzled with just a little bit of nonsense and a bunch of ignorance from two sources that I wouldn't trust to tie their own shoes let alone mine. By the way Lorrie, did you hear that after a Florida recount the Rays won the World Series, not the Phillies?? It's right there in the news...
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11-03-2008 @ 3:38PM
Ruth Hill said...
Do you really want the FACTS? Honestly? Then go to www.traditionalvalues.org Their facts are well documented. I hope everyone who reads this is intelligent enough and open-minded enough to read the FACTS!
11-03-2008 @ 4:09PM
Paula said...
Ewwwww human milk now thats gross
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