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Title: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: ozrocker on May 31, 2011, 12:42:28 PM
<S> All
I saw this link on FB. A great, simple way to show your support for the troops!
You can buy one, up to a Platoon of cups of coffee (30), and
give a message of Thanks and encouragement.
If you've ever been deployed away from Family, you know how much
even the smallest things meant!

www.greenbeanscoffee.com/coj

                                                                                           <S> Oz
Let's show them that at Aces High, we do care! (Who knows, might bring new customers too)
Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: Penguin on May 31, 2011, 03:41:08 PM
It sounds innovative.

-Penguin
Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: YGSM on May 31, 2011, 04:21:32 PM
I would rather send over a tricked out outfit with nuclear warhead launching module, but coffee might help too   :devil
Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: dedalos on May 31, 2011, 04:45:56 PM
WOW, 2$ for a cup of coffee?  Am I the only one seeing a company trying to make a shameless profit using the troops as an excuse or did I miss something?

 
Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: BnZs on May 31, 2011, 04:57:54 PM
WOW, 2$ for a cup of coffee?  Am I the only one seeing a company trying to make a shameless profit using the troops as an excuse or did I miss something?

 

Am I the only one who is surprised that "coffee for the troops, and lots of it" isn't somewhere in our vast military expenditures?
Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: 68ZooM on May 31, 2011, 05:08:05 PM
WOW, 2$ for a cup of coffee?  Am I the only one seeing a company trying to make a shameless profit using the troops as an excuse or did I miss something?

 

They own coffee shops on almost all the military bases worldwide, call them the starbucks of the military world. 
Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: EskimoJoe on May 31, 2011, 05:18:25 PM
WOW, 2$ for a cup of coffee?  Am I the only one seeing a company trying to make a shameless profit using the troops as an excuse or did I miss something?

 

Compared to 4.30 I have to pay for a medium sized drink at starbucks?

Yeah, you're the only one seeing it. I'd kill for a $2 cup of coffee in AK.
Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: Tyrannis on May 31, 2011, 05:22:26 PM
sent. hope they enjoy it.

i didnt really know what to write in the personal message so i just wrote..

"hello sir, i know a cup of coffee isent much lol. but i hope it helps. stay safe and come home soon <S>"
Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: YGSM on May 31, 2011, 05:27:08 PM
sent. hope they enjoy it.

i didnt really know what to write in the personal message so i just wrote..

"hello sir, i know a cup of coffee isent much lol. but i hope it helps. stay safe and come home soon <S>"

Sometimes that is all it takes.  Not that I know but from the Vets I have talked to, showing that you actually care helps your mental being. 
Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: 68ZooM on May 31, 2011, 05:47:56 PM
Yeah, you're the only one seeing it. I'd kill for a $2 cup of coffee in AK.

Were talking about a Cup of Coffee not the sissy foo foo latte's,i get a large coffee (24oz) for 79 cents, if your paying 2 dollars for a cup of Coffee then they seen ya coming
Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: ozrocker on May 31, 2011, 08:05:55 PM
WOW, 2$ for a cup of coffee?  Am I the only one seeing a company trying to make a shameless profit using the troops as an excuse or did I miss something?

 
Have you tried Starbucks prices? Even at WaWa or 7-11 $1.50 a pop

                                                                                    <S> Oz
Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: skorpion on May 31, 2011, 08:42:17 PM
sent them a nice old cup of coffe...hope they enjoy!
Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: dedalos on June 01, 2011, 09:24:48 AM
Were talking about a Cup of Coffee not the sissy foo foo latte's,i get a large coffee (24oz) for 79 cents, if your paying 2 dollars for a cup of Coffee then they seen ya coming

ding ding ding ding!

And if it is for the troops, it should be at cost not at profit (especially when it is presented as an act of kindness towards our troops).  Yet another example of how war and these kids are used for profit.

If you ask me, these kids should have everything taken care of while deployed, and be set for the rest of their lives when they come back.  Instead . . . well, we know what happens.
Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: druski85 on June 01, 2011, 10:05:09 AM
If you don't want to pay it, send support some other way.  Between the cost involved and this clause at the bottom of the page, "A portion of our proceeds is donated to charities that help military personnel and families of the fallen "  I don't think they are getting rich off this scheme.  Making money, sure...but rampant exploitation?  Not for 2 bucks. 
Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: dedalos on June 01, 2011, 10:38:06 AM
If you don't want to pay it, send support some other way.  Between the cost involved and this clause at the bottom of the page, "A portion of our proceeds is donated to charities that help military personnel and families of the fallen "  I don't think they are getting rich off this scheme.  Making money, sure...but rampant exploitation?  Not for 2 bucks. 

You are missing the point.  I do send.  Every day.  It is called paying taxes.  That money should be spend in taking care things like that.  Instead of aid to Pakistan, spend it in taking care of these guys.  Are we saying that these guys are not even provided decent coffee and some coffee company has to ask for donations (for a small profit)?  Is that acceptable?

As I said.  You fight for your country, everything should be taken care for you and your family for the rest of your life.
Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: ozrocker on June 01, 2011, 10:59:36 AM
I sent enough for 3. Yeah, it would be Utopia if we who served got taken care of.
Myself and many others can't even get decent medical care at the VA,
even though I have a service connected Disability.
Since I can give a Warrior a 2 dollar damn cup of coffee, I will.
I mean 2 bucks, cmon not gonna break anyone.


                                                                              <S> Oz
Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: dedalos on June 01, 2011, 11:09:25 AM
I sent enough for 3. Yeah, it would be Utopia if we who served got taken care of.
Myself and many others can't even get decent medical care at the VA,
even though I have a service connected Disability.
Since I can give a Warrior a 2 dollar damn cup of coffee, I will.
I mean 2 bucks, cmon not gonna break anyone.


                                                                              <S> Oz

<S> Oz. 

It is not that 2$ will break me.  I just don't want a company making money by using service men as an excuse.  It is really low!

And yes, you guys should be taken care off injured or not.  There is a cause to vote for and to worry about instead of watching Snookie on the news last night  :rolleyes:  The really sad part is that this country has the means to do that for you.  We just choose not to.
Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: druski85 on June 01, 2011, 12:01:56 PM
You are missing the point.  I do send.  Every day.  It is called paying taxes.  That money should be spend in taking care things like that.  Instead of aid to Pakistan, spend it in taking care of these guys.  Are we saying that these guys are not even provided decent coffee and some coffee company has to ask for donations (for a small profit)?  Is that acceptable?

As I said.  You fight for your country, everything should be taken care for you and your family for the rest of your life.

I am not at all missing the point.  I completely agree with your sentiment in terms of providing support, and you just threw a whole load of words into my mouth.  My only point was to say that this company is not making a killing off of this service, as was implied in earlier posts. 
Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: dedalos on June 01, 2011, 01:20:26 PM
I am not at all missing the point.  I completely agree with your sentiment in terms of providing support, and you just threw a whole load of words into my mouth.  My only point was to say that this company is not making a killing off of this service, as was implied in earlier posts. 

haha, I never said you said those things.  That was me just talking.  As for the company making a killing, we don;t know and it does not matter.  It is the intention that counts.

Then again, 1,000,000 contributions * $2 makes for a good golfing trip  :lol
Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: mbailey on June 01, 2011, 03:47:03 PM
Hmmmm, $2 for a cup of coffee to be purchased by me to be given to one of our troops. Worth every friggin penny imho.
Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: dedalos on June 01, 2011, 03:52:59 PM
Hmmmm, $2 for a cup of coffee to be purchased by me to be given to one of our troops. Worth every friggin penny imho.

Excellent!  Send the 2$ to the coffee company but when one of them comes back with a missing arm or a leg take their house away and provide the minimum support and care for them.  We are all sooooo coool  :aok
Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: mbailey on June 01, 2011, 04:51:26 PM
Just curious, are you insane? Are black helicopters following you around? Hearing voices?

Im talking about coffee............what the heck are you talking about?

Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: EskimoJoe on June 01, 2011, 05:14:18 PM
dedalos, you're an idiot.
Title: Re: Buy our Troops a Cup O' Joe!
Post by: Penguin on June 01, 2011, 05:17:04 PM
<S> Oz. 

It is not that 2$ will break me.  I just don't want a company making money by using service men as an excuse.  It is really low!

And yes, you guys should be taken care off injured or not.  There is a cause to vote for and to worry about instead of watching Snookie on the news last night  :rolleyes:  The really sad part is that this country has the means to do that for you.  We just choose not to.

Have you noticed our budget deficits?  That's all I can say without awakening the giant.

-Penguin