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Starbucks

The real scandal over Starbucks cups

November 18, 2015 by Randal

These days I rarely go to Starbucks. But I can’t help commenting on the latest installment in the interminable and patently ridiculous “war on Christmas”. I speak, as you can probably guess, of the “controversy” that has arisen over Starbucks’ decision to serve its coffee in plain red cups this holiday season. Personally, I haven’t met […]

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: Christmas, ethics, evangelicalism, garbage, Marketplace, recycling, Starbucks, War on Christmas

How long, O Lord? An Advent meditation on suburban injustice

December 3, 2012 by Randal

“Americano. Grande. Extra room.” The emphasis was crucial. Failure to include it and “extra room” could easily become mere “room” resulting in three shots of espresso hopelessly diluted in excess hot water with no room for cream. It was a delicate balance, one that I thought I’d secured by the carefully placed emphasis. “Americano. Grande. […]

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: consumerism, culture, eschatology, ethics, justice, satire, Starbucks

Reflections on a racist Starbucks cup

February 11, 2012 by Randal

In the last month there have been several instances of racism against Asian-Americans which have gained national headlines. We’re not talking about lynchings here but rather racial slurs finding their way into mundane economic exchanges.  The most recent occurred when two men ordered drinks at an Atlanta Starbucks. Instead of putting their names on the cups […]

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: racism, Starbucks

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