Limbaugh Launches Own Line of Conservative…Iced Tea
- Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:20pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Rush Limbaugh has a reach that extends to many political circles. In fact, his daily reach into America’s homes, cars, and workplaces is unquestioned, as he hosts the country’s number one radio show. But now, he’s reaching into your refrigerator.
On radio today, Rush announced a new product that may be somewhat unexpected: conservative iced tea. What can be expected, however, is that the drinks have a clever name: Two if By Tea. Fox Nation explains:
After teasing it for a few days, Rush Limbaugh made a major announcement on his show this afternoon. He’s launching “Two If By Tea,” what he calls “the best” sweet tea you’ll ever drink. A picture of “Rush Revere” adorns the bottle, “sounding the warning the liberals are coming.”
“We are doing this for the single reason that we love tea, and we want to share it with you,” Rush explained.
“The shrink wrap is a work of art,” Rush said, “you’ll save it…along with the bottles.”
Part of the profits will go to the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation.
The bottles are only available in packs of 12, and you’ll have to purchase them direct from Rush — so no worry about fighting over it at the grocery store.
A quick glance at the Two if By Tea website shows your options:
Watch Rush make the announcement on radio today (via Daily Rushbo):
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Comments (238)
Drives Like Jehu
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 4:08pmLong live capitalism; may Rush continue to annoy the libbies/pinkos/progressives/fascists/socialists/commies!!!
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 11:17pmWell put!
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 11:48pmVERY well put
Report Post »Suzee
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 12:57amYes (Drives you hit the nail on the head) and there are a bunch of those posting on this site…….Thank you Rush for exposing these lil basement- stained underwear- living with Momma-libbies sent by msnbc/soros/&soros’daughter: Huffington……..
Report Post »you idiots, Rush, isn’t doing this to make any money……he has enough…..too bad you lil nosepickers don’t get it.
Viet Vet
Posted on June 17, 2011 at 3:34pmExcellent Susee.
Report Post »Mahakala
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 4:07pmWhat no Peach Tea? Come on Rush. I need Peach Tea
Report Post »mossbrain
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 4:05pmIf you want a good tasting tea go out and see if Yerba Santa grows around you. It‘s a real common weed in the foothills of the Sierras and is so sweet you don’t need any sweetener. The missionaries thought it so healthful they gave it it’s name. Yerba Mate is pretty good too from south america but it needs some sweetener since it’s a bit bitter. Oh yeah and while yer out foraging for the Yerba Santa find out what turkey tail mushrooms look like, ( a bracket mushroom on dead oak logs) and if you find any, stick a few in the brew for extra health.
Report Post »carolinaconservative
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 4:04pmHope it succeeds!
I am sure somebody is going to market Anthony’s Weiners!! I could come up with several slogans and the labelling. Comes shrink wrapped in a condom!
Report Post »mossbrain
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 4:18pmThat’s a good idea, with the right packaging I’d probably buy a pack for the novelty of it. Better yet, market some cocktail wieners as “Anthony’s Wieners”.
My garage mechanic had a cool wiener roasting stick that was made out of metal a little thicker than coat hangers in the shape of a stick man. It had a big straight rod between the stick mans legs to put your hot dog on to roast. Looked pretty cool since the wiener was as long as the stick man was tall.
Report Post »brickhouse_22
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 4:02pmI find it odd that liberals will glady pay for overpriced coffee (ala Starbucks) but as soon as someone they hate comes up with an overpriced drink they claim that any one who buys it is stupid.
Report Post »CaptnJackBthe1
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:58pmThe beauty here is, unlike O’bamacare-something you can get somewhere else for less-, you’re not forced to buy it and if my neighbor wants it, I don’t have to pay for it.
Report Post »TJexcite
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:55pmRLTV.com is already taken by Ralph Lauren
Report Post »Jezcruzen
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:53pmA cut goes to FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT! Ask Randy Weaver what he thinks of federal LE. If you could, ask those men, women, and children FLE murdered in Waco. Ask those murdered, if you could, by guns straw purchased in the US under the disastrous “gun runner” program administered by BATFE. Remember, FLE through the DHS are the ones who distributed a report to all LE agencies claiming that ordinary Americans were “potential domestic terrorists”. Are you a vet? An NRA member? Like a third-party candidate? They are targeting YOU! Now the FBI, without oversight, has given themselves increased authority to investigate anyone for any reason, or for no reason at all! Go ahead.. buy Rush’s tea… give a cut to the Gestapo alphabet agencies!
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 4:24pmI‘m not sure there’s a connect between the groups. My hate for the BATF is boundless. They are murderers. The latest BATF fiasco is their gun running exploits in Mexico that not only has been a total failure, but their supplied weapons have been found at the scene of the U.S. Border agent that was just killed, as well as several large death sites in Mexico. This is a huge scandal and the Obama Administration is not coming forthwith information for a Congressional Committee looking into the matter.
Report Post »Viet Vet
Posted on June 17, 2011 at 3:28pmJezcruzen’s juset a poor reader.
Report Post »Viet Vet
Posted on June 17, 2011 at 3:31pmjust even
Report Post »dWheel
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:52pmOH BOY! I can’t wait. I can put this right along side my unopened can of Billy Beer.
Report Post »mossbrain
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:51pmTea by Rush? Horse urine with an after taste of an old soggy cigar, that’s what comes to my mind.
Report Post »Viet Vet
Posted on June 17, 2011 at 3:30pmGet the moss out of your “brain” and you’ll have a much better mind, and think much more clearly.
Report Post »altops
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:48pmpull out a ten spot, doesnt it look almost the same picture?
Report Post »matt1776
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:46pmSweet tea is disgusting. No patriot would EVER put sugar in his tea…. EVER!!!!!!!
Report Post »twoifbysea
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:55pm…unless you have a little bit of southern in you. Yankee!
Report Post »vennoye
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 4:06pm@1776
Report Post »wanta bet???? Goodness, you have missed one of the finer things in life………y’all! :-)
13th Imam
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 5:10pmHere in CT we get crappy tea. I love traveling south to get good sweet tea
Report Post »Snoopygirl62
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 10:27pmI’m from the south; we like our tea sweet!!!
Report Post »ProbIemSoIver
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:39pmMichele Obama already said he has too much sugar in the Tea. She sent him guidelines that she said apply even to their brand of kool-aid.
Report Post »SimpleTruths
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:38pmWhenever you hear “some of the profits” you can be assured it is next to nothing.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 5:07pmSomething along the line of
“The Stimulus and Tarp will prevent unemployment going over 8%,, and will create shovel ready jobs.
Barry’s union buddy thieves, got most of the stolen money, as did banks , foreign and domestic.
I am not worried that Rush will do the right thing, but i am certain that the DEMOCRAT theives will be stealing
Report Post »angelsheal4u
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 6:04pmIt specifically says on the web site that a minimum of $100,000 will be donated—so I am sure there will be MUCH more.
Report Post »arx
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 10:52pmSimpletruth, buy some. Anything is better than the nothing u would have given
Report Post »Viet Vet
Posted on June 17, 2011 at 3:25pm*****
I believe this is the Marine organization that Rush supports. He gives a lot of money and does alot of fundraising for them. For example, when he auctioned Dingy Harry Reid’s letter on EBAY, much of the money if not all of it went to this organization. If not this one, another military organization.
Report Post »Tom
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:36pmLove your Style Rush
Report Post »mcFirst
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:33pmRush you have been red hot this week with commentary
Not sure I will be buying the tea but keep the heat on obama.
Report Post »The_Plumber_Says
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:31pmI’m with catb.
Report Post »No sugar please
wampanoag
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:30pmSmug Limbaugh makes me sick. Especially when he say “some of the profits” on his tea will be given to military charity. He is the father of uber boring bash radio. I love Beck and hate Limbaugh-the phony self absorbed and uneducated maroon.
Report Post »IMAWAKENOW
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 10:46pmBack in the 80s I started listening to rush. At that time I was a liberal, or at least I thought I was. If any of you would take enough time to listen to WHAT he says and not how he says it, you would become fans. If it were not for the trail he blazed this website would probably not exsist. All conservatives need to pull together if we are going to save this country. WAMPANOAG, you are probably just a lib stirring a pot here. I guess you have the right but maybe you should find another venue.
Report Post »EyeofthePatriot
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 11:50pmSomehow I really, REALLY doubt your “I love Beck” claim. If so then you have a wacky sense of being. You tell me where he and Glenn disagree on fundamentals? They don’t. They have different approaches, which is why I listen to both of them.
“uneducated maroon”? LOL! Wow…. the seminar Blazers are out in FORCE on this one!
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 1:44amYes, they are out in force in this one.
But go over to the Gun runner story and they are curiously absent.
Why is that?
Report Post »Viet Vet
Posted on June 17, 2011 at 3:23pm***
Report Post »I believe this is the Marine organization that Rush supports. He gives a lot of money and does alot of fundraising for them. For example, when he auctioned Dingy Harry Reid’s letter on EBAY, much of the money if not all of it went to this organization. If not this one, another military organization.
randy
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:28pmLove ya Rush , but think this will be a flop.
Report Post »TheBeezKnow
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:27pmAlready ordered mine.
Report Post »The_Almighty_Creestof
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:27pmSo, it is Arizona tea with a new wrapper. Joining the GB “anything for a buck” bandwagon.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:33pmYes, it’s called capitalism.
Report Post »The_Almighty_Creestof
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:41pmNo, it is called “The enthusiastic licking of suckers.”
It is a great cause…tell “El Rushbo” to shove his tea sideways and send them a check directly.
Report Post »brickhouse_22
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:59pmI find it odd that liberals will gladly pay for overpriced coffee ala Starbucks, but when some one they hate comes up with an ‘overpriced’ tea, they claim any one who buys it is stupid.
Report Post »middleclassprophet
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 10:10am-gonzo-
It’s called ego. The man has millions already and is using not only the Marines to push a product but relying on his fan base to flip the bill. Send the organization a check directly and buy a better product that is less expensive from your “local” grocery store. Buying this crap is simply lining his pocket, nothing more.
Report Post »Viet Vet
Posted on June 17, 2011 at 3:18pmI believe this is the Marine organization that Rush supports. He gives a lot of money and does alot of fundraising for them. For example, when he auctioned Dingy Harry Reid’s letter on EBAY, much of the money if not all of it went to this organization. If not this one, another military organization.
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:25pmSomething else to get Liberal knickers in a tight little wad….. Heh heh heh…….
Report Post »Exrepublisheep
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:40pmLine up lemmings! Rush has spoken. Can I get mine with Oxy?
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:59pmThat’s the best you could do? Come on, I expected a little bit more out of you. Well, not really, but…
Report Post »Exrepublisheep
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 5:32pmHey! I was in a rush.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 11:23pmTo all you tools on here mocking Rush, and the tea, and the charity, and the amount that he will or will not be donating.
Go to the website that is linked in the article, click on the “Support our patriots” button and READ BEFORE YOU SPEAK..
So many morons in this country.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 11:28pm@Biohazard23
That was NOT meant for you, but for Sheep and all the other numbnuts.
Report Post »middleclassprophet
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 10:06amRush tea? Man, this lard arse is taking full advantage of a gullible fan base. “Here, by my tea at $24.99 per case.” Give a dollar or two to the Marines while you fill my pocket more and more by purchasing a product no different than McDonald;s tea and at double the price. lol!
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 12:01pmOkie,
You are spinning.
Have a good one.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:24pmAs soon as he comes out with UNSWEETENED .. I am ordering …
TEA!
I’m already sweet enough!
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:31pmYou sound like Brick Top in that movie Snatch. :)
Turkish: You take sugar?
Report Post »Brick Top: No thank you, Turkish; I’m sweet enough.
Gonzo
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:32pmIt’s out, order up.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:54pmNo … they are all sweet either with natural or artifical sweeteners … waiting for the unsweetened .. he said more to come …
TEA!
Report Post »John 3:16
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 5:17pmThis will bring the trolls back to the Blaze. I feared they left with all the bad news they are getting from their, self confessing,“one term President”that’s a loser: I won‘t mention how I feel about Obama’s big bottom Momma, Michelle, or the Trolls will really stroke out big time. Good luck Rush Revere.!!! You certainly have been one of several heros to spread the word that “The Liberals are coming”. Congratulations!
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 5:46pmYep, Rush loves him some Dittoheads! :D
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 12:26amYup, and we love all the little trolls that keep posting here day after day.
All the while showing the world how petty, bitter, and clueless the left is.
Many would like the trolls to go away, but I say keep it coming.
They do more to harm their own cause, than to advance it.
Report Post »avenger
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 6:09amI’m waiting for Rush Beer…
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on June 18, 2011 at 8:37amHey TROB, stocking up on tea? ’nuff said :^)
Report Post »Lawlcat001
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:23pmCool beans. I’ll be sipping some soon. Hooray for alliteration!
Report Post »SimpleTruths
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:36pmCool beans? Lawlcat001, 1985 is calling you and wants it’s slogan back.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 11:15pm@Simpletruths
Truth is, you’re simple.
Report Post »Goldline_scam
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 5:14amWow, talk about drinkin’ the Cool-Aid! Literally!!
I heard this stuff is perfect for washin’ down those illegal prescription pain-killers…
Report Post »Goldline_scam
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 6:54amThe label says “Made in Mexico”.
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:23pmAs long as the $$$$$ will go to the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation.
Report Post »obama-mecca-me-sick
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:28pmAin’t capitalism GREAT?? I love you Rush!
Report Post »theninthplanet
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:31pmMore expensive than beer.
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:33pmComing soon to counter Rush :
Report Post »Hussein brand of halal pee, available at all OFA+DNC+SEIU offices, all proceeds going to Obamas’ retirement funds
Robert-CA
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:33pmSoon the government will ban it to protect us from sugar .
Report Post »SimpleTruths
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:35pm“part of the profits will go to…” probably about .01% and that‘s after about 100 lines of ’expenses’. In other words next to nothing.
Report Post »The_Almighty_Creestof
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:39pmWhat a deal! For only $2.00 a bottle, you get a .99 cent plastic bottle of Arizona Iced Tea with a different label! Wow…what a bargain…oh, unless the Arizona Iced Tea is on sale at your local store for 2/$1.00 …which it is about twice a month. But hey…you get that free shipping as well. That is like me selling you a .89 cent box of Kleenex for $5.99 because I put a “Who’s crying now?!” John Boehner sticker on it and offer free delivery.
Conservative radio hosts…taking you to the cleaners since 2008.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:40pmI find it pathetic and just a joker trying to capitalize off the TEA party.
Two by TEA sounds stupid.
Rush portrayed as Paul Revere looks stupid.
And anybody keeping the shrink and bottle are stupid.
Epic fail! This will not be successful and will go away.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:44pmYeah, heard him talking about that novelty, today. I can make my own tea much cheaper and sweeter, but I don’t have the label.
Report Post »hersey10
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:48pmJust ordered my first case !! Rush , proving even with Obama in the way Americans will persevere , capitalism wins again .
Report Post »hersey10
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:51pmFor those with the negative comments above : Don’t buy it then . Where is your start up ? Exactly . Remember when your parents told you growing up “if you don’t have anything nice to say , don’t say it at all” . Grow up . Jealousy never got anybody where but an AA meeting .
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:52pmOKIE FROM MUSKOGEE
Report Post »Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:40pm
Epic fail! This will not be successful and will go away.
_____________________________________________
This is America if it fails then we create another thing if it fails again we create another thing again & NOT government bail outs like what you & your masters wants .
fastfacts
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 4:01pmCAPITALISM AT ITS FINEST
Did you hear today that the DNC Chairwoman has now taken responsibility for the economy. If it does get better it wasn’t through their policies or lack of job growing policies. It is because of people like Rush Limbaugh, entrepreneurs that have an idea.
DNC can own it, because all indicators show that it is failing and this is due to their anti-business, pro-union policies that scare away business and send it over sees: http://tiny.cc/eslo2 . Much like the LED business that received millions of stimulus funds and then shipped half of its jobs overseas. Thanks Obama.
Report Post »SgtB
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 4:02pmWhy do the proceeds need to go to the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation? Was that a promise made by Rush or is it just where you want to see it go?
Report Post »The_Almighty_Creestof
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 4:05pm@ hersey10
Report Post »They should add another line to that:
“Don’t say anything nice if it stems from brown-nosing and wanting a good seat on the bandwagon.”
RepubliCorp
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 4:11pmOKIE FROM MUSKOGEE agree( kind of ) if he sells a few million bottles …….. if only 1 million sticks, not a bad payday. Gimmicks don’t have to be forever…………
Report Post »barak hussein osama arafat brotherhood
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 4:30pmGod bless our tubby deaf blowhard.
Report Post »encinom
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 4:31pm“Part of the profits will go to the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation”
And how much wil be going to line the pockets of Rush’s oxycodone and hydrocodone dealers.
Report Post »All_Right_Winger_Blog
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 4:31pmClever. Capitalist. Limbaugh. Awesome.
Report Post »Gas137
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 4:37pmSnapple people – you got ripped!
Report Post »HUNITHUNIT
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 4:38pm@robert
Report Post »because hiring so many ex combat soldiers to be police officers has worked SOOOOO well thus far.
Okie from Muskogee
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 5:26pmRobertCA wrote:
“This is America if it fails then we create another thing if it fails again we create another thing again & NOT government bail outs like what you & your masters wants .”
So because I FREELY voice my OPINION about Rush trying to attach and capitalize off the TEA party and I FREELY express I believe the slogan to be stupid, the fat head picture to be stupid and idiots buying $2.00 over priced tea to keep the bottle and shrink stupid I want government bailouts? That makes ZERO common sense Robert.
You sure are sharp Robert, Bout as sharp as duct tape. Think before you speak. I think we have discussed this problem before and you clearly are not thinking, still.
As a TEA party participant, I make my own tea. I save my money instead of buying over priced fancied up tea marketed by someone who has never made tea and just puts their name on it. Which is more consistent with the conservative TEA party view? Exactly….Think before you speak Robert..
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 5:30pmPart of the profits will go to the Marrine Corp?
Report Post »Knowing Rush it will be 1 % or less of each bottle.
The rest he will keep for himself and his corporation.
As long as he’s ripping of the Right, I have no problem with this.
Okie from Muskogee
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 5:37pm@Republicorp
I am all for capitalism. If people want to buy $2.00 tea in bottles with Rush’s name on it that is their choice.
Critiquing the product I find the product stupid, but that is just my opinion. I’m too conservative to buy $2.00 tea because Rush put his name and picture on it. I find that stupid as well but is simply my opinion.
I’m not to sure the profit margin would be very substantial as well as the % of market Rush could tap into. Who knows though but I‘m willing to guess it won’t be around this time next year. Guess we will see. Stay safe.
Report Post »JRook
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 6:12pmPart of the profits??? Interesting phraseology. And you tell me this guy isn’t all about making money off his rhetoric. Like Howard Stern he probably laughs at his audience also.
Report Post »swampbuck
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 6:23pm@SimpleTruths
Way to be cynical…. of course there will be expenses… But I would bet a a good portion will go to the charity.. WHY?
Because conservatives are much more generous then libs..
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 6:49pmSWAMPBUCK, just one example is here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FwXjF7qFws $1.9Mil and without hawking a product to reap profits for himself.
Report Post »BocaBaby
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 8:07pmYUM!!!!!
I love Rush……gonna order
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 8:08pm@ OKIE FROM MUSKOGEE
You’re really confused about what you really want so think twice before writing any stupid comments , if you don‘t like the product just don’t buy it instead of making fun of Rush .
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 8:28pmRobert writes:
“You’re really confused about what you really want so think twice before writing any stupid comments , if you don‘t like the product just don’t buy it instead of making fun of Rush .”
What am I confused about Robert? I believe in capitalism and I believe in freedom of speech. Nope, no confusion here.
By saying just don’t say anything you are trying to limit my speech. I’m for free speech. You must be confused Robert, surely your for free speech too. Right? I don’t like the product, wont buy it, and I can freely criticize Rush or Rush’s product all I want if I feel the need to. Criticism is used to create a better product in a capitalistic society Robert.
Who are you to determine who can and can’t speak about a product? Isn‘t that progressive to hush those who don’t agree with you? Rught roe Robert!
Please Robert, think before you speak as to prevent yourself from sounding stupid again. Your free to say anything you’d like but seriously, take some advice and make sure what you write doesn’t contradict your own views. Last free advice I’ll give you. Take care!
Report Post »veruca salt
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 10:22pmOne out of one Rush Limbaughs agree: it’s great for washing down illicitly obtained oxycontin and viagra
Report Post »six6six
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 10:23pmI’m waiting for the OxyContin flavored tea.
Report Post »EyeofthePatriot
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 10:44pm@SimpleTruths
You don’t know Rush then do you? Maybe you should look up what he donates to charity… ANNUALLY.
Report Post »Welcome Black Carter
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 10:46pm“part of the profits will go to…” probably about .01% and that‘s after about 100 lines of ’expenses’. In other words next to nothing.”
The man does more for charity than you will make in your lifetime. Think about that the next time you ask you mom for the car keys…
Report Post »arx
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 10:46pmThere are so many bitter liberals in here I think I will buy a case of sweet tea!
Report Post »catfanatic1979v1
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 11:12pmI would buy some but I like lemon flavoring in my tea.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 11:33pmOkie,
You really seem to have an axe to grind when it comes to Rush.
Why is it stupid to raise funds for a worthy charity?
That is after all what this is all about.
At $2.00 a bottle, do you really think this is a business venture?
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 11:39pm@CATFAN
So squeeze a little lemon in it.
Report Post »Dan
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 12:05amI am anxiously awaiting the arrival of what I voluntarily chose to purchase.
Way to go Rush!
Dan
Report Post »the wireworker
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 1:00amHussein Obama Launches his new product “TrEAson” -when the world around you is falling into the abyss it’s time to TEE off!- Coming soon to a soup line near you.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 1:59am@RightsOfBilly
No axe to grind Billy, nope, not at all. I do direct you to a quote from the article.
“Part of the profits will go to the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation.”
First word of the sentence is part. Notice no exact figure is given for charity. So no, this is not for charity. “Part” of the “profit” goes to charity. “Part” could be 99% or 1%.
If this were ALL for charity, it would say 100% profit goes to charity. Rush should clearly state what % from profit is actually going to charity. Why wouldn’t he?
Charity is being promoted as a marketing tool to obtain more sales. As you said, who wouldn’t buy it for charity. Capitalists as myself call people who read that and buy it for “charity” gullible and not very frugal with their money. We also call capitalists who use such tactics manipulative and dishonest businessmen.
If I want to give to charity, I’ll send the charity the money myself. Good business is honest business. Good business needs not manipulate to sale product. Have a great night Billy…
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 2:37amSorry Okie but I am calling BS on your post.
You somehow forgot to mention that the minimum donation to the charity will be $100,000.00
Considering that shipping is included in $2.00 per bottle cost, there probably is not a huge amount of profit built in to that price point. Shipping for something that heavy is NOT CHEAP.
But even IF there is a $1.00 profit per bottle, (which is highly unlikely), he has to sell 100,000 bottles just to make the minimum donation.
Still think he is in it for the money?
Yes, I think you have an axe to grind. You were very vocal in your disdain for Rush in another topic recently. Which is OK, and you are entitled to your opinion. I am just bringing that point to light.
As for making your donations directly to the charity? Valid point, but the TEA promotion helps draw attention to the charity that it would not ordinarily get. And it is a very worthy cause. And since I do not like Iced Tea, I will make my donation directly.
I never said “Who wouldn’t buy it for charity”.
I said “Why is it stupid to raise funds for a worthy charity”
And please do not use the word “WE” when referring to Capitalists as yourself. You are making the implication that all capitalists agree with your assessment. I, and many other Capitalists do not consider what Rush is doing to be manipulative or dishonest.
You have a good night also.
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 3:18am@ OKIE FROM MUSKOGEE
There’s no argument about voicing your opinion freely .
Report Post »You’re criticizing Rush for doing something positive for a Foundation & you’re telling me that I sound stupid ? hmmmmmmm … that’s interesting .
Therightsofbilly
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 4:00am@OKIE
These 2 links are pulled directly from the web site, which is linked in the article. Just in case you were wondering where I got my info.
Notice that Rush has the info on his site for people that wish to donate directly instead of buying his yummy TEA.
http://www.twoifbytea.com/support.php
http://www.mc-lef.org/
Report Post »foobear
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 4:27amProbably going to be just as bad as the Snapple Syrup that he used to hawk.
Diet Snapple = diet tea. Diet tea = add sugar, and then take it out, making it taste like crap in the meantime.
*Tea has no calories people*… sigh.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 4:46am@TheRightsOfBilly
I’ve gathered from your post and our conversations you hold a good intelligence. I respect that. You think before speaking and communicate effectively.
I ask you sincerely if you truly believe this a charity idea or a business idea. I see it as business.
Profit margin on tea is very very small. Say profit of .05 a bottle, which is fair profit for drinks. Rush would need to sell 2,000,000 just to have the 100k minimal donation and that would be giving 100% profit to charity.
A minimum bid of 100k is another tactic. It tells the charity your guaranteed 100k for use of your charity name and can also be written off the business side.
So 100k is written off taxes giving a higher profit to Rush.
What does Glenn Beck say about business? Honest business is good business.
You do not believe not telling all the facts and loosely wording things isn’t manipulation or dishonest? I do and most honest capitalists I know do as well. Why can’t Rush state the exact %?
You mistaked my post on Charles VS Rush as me hating Rush, which isn’t true. He talks to much and is too dramatic for me but I don’t hate the guy. Even listen once in a while. He is just not my flavor.
Stay safe.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 5:15amRobert wrote:
“There’s no argument about voicing your opinion freely .
You’re criticizing Rush for doing something positive for a Foundation & you’re telling me that I sound stupid ? hmmmmmmm … that’s interesting”
Robert :-(
Please Robert, please, just read. I criticized Rush’s product because it looks stupid and sounds stupid to me. I did not criticize Rush for doing something positive for a foundation. Again you’ve made yourself sound stupid. Come on buddy. You can do better.
When conversing with Billy I pointed out “Marketing” schemes taught and implemented in business to make ones product more desirable and used to increase sales. (PROMOS) Rush is using this Foundation to help sale his new tea. That is the honest truth like it or not.
You really believe good ole Rush decided one night to make tea just for this Foundation? Seriously? Nope nope Robert you can’t be that stupid. No way! Think buddy, think…..
Stay safe!
Report Post »rosecityken
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 9:28am@simpletruths
Report Post »thats still more than you , or any other troll is contributing to the marine corp (pronounced corpse if you are a teleprompter addicted so called harvard grad POTUS) law enforcement foundation. you really want to show up rush @simplemind-truth? contribute more than him to that foundation until then just be happy that other people are doing charitable things so you and your p.o.s. liberal (supposed bleeding heart) buddies can attack them. have a great day @$$hole.
middleclassprophet
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 10:01am$24.99 for a 12 pack of 8 ounce drinks? lol! Look at the ingredients, people. It’s basically sugar water. You’re better off simply donating to the Marines instead of giving this millionaire any more money. But there’s a sucker born every minute and some of you have probably already ordered some online.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 10:23am@Billy
$24 a case
16oz x 12 bottles= 192 oz
192oz = 1.5 gallons
24/1.5= $16 per gallon; $8 for 1/2 gallon;
That’s 4 times higher then gas and 4 times higher then store tea. I’ll make my own. The market ploys gave me a flag and the numbers show this is ridiculous. Sorry Billy I’m calling BS on some $16 gallon tea especially in a recession and with so many I can directly help with my $. Have a good day man.
Report Post »jorge_washington
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 1:36pm“I am all for capitalism. If people want to buy $2.00 tea in bottles with Rush’s name on it that is their choice. “
Well, if that tea is too high priced for you, I’ll tell what to do to put some extra money in your pocket. Go to your boss and say, boss, I don’t want that raise and matter of fact I want you to cut my salary. Because as Rush says cutting taxes (income) increases revenue so I figure the same will work for me.
God bless you Rush for you sure know your audience. Cut out the middleman and sell it only by the case. Go get ‘em Rush and take every last stupid penny they have to give.
QUESTIONING WITH BOLDNESS
Report Post »LibertariansUnite
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 1:40pmI don’t believe OKIE is mad at Rush making money, I am pretty sure OKIE’s anger lies somewhere
With people who will buy whatever garbage that displays a fictitious label, which they seem to think means something.
It reminds me of children and their temporary fascination with “silly bands”. Silly bands were these rubber bands that made shapes. They were also very expensive, but kids loved them and got their parents to buy them, under the impression that they “are cool”. I would expect behavior like that from kids, but when Adults do it, it makes me lose faith in humanity.
Newsflash: The TEA party is dead. The TEA party is establishment. If you need proof just review all the “TEA Party Republicans” that voted for the Patriot Act.
Furthermore, I love the people who spout “TEA” on here as if it means something. As if this silly label gives them some kind of identification that makes them stand out from traditional Republicans.
Let us analyze “Tea”.
Taxed
Enough
Already
That is the same rhetoric that traditional Republicans have been spouting for years. So no, because you say TEA and then vote establishment, doesn’t make you a different Republican. It just makes you clueless and a victim of labelism.
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 4:15pm@ OKIE FROM MUSKOGEE
Yeah Mr Science you’re so smart & we’re so stupid so tell us more about where Rush went wrong with this one .
Report Post »Tell us Mr Science tell us .
Did you notice that other people also didn‘t like your way of thinking but yet again we’re not to your level , Mr Science .
Enjoy :)
Okie from Muskogee
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 4:31pm@Jorge
Uhm, are you related to RobertCa? Just curious. The tea is sold by the case. 12 bottles with 16 oz in each = a case. (oops on you)
Your analogy is incorrect and misleading.
Lowering income taxes does increase overall Government tax revenue. Income tax is % taxed of the income of the worker. Lowering income tax allows workers to see more money to go purchase more products which has sale tax, leads to economic activity (work, more tax rev) and therefore potentially gives the opportunity to make MORE tax revenue. Raising taxes generates the direct opposite, less total tax revenue due to choking economic activity.
Rush is correct and you are wrong, lowering income tax generates higher TOTAL TAX REVENUE. (oops # 2)
As for his $16 per gallon tea, yup to high for me. I’ll make my own.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 4:43pm@LibertarianUnite
Thank you. You are correct twice: I don’t hate Rush, he is just not my preference. This is just a capitalist using different marketing tools, some I don’t find total truthful and manipulative, to sale tea. You then have KoolAide drinkers who say I‘m conservative and I’m TEA party and actually go out and by $16 per gallon tea.
There is nothing conservative in buying $16 per gallon tea. If we can afford $16 per gallon tea, we have nothing to complain about and none purchasing such product should complain about gas prices at $4.00 per gallon. Otherwise they are hypocrites.
The establishment hijacked the TEA party and this will always happen due to Americans not having enough courage to stand in truth, start a new party and send all the establishment crooks home. Political parties use to come and go like the wind. We have had these two for 100+ years. Nothing will change as long as these two parties control Government as they are both progressive.
Keep up the good fight..
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 4:58pmRobertCA writes:
“Yeah Mr Science you’re so smart & we’re so stupid so tell us more about where Rush went wrong with this one .
Tell us Mr Science tell us .
Did you notice that other people also didn‘t like your way of thinking but yet again we’re not to your level , Mr Science .
Enjoy :)”
Robert :-(
Who is we? I called you stupid Robert.
Did you hear the news, oil companies are now giving “part” of profit to your favorite charity. They even give you a smiley face sticker each time you purchase gas. Gas is now $20 a gallon. Go buy all the gas you can now Robert, you know, since it’s for charity!
$16 per gallon tea, nothing else needs to be said Robert.
Have a good day.
Report Post »JRook
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 5:00pm@Okie from Muskogee You info regarding the cost and profit on tea is way, way off. Gross profit on similar drinks is 50% plus and net profit for beverage companies which sell tea’s like the Dr. Pepper / Snapple group exceeds 10%. I’m assuming he is using a generic bottler and private labeling it. So his relative performance within these metrics is dependent on how much advertising he does and what amount of shelf placement fees he incurs. $ 2 is certainly not the cheapest tea on the market so I’m thinking this venture should fall at the higher end.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 6:48pm@Jrook
Im no expect on beverage profit margins. I have reached out to a good friend who was a sales manager at Gatorade in Pryor before it shut down to get more specific facts per bottle net profit on average.
Shelf placement isn‘t needed as it’s sold only over the net i believe and will not be in stores. So Internet shelving cost and advertisement.
I agree private bottling/labeling and don’t forget shrink as well. Another cost.
Gross sales = $2
Gross profit of 50% = $1
Net profit of 10% = $.10
So I was off $.05
I also agree I do not think it will be successful at $16 per gallon. Hope your days good and appreciate your thoughts.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 8:44pmShaking head slowly from side to side whilst chuckling.
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on June 17, 2011 at 12:44am@ OKIE FROM MUSKOGEE
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Thank you Mr Science .
Enjoy :)
Robert-CA
Posted on June 17, 2011 at 12:45amTHERIGHTSOFBILLY
Report Post »Posted on June 16, 2011 at 8:44pm
Shaking head slowly from side to side whilst chuckling.
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LOL
Okie from Muskogee
Posted on June 17, 2011 at 1:21am@RobertCA
You are welcome Mr. Confused.
@Billy
:-) gotta love!
What do you disagree with me on? What am I spinning?
If this was Ed (idiot) Shultz instead of Rush would you feel the same?
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