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Brewha Offline
#151 Posted: Sat, Nov 17 2012, 8:23 PM EST
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tailgater wrote:
I sense a lot of negativity towards corporations.
I don't recall this mentality before Obama took office.
Coincidence?




No Obama Twinkie for you.
rfenst Offline
#152 Posted: Sat, Nov 17 2012, 8:30 PM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
Hostess has filed three bankruptcies.


FYI.


So.
If it appears it might emerge and can become profitable it should be reorganized.
Brewha Offline
#153 Posted: Sat, Nov 17 2012, 8:33 PM EST
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rfenst wrote:
So.
If it appears it might emerge and can become profitable it should be reorganized.

While screwing all the hapless fools who worked hard. Good business!
ZRX1200 Offline
#154 Posted: Sat, Nov 17 2012, 8:45 PM EST
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So?

Unlimited do overs?

Market forces compelled them to shut down not unions. The union members were dumb with this but they WERE going to shut down at some point anyways. 342 million in losses last year. Reorganized debt doesn't change their cost of doing business.
DrafterX Offline
#155 Posted: Sat, Nov 17 2012, 9:28 PM EST
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Not a twinkie one to be found at Walmart earlier today... Mellow
cacman Offline
#156 Posted: Sat, Nov 17 2012, 11:39 PM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
Not a twinkie one to be found at Walmart earlier today... Mellow

Cost of Twinkies going up faster than the stock market. Catch the new boom & craze on flea-bay.

And after other companies buy the recipes/brands, they'll cost twice as much. Produced probably oversees for half the costs, but still cost twice as much. Bet those Bakers Union folks won't be working the line.
HockeyDad Offline
#157 Posted: Sun, Nov 18 2012, 7:42 AM EST
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Brewha wrote:
While screwing all the hapless fools who worked hard. Good business!



They prolly weren't working hard enough. (they were union after all)
rfenst Offline
#158 Posted: Sun, Nov 18 2012, 11:58 AM EST
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Brewha wrote:
While screwing all the hapless fools who worked hard. Good business!


Might be better than NO business...
snowwolf777 Offline
#159 Posted: Sun, Nov 18 2012, 12:59 PM EST
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I was offered a regional safety job for Hostess a few years ago, I think right after their first bankruptcy. I toured one plant. I spent a day talking with employees there. I heard the rah rah stuff from management and how their problems were all behind them. Something didn't feel right about the place.

I went out on the web and found the forums where the workers for Hostess hang out. Bunch of bitter crybabies. Always focused on what someone else has and how "wrong" that is. Union guys bitching about management, then bitching about the union, then bitching about each other. One night of pouring through their threads was enough to see what a dark, sad place it was (and apparently still is). How the hell can something as happy as a Twinkie be made by such poisoned personalities?

I got a job offer package in writing the following week. Pay increase, company car, bonus program, benefits. I politely refused. Still glad I did.
bloody spaniard Offline
#160 Posted: Sun, Nov 18 2012, 1:09 PM EST
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snowwolf777 wrote:
I was offered a regional safety job for Hostess a few years ago, I think right after their first bankruptcy. I toured one plant. I spent a day talking with employees there. I heard the rah rah stuff from management and how their problems were all behind them. Something didn't feel right about the place.

I went out on the web and found the forums where the workers for Hostess hang out. Bunch of bitter crybabies. Always focused on what someone else has and how "wrong" that is. Union guys bitching about management, then bitching about the union, then bitching about each other. One night of pouring through their threads was enough to see what a dark, sad place it was (and apparently still is). How the hell can something as happy as a Twinkie be made by such poisoned personalities?

I got a job offer package in writing the following week. Pay increase, company car, bonus program, benefits. I politely refused. Still glad I did.




Thanks for the interesting, firsthand insights, Wolf. There's often much more than meets the eye besides the claptrap written for public consumption.

As a subcontractor/vendor (not applicant), I've had several similar moments with close client friendships- folks working for the wastefully rigid USPS and several other beleaguered corporations...
sd72 Offline
#161 Posted: Sun, Nov 18 2012, 1:17 PM EST
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They had a disgruntled employee forum? Wonder if my union has one?
sd72 Offline
#162 Posted: Sun, Nov 18 2012, 1:19 PM EST
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We usually just go have a couple after work and make fun of whoever couldn't go.
snowwolf777 Offline
#163 Posted: Sun, Nov 18 2012, 2:43 PM EST
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sd72 wrote:
They had a disgruntled employee forum? Wonder if my union has one?



Two, actually. Delivery drivers on one. Bakers on another.

And yes, I'm sure your union - whatever that is - has one or more.

Try checking CigarBid.com's politics forum. I'm sure you can hear some union crying there on occasion.Beer
snowwolf777 Offline
#164 Posted: Sun, Nov 18 2012, 2:49 PM EST
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wheelrite wrote:
good..
Their mushy bread sux and I don't smoke weed anymore so I don't like twinkies either,,



Twinkies were perfection back in the day. I'm sure something to do with getting rid of transfats or whatever killed the flavor.

The mini blueberry muffins were really good when they came right out of the bakery's oven. Not so much after sitting on the gas station's shelf for 2 months.
edin508 Offline
#165 Posted: Sun, Nov 18 2012, 3:06 PM EST
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I miss, Ring Dings already....
sd72 Offline
#166 Posted: Sun, Nov 18 2012, 3:15 PM EST
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Ya, I don't think we have a forum. I can usually find things online, can't find a forum.
Ill stick to picking on each other over a couple beers.
rumraider Offline
#167 Posted: Sun, Nov 18 2012, 4:53 PM EST
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snowwolf777 wrote:
Twinkies were perfection back in the day. I'm sure something to do with getting rid of transfats or whatever killed the flavor.

The mini blueberry muffins were really good when they came right out of the bakery's oven. Not so much after sitting on the gas station's shelf for 2 months.


You spouted so much useless bs in your earlier post that I have a hard time believing even this.
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#168 Posted: Sun, Nov 18 2012, 5:50 PM EST
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snowwolf777 wrote:
One night of pouring through their threads was enough to see what a dark, sad place it was (and apparently still is). How the hell can something as happy as a Twinkie be made by such poisoned personalities?

It doesn't take many poisoned personalities to keep an entire department in constant discord. Our field service department was like that until one or two key sh*t stirrers retired. It made a heck of a difference in the level of complaining and controversy. In fact the place got so mellow, they actually voted the union out a few years later.
bloody spaniard Offline
#169 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 11:34 AM EST
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Looks like Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo, the world's largest bread-baking firm, could be on the short list for acquiring some of the Texas-based Hostess’ foodstuffs, according to Forbes. Grupo Bimbo already owns parts of Sara Lee, Entenmann’s and Thomas English Muffins.


American illegals may crossing the river & headed back south for Grupo Bimbo soon. BWAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHA!
DrafterX Offline
#170 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 11:43 AM EST
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Think how do you say twinkie in mexican..?? Huh
DrMaddVibe Offline
#171 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 11:45 AM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
Think how do you say twinkie in mexican..?? Huh



Waaaaay back in Post #11....


DrMaddVibe wrote:
In Mexico, you know what they call Twinkies? "Los submarinos"


DrafterX Offline
#172 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 11:47 AM EST
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Think
ZRX1200 Offline
#173 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 11:55 AM EST
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Royale with cream.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#174 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 12:04 PM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
Royale with cream.



That's FRANCE...jackass!
bloody spaniard Offline
#175 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 12:23 PM EST
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Anybody else see the irony in gringos eventually going to Mejico for jobs?Pray
sd72 Offline
#176 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 12:24 PM EST
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Ya, kinda hard to miss. How many they hiring? 2?
DrMaddVibe Offline
#177 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 12:26 PM EST
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bloody spaniard wrote:
Anybody else see the irony in gringos eventually going to Mejico for jobs?Pray



Yeah...it's lost on union morons!
sd72 Offline
#178 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 12:31 PM EST
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But I saw it. I'm a union moron!
DrMaddVibe Offline
#179 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 12:31 PM EST
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sd72 wrote:
But I saw it. I'm a union moron!



You HAVE to be a steward...you can read!
bloody spaniard Offline
#180 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 12:34 PM EST
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LMAO!! I'm going to have to keep an eye on you two. Gonz
DrMaddVibe Offline
#181 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 12:34 PM EST
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bloody spaniard wrote:
LMAO!! I'm going to have to keep an eye on you two. Gonz



The good one or the Stink one?
sd72 Offline
#182 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 12:36 PM EST
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Superintendent.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#183 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 12:38 PM EST
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sd72 wrote:
Superintendent.



Frying pan Frying pan Frying pan

Enjoy!
bloody spaniard Offline
#184 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 12:40 PM EST
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LOL@DMV!

Super or Superintendent? Isn't that another name for a soon to be janitor? No shame either way
sd72 Offline
#185 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 12:40 PM EST
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Thanks!
bloody spaniard Offline
#186 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 12:45 PM EST
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Just teasing, sd. LOL We all know that this country's on the way up & unions are an important part of that.

Mellow
sd72 Offline
#187 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 12:54 PM EST
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I was thanking DMV. But thank you too.

I'm busy reaping the rewards of being being union before they dissolve to right to work states.

Then, maybe a janitor!
DrMaddVibe Offline
#188 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 1:07 PM EST
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"One day cawk-of-the-walk, next a feather duster." - Aunty Entity
DrafterX Offline
#189 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 3:48 PM EST
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one more chance..... who's gonna give..?? Huh




Hostess Brands Inc, its lenders and the unions representing its striking workers, agreed to start mediation hearings on Tuesday at the urging of a U.S. bankruptcy court judge.

A hearing on Monday during which the bankrupt maker of Twinkies snack cakes and Wonder Bread was set to ask for permission to liquidate was quickly adjourned until Wednesday after the judge urged the parties to mediate in private.

The mediation will begin on Tuesday.


Film at 11.... Mellow
DrafterX Offline
#190 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 3:51 PM EST
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if they work this out the Mexicans are gonna be pissed.... Mellow
DrMaddVibe Offline
#191 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 3:52 PM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
if they work this out the Mexicans are gonna be pissed.... Mellow



Meh...Twinkies taste terrible with tacos and tequilla anyways!whip
DrafterX Offline
#192 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 3:55 PM EST
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ya, you'd think they'd tired of sopapillas everyday tho.... Mellow
snowwolf777 Offline
#193 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 4:31 PM EST
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rumraider wrote:
You spouted so much useless bs in your earlier post that I have a hard time believing even this.


I am truly sorry you lost your "skilled trades" job on the cream-filler machine.Flapper I will have a tough time sleeping tonight knowing I don't have your respect.
snowwolf777 Offline
#194 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 4:32 PM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
ya, you'd think they'd tired of sopapillas everyday tho.... Mellow



No sopapillas for X. Shame on you
DrafterX Offline
#195 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 4:38 PM EST
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Sad
bloody spaniard Offline
#196 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 4:47 PM EST
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Someone here knows how to operate a cream filler machine???Scared
I thought that was myth.
sd72 Offline
#197 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 4:50 PM EST
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There's an apprenticeship. But then you're good to go. And some dues.
DrafterX Offline
#198 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 4:54 PM EST
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the world needs cream-filler machine operators too.... Mellow
sd72 Offline
#199 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 4:55 PM EST
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Imagine a world without............
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#200 Posted: Mon, Nov 19 2012, 5:28 PM EST
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Twinkies suck Krimpets rule
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