Celebrate Whole Foods Day on February 9
February 5, 2013 at 5:50 pm in News, ObamaCare by Tea Party Patriots 10 Comments
In 2009, Whole Foods CEO John Mackey wrote a now-famous op-ed in The Wall Street Journal talking about free-market alternatives to what would become the Affordable Care Act. Supporters of the coming law reacted immediately, calling for boycotts of Whole Foods. In response, opponents decided to make up the slack, calling for those who support freer markets to buy from Whole Foods in increased numbers.
More recently, Mackey has been thrown back in the spotlight for saying the Affordable Care Act is more like fascism than socialism. This time, the backlash has been extraordinary, and much longer-lasting.
What did Mackey say that was so controversial? Merely the truth:
Mr. Mackey simply stated that the President’s health care law was more like fascism than socialism (which he had previously stated a couple of years ago), and he explained his reason for saying this:
Technically speaking, it’s more like fascism. Socialism is where the government owns the means of production. In fascism, the government doesn’t own the means of production, but they do control it, and that’s what’s happening with our healthcare programs and these reforms.
….The truth is Mr. Mackey is correct. Our government controls almost every aspect of our healthcare. While the government may not own you, or the doctors, hospitals and insurance companies, these entities are now forced to make all decisions in accordance with government mandates and regulations. The law took all of the problems we had in our healthcare system and made them worse.
Apparently, this accurate description of Obamacare was too much for its supporters. While it is certainly legal for them of Obamacare to boycott Whole Foods and react strongly to its CEO’s comments, that does not make it appropriate. This is why Tea Party Patriots is urging supporters across the nation to participate in the first annual Whole Foods Appreciation Day.
It’s as simple as it sounds –shop at Whole Foods and show your support for its free market principles, its CEO’s brave stance against Obamacare’s intrusion into the private lives of patients, and sound business practices. Not only will you buy healthy food for you and your family, you’ll also make sure those who would stifle debate are unsuccessful in pushing their ideology on the rest of the nation.
I love WFMarket. Would love to stand up with them.
Thank you Whole Foods.
We support you Whole Foods. We need to stop this guy.
I love Whole Foods, what a great store! And I thoroughly support John Mackey’s statements about the fascist nature of Obamacare. A free market approach to improving health care will result in better services and improved accessibility at reduced prices. Obama’s fascist approach will result in increased costs and reduced services.
Just joined the Tea Party! Hello brethren!
Welcome Aaron!!
We don’t have a Whole Foods Market in Alaska but very much enjoy them while traveling. I hope they make it here soon.
You are misrepresenting John Mackey’s position. WF’s provides healthcare benefits to their employees without being forced. Unfortunately, not every corporation does this willingly.
Bubba,
You’re a gold mine this morning, Bubba. No wonder I like Whole Foods. While I don’t know if Mr. Mackey is a TEA type, he reflects my principles. I don’t need the government to tell me what to do.
Bubba,
Don’t you love how Mr. Mackey is capitalizing on the backlash. It’s good marketing and an example of how to make lemonade out of lemons.
A successful person is one who builds a firm foundation for himself with the bricks that are thrown at him. May Mr. Mackey be ever successful!