Discussion: AP: L.L. Bean Heiress In Trouble Over Pro-Trump PAC

LL Bean’s liberal return policy allows returns of anything purchased from Bean, and at anytime. I’ve got a few things to return that I bought last year.

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“…a member of the Maine-based outdoors retailer’s board.”

Why anyone representing outdoor retailers would advocate for a political system intent on decimating public land conservation and access is beyond me. This woman apparently lacks a coherent set of principles.

I haven’t shopped LLBean for years, but now I have a reason.

These days my outdoor $$ go to retailers and manufacturers who are willing to openly advocate for public lands. Retailers are a little hard to find, but manufacturer advocates are not. I am not going to name them here (okay - Black Diamond, Osprey, Patagonia, Jack’s Plastic Welding, Alpacka) because it probably violates some TMP policy, but they’re out there. Find them. And support them!

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…you can take back that goofy orangey-thingey that you got back in November…

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Bean’s quality has fallen into Cabella territory.

In contrast, Patagonia has good stuff and they repair it to extend its useful life. The best customer service I’ve experienced. Plus 1% of profit goes to the planet.

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When this goes ‘viral’… at least Governor LaPage will still shop there.

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Well they don’t retail the outdoors, just some stuff that can be used there if you chose, but I’d bet a lot of folks, if not the majority, that buy their stuff hardly step foot outside, particularly into the wilds.

REI is good

@mahniah: too right - I’m gonna start collecting all that crap (mostly gifts from clueless relatives who know I camp and hike) and back it goes.

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PAC Chairman David Jones says the group was supposed to be registered as a super PAC with unlimited contributions and it will look into the issue.

Did this guy get his start with the Trump Foundation’s law firm?

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Just cut to the chase …

Tell us where she is going as ambassador —

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