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I don't pay attention to brand-creators or TV stars at all, so every part of this issue is new to me.

However, based on what this op-ed piece shares, Rucker's got valid points. If the Gaines' and any other Christian-based person/business aligns with demonic/immoral activities then questions SHOULD be raised and actions SHOULD be expected because the hypocrisy is obvious and very anti-Christian.

Personally, I boycotted Target years ago when they began their LGBT nonsense. I also boycott Walmart, Starbucks, Dicks, and MANY other corporations -- they don't deserve my business.

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Set Chip and Joanna Gaines aside for a moment. Christians can deal with Target without a celebrity spokesperson. It seems though, a cheap price buys a lot of compromise. Pastors who should be doing the leading, unfortunately have been silent on a variety of social issues from abortion, education, sexuality, etc., and it manifests in widespread inaction, hopeless hand wringing, unwillingness to sacrifice, and a belief that the rapture will occur before the USS America sinks. The beer customers seem to be outdoing the church in clout.

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I stopped patronizing Target after they announced either sex could use either store restroom. Specifically, I did not want my wife or daughter confronted by a biological male freak suffering from a mental condition while they are answering nature's call. It's been several years and I haven't missed shopping there. There are so many other places to spend money that still safely maintain his and hers restrooms.

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Well as more and more people leave Target the Gaines' will feel the bite as well and if they do not speak out against Target they too will be boycotted no matter where they sell their merchandise. Boycott Target and you in essence boycott the Gaines too.

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Chip and “JoJo” started their loooong decent years ago. Gone were the bright-eyed nubies as they transformed into show biz shills. Their own network, the cover of People magazine, associating with A-listers...it’s the rare individual who can resist the allure of *celebrity.* We wanted them to be different but alas, they’re merely human. I said it (aloud) to myself years ago as their star was rising; “they’ll never be the same.” And they’re not.

Time will tell and if Jesus teaches us anything, it’s to extend some grace and know that every day is an opportunity to change and do the right thing. Pray for them because I’m sure this is troubling.

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If they remain silent 🤬, then clearly this act alone will speak out louder and clearer to WTP that this so-called sweetheart couple have bamboozled all of us😡‼️ This is what deep state relationships look like; they are “owned” by the evil 👿 establishment.

Money, fame, greed didn’t take long for this couple. Their silence says to me that they don’t give a damn about other children! Hope y’all agree, they are cowards‼️ They must get their own HOUSE in order!

God help them!

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The only way to WIN is with our $$ and sticking firmly to our convictions. They need to sever the relationship now or they will be Bud Lighted

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The McGee's who are Mormons also have a successful design line at Target, Studio McGee. I would think they would stand up for their values as well.

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I would imagine that many of their branded products are made in commie Chyna so the hypocrisy runs deep already.....

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May 26, 2023·edited May 26, 2023

Joanna and Chip,

No need to straddle to be hip,

Your sales can survive a dip.

Target is now promoting trans and queer?

Time to make your stands and hold your Bibles dear.

Proverbs 16:18 - “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”

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I don't pay any attention to whatever anyone else praises or blames. I simply follow my own feelings as should others. Why do we need someone else's affirmation or condemnation?

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Simply don’t buy their products!

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Appears as though the Gaines' master isn't exactly Jesus Christ, huh?

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Satanism has been recognized as a religion for quite some time now. People MUST know that! So a person who practices their religion, as most christians do and other held religions, raise their children in their religion. So to say it is wrong to have clothing that reflects beliefs i think is valid...BUT, the transagenda is a totally different thing...and they HATE christians who believe their god only created heterosexuals! MY CRINGE is anyone in your face over THEIR beliefs! (especially when i don't care what you do in YOUR bedroom). THE clothing for small chldren is a "GROOMING" artifact since the age they include cannot decide for themselves.

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2 Peter 2:215 they have all gone the way of balam

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Valid ponts here and will be linking your article @https://nothingnewunderthesun2016.com/

The only problem I see here is that Target sells some of their product lines, That too was a business decision by Target and probably a good one at the time, hence it benefitted the Gaines.

However the Gaines are not Target spokespeople, just business partners, just as much as any other company that provides Target with products be it Pepsi, Hanes, Samsung, Kodak, Sony, Mattel, Hallmark, or any other corporation. To pick on the Gaines just because of their beliefs is being a little unfair, and in time they will probably realize that this is not a situation that perhaps fits their values.

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