Right to express an opinion also comes with the right of others to point and laugh at that opinion.
This guy is such an idiot:
http://www.greatdreams.com/John-Lear.htm
As is this guy:
http://mysteriousuniverse.org/2013/12/pilot-testimonials-captain-kenju-terauchi/
This guy too:
http://www.ufoevidence.org/cases/case482.htm
Finally, this guy:
I wish I was kidding. Unfortunately, Eastman's Instagram is the tip of the iceberg. Eastman Leather’s blog is even more revealing:
http://blog.eastmanleather.com/view-post/false-flag-operation-northwoods
Gary Eastman believes that both the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor and the 9/11 World Trade Center attack were orchestrated by the United States Government. #speechless
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Mods: Given that Eastman Leather broadcasts these theories on its website, utilized to sell its jackets, Eastman clearly wants the buying public to know its views on these issues. Therefore, this information is appropriate for discussion.
Aero, Real McCoys and Diamond Dave all use the Buco label. Not sure if there are others.
I'm also concerned that we can't politely discuss this here. If a maker - well known here - decides to post up that stuff on a company page, then it should be fair game to discuss here (I know, not my joint). I'm hoping that we can, as this is the most fun we've had since BK went off to Area 51.
Honestly, I would be willing to bet that more folks in this realm have this sort of mindset. I see it in the reenacting space as well. It's actually a very political arena, and this does not surprise me at all, except that it's really really poor business practice.
^^ It depends. I have not gone to see films or bought records based on the outlandish behavior of the artists, and I certainly have avoided some jacket makers for bizarro behavior. Frankly, when someone is that over the top, I prefer NOT to support them with my dollars. So while I get your point, voting with my wallet is one of the few things I can do that actually makes me feel somewhat better.
As to his opinions... It takes all sorts and he’s entitled to believe what he wants to in my book.
Absolutely. When that opinion becomes integral to a marketing message is when consumer tends to take note, and the company then has to live with the consequences.
I certainly have avoided some jacket makers for bizarro behavior. Frankly, when someone is that over the top, I prefer NOT to support them with my dollars. So while I get your point, voting with my wallet is one of the few things I can do that actually makes me feel somewhat better.
So I vehemently don't agree with the positions that Eastman seems to be making
Maybe I'm alone, but if some actor takes a position on something I disagree with yet I find them to be an undeniable talent whose work I like as an actor, I'm simply going to separate the actor's performances, which is fantasy and entertainment, from the person and continue to enjoy their acting while disagreeing with them as individuals.
Gary Eastman is aware of the IG post and, importantly, he has allowed it to remain. Moreover, all objections, including that posted by @pawineguy, have been removed.I just heard from Gary Eastman on this topic of the IG post and he stated that he himself did not make the post but he is aware of it.
this didn't strike me as a marketing tool
While individuals may not like what he thinks and says, it is coming from someone who genuinely believes he's correct.
I could go on for hours and hours on the PH attack and the many holes in the conspiracy theories, so I'll stop now on this
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I understand Gary's concern about post 9/11 government security decisions, the use of military force, etc... something that has been debated since 9/12 in almost all western countries. There's a big gulf between that and the idea that my government murdered thousand of its own citizens.
Only when he's at McDonalds in Troy, MI.Does Elvis still wear a I-100 ?