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We apologize

Posted Sunday, April 06, 2008, 7:38:29 PM

During the weekend we have received several comments on the ad published in Mexico. We acknowledge the reactions and debate and want to apologize for the concerns this ad caused. We are truly sorry and understand that the ad has offended several persons. This was not our intention. The ad has been withdrawn as of Friday April 4th and will not be used in the future.

In no way was the ad meant to offend or disparage, or advocate an altering of borders, lend support to any anti-American sentiment, or to reflect immigration issues.

To ensure that we avoid future similar mistakes, we are adjusting our internal advertising approval process for ads that are developed in local markets.

This is a genuine and sincere apology,

By Paula Eriksson, VP Corporate Communications, V&S Absolut Spirits

 

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4/27/2008, 1:08 PM - Quote this comment - Report
Dear Paula Eriksson

I accept you apology.
Please accept my apology for not purchasing your product again.

Regards,
James L
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byas James L

4/27/2008, 11:20 AM - Quote this comment - Report
Dear "John 'Jack' Sandberg", without the heroic American soldiers' efforts, you would not be enjoying a drink sitting on your seditious posterior. For you to say:

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"Actually, Illegal aliens contribute more good to our economy than American soldiers.
Tells me enough about how to "interpret" the myths with which you then follow, among them:

* "They work hard" (AT VIOLATING AMERICAN IMMIGRATION, RESIDENCY AND EMPLOYMENT LAWS),

* "they are generally peaceful", (EXCEPT JUST BEFORE THEY'RE LOCKED UP FOR COUNTLESS VIOLENT CRIMES),

For you to claim, "Whether someone is legal or illegal doesn't change this fact," merely proves you also hold American laws in contempt - for which I condemn you/your opinion. That you have a similar "hippie" distaste for the military only shows that you're "consistent" in your disreputable morals.

The Absolut ad was offensive - so SURE, seditious folks like you would find it "fun"...that's for proving the point of so many here who say :

BOYCOTT ABSOLUT!
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byas City Kid

4/27/2008, 7:03 AM - Quote this comment - Report
Dear "Deport,"

Good comment. Believe it or not, I spelled my own name wrong! Must be that Absolut and Whole Foods tonic with a big wedge of lime!

Your friend,

Jack
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byas John "Jack" Sandberg

4/27/2008, 2:44 AM - Quote this comment - Report
"HEY TOM, Are you stupid or what? Are you telling us that the war in Irak is not BURDENING our social system? Are you also telling us that those HUGE TAX CUTS to corporations specially oil companies are not BURDENING our social system? Get real dude,are you're spaced out or what ,man.

by Veteran"

I couldn't say it ever better!!! Look out the gas prices!!!


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byas Hillary

4/26/2008, 10:30 PM - Quote this comment - Report
Oh Jon (Jack?): you gave me my laugh for the day!!!
(hmmm I've never known a Jonathon to be called Jack. That's typically reserved for men named John. They must not have given you that information in your La Raza "pretend to be from the US" class.)
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byas Deport the illegals

4/26/2008, 10:23 PM - Quote this comment - Report
Deport the illegals
Deport the illegals
Deport the illegals
Deport the illegals

Tick tock; tick tock
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byas Deport the illegals

4/26/2008, 10:14 PM - Quote this comment - Report
Actually, Illegal aliens contribute more good to our economy than American soldiers. They work hard, are generally peaceful, use fewer resources than the average American and basically contribute to the American dream. Soldiers, on the other hand, kill people, scar themselves mentally from it, return with issues, and cost taxpayers billions of dollars in lifetime health costs. Whether someone is legal or illegal doesn't change this fact. And the Absolut ad was fun - pure and simple.
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byas Jon "Jack" Sandberg

4/26/2008, 9:49 PM - Quote this comment - Report
Dear Education:

Sweden, Switzerland, Lichtenstein; who the hell gives a rats ass? They are all Eurotrash, and they can all shove bottles of Absolut up where the sun doesn't shine.

Oh: I hear the helicopters flying over the border. I hear Sheriff Joe coming down the street. I hear the sound of an ICE raid at an employer of identity theiving illegals. I hear the US citizens standing up and telling Congress that if they won't listen we will replace them in upcoming elections.

tick tock; tick tock
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byas Deport the illegals

4/26/2008, 9:40 PM - Quote this comment - Report

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Your rotton garbage company can go to hell.(zionist pigs) Its Time to bomb switzerland for a chang, and bring home the reality the rothchild scum deserve. Time to take back all that switerland has stolen.
"
Hey hick! What an illiterate-no brain you are. Maybe you are drunk, but .. let me tell you something about geography: Sweden is one country, and Switzerland is other country. It would be very helpful if you repeat elementary school, not once but twice! What an ignorant peolple in this blog.
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byas Education.

4/26/2008, 9:03 PM - Quote this comment - Report
Gee: what am I going to do with my $1500 rebate?($900 for me and my daughter, plus the $600 that the IRS will take from my ex and sent to me.)
What will you do with yours? Oh, I forgot! You illegal losers won't get one. You just would have sent it to Mexico and not fueled the US economy with it anyway.

¡Adios Muchachos! I raise my glass of SKYY and toast to you!
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byas Deport the illegals

 

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