Can Ice Cream Bring People Together? Try "Yes Pecan!" and Find Out!

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the ice cream flavor "Yes Pecan!" from Ben & Jerry's, which is marketed as a nonpartisan option with proceeds supporting the Common Cause Education Fund. Participants explore the implications of the term "nonpartisan" in relation to political affiliations and humorously engage in banter about the nature of nuts and political identity.

Discussion Character

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  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express skepticism about the term "nonpartisan," suggesting it implicitly aligns with Democratic values.
  • Others argue that "nonpartisan" literally means the ice cream does not represent any political party.
  • A participant humorously questions if the ice cream is made from independents.
  • There is a playful exchange about the nature of nuts and their political affiliations.
  • One participant references the mission of Common Cause, emphasizing its nonpartisan advocacy role.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach consensus on the interpretation of "nonpartisan," with multiple competing views expressed regarding its implications and the humorous nature of the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Participants rely on varying interpretations of political terminology, and the humor in the discussion may obscure more serious considerations of political identity.

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YES PECAN!" An Inspirational Blend! Amber Waves of Buttery Ice Cream With Roasted Non-Partisan Pecans.

If you decide to indulge in some “Yes Pecan” in Scoop Shops during the month of January, Ben & Jerry’s is donating the proceeds to the Common Cause Education Fund...
http://www.benjerry.com/features/yespecan/

Finally, a nonpartisan ice cream!
 
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i love that non-partisan means democrat. :rolleyes:

i'm also disappointed they didn't make it a http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/06/20/obama-gets-a-new-latin-slogan-vero-possumus/" variety.
 
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Proton Soup said:
i love that non-partisan means democrat. :rolleyes:

No, it means that the ice cream contains no partisans.
 
Proton Soup said:
i love that non-partisan means democrat.
All nuts are democrat.
 
jimmysnyder said:
All nuts are democrat.


Words to remember from the peanut gallery!
 
You're all a bunch of nuts.
 
binzing said:
You're all a bunch of nuts.

This from a guy who has a rat and five cats. :-p
 
"Common Cause is a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization founded as a vehicle for citizens to make their voices heard in the political process."

Every scoop of YES PECAN! comes with a bull horn and a soapbox; nonpartisan, Earth friendly batteries--Ahem, green batteries--sold separately.
 
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