Girl Scout Cookies And Not Buying Them

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the girl scouts pay planned parenthood...  - 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqxLIcmmTZQ

[Norseman82]

Lots of them. Lots and lots of them. Dots, M&Ms, and candy bars...

 

When I was in school, the fundraiser was collecting Campbell soup labels.  

 

And I had an uncle who worked for Campbell soup, so we got the employee discount through him.

Edited February 20, 2013 by Norseman82

[PhuturePriest]

Don't ever get a job.

 

I have a job, and I've done a lot of other jobs. To the shock of my mother (Who claims I'm incompetent at working), every employer I have worked for has said I have a great work ethic and they always pay me better than they originally said they would.

[Ash Wednesday]

The thin mints from scratch probably taste better anyway.

[Allykatzlive]

The twinkies from scratch are better than the orginal process junk too

[Papist]

There's a good reason why everyone loves the Thin Mints.

 

[ToJesusMyHeart]

I don't know how many people here refuse to buy GS Cookies but I refuse to buy them. For moral and ethcal reasons, I don't support them due to the support of GS from Planned Parenthood. I don't even eat them because of this. I hope I am not alone.

I'm with you for the most part. I won't give my money to any organization who shakes hands with PP (literally and/or figuratively).

 

But if someone already bought them and they're going to just sit around and not be eaten, I'll eat them.

 

This sad-looking girl had a booth set up along my street last month selling them, and fighting the urge to explain the problem was a challenge every day, but in the end I decided it would cause more harm than good to explain it. Maybe others might've done differently.

[MissScripture]

I don't buy them because I try to void most processed foods in general (and since I am currently dairy and garlic free, I have to!). Also, way overpriced. If I want 'em that badly, I will buy the Keebler knock-offs.

[Gabriela]

i dont buy them cuz theyre full of devils syrup.

heres a recipe for knock-off thin mints from allrecipes.com. way cheaper. no devils syrup. murdered-baby-free.

 

 

 

Thin Mint Crackers

 

Rated:

Submitted By: Kim

Photo By: The Messy Cook

Servings: 40

"Just like the Girl Scout cookies!"

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound bittersweet chocolate

80 buttery round crackers

1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

DIRECTIONS:

1. Using a double boiler method, melt the chocolate coatings over hot tap water for 15 - 20 minutes. Stir . Do not cook or get water into the chocolate. 2. After it is melted, stir in a couple drops of peppermint flavor into the chocolate. 3. Dip crackers into the melted chocolate and then place onto a cold cookie sheet and put into the refrigerator to set. (A freezing tray to rest the dipped cookies will keep the bottoms neat looking.) 4. In a few minutes take them out and package in candy cups. The cookies are best kept at room temperature or a cool dry place away from any odors.

 

[loveletslive]

i am eating a box of girl scout cookies right now. derp. tasty tasty thin mints.

[Tufsoles]

I try to not eat processed foods as well because my GI tract is messed up.( I was born 2 months prematurely and that is the only problem I have suffred from this. I am pretty greatful for this.) I don't buy Girl Scout Cookies because of the suspicions of the PPH invovement and they are overly priced. a Stiff 3.50 is a little too much for a small box of cookies.

[inunionwithrome]

Makes it real easy not to buy if you have food allergies

 

[OnlySunshine]

We got accosted going into the grocery store today by Girl Scouts.  I passed right by and didn't say anything and my mom said "no."  I just want to ignore 'em.  I'm so tired of people asking for money when you go to the store.   <_<

Edited March 3, 2013 by MaterMisericordiae

[LouisvilleFan]

My scout troop didn't participate in the popcorn gig. We sold strawberry shortcakes every year during a 4-day quilting conference that brought nearly 40,000 people into town, and old ladies lined up 20-deep at times as we churned 'em out along a little assembly line for $3 a bowl. That was all the fundraising we needed to do for the whole year, and the best part was we did actual work instead of annoying our relatives and neighbors.

 

Hence, I often wonder why every Girl Scout troop does the same tired fundraiser? Are they not allowed to do anything else? I suppose it's not a totally fair comparison since the Boy Scouts are middle/high school age while most Girl Scouts are in elementary school, but they could sell homemade stuff. My guess is they are contractually obligated to sell the Girl Scout brand and cannot sell any homemade stuff.

[morostheos]

Girl Scouts can do their own fundraisers, but only if they also participate in the cookie sale. It's the same with the nut/candy sale - they are required if they want to do any other fundraising on their own.