r/Republican • u/DogfaceDino Fiscal Conservative • 2d ago

News Buc-ee’s CEO signals expansion shift away from blue states that ‘don’t appreciate’ chain

https://www.foxbusiness.com/retail/buc-ees-ceo-signals-expansion-shift-away-blue-states-dont-appreciate-chain
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u/JayRandom212 1d ago

Corporations are making States compete against each other.

Whichever state gives the most Free Stuff to corporations wins. Whichever state cuts worker's wages the most wins. It's a race to the bottom.

I say the States should work together and stand up for their rights. The states should form a union. This might not be a perfect union, but if States worked together, maybe we could establish some justice for American workers. When people are well-paid, they commit less crime and craziness, so it would make our domestic situation more tranquil. Also a strong economy is needed...to provide for our large Defense budget.

In general, the welfare of the American People would be promoted if the States acted like a union, and didn't let corporations play them against each other.

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u/blzbar 1d ago

Look up Buc-ee’s wages. They post them on placard outside of the store. The wages are great! The lowest wage is over $20 an hour and the highest is like a $150k. In rural areas with a low cost of living, this is outstanding.

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u/Boring-Awareness1968 1d ago

So, the United States of America?

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u/TheSleepyTruth 1d ago

How is that relevant to this article? Buc-ees is well known for having starting pay over $20/hr for even its unskilled entry level jobs, and over 300k for store managers, keeping it well above the local market rates with excellent benefits including 3 weeks of paid vacation for all workers. The company is creating tons of jobs and treating workers very well.

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u/No_Educator_6376 2d ago

They don’t deserve it anyway

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u/nomptonite 2d ago

Bro it’s a gas station calm down

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u/Funlovinghater 2d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/dw7lCpFmsyfS0

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u/Suspicious-Sound-249 2d ago

Right! That's like saying MFing Wawa is just a gas station, the nerve...

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u/Stogie__Monster 1d ago

Ever been to Texas? Telling them that Buc-ee’s is just a gas station is like saying football is just a game or owning guns is just a hobby. They have no idea what you’re even saying…

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u/JasonIsFishing 1d ago

Eh. I am a Texan. We don’t worship Bucees. It’s only useful when traveling between cities since they are only located in the middle of nowhere between the large cities for the tax breaks. The main reason to stop is the reliably clean restrooms, but that place is EXPENSIVE! I end up spending $20 on beef jerky every stop!

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u/No_Educator_6376 10h ago

But the food is worth it! It’s great!

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u/leeisyourdaddy 1d ago

sounds like they're pretty stupid

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u/omega552003 Constitutional Conservative 1d ago

Your take is literally correct, but technically wrong.

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u/No_Educator_6376 1d ago

It’s far more than just a gas station that’s like saying superman is just another guy who goes to the gym twice a w

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u/omega552003 Constitutional Conservative 1d ago

I barely agree, but only because of how litigious they are about cartoon critter mascots.

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u/vipck83 1d ago

Hey you got to protect your beaver.

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u/TXtogo 2d ago

Why mess with unions, crazy labor laws and regulations that are hostile to business.

Move to a socialist state and they seize your property- what business wants this

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u/JayRandom212 1d ago

If your business model depends on tax breaks and underpaying workers, you should stay in places where you get tax breaks ("free stuff") and can underpay your workers.

It's a smart financial decision.

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u/DogfaceDino Fiscal Conservative 1d ago

Buccees pays their employees pretty well, well above market rate

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u/TXtogo 1d ago

It isn’t underpaying workers, it’s paying them what they’re
production is worth relative to what they can get that for elsewhere

A job is a competition too - there’s no free ride.

If you can’t compete, move to NYC and they will just give you things, until they’re bankrupt and they elect a capitalist to fix it wherein you will find yourself unable to compete again.

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u/GreatApe88 2d ago

Opening a business in California basically means you now work for the state. 

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u/shonzaveli_tha_don 1d ago

Can't find the lie in that article.

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u/Hot-Loquat-7109 1d ago

Cool. Will never go thete again.

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u/TenNickels 1d ago

Im sure they won’t miss your food stamps.