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Tag Archives: Amway
Responding to the GR Press Pro-Amway Propaganda – 1998
“Our people are seeking inspiration all the time, as most people are. Some people find it in the Rotary Club, some people find it at church and some people like to go to Amway meetings.” Rich DeVos, in, “The Power … Continue reading
Posted in Anti-Capitalism/Labor, Indy Media, Religious Right
Tagged Amway, the GR Press and Amway
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One of the earliest critiques of Amway and American Imperialism – 1971
Those of us living in West Michigan are not used to any substantive critique of the most powerful company in the area, Amway. Indeed, the only real critiques have been found in alternative news source or Indy Media. While working … Continue reading
Posted in Anti-Capitalism/Labor
Tagged Amway, Amway and Capitalism, Calvin Chimes, corporate exploitation
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