We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2010 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/the_latest_on_fran_obriens.html Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:53:59 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2012 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Thanks to Andi's World, the general manager of the Hilton in which Fran O'Brien's currently resides agreed to answer questions submitted by milbloggers. The results are in. Despite Capital Hilton's statement that this was "just business," it's obvious it was bad business. Those with some training and skills in managing or analyzing businesses have been weighing in. Read about it here, here, and here. There is still hope, though. Hilton has the right to make their business decisions and we have a right to respond as consumers. Here are some ideas for supporting the continuation of the Friday-night dinners and... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/the_latest_on_fran_obriens.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/the_latest_on_fran_obriens.html Wed, 19 Apr 2006 08:24:28 -0600 Hey, congresscritters can always use the publicity. Even Hillary wouldn't DARE pass on that! Oh. I think I will call her office, and I will get my parents to call the Escape Hatch...and a few others... *rubs hands together, salivating* http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/the_latest_on_fran_obriens.html#comment-44161 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/the_latest_on_fran_obriens.html#comment-44161 Wed, 19 Apr 2006 18:34:55 -0600 I agree, Beth. The context of Lex's suggestion that you cotact your representative was that they might enjoy being seen as making a big deal about supporting the troops during an election year. I think he was looking at it more in terms of threats from representatives than that they would actually try to legally force Hilton to keep Fran's. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/the_latest_on_fran_obriens.html#comment-44135 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/the_latest_on_fran_obriens.html#comment-44135 Wed, 19 Apr 2006 08:53:55 -0600 FBL - I can see your point on all but contacting my congressmen. The last thing I want government to do is butt into free enterprise! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/the_latest_on_fran_obriens.html#comment-44133 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/the_latest_on_fran_obriens.html#comment-44133 Wed, 19 Apr 2006 08:48:52 -0600