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8/27/11, "Gibson guitar Republican donor while its competitor – never raided – donates to Democrats," Robert Zimmerman, Behind the Black
8/27/11, "Gibson guitar Republican donor while its competitor – never raided – donates to Democrats," Robert Zimmerman, Behind the Black
"It appears that payback by the Obama administration against its political opponents is the main reason the Justice Department raided the Gibson guitar company. Its CEO donates to Republicans, while Gibson’s main competitor – never raided – donates to Democrats."
Comments to Behind the Black
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I think the case that this was political is a bit thin, but not out of the realm of possibilities. I think its much more likely this is nut case in Justice department that thought they were going to make a name for themselves taking down a well know company, than a form of intimidation. That is not to say it wasn’t only that evidence is mostly circumstantial.
In this case government incompetence is a lot easier to believe in this case not knowing any of details from the Justice departments side of things than a political attack.
Gibson was taken down for using East Indian Rosewood in the manufacture of their guitars. That’s interesting because the other 2 players in the high quality acoustic guitar market are C. F. Martin and Taylor. Both of these manufacturers proudly advertise using East Indian Rosewood. Both contribute heavily to Democrats, and neither are being harrassed."