Can Ice Cream Bring People Together? Try "Yes Pecan!" and Find Out!

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In summary, "Yes Pecan!" is an ice cream flavor created by Ben & Jerry's, featuring a blend of buttery ice cream and roasted non-partisan pecans. During the month of January, proceeds from sales of this flavor will be donated to the Common Cause Education Fund, a nonpartisan organization that advocates for citizen involvement in the political process. The flavor has received some criticism for not being truly nonpartisan, but it represents a step towards promoting political engagement in a fun and tasty way.
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YES PECAN!" An Inspirational Blend! Amber Waves of Buttery Ice Cream With Roasted Non-Partisan Pecans.

If you decide to indulge in some “Yes Pecan” in Scoop Shops during the month of January, Ben & Jerry’s is donating the proceeds to the Common Cause Education Fund...
http://www.benjerry.com/features/yespecan/

Finally, a nonpartisan ice cream!
 
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i love that non-partisan means democrat. :rolleyes:

i'm also disappointed they didn't make it a http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/06/20/obama-gets-a-new-latin-slogan-vero-possumus/" variety.
 
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Proton Soup said:
i love that non-partisan means democrat. :rolleyes:

No, it means that the ice cream contains no partisans.
 
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So it's made from independents...?
 
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Proton Soup said:
i love that non-partisan means democrat.
All nuts are democrat.
 
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jimmysnyder said:
All nuts are democrat.


Words to remember from the peanut gallery!
 
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You're all a bunch of nuts.
 
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binzing said:
You're all a bunch of nuts.

This from a guy who has a rat and five cats. :-p
 
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"Common Cause is a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization founded as a vehicle for citizens to make their voices heard in the political process."

Every scoop of YES PECAN! comes with a bull horn and a soapbox; nonpartisan, Earth friendly batteries--Ahem, green batteries--sold separately.
 
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FAQ: Can Ice Cream Bring People Together? Try "Yes Pecan!" and Find Out!

What is "Yes Pe Can"?

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