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I have a question for Liberals: Do you shop at Wal-Mart?
I will make a point.
1) I agree with you that billionaires don't create jobs. Consumer demand creates jobs. Economics 101. I understand that.
2) However, if you shop at Wal-Mart, which outsources jobs to China, then you are not practicing what you preach, because you are not helping to create jobs through consumer demand. If enough people refused to shop at a chain that helps to destroy jobs here in America, then we wouldn't be in the economic pickle we are in. But you have to practice what you preach.
3) While it is demand that creates jobs, where do you want to create them? Here in America, or there in China. While there is demand here, I see a lot of that demand being shipped THERE. and that is part of the problem. In America, we get what we deserve, but if you are willing to give it all away to China, then you deserve what you get.
4) If we all really put America first, we wouldn't be arguing over taxes at all. Taxes would be low, and unemployment would be less than 4%. There would be enough prosperity to go around, and there wouldn't be camps of Democrats and Republicans that are always at each others' throats.
5) But you have to act like an American for that to happen. That means buy American and not set your foot inside stores that don't give a **** about anything but profits, at whatever price has to be paid, whether it is in the blood of Chinese slaves or whether it is in money.
6) You are either part of the problem or part of the solution. If you are certain that it is demand and not billionaires that create jobs, then you have to put your money where your mouth is.
So who shops at Wal-Mart?
(Dana puts on his flame proof suit)
I have a question for Liberals: Do you shop at Wal-Mart?
I will make a point.
1) I agree with you that billionaires don't create jobs. Consumer demand creates jobs. Economics 101. I understand that.
2) However, if you shop at Wal-Mart, which outsources jobs to China, then you are not practicing what you preach, because you are not helping to create jobs through consumer demand. If enough people refused to shop at a chain that helps to destroy jobs here in America, then we wouldn't be in the economic pickle we are in. But you have to practice what you preach.
3) While it is demand that creates jobs, where do you want to create them? Here in America, or there in China. While there is demand here, I see a lot of that demand being shipped THERE. and that is part of the problem. In America, we get what we deserve, but if you are willing to give it all away to China, then you deserve what you get.
4) If we all really put America first, we wouldn't be arguing over taxes at all. Taxes would be low, and unemployment would be less than 4%. There would be enough prosperity to go around, and there wouldn't be camps of Democrats and Republicans that are always at each others' throats.
5) But you have to act like an American for that to happen. That means buy American and not set your foot inside stores that don't give a **** about anything but profits, at whatever price has to be paid, whether it is in the blood of Chinese slaves or whether it is in money.
6) You are either part of the problem or part of the solution. If you are certain that it is demand and not billionaires that create jobs, then you have to put your money where your mouth is.
So who shops at Wal-Mart?
(Dana puts on his flame proof suit)
I don't shop at Walmart, but not for the reasons you list, but because it is too busy, too crowded, too messy, and too slow.
I don't shop at Walmart, but not for the reasons you list, but because it is too busy, too crowded, too messy, and too slow.
Edit: if I want groceries, then Kroger or Publix. If I want superstore kinda things, then Target. Anything else, somewhere else.
I have a question for Liberals: Do you shop at Wal-Mart?
I will make a point.
1) I agree with you that billionaires don't create jobs. Consumer demand creates jobs. Economics 101. I understand that.
2) However, if you shop at Wal-Mart, which outsources jobs to China, then you are not practicing what you preach, because you are not helping to create jobs through consumer demand. If enough people refused to shop at a chain that helps to destroy jobs here in America, then we wouldn't be in the economic pickle we are in. But you have to practice what you preach.
3) While it is demand that creates jobs, where do you want to create them? Here in America, or there in China. While there is demand here, I see a lot of that demand being shipped THERE. and that is part of the problem. In America, we get what we deserve, but if you are willing to give it all away to China, then you deserve what you get.
4) If we all really put America first, we wouldn't be arguing over taxes at all. Taxes would be low, and unemployment would be less than 4%. There would be enough prosperity to go around, and there wouldn't be camps of Democrats and Republicans that are always at each others' throats.
5) But you have to act like an American for that to happen. That means buy American and not set your foot inside stores that don't give a **** about anything but profits, at whatever price has to be paid, whether it is in the blood of Chinese slaves or whether it is in money.
6) You are either part of the problem or part of the solution. If you are certain that it is demand and not billionaires that create jobs, then you have to put your money where your mouth is.
So who shops at Wal-Mart?
(Dana puts on his flame proof suit)
No piggly wiggly? you sure you are in georgia?
I shop everywhere, at many different stores for many different things, including at Walmart! I just got a great 50" flatscreen for my bedroom from them at a killer price, way cheaper than Amazon or anywhere else, and get this: 90 day return privileges and $4.95 second day shipping! Can you beat that?I have a question for Liberals: Do you shop at Wal-Mart?
I will make a point.
1) I agree with you that billionaires don't create jobs. Consumer demand creates jobs. Economics 101. I understand that.
2) However, if you shop at Wal-Mart, which outsources jobs to China, then you are not practicing what you preach, because you are not helping to create jobs through consumer demand. If enough people refused to shop at a chain that helps to destroy jobs here in America, then we wouldn't be in the economic pickle we are in. But you have to practice what you preach.
3) While it is demand that creates jobs, where do you want to create them? Here in America, or there in China. While there is demand here, I see a lot of that demand being shipped THERE. and that is part of the problem. In America, we get what we deserve, but if you are willing to give it all away to China, then you deserve what you get.
4) If we all really put America first, we wouldn't be arguing over taxes at all. Taxes would be low, and unemployment would be less than 4%. There would be enough prosperity to go around, and there wouldn't be camps of Democrats and Republicans that are always at each others' throats.
5) But you have to act like an American for that to happen. That means buy American and not set your foot inside stores that don't give a **** about anything but profits, at whatever price has to be paid, whether it is in the blood of Chinese slaves or whether it is in money.
6) You are either part of the problem or part of the solution. If you are certain that it is demand and not billionaires that create jobs, then you have to put your money where your mouth is.
So who shops at Wal-Mart?
(Dana puts on his flame proof suit)
I shop everywhere, at many different stores for many different things, including at Walmart! I just got a great 50" flatscreen for my bedroom from them at a killer price, way cheaper than Amazon or anywhere else, and get this: 90 day return privileges and $4.95 second day shipping! Can you beat that?
But here's the deal with China: Where the hell in America are you *not* going to buy Chinese products today?
This is the new reality, my friend.
Kmart's still in business and still has stores near me, but as an organization they restructured and threw-off a hefty percentage of their stores.Some of the best deals on electronics I have found have been at kmart(are they still in business?) because they were doing so bad they were willing to take a loss to get customers. One time they sold one generation behing ipod nanos for like less than a 4th of the new ipods, and cheaper than anyone online, they did the same with tv's etc.
I have a question for Liberals: Do you shop at Wal-Mart?
I will make a point.
1) I agree with you that billionaires don't create jobs. Consumer demand creates jobs. Economics 101. I understand that.
2) However, if you shop at Wal-Mart, which outsources jobs to China, then you are not practicing what you preach, because you are not helping to create jobs through consumer demand. If enough people refused to shop at a chain that helps to destroy jobs here in America, then we wouldn't be in the economic pickle we are in. But you have to practice what you preach.
3) While it is demand that creates jobs, where do you want to create them? Here in America, or there in China. While there is demand here, I see a lot of that demand being shipped THERE. and that is part of the problem. In America, we get what we deserve, but if you are willing to give it all away to China, then you deserve what you get.
4) If we all really put America first, we wouldn't be arguing over taxes at all. Taxes would be low, and unemployment would be less than 4%. There would be enough prosperity to go around, and there wouldn't be camps of Democrats and Republicans that are always at each others' throats.
5) But you have to act like an American for that to happen. That means buy American and not set your foot inside stores that don't give a **** about anything but profits, at whatever price has to be paid, whether it is in the blood of Chinese slaves or whether it is in money.
6) You are either part of the problem or part of the solution. If you are certain that it is demand and not billionaires that create jobs, then you have to put your money where your mouth is.
So who shops at Wal-Mart?
(Dana puts on his flame proof suit)
Kmart's still in business and still has stores near me, but as an organization they restructured and threw-off a hefty percentage of their stores.
The amazing deal with my flatscreen was the not just the next to free second-day shipping, but the 90 day return privilege via shipping or at any store!
90 day full return privileges on a flat-screen is not available anywhere else that I know of. Best Buy is 15, and Amazon is 30. I'm still blown away.
You know, after I posted that I wondered about Costco. 'Course, you've got to be a member but it's worth it to join just for a great deal I guess.Costco.
You forgot the part about, "And when I get home, all my stuff's from China"! :2razz:I love Walmart. It's only 2 miles away and I feel like I am on vacations in Tijuana.
When I walk up to the check out, poof, and I am in India. A truly amazing experience.
You know, after I posted that I wondered about Costco. 'Course, you've got to be a member but it's worth it to join just for a great deal I guess.
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I have a question for Liberals: Do you shop at Wal-Mart?
I will make a point.
1) I agree with you that billionaires don't create jobs. Consumer demand creates jobs. Economics 101. I understand that.
2) However, if you shop at Wal-Mart, which outsources jobs to China, then you are not practicing what you preach, because you are not helping to create jobs through consumer demand. If enough people refused to shop at a chain that helps to destroy jobs here in America, then we wouldn't be in the economic pickle we are in. But you have to practice what you preach.
3) While it is demand that creates jobs, where do you want to create them? Here in America, or there in China. While there is demand here, I see a lot of that demand being shipped THERE. and that is part of the problem. In America, we get what we deserve, but if you are willing to give it all away to China, then you deserve what you get.
4) If we all really put America first, we wouldn't be arguing over taxes at all. Taxes would be low, and unemployment would be less than 4%. There would be enough prosperity to go around, and there wouldn't be camps of Democrats and Republicans that are always at each others' throats.
5) But you have to act like an American for that to happen. That means buy American and not set your foot inside stores that don't give a **** about anything but profits, at whatever price has to be paid, whether it is in the blood of Chinese slaves or whether it is in money.
6) You are either part of the problem or part of the solution. If you are certain that it is demand and not billionaires that create jobs, then you have to put your money where your mouth is.
So who shops at Wal-Mart?
(Dana puts on his flame proof suit)
You also get Concierge, which I have used, and was awesome:
Costco Concierge Services
Walmart is getting their act together, Costco has always been awesome to include Costco Business, Home depot for appliances, we have a regional grocer Winco that I really like, I am a pretty big fan of Cash and Carry for large quality food items (restaurant supply), Fred Meyer is really getting good.....these are where I shop locally, but like everyone else I am buying more and more online. Some things it (window blinds for example) only idiots don't buy online.
Funny you mention Costco, though.You also get Concierge, which I have used, and was awesome:
Costco Concierge Services
Walmart is getting their act together, Costco has always been awesome to include Costco Business, Home depot for appliances, we have a regional grocer Winco that I really like, I am a pretty big fan of Cash and Carry for large quality food items (restaurant supply), Fred Meyer is really getting good.....these are where I shop locally, but like everyone else I am buying more and more online. Some things it (window blinds for example) only idiots don't buy online.
Yeah, but restaurant supply houses can be great for pots and pans and utensils! :thumbs:Only problem I see with buying restaurant supply is that most of it would go bad before I ever used it. You do get a great discount buying in those amounts, but unless you're feeding an army, your food waste is going to be astronomical.
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