Walmart: Evil or no?

theoddz · 02-22-2010, 02:05 PM

Well, for me, I try not to buy anything from WalMart, just on principle. I'm not raising a family, though, and can afford not to pay the cheapest price available. For that alone, I am blessed, but I also realize that so many others are not in my position, so I can respect that they go where they can get the best prices. I totally and completely see that and agree with it. I also see where WalMart employs some folks who wouldn't have jobs otherwise. It just really pisses me off that it is these very practices, which we both laud and loathe WalMart for are, in the long run, going to drive down wages, destroy the last bastians of decent employment conditions. I think that, in the grand scheme of things, it will ultimately eliminate the middle class. I think they intend it that way. I fully believe and subscribe to the notion that there is a such thing as a "New World Order" and that we are racing towards that very thing at a breakneck speed. This is what alarms me so.

I prefer to do all of my shopping on base, at the military exchanges and commissaries. If anyone's going to make a profit off of me, I'd rather it be put towards making the lives of military members and their families better and more comfortable.

I guess what I'm trying to say here is that I don't know how or if this problem/dilemma is ever going to be resolved, but I don't think that it will ever be in the best interests, overall, of the common American. By and large, America can't afford to not shop at WalMart, yet we can't afford to, either. They've got us by the short 'n curlies.

~Theo~

Rufusboi · 02-22-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by theoddz

By and large, America can't afford to not shop at WalMart, yet we can't afford to, either. They've got us by the short 'n curlies.

~Theo~

Good point. I think that sums up the dilemma for most. Damned if you do and damned if you don't.

Rufus

Medusa · 03-03-2010, 12:04 AM

I respect the principle of folks not shopping at Walmart because of their employee practices but my bottom line comes down to what we can afford.

It looks something like this:

Wal-Mart:
Cheapest roll of paper towels .77
Real butter 1.77
Cheapest loaf of bread .77
Tampons 3.97
Bag of frozen chicken tenderloins 6.44
=13.72

"Regular" Grocery Store:
Cheapest roll of paper towels 1.14
Real butter 2.97
Cheapest loaf of bread .99
Tampons 5.40
Bag of frozen chicken tenderloins 8.99
=19.49

That difference is about $6. Or 2.5 gallons of gas. Or 1/4 of our water bill. Or an extra carton of eggs, gallon of milk, and loaf of bread one week. Or a dollar movie and coke for each of us.

Medusa
(penny pincher)

Lynn · 03-03-2010, 12:15 AM

My wonderful butch does the shopping in our house. She is a coupon-clipper and sales-watcher, which saves us a lot of money every week. I'm talking, sometimes as much as $60 or $70. She will go to the grocery store for some items, Wal Mart for others, and then we do some bulk shopping at BJ's. I'm nothing but grateful for the time she puts into this. We are not wealthy, but her efforts save us enough to be able to handle a bill, deal with an unexpected emergency, or go away for a night. That improves the quality of our lives, together. To be honest, I'm sure there is much more to the controversy than I have been interested in finding out about. I don't begrudge anyone their point of view, and I would bet that I'd agree with them if I took the time to understand. But, honestly, I have many issues that are near and dear to me. Many important causes, including some that affect my children. I choose not to take it all on, and I really feel like I have to apologize because I know how it feels, when something is that important to me, and someone doesn't "get it."

MsTinkerbelly · 04-02-2010, 12:49 PM

My daughter tried to kill herself yesterday at school, but was fortunately stopped. I only found out because her best friend told his Dad who called us.... Anywhosit. Wal-mart health insurance will provide for her hospitalization, and regular visits to the therapist for unlimited sessions at $20 a visit. My insurance isn't half that good.....

Linus · 04-02-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

My daughter tried to kill herself yesterday at school, but was fortunately stopped. I only found out because her best friend told his Dad who called us.... Anywhosit. Wal-mart health insurance will provide for her hospitalization, and regular visits to the therapist for unlimited sessions at $20 a visit. My insurance isn't half that good.....

Wow. I'm glad that the insurance he has will cover it and, more importantly, that someone stopped your daughter from doing harm. I'll have her in my thoughts and prayers tonight in hopes that the road ahead will lead to something more positive.

MsTinkerbelly · 04-02-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Linus

Wow. I'm glad that the insurance he has will cover it and, more importantly, that someone stopped your daughter from doing harm. I'll have her in my thoughts and prayers tonight in hopes that the road ahead will lead to something more positive.

Thank you Linus. We will take all the prayers we can get.

I'm still shaking from the shock. I wouldn't be a teenager again for anything!

***yes I realize adults harm themselves...please be kind

Cowboi · 04-02-2010, 09:07 PM

I don't like wally world.......but it is the cheapest place to shop here. If I ever win the lottery, I will never step foot in walmart again! LoL

Passionaria · 04-02-2010, 10:17 PM

I can't believe I am going to say this, but here in Tejas where I live, and I imagine it is true elsewhere, it depends on how much money you have. Like many have expressed on this thread Walmart is the cheapest place to shop. And it helps a lot of people in that way. It is hard to be politically correct when you are hungry. I think another question is why in America are people going hungry?

Pashi

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MsDemeanor · 04-02-2010, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Passionaria

I think another question is why in America are people going hungry?

That is the real question. How did this country get so f'd up that so many people have to shop at that shit hole?

MsDemeanor · 04-02-2010, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Wal-Mart:
Cheapest roll of paper towels .77
Real butter 1.77
Cheapest loaf of bread .77
Tampons 3.97
Bag of frozen chicken tenderloins 6.44
=13.72

Paying attention to ads, clipping coupons, and stocking up when things are on sale works, too. I have 3 grocery bags full of Cheerios that I got for about a buck fifty each; it was really swell when they had little nascar toys inside, 'cause those toys sold for 3-4 bucks each on ebay.

16 pack of large rolls of Bounty pick-a-size (so you can use just 1/2) - 9.99 at safeway this week
Real butter - 1.99, often on sale for 1.50 with coupons at safeway
Cheapest loaf of bread - sorry, I don't skimp on bread.
Tampons - 3.99 at walgreens at least one week a month
Fresh boneless skinless chicken breasts - 2.99/lb at Delanos, sometimes on sale for even less

02-22-2010, 02:05 PM	#1
theoddz Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Cranky Old Poop Preferred Pronoun?: Mr. Beast Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,537 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,111 Thanked 9,922 Times in 2,509 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Well, for me, I try not to buy *anything* from WalMart, just on principle. I'm not raising a family, though, and can afford not to pay the cheapest price available. For that alone, I am blessed, but I also realize that so many others are not in my position, so I can respect that they go where they can get the best prices. I totally and completely see that and agree with it. I also see where WalMart employs some folks who wouldn't have jobs otherwise. It just really pisses me off that it is these very practices, which we both laud and loathe WalMart for are, in the long run, going to drive down wages, destroy the last bastians of decent employment conditions. I think that, in the grand scheme of things, it will ultimately eliminate the middle class. I think they intend it that way. I fully believe and subscribe to the notion that there is a such thing as a "New World Order" and that we are racing towards that very thing at a breakneck speed. This is what alarms me so. I prefer to do all of my shopping on base, at the military exchanges and commissaries. If anyone's going to make a profit off of me, I'd rather it be put towards making the lives of military members and their families better and more comfortable. I guess what I'm trying to say here is that I don't know how or if this problem/dilemma is ever going to be resolved, but I don't think that it will ever be in the best interests, overall, of the common American. By and large, America can't afford to *not* shop at WalMart, yet we can't afford to, either. They've got us by the short 'n curlies. *~Theo~* __________________ *"All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost."* -- J. R. R. Tolkien

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Lynn Member How Do You Identify?: Unabashed Feminine Lesbian Preferred Pronoun?: Her, She Relationship Status: Married! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 689 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,499 Thanked 2,413 Times in 504 Posts Rep Power: 9668975	My wonderful butch does the shopping in our house. She is a coupon-clipper and sales-watcher, which saves us a lot of money every week. I'm talking, sometimes as much as $60 or $70. She will go to the grocery store for some items, Wal Mart for others, and then we do some bulk shopping at BJ's. I'm nothing but grateful for the time she puts into this. We are not wealthy, but her efforts save us enough to be able to handle a bill, deal with an unexpected emergency, or go away for a night. That improves the quality of our lives, together. To be honest, I'm sure there is much more to the controversy than I have been interested in finding out about. I don't begrudge anyone their point of view, and I would bet that I'd agree with them if I took the time to understand. But, honestly, I have many issues that are near and dear to me. Many important causes, including some that affect my children. I choose not to take it all on, and I really feel like I have to apologize because I know how it feels, when something is that important to me, and someone doesn't "get it." __________________ In the flush of love's light we dare be brave And suddenly we see that love costs all we are and will ever be. Yet it is only love which sets us free. Maya Angelou Wedding Photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=22b092b98c

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MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,909 Times in 5,019 Posts Rep Power: 0	My daughter tried to kill herself yesterday at school, but was fortunately stopped. I only found out because her best friend told his Dad who called us.... Anywhosit. Wal-mart health insurance will provide for her hospitalization, and regular visits to the therapist for unlimited sessions at $20 a visit. My insurance isn't half that good.....