Originally Posted by fishnman:
I refuse to go to Wal-mart for anything unless absolutly no other choice exists! Interesting show about a year ago on how they do things, most of the comments coming from former district managers, etc, whose concious finally got to them.Ask some former Rubbermaid workers from Ohio how they feel about the scumbag Walton family. Even the mighty Bill Gates has donated millions to charities, but check the records for the Walton family, whose earnings almost match that of Gates, and you will find a grand total of around $600.00!!!!!!!
I get FIRED UP everytime I think of the Wal-mart and what they have helped in destroying our economy. BUY AMERICAN!!!!!!
I have been told that if things don't change, 50 years from now a crew of alien spacecraft will land on the lawn of congress and all our leaders will come out with the greeting: Hello, Welcome to Wal-mart.
I find it amazing that people will post hearsay information without checking the FACTS. According to the Walton Family Foundation, they've donated over $241 Million Dollars to various charities.
Where the $600 figure came from, I don't know. But I found the post a bit hard to believe, so I Googled Walton Foundation, and found this....
http://www.waltonfamilyfoundation.org/aboutus/index.asp
It took me about ten seconds to find it, and another 30 seconds to read it. So I know that it's not $600, which turns out to be a bunch of BS!
I've said it on other boards; you're complaining about Wal-Mart while typing on your Chinese-made computer, chatting on your Korean cell phone, and driving your Mexican-made Chevy. And whether you admit it or not, that's not buying American.
When you finally admit that we're no longer a production economy, but a consumption economy, you'll have taken the first step in accepting the harsh realities of the 21st century. Rising labor costs have driven industry to seek lower costs elsewhere, and have for over 200 years. Don't believe it?- do a little research into why the carpet and textile mills moved from New England, to the South, and finally off-shore, all in the space of 100 years.
80% of us could not enjoy the lifestyle that we do if it were not for off-shore goods and services; I'd be willing to bet that goods would cost 25-30% more, across the board, if they were made here....if not more.
You can hate Wal-Mart and choose to shop elsewhere, if you choose. Just don't kid yourself that the mix of goods at a Target, Meijer, Menards, Lowes, or anywhere else is different. It's not - and it won't ever be.....
Just don't post unverified BS: find out the facts before you look stupid by posting hearsay......