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In reply to the discussion: Why "mom and pop" stores are as bad as big-box stores [View all]cali
(114,904 posts)38. and that's still the way it is in some places
In fact, that's the way it is throughout my state.
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This just kills me. Mom and pop need to get a clue. Everybody is paying more for everything.
Lint Head
Feb 2013
#5
I'd rather support small business even if things cost more, better than giving it to wallmart.
firehorse
Feb 2013
#7
Your story is actually instructive on why MONOPOLIES are bad for communities
riderinthestorm
Feb 2013
#8
They also don't have a mile-long management hierarchy, each step getting their slice
bhikkhu
Feb 2013
#19
That's too bad. My corner grocer is great. He has the keys to near everyone's houses and cars
Luminous Animal
Feb 2013
#17
they don't have the power of large corporations , they are less able to get away with shitty
JI7
Feb 2013
#26
I am not ideologically opposed to all chains and franchises - but several small businesses spread
Douglas Carpenter
Feb 2013
#27
Unrec. They are the fabric of society and more are needed for an organic community. nt
Bonobo
Feb 2013
#33
So one asshole justifies trashing all small businesspeople? Whatever. Its your world and you're
Rowdyboy
Feb 2013
#34
Notice how the news bimbo referred to him as 'Obama' and not 'President Obama'?
mojitojoe
Feb 2013
#41