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HopeHoops

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28. There's a WalMart connection in this story as well...
Sun Jan 15, 2012, 04:57 PM
Jan 2012

The Toys R Us used to have its own exit from the main freeway. They reworked it in a manner that not only made it more sane, but also relegated the Toys R Us to "you have to know how to get there" status. Meanwhile, WalMart wants to build a "mini" store on the lot previously occupied by a Chevy dealer and plans on putting in an 8 story parking garage to accommodate the lack of space - with high intensity lights and it will be open 24x7. The locals aren't exactly pleased with this idea. It also requires cutting down a huge stand of old and very tall pine trees - the only buffer between the mall (and proposed WalMart) and the houses. The only reason they're doing that is to drive Toys R Us out of the West Shore.

On the plus side, Toys R Us pulled a big "FUCK YOU WALMART!" and just built a HUGE store not far from the only WalMart within 10 miles. The old one is kind of dated anyway. Now THAT is clever! It's a high traffic area and the spot they picked (an old Lexus lot) has easy access as opposed to the WalMart that's just down the road. Smart move. Smart move.

k&r. . . . . . . . .n/t annabanana Jan 2012 #1
cool laserhaas Oct 2013 #46
Destroy jobs, ruin lives. All for the profit of the shareholders notadmblnd Jan 2012 #2
Wow, that is one whale of an analysis, grantcart. Major Hogwash Jan 2012 #3
Thanks but I have resources beyond the reach of the Mass Media. grantcart Jan 2012 #5
This needs to be publicized -- know anyone in political circles at DNC or better yet, Remember Me Jan 2012 #6
Are you referring to today's 49ers/NO game, which the 49ers won 36-32? NBachers Jan 2012 #11
LOL senseandsensibility Jan 2012 #20
DUZY nominee! Generic Brad Jan 2012 #22
This is the doing and legacy of Williard "Mitt" Romney. Dawson Leery Jan 2012 #4
How Does This Stick To Mittens? KharmaTrain Jan 2012 #7
1) As CEO and co founder he created the culture of Bain grantcart Jan 2012 #8
He's Still Not Directly Invovled... KharmaTrain Jan 2012 #10
Your facts are wrong, Romney continued to recieve profits after he left, functioning grantcart Jan 2012 #13
Thank you. AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2012 #27
excellent post riverwalker Jan 2012 #9
I wondered what had happened to KB Toys customerserviceguy Jan 2012 #12
Same here. Moosepoop Jan 2012 #16
No way. We have a Toys R Us outside a mall that used to have a KB Toys. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #17
Ah, yes, Wal-Mart customerserviceguy Jan 2012 #26
There's a WalMart connection in this story as well... HopeHoops Jan 2012 #28
Me too. Grantcart really lifted the lid on Mitt's Pandora's Box with this thread. Major Hogwash Jan 2012 #35
thanks grantcart Jan 2012 #36
vampire capitalism. pansypoo53219 Jan 2012 #14
+1 Excellent! BrendaBrick Jan 2012 #15
here's what everyone needs to know barbtries Jan 2012 #18
K&R Thank you for your research and post. May you inspire many to follow in your foot steps think Jan 2012 #19
You had me at 'thank you'. grantcart Jan 2012 #34
K & R Scurrilous Jan 2012 #21
Yep, Mitt the job killer. JNelson6563 Jan 2012 #23
Here's obama's winning campaign ad... joe1991 Jan 2012 #24
Snidley Whiplash? oldhippydude Jan 2012 #25
Harrumph. Gidney N Cloyd Jan 2012 #33
Superb exposition. bleever Jan 2012 #29
K&R JDPriestly Jan 2012 #30
Thanks for the post, bookmarking. proverbialwisdom Jan 2012 #31
Welcome grantcart Jan 2012 #32
I've been saving this to read and when I finally started I couldn't stop. joshcryer Jan 2012 #37
thanks grantcart Jan 2012 #38
kick Liberal_in_LA Jan 2012 #39
Thanks for this victoryparty Jan 2012 #40
Thank you grantcart Jan 2012 #41
K&R. n/t FSogol Jan 2012 #42
Great analysis grantcart suffragette Jan 2012 #43
k&r TeamPooka Aug 2012 #44
sure wish I'd seen this way before now laserhaas Oct 2013 #45
You may find this piece interesting grantcart Oct 2013 #47
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