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Wow! Awesome! Just wish I had a Costco around me... Curtland1015 Aug 2012 #1
+1 Scuba Aug 2012 #7
I lobbied Costco for nearly 3 years, writing them frequently, and asking/begging them to open a. Skidmore Aug 2012 #12
Might not be a bad idea! Curtland1015 Aug 2012 #14
Me 2 12AngryBorneoWildmen Aug 2012 #29
good for you! renate Aug 2012 #33
I watched a show that detailed out people get their products into costco. The process is roguevalley Aug 2012 #61
I won't buy beef anywhere else wryter2000 Aug 2012 #87
Their rolled sandwiches and Italian cream cake are AWESOME! catbyte Aug 2012 #97
Awesome. I'll have to check it out. white_wolf Aug 2012 #48
good for you xxqqqzme Aug 2012 #81
Great idea! colorado_ufo Aug 2012 #98
Were do you live...Miss? demosincebirth Aug 2012 #28
The Costco around here won't let me do voter registration in their lot, struggle4progress Aug 2012 #34
Do they allow anyone to do anything outside glowing Aug 2012 #47
I live in one of the bluest parts of the country. It's true that many places have "no solicitation" struggle4progress Aug 2012 #49
I love what you are doing- digonswine Aug 2012 #60
I ask folk if they need to update their voter registration: I don't accost them, and struggle4progress Aug 2012 #63
That sounds fine- digonswine Aug 2012 #66
Wow! I've registered a lot of voters. Now one has ever been angry JDPriestly Aug 2012 #68
It's rare but it does happen struggle4progress Aug 2012 #72
Voter registration is not an "interest." It's a service to new voters, JDPriestly Aug 2012 #67
please see post 66 digonswine Aug 2012 #69
I'm the same way.. sendero Aug 2012 #82
You could go in with a copy of the Pruneyard decision BlueToTheBone Aug 2012 #84
i don't mind that too much as long as they don't allow others either JI7 Aug 2012 #54
Where do you think there's any public space nowadays? struggle4progress Aug 2012 #64
Love Costco! cynical_one Aug 2012 #42
yup, and Costco is AWESOME for holiday gifts, even to nonmembers renate Aug 2012 #77
Go to their web site. dgibby Aug 2012 #73
k&r... spanone Aug 2012 #2
My thanks to Jim Sinegal!!! I do have a Costco fairly close by. I will plan to join and shop there. meti57b Aug 2012 #3
K&R !!! n/t RKP5637 Aug 2012 #4
What's the Quote? I can't see it. 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2012 #5
It says: Arkansas Granny Aug 2012 #20
If you are using AdBlock... ElboRuum Aug 2012 #21
That's where I shop for groceries lunatica Aug 2012 #6
Wall Street doesn't like Costco because they're too nice. madaboutharry Aug 2012 #8
How nice! pacalo Aug 2012 #62
that's the reason i spend about $12,000+ / year at Costco samsingh Aug 2012 #9
Mr. Sinegal is a great man. speedoo Aug 2012 #10
Welcome to Costco. I love you. Welcome to Costco. I love you. Welcome to Costco. I love you. Initech Aug 2012 #11
Here's the video thelordofhell Aug 2012 #19
"Yeah I know this place pretty good. I went to law school here." Initech Aug 2012 #24
My favorite scene in that fabulous film!!!! nt valerief Aug 2012 #26
What Is this? gateley Aug 2012 #39
It's a 18 minute loop of 2.5 seconds from a film called "Idiocracy" thelordofhell Aug 2012 #50
Thanks -- haven't heard of it. gateley Aug 2012 #70
I love this, especially since I know a few wingnuts who SWEAR by Costco! nt MADem Aug 2012 #13
Cool, but I still don't like this trend of CEOs being openly political rucky Aug 2012 #15
I don't agree. 99Forever Aug 2012 #18
I hope you're right but I don't think we have that much power as consumers. rucky Aug 2012 #22
It's a double-edged sword. 99Forever Aug 2012 #23
You may be right about culture wars, Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #44
LOVE their cake! Who'd a thought? louis-t Aug 2012 #16
He recently retired JSK Aug 2012 #17
I've gotta get my ass to a Costco!!!! nt valerief Aug 2012 #25
I love Costco riverbendviewgal Aug 2012 #27
Ha ha ha! My Wingnut father must be getting an ulcer over this Populist_Prole Aug 2012 #30
Costco grants gift cards yellerpup Aug 2012 #31
When i was distributing forms for Lymphoma Society, they treated me like a VIP. progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #41
They went out of their way to follow up. yellerpup Aug 2012 #46
EXCELLENT COMPANY TheAmbivalante Aug 2012 #32
Loyalty and enthusiasm of its member base GP6971 Aug 2012 #36
That is SO true TheAmbivalante Aug 2012 #100
My stepdaughter worked for them -- they treat their employees WELL, and pay them fairly. progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #35
And pay 93% of their healthcare costs nxylas Aug 2012 #92
Kick. HuckleB Aug 2012 #37
cool Liberal_in_LA Aug 2012 #38
Costco is and always has been 100% blue. Never given a dime to any republican. Hamlette Aug 2012 #40
great story, and very true! renate Aug 2012 #78
Costco is opening near me next week nancyfladem Aug 2012 #43
you are going to have a GOOD time renate Aug 2012 #79
Costco is a Solid Blue Company AnnieBW Aug 2012 #45
That is a big deal liberal N proud Aug 2012 #51
You can get a Huge Slice of Costco Pizza really cheap and it's better than Papa Johns JI7 Aug 2012 #52
Costco's outside food area... maveric56 Aug 2012 #94
Been a member since 2010 47of74 Aug 2012 #53
Is this for real? Wow! nt Honeycombe8 Aug 2012 #55
I love this!! nt lucca18 Aug 2012 #56
I knew there was a good reason to be a member of Costco. muntrv Aug 2012 #57
Like this!!! calimary Aug 2012 #58
I love Costco! Drahthaardogs Aug 2012 #59
There's also an app for that! fortyfeetunder Aug 2012 #65
I didn't know that! renate Aug 2012 #80
Is Costco considered a small-business? progress2k12nbynd Aug 2012 #71
costco exists because of small business SmileyRose Aug 2012 #75
They supply small businesses. Many small restaurants get their materials at Costco. Kablooie Aug 2012 #88
Post removed Post removed Aug 2012 #74
Word. blackspade Aug 2012 #76
The way it's supposed to be eepatt Aug 2012 #83
Absolutely Fantastic........... titanicdave Aug 2012 #85
Love Costco eaglesfanintn Aug 2012 #86
Costco's produce and meat is a noticeably higher quality than most grocery stores. Kablooie Aug 2012 #89
Wish there was a Costco in my city.... MzShellG Aug 2012 #90
It' time I got a Costco membership! n/t arthritisR_US Aug 2012 #91
Wish there was a Costco near me. nt emmadoggy Aug 2012 #93
Find a Costco near you ... eppur_se_muova Aug 2012 #95
I shop in a costco in a very red city marlakay Aug 2012 #96
I love Costco, except for the political bent of their book selection... cascadiance Aug 2012 #99
The Anti Sam's Club/Walmart colsohlibgal Aug 2012 #101
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