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jwirr

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30. Speaking of Walmart and food - I was driving today and saw a Walmart truck with a sign on it that
Tue Jun 26, 2012, 01:01 PM
Jun 2012

said "Walmart working to fight hunger". I assume that they are giving some of their unsellable foods to charities. I had two feelings - first I felt insulted and thought - you could do more if you would vote for Democrats. The other feeling was less noble. I have gone to those charities for food sometimes and I am glad they are willing to do this much at least.

Walmart steaks? [View all] Meg_Griffin_1 Jun 2012 OP
And the coffee was from Quik-Stop unapatriciated Jun 2012 #1
I would ask for a refund, and not return n/t SoCalDem Jun 2012 #2
If you were part of a promotion like this, you'd get the bill comped as part of the release. Bolo Boffin Jun 2012 #60
They couldn't pay me enough to bust a union shop. That's what Wal*Mart is doing to the groceries. leveymg Jun 2012 #79
I'm just saying. Bolo Boffin Jun 2012 #98
Beef grading has nothing to do with where it was purchased slackmaster Jun 2012 #3
What I love is... Waltons_Mtn Jun 2012 #9
That's certainly true about peoples' perception, but in fact Wal-Mart does sell some good products slackmaster Jun 2012 #14
Wal-Mart contracts with mfgs for their goods DoBotherMe Jun 2012 #34
I totally agree with DBMe....Their's is proprietary.. Tikki Jun 2012 #48
Walmarts perceived Meiko Jun 2012 #41
The stores are packed because "cheap" is better annabanana Jun 2012 #51
We don't have choices. That is why they are packed. Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2012 #76
WalMart has been selling their more expensive line of steaks for at least five years. Petrushka Jun 2012 #103
there are somethings I buy from Wal-Mart melm00se Jun 2012 #43
I haven't bought anything at walmart for ten years for political reasons, but the last HiPointDem Jun 2012 #45
People are happy to buy the same cheap shit at Target taught_me_patience Jun 2012 #55
They don't sell USDA Prime in grocery stores. Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2012 #77
Actually, they sometimes do. Codeine Jun 2012 #80
We have Kroger and Wally World for grocery choices. Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2012 #93
Costco does. So do specialty upscale local meat markets. slackmaster Jun 2012 #83
I am 150 miles from Costco. Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2012 #111
I'm not sure about that.... Curmudgeoness Jun 2012 #88
No..they don't ..talking to a farmer who raises beef and has INdemo Jun 2012 #104
Steak shops can choose where they buy their steaks. NCTraveler Jun 2012 #4
I'm always skeptical of any of these "hidden camera" commercials.. MicaelS Jun 2012 #5
So he signed the waiver... lame54 Jun 2012 #11
The point is he didn't pay for it.... MicaelS Jun 2012 #17
He most certainly did pay for it... lame54 Jun 2012 #22
I wouldn't buy underwear from Walmart. Why would anyone buy food there? HopeHoops Jun 2012 #6
Because it costs less, that's why B2G Jun 2012 #27
Myth, myth, myth. WalMart CREATED that myth by underselling (under-pricing) to kill... HopeHoops Jun 2012 #54
Wal*Mart isn't much cheaper but 80%+ of their stuff is from China, & it has a non-union workerforce leveymg Jun 2012 #81
If it was delicious Aerows Jun 2012 #7
Being in the ad biz, I can guarantee these people signed releases beforehand. Atman Jun 2012 #8
Always good to get this kind of insight . . .thanks. . . . .n/t annabanana Jun 2012 #52
Does this mean Curmudgeoness Jun 2012 #89
Yes, in certain ways... Atman Jun 2012 #92
Whew! Good to know. Curmudgeoness Jun 2012 #114
Nothing new under the sun--THAT commercial reminds me of THIS commercial...! MADem Jun 2012 #97
This message was self-deleted by its author badtoworse Jun 2012 #10
They're made of People. NYC_SKP Jun 2012 #12
This vid's just for you, NYC_SKP. Enjoy! slackmaster Jun 2012 #15
"What's on the radio?" "Meat Sounds...." NYC_SKP Jun 2012 #25
Kicking! NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #120
A blast from the past! slackmaster Dec 2012 #121
I wouldn't be surprised at all, considering most restaurants around here buy their food from Sam's Erose999 Jun 2012 #13
I'd say, "Please send my compliments to the chef." MineralMan Jun 2012 #16
+1000, thanks for this! Logical Jun 2012 #18
My pleasure. MineralMan Jun 2012 #19
next chef Ramsey challenge--cooking with walmart meat dembotoz Jun 2012 #46
Who would eat in Hells Kitchen after watching the show? FarCenter Jun 2012 #66
On the reality show Master Chef (with Gordon Ramsey) nadine_mn Jun 2012 #118
Where a restaurant buys its ingredients should be a concern though. Obviously places that use Erose999 Jun 2012 #20
OK. I haven't ordered a steak in a restaurant for years. MineralMan Jun 2012 #24
Well, you're partially correct. MineralMan Jun 2012 #29
New Zealand mussels are usually frozen, but they're great if you can find them fresh badtoworse Jun 2012 #32
I like those, too. MineralMan Jun 2012 #35
The best ones I ever had were also gathered by myself badtoworse Jun 2012 #36
Freshness is everything with mussels. MineralMan Jun 2012 #38
I couldn't agree more (and you're making me hungry!) badtoworse Jun 2012 #40
Beef isn't as finicky as seafood with regards to source and freshness, but to disregard the fact Erose999 Jun 2012 #49
You're welcome to buy your meat from wherever you wish, of course. MineralMan Jun 2012 #50
Which is probably why your local butcher is doing well. Once Wally comes to town the locals can't Erose999 Jun 2012 #53
Not really. That butcher is doing well because he MineralMan Jun 2012 #56
Beef can be very finicky Aerows Jun 2012 #69
So, you would eat shrimp harvested from the gulf of Mexico? notadmblnd Jun 2012 #59
If I could inspect it, yes. MineralMan Jun 2012 #61
Exactly Aerows Jun 2012 #68
I dont care WTF Walmart is selling ... Trajan Jun 2012 #21
Tell that to the meat market three blocks down from my house. MineralMan Jun 2012 #26
Would you prefer buying a steak from this man? -..__... Jun 2012 #23
Certified USDA prime is good stuff. Unlike the rotting carrion atop his head, lol Erose999 Jun 2012 #31
You CANNOT BUY KOBE BEEF in the United States. Atman Jun 2012 #105
there were some imports of breeding stock and they were crossed with high-quality Angus cattle Kali Jun 2012 #109
This message was self-deleted by its author Bonhomme Richard Jun 2012 #28
Speaking of Walmart and food - I was driving today and saw a Walmart truck with a sign on it that jwirr Jun 2012 #30
Target sells top grade beef nadinbrzezinski Jun 2012 #33
In a fine dining establishment EC Jun 2012 #37
I don't ask, nor do I care where restaurants get their supplies. cbdo2007 Jun 2012 #39
Good post. bigwillq Jun 2012 #42
Bullshit. Atman Jun 2012 #63
"meat glue" - it's what's for dinner nt msongs Jun 2012 #44
People that say you can't tell a meat glue steak Aerows Jun 2012 #70
take a look at this notadmblnd Jun 2012 #75
Looks Aerows Jun 2012 #94
You missed the point notadmblnd Jun 2012 #99
I just recently read about this practice... just ewww. Last month nadine_mn Jun 2012 #119
My 7yo son even knows the phrase "Cheap Chinamart crap." ileus Jun 2012 #47
Most fine restaurants have their meat delivered notadmblnd Jun 2012 #57
Mediocre restaurants have their meat delivered too slackmaster Jun 2012 #71
That is also true. the only way to know what you are really getting notadmblnd Jun 2012 #73
WalMart doesn't deliver but Sam's Club might. A lot of local restaurants here source from Sam's. Erose999 Jun 2012 #100
The first thing that would come to my mind would be... RC Jun 2012 #58
Not that I ask where restaurants get their meat but - having eaten a Walmart steak - lynne Jun 2012 #62
Why do you shop at Wal Mart in the first place??? Atman Jun 2012 #64
Because I have to feed my family on the income I have - lynne Jun 2012 #65
It's "Aldi" not Aldi's. Atman Jun 2012 #74
Thank you for being the grammar police - lynne Jun 2012 #86
Why would think that Atman Jun 2012 #87
Ironic progressiveinaction Jun 2012 #115
Also progressiveinaction Jun 2012 #116
It is STILL "Aldi," not Aldi's. Atman Jun 2012 #117
Inane tee vee commercials have no impact Iggy Jun 2012 #67
Ate Sam's Club food at a small cafe... cynatnite Jun 2012 #72
Lots of small restaurants buy directly from Sams or BJ's. Atman Jun 2012 #78
I get that, but it still felt like we were getting shafted. n/t cynatnite Jun 2012 #82
If I were at a fine dining establishment and had just finished a steak flvegan Jun 2012 #84
If I found out that the first-class restaurant defrauded me by selling Wal-Mart meat instead ... IggleDoer Jun 2012 #85
Really? Marinedem Jun 2012 #90
The sad fact is that so few of us can tell the difference, most restaurants, even the high dollar Egalitarian Thug Jun 2012 #91
You might want to lay off the fracked water. WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2012 #95
you are VERY transparent Skittles Jun 2012 #96
Wouldn't Walmart steaks be sold at coarse eating establishments? Generic Brad Jun 2012 #101
Here's a link to a Food Network article about WalMart's line of better-quality steaks.---> Petrushka Jun 2012 #106
We've been getting all or our meat from Sam's for years - soc7 Jun 2012 #102
I don't eat anywhere that does not tell me where their food comes from Bluenorthwest Jun 2012 #107
someone PM'd me with a link to this thread Kali Jun 2012 #108
I could never bring myself to buy meat at walmart Marrah_G Jun 2012 #110
Yeah, what "fine dinning" place would even admit to a Walmart steak? Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2012 #112
To be honest, none of the people in the commercial looked like they were at a fine restaurant Marrah_G Jun 2012 #113
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