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Bill McBlueState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 12:37 PM Original message |
Do you have to boycott Wal-Mart to oppose Wal-Mart? |
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Fierce (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 12:41 PM Response to Original message |
1. These are good questions. |
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warrens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 12:42 PM Response to Original message |
2. There's almost always an alternative to WM |
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IronLionZion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 12:51 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. Can you guarantee the alternatives are any better? |
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tandot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 12:56 PM Response to Reply #3 |
4. Anyone can join Costco. You have to pay a membership fee, though. |
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Alcibiades (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:08 PM Response to Reply #4 |
9. Bulk is inconvenient |
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Democrat 4 Ever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:03 PM Response to Reply #9 |
20. Several years back I belonged to a small neighborhood co-op |
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:05 PM Response to Reply #2 |
8. Like Sams? |
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Bill McBlueState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:21 PM Response to Reply #8 |
12. Meijer is a regional operation |
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:42 PM Response to Reply #12 |
16. AH. Makes me wonder if there isn't more regional conflict here than meets |
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Arkansas Granny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:30 PM Response to Reply #16 |
22. You make a lot of valid points in your post. In many small towns |
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 12:58 PM Response to Original message |
5. Good post--good questions. |
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Aiptasia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:10 PM Response to Reply #5 |
10. Some ideas |
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:47 PM Response to Reply #10 |
17. I tend to think Sam Walton would not approve of the current Walmart |
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heidler1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:22 PM Response to Reply #5 |
13. Walmart stock has been going up in price. |
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SeattleRob (893 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
6. I think it's a personal choice. |
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Alcibiades (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:05 PM Response to Original message |
7. Do you have to oppose Wal-Mart to boycott it? |
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Bill McBlueState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:17 PM Response to Reply #7 |
11. well, there is that |
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Jeffersons Ghost (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:27 PM Response to Original message |
14. it's all a matter of personal conscience IMHO |
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MNWild (56 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:41 PM Response to Original message |
15. I think those who have other options should exercise them. |
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:49 PM Response to Reply #15 |
18. Great post, and welcome to DU! |
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newyawker99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:39 PM Response to Reply #15 |
23. Hi MNWild!! |
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TheFriedPiper (610 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 01:56 PM Response to Original message |
19. Boycott, Schmoycott |
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:42 PM Response to Reply #19 |
24. Odd post for a liberal. I'm sure my parents have never dragged a knuckle. |
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ComerPerro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 02:04 PM Response to Original message |
21. If you shop there regularly, its hard to say you oppose it |
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-24-06 03:43 PM Response to Reply #21 |
25. Like, if you use gas or electricity in America, it's hard to say you oppos |
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