Is This Good For America?

[Grizo406]

Not sure how to react to this...laugh, cry, puke...or maybe all 3?

The pic looks like Ursus tryin' to help me place an order @ The Dino...

[Chizzang]

NEED / PROBLEM
Two words that are based on individual perception
If you ask the Wal-Mart shopper they will confirm NEEDs and PROBLEMs solved by Wal-Mart
They are one of the largest companies in the world for these reasons

I'm sure they will. But I, and I'm guessing you, are not the average Walmart shoppers.

Indeed I am not the average Wal-Mart shopper...
But I don't see anything wrong with it
We get what we ask for (deserve) same thing

This whole "Things used to be so much better" song and dance... is kinda bullsh!t
Things are exactly how we make them

[Baldy]

Two things:
1) I think you accidentally used the word quality in your post..?
2) Other than that I completely agree with you / Wal-Mart meets a need and solves a problem

Done...

Really? America seemed to be a pretty vibrant and prosperous place before Wally-World came around.

Really? Walmart is the root of America's problems?

[Baldy]

Big picture and long term?
Strive for something better in life than being a Walmart associate. The salaries at Walmart are higher than the industry average, but all people do is whine and complain about Walmart.

Somebody has to work there, but that doesn't mean they should be treated like garbage.

And I would be willing to bet that their employees are treated about the same as any other worker at any other $8 to $10 an hour job.

[Baldy]

Big picture and long term?
Strive for something better in life than being a Walmart associate. The salaries at Walmart are higher than the industry average, but all people do is whine and complain about Walmart.

I just don't think there various successes are a good sign for our country. Do you?

We've got about 10,000,000 other problems in this country much bigger and more important than Walmart, sorry.

[kalm]

I'm sure they will. But I, and I'm guessing you, are not the average Walmart shoppers.

Indeed I am not the average Wal-Mart shopper...
But I don't see anything wrong with it
We get what we ask for (deserve) same thing

This whole "Things used to be so much better" song and dance... is kinda bullsh!t
Things are exactly how we make them

Hey, I'm a look forward kind of guy too. And you're right, we've chosen this path. But thanks for the answer, Baldy.

[kalm]

I just don't think there various successes are a good sign for our country. Do you?

We've got about 10,000,000 other problems in this country much bigger and more important than Walmart, sorry.

Apology accepted!

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

HELL NO this is not good for our country. Look at how they treat there employees. SMDH

Wal Mart employees themselves do not want to unionize.

[death dealer]

I just don't think there various successes are a good sign for our country. Do you?

We've got about 10,000,000 other problems in this country much bigger and more important than Walmart, sorry.

For instance, the rampant inability to properly use there, their, and they're.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

And as the mid-point of family net worth fell 38.8% in the U.S. between 2007 and 2010 to $77,300, the Waltons’ fortune grew an inflation-adjusted $16.2 billion.

Household net worth took a 35% dive from 2005 to 2010, according to recent data from the Census Bureau. Recent pay raises don’t amount to much, considering the impact of inflation.

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Midpoint of family net worth falls 38.8%. Household net worth falls 35%.

Housing values drop 35%.

Coincidence? I think not.

What a sad state it is when Americans can no longer use their homes as ATM machines. And as soon as the cash pipeline dries up, Americans start turning over the keys to the homes by the millions.

People want the American dream, they just don't want to have to WORK for it.[/quote]



Agree 100%

[kalm]

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Midpoint of family net worth falls 38.8%. Household net worth falls 35%.

Housing values drop 35%.

Coincidence? I think not.

What a sad state it is when Americans can no longer use their homes as ATM machines. And as soon as the cash pipeline dries up, Americans start turning over the keys to the homes by the millions.

People want the American dream, they just don't want to have to WORK for it.

Agree 100%[/quote]

Yet 92% of people are working for it.

Conks...telling the unemployed to suck it up and get a job...telling the Walmart workers to get a better job...yet afraid to admit this isn't a good sign.

[death dealer]

While I admit that I do not frequent wal-mart very often, THERE are times when the thing you need is best purchased at a store such as THEIR's. I needed several buddy stands to place around my property for hunting. THEY'RE stands were the same as everyone else's in town, even the local guy, and $30 dollars cheaper. I bought five. I would have bought them from the local shop for $10-15 more, but when the difference is $30 I feel like the local guy is gouging a little. For instance, Wally has 40lb. bags of feed corn for $7.99, the local feed n seed has it for $9.50. I buy from the f&s even though he's more and closes at 5:30 on weekdays, noon on Saturday, and is closed on Sunday.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Midpoint of family net worth falls 38.8%. Household net worth falls 35%.

Housing values drop 35%.

Coincidence? I think not.

What a sad state it is when Americans can no longer use their homes as ATM machines. And as soon as the cash pipeline dries up, Americans start turning over the keys to the homes by the millions.

People want the American dream, they just don't want to have to WORK for it.

Agree 100%

Yet 92% of people are working for it.

Conks...telling the unemployed to suck it up and get a job...telling the Walmart workers to get a better job...yet afraid to admit this isn't a good sign. [/quote]


So this is not the way to go?

Work hard and move up in the world...or try to. Or just sit back and let gov take care of you.

Why is it that the WalMart employees themselves do not want to unionize?

[kalm]

While I admit that I do not frequent wal-mart very often, THERE are times when the thing you need is best purchased at a store such as THEIR's. I needed several buddy stands to place around my property for hunting. THEY'RE stands were the same as everyone else's in town, even the local guy, and $30 dollars cheaper. I bought five. I would have bought them from the local shop for $10-15 more, but when the difference is $30 I feel like the local guy is gouging a little. For instance, Wally has 40lb. bags of feed corn for $7.99, the local feed n seed has it for $9.50. I buy from the f&s even though he's more and closes at 5:30 on weekdays, noon on Saturday, and is closed on Sunday.

Oh don't get me wrong...THERE prices on certain things are amazing. Take bird seed. The wife is on a mission to make sure every quail in Spokane County gets fed and I'm pretty sure we've hosted half of those free loaders at one time or another on our porch. I swear to god, I can hear the sentries literally start calling in the covey as soon as they see me spreading the seed around in the morning.

Lately though, I've chased a hawk several times out of the Norwegian Spruce that the quail like to hide under.

[kalm]

Yet 92% of people are working for it.

Conks...telling the unemployed to suck it up and get a job...telling the Walmart workers to get a better job...yet afraid to admit this isn't a good sign.

So this is not the way to go?

Work hard and move up in the world...or try to. Or just sit back and let gov take care of you.

Why is it that the WalMart employees themselves do not want to unionize?

[/quote]
That's part of the point. Walmart SHOULD be a stepping stone on the way to something better but have you noticed the age of people working there? Have you noticed the cost of education? Trust me, this ain't a good sign.

[death dealer]

While I admit that I do not frequent wal-mart very often, THERE are times when the thing you need is best purchased at a store such as THEIR's. I needed several buddy stands to place around my property for hunting. THEY'RE stands were the same as everyone else's in town, even the local guy, and $30 dollars cheaper. I bought five. I would have bought them from the local shop for $10-15 more, but when the difference is $30 I feel like the local guy is gouging a little. For instance, Wally has 40lb. bags of feed corn for $7.99, the local feed n seed has it for $9.50. I buy from the f&s even though he's more and closes at 5:30 on weekdays, noon on Saturday, and is closed on Sunday.

Oh don't get me wrong...THERE prices on certain things are amazing. Take bird seed. The wife is on a mission to make sure every quail in Spokane County gets fed and I'm pretty sure we've hosted half of those free loaders at one time or another on our porch. I swear to god, I can hear the sentries literally start calling in the covey as soon as they see me spreading the seed around in the morning.

Lately though, I've chased a hawk several times out of the Norwegian Spruce that the quail like to hide under.

Sounds like you need to buy some bird shot and start target practicing. Size 8 for the quail, 6 in a 3in. shell should take care of the hawk. Just saying.

[death dealer]

That's part of the point. Walmart SHOULD be a stepping stone on the way to something better but have you noticed the age of people working there? Have you noticed the cost of education? Trust me, this ain't a good sign.

You are correct.

[kalm]

Oh don't get me wrong...THERE prices on certain things are amazing. Take bird seed. The wife is on a mission to make sure every quail in Spokane County gets fed and I'm pretty sure we've hosted half of those free loaders at one time or another on our porch. I swear to god, I can hear the sentries literally start calling in the covey as soon as they see me spreading the seed around in the morning.

Lately though, I've chased a hawk several times out of the Norwegian Spruce that the quail like to hide under.

Sounds like you need to buy some bird shot and start target practicing. Size 8 for the quail, 6 in a 3in. shell should take care of the hawk. Just saying.

We're in a no shooting zone, so it would have to be stealth. Do they make arrows small enough for quail? Perhaps a blow gun?

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

So this is not the way to go?

Work hard and move up in the world...or try to. Or just sit back and let gov take care of you.

Why is it that the WalMart employees themselves do not want to unionize?

That's part of the point. Walmart SHOULD be a stepping stone on the way to something better but have you noticed the age of people working there? Have you noticed the cost of education? Trust me, this ain't a good sign.[/quote]

Yes I have 2 daughters that will be going to college in 2 yrs.

I worked at a Menards (lumber/hardware chain in midwest) 30-35 hrs/week during my undergrad. I wouldn't recommend this for any college student but it worked for me.

Wasn't there a study done on the direct corrulation of college tuition increases and the gov spending on student loans?

[death dealer]

Perhaps a blow gun?

Now that would be some funny shit! Awesome and funny!

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Oh don't get me wrong...THERE prices on certain things are amazing. Take bird seed. The wife is on a mission to make sure every quail in Spokane County gets fed and I'm pretty sure we've hosted half of those free loaders at one time or another on our porch. I swear to god, I can hear the sentries literally start calling in the covey as soon as they see me spreading the seed around in the morning.

Lately though, I've chased a hawk several times out of the Norwegian Spruce that the quail like to hide under.

Sounds like you need to buy some bird shot and start target practicing. Size 8 for the quail, 6 in a 3in. shell should take care of the hawk. Just saying.

Man, don't shoot hawks....they take care of all of the 'riff-raff'....

[death dealer]

Man, don't shoot hawks....they take care of all of the 'riff-raff'....

I dont wanna kill them all, but they need to be culled every now and then. Around here there is one on every other power pole. All they are good for is eating quail, rabbits, and dove. Between them and the damn coyotes its a wonder we have any native quail or rabbits left. Well, them and the greedy ass developers. I see an open field and I wonder how many rabbits there are, or what a great place to plant a food plot, they wonder why there isn't a housing project or a strip mall there. Sonsabitches. And I own a land acquisition company so i make part of my living buying and selling land for development, but some of these guys are out of control. If they had their way there'd be no wild places left! sorry about that. I'm done.

[Baldy]

We've got about 10,000,000 other problems in this country much bigger and more important than Walmart, sorry.

Apology accepted!

Nice try.

[Baldy]

Midpoint of family net worth falls 38.8%. Household net worth falls 35%.

Housing values drop 35%.

Coincidence? I think not.

What a sad state it is when Americans can no longer use their homes as ATM machines. And as soon as the cash pipeline dries up, Americans start turning over the keys to the homes by the millions.

People want the American dream, they just don't want to have to WORK for it.

Agree 100%

Yet 92% of people are working for it.

Conks...telling the unemployed to suck it up and get a job...telling the Walmart workers to get a better job...yet afraid to admit this isn't a good sign. [/quote]
Yet again, trying to make something out of nothing. Some people always need someone else to blame for the bad decisions they make in their life.

[kalm]

Agree 100%

Yet 92% of people are working for it.

Conks...telling the unemployed to suck it up and get a job...telling the Walmart workers to get a better job...yet afraid to admit this isn't a good sign.

Yet again, trying to make something out of nothing. Some people always need someone else to blame for the bad decisions they make in their life.[/quote]

Relax. It's just a topic. Don't take it so personally. Truth be told, donks are responsible too...mostly for following conk economic policies.