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campbellconey

Soap Box (But Good News- Soap is Discounted)

Apr 05, 2006 08:54

You know I only get on my soapbox (soap box?) once or twice a year. So bear with me.

From today's New York Times:

"A study conducted by several economists, and presented at a conference held by Wal-Mart last fall, found that after the company's arrival in a county, total earnings for workers, retail and nonretail, fell 2.5 percent to 4.8 ( Read more... )

soap box, wally world

Comments 18

tigerlixalot April 5 2006, 16:29:19 UTC

I cannot stand Wal-Mart! In fact, I try my best not to go there, unless...as you mentioned, I'm in a small town and need something, and Wal-Mart is the only place to go.

campbellconey April 5 2006, 16:46:34 UTC

yes. when i'm back home, i have no choice. there is literally nowhere else to go.

wishes4kisses April 5 2006, 16:54:14 UTC

That was fantastic! I hate Wal-Mart!

hope you're feeling better and its good to see you back on LJ : )

campbellconey April 6 2006, 17:30:49 UTC

I am feeling better! Thank you! It's always good to see you too. :-)

tbncirce April 5 2006, 17:21:33 UTC

But is Target evil too? Because I might be hopelessly in love with Target.

tbncirce April 5 2006, 18:43:45 UTC

ps- HI NIKKI!!

campbellconey April 6 2006, 17:41:22 UTC

:-D Hey Rosie!

campbellconey April 6 2006, 17:31:00 UTC

NO. I love Target. Love love love.

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mikewelch April 5 2006, 18:53:06 UTC

1.) I agree, but as a sad and worthless pathetic person, I often put convenience ahead of my principles. However, more often than not, I'm at Target.

2.) This...
Here in Arizona, the majority of Wal-Mart employees are on government subisidized healthcare (AHCCCS) because those who actually do qualify for benefits can't afford them because of lower wages. Who pays for that? You do. So that discount you get on shampoo and bruised apples and really, really unfortunate fashion options...well you pay that back in spades.is the best thing evar said anywherez!!!! Seriously, I love it. That should be a letter to the editor. Of...something ( ... )

alyxcat April 6 2006, 05:44:13 UTC

But the point is people with jobs at Walmart shouldn't have to be on AHCCCS in the first place. Target employees don't have to be on AHCCCS.

campbellconey April 6 2006, 17:39:53 UTC

Exactly.

campbellconey April 6 2006, 17:39:30 UTC

My friend works for Mercy Care, and she says the exact same thing. I'm not sure how to address it though. I mean, I think this country is still a few years away from mandated sterilization. :-) Unfortunately.

I understand AHCCCS for the working poor though, and I gladly pay my tax dollars with those folks in mind. The ones who work everyday, and still don't earn enough to support their families do deserve my support. I do NOT however, believe that a corporation that earns billions of dollars in profits and is one of the most successful and wealthiest organizations in the WORLD should have employees who make up a portion of the working poor. That's unacceptable.

I do think there are a great many people, a GREAT many, who milk the system for what's its worth, and having more children is one way to do that.

Hooray Target.

Thanks! It's nice to be back. Thanks for saying that.

mrblonde97 April 6 2006, 18:02:30 UTC

I don't go to Walmart because the two I know of are far. How does Target fit in the mix?

really unfortunate fashion options? like black short pants and hose with high heels? ;)

campbellconey April 6 2006, 18:09:41 UTC

:-D

That lady looked like Little Lord Fauntleroy. Have no idea if I spelled it right, but there it is.

mrblonde97 April 6 2006, 20:05:05 UTC

Chim, chimney, chim-chim cherie!