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Blu Dahlia (362 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:33 PM Original message |
If not at Wal-Mart, where should impoverished Americans shop? |
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5X (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:35 PM Response to Original message |
1. We never shop at walmart and we spend less than when we did. |
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YellowRubberDuckie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:37 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Not everyone has the luxury of someplace else. |
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5X (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:39 PM Response to Reply #2 |
8. How do I sound classist? |
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Sherman A1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:07 PM Response to Reply #8 |
77. You Don't |
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YellowRubberDuckie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 05:58 PM Response to Reply #8 |
161. Because I'm an idiot and misread your post. |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:52 PM Response to Reply #2 |
67. that was not a classist statement. |
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I_Make_Mistakes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:38 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. Target or Costco, both filter more of the corporate wealth to |
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barb162 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 09:52 PM Response to Reply #3 |
99. I can never figure why should pay Costco to shop |
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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 12:54 AM Response to Reply #99 |
121. Because you save WAY more |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:38 PM Response to Original message |
4. When I was cash strapped, I found thrift shops like the Goodwill |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:47 PM Response to Reply #4 |
18. Awesome point!! I went to the thrift shop |
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BamaGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:16 PM Response to Reply #18 |
33. We need a milk and bread post |
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EvolveOrConvolve (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:20 PM Response to Reply #33 |
37. I pay $1.98 for a gallon of brand-name milk |
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BamaGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:31 PM Response to Reply #37 |
44. Holy crap! |
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EvolveOrConvolve (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:48 PM Response to Reply #44 |
61. I live in Idaho, where there are lots of dairies |
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Nikia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:53 PM Response to Reply #37 |
68. I saw milk at that price last night shopping |
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EvolveOrConvolve (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:57 PM Response to Reply #68 |
72. There are lots of dairies in Wiconsin, too, aren't there? |
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Sherman A1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:03 PM Response to Reply #68 |
75. Woodman's |
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POAS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 05:37 AM Response to Reply #37 |
142. Some local convenience stores here (Ohio) |
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Sherman A1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:25 PM Response to Reply #33 |
42. $2.68 a gallon for 2% at the local Supermarket |
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BamaGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:33 PM Response to Reply #42 |
47. We are |
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Sherman A1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:42 PM Response to Reply #47 |
56. Well |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:03 PM Response to Reply #47 |
76. It does not matter how close you are to the local dairy |
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Der Blaue Engel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:16 PM Response to Reply #47 |
83. Buy the cow |
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BamaGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:23 PM Response to Reply #83 |
89. Lol! My friend and I |
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KSU Wildcat (120 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:52 PM Response to Reply #42 |
66. That is terrible.... |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 12:10 AM Response to Reply #33 |
114. Down to $1.98 in Oregon |
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DemReadingDU (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:17 PM Response to Reply #4 |
35. Goodwill stores do have nice clothes |
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William769 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:38 PM Original message |
I shop at Wal-Mart out of necessity. |
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kineneb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 09:47 PM Response to Original message |
98. I hear you |
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Naturyl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:38 PM Response to Original message |
5. OP makes a good point |
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cornermouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:39 PM Response to Original message |
6. Round here they shop at Wal-Mart or one of a plethora of |
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pooja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:39 PM Response to Original message |
7. In order to collapse the giant, we have to stop shopping there. |
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rusty charly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
9. costco? |
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Blu Dahlia (362 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:42 PM Response to Reply #9 |
13. There are no Costcos here |
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I_Make_Mistakes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:16 PM Response to Reply #13 |
34. Write them! I did! I begged them to open a store here, and just |
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tpsbmam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:52 PM Response to Reply #9 |
25. Availability....... |
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Gelliebeans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 12:47 AM Response to Reply #9 |
120. I am a retired Costco employee |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 05:27 AM Response to Reply #120 |
139. Hi Gelliebeans... |
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Gelliebeans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 05:36 AM Response to Reply #139 |
141. absolutely |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 05:43 AM Response to Reply #141 |
144. You've got mail! |
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Mend (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
10. resale stores such as Goodwill, garage sales, newspaper ads, |
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BlackVelvet04 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:51 PM Response to Reply #10 |
64. There IS no Costco around here.... |
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Selatius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
11. For the very poor, I would say the choice is up to them |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
12. I don't shop there because |
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KT2000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
14. I try to get as much |
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Blu Dahlia (362 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:47 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. it's an unfortunate cycle |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 05:30 AM Response to Reply #14 |
140. I've found amazing items at thrift stores... |
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BlackVelvet04 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
15. Sometimes it isn't even a matter of economics so much as |
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Bobbieo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:45 PM Response to Original message |
16. They love us and our food stanps at Wal-Mart - |
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WilliamPitt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:48 PM Response to Original message |
19. Didn't you get the gov't report? |
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William769 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:48 PM Response to Reply #19 |
21. Well someone forgot to tell me! |
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Inkyfuzzbottom (293 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:48 PM Response to Original message |
20. There are SO many choices... |
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BamaGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:49 PM Response to Original message |
22. I avoid it like the plague, unless I have no choice. |
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ckimmy57 (292 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:51 PM Response to Original message |
23. Were lucky enough to have an Aldi's |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:51 PM Response to Original message |
24. Aldi and Save-A-Lot |
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Ron Green (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:53 PM Response to Original message |
26. If shopping at Wal*Mart is your only alternative, |
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Bobbieo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:14 PM Response to Reply #26 |
81. I only buy food and cleaning products Oh yeah - I bought 2 pr of tennis shoes for $3,50 |
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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 01:05 AM Response to Reply #81 |
125. I would try the library, bookstore or coffee house |
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athena (771 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 06:54 AM Response to Reply #26 |
148. I agree. |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:54 PM Response to Original message |
27. Malls are a good place to start, if you are looking for new stuff |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:59 PM Response to Reply #27 |
29. That's so true. My husband used to get upset that I had Robinson's |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:06 PM Response to Reply #29 |
30. I got my husband a London Fog raincoat for $10.00 (Robinsons) |
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Sherman A1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:37 PM Response to Reply #29 |
49. Absolutely |
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gratuitous (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 06:57 PM Response to Original message |
28. I can't control anyone else's behavior |
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SmokingJacket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:08 PM Response to Original message |
31. People shopped before WalMart. |
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Digit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:11 PM Response to Original message |
32. As a single mom, I used consignment shops to make money |
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Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:19 PM Response to Original message |
36. That is the whole idea of class enslavement. |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:20 PM Response to Original message |
38. the "dollar stores" |
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TallahasseeGrannie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:21 PM Response to Original message |
39. I get a lot of stuff at Goodwill |
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NMDemDist2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:38 PM Response to Reply #39 |
52. lots of great deals on the internets on coffee Grannie |
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TallahasseeGrannie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:27 PM Response to Reply #52 |
90. Never thought of that! I'll look into it. |
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jgruhl (5 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:23 PM Response to Original message |
40. Where did impoverished Americans shop before Walmart came about? |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 12:15 AM Response to Reply #40 |
115. I choose based on union stores |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:23 PM Response to Original message |
41. Actually most of my finds are at thrift stores |
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William769 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
43. I'm glad to see we haven't lost any of our self righteous people here. |
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NMDemDist2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:31 PM Response to Original message |
45. here in my town, without spending 80 miles of gas, I have WallyWorld |
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NuttyFluffers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 05:43 AM Response to Reply #45 |
143. thanks about mentioning shopping by mail |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:32 PM Response to Original message |
46. Classism? That's a little harsh |
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Jed Dilligan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:35 PM Response to Original message |
48. Who needs NEW shit? |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:38 PM Response to Reply #48 |
51. I live in an area that doesn't have a great deal of personal wealth |
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BleedingHeartPatriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:49 PM Response to Reply #48 |
94. I agree. There's enough "stuff" out there to go around. |
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Jed Dilligan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 12:35 AM Response to Reply #94 |
118. There are also dumpsters |
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buckettgirl (608 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:37 PM Response to Original message |
50. Its not always a matter of poor, but of accessibility |
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I_Make_Mistakes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:49 PM Response to Reply #50 |
62. I am sorry and sometimes we come off callous, those that have a |
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buckettgirl (608 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:19 PM Response to Reply #62 |
87. I understand that |
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I_Make_Mistakes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:30 PM Response to Reply #87 |
91. You take it where you can get it and today is a good day! Walmart |
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rpannier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:39 PM Response to Original message |
53. Everyones situation is different |
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Generic Other (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:40 PM Response to Original message |
54. I can't fault seniors for buying $4.00 perscriptions at Walmart |
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Sherman A1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:46 PM Response to Reply #54 |
60. At least two reasons |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:55 PM Response to Reply #60 |
69. The drugs on the list are older drugs |
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Generic Other (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:11 PM Response to Reply #60 |
79. Ah the old bait and switch... |
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Nikia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:56 PM Response to Reply #54 |
70. My local pharmacy sells drugs cheaply |
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Generic Other (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:14 PM Response to Reply #70 |
82. Actually, Walmart claims they will be selling the top 300 drugs for $4 |
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I_Make_Mistakes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:13 PM Response to Reply #54 |
80. Well, Target matched that $4.00! I just didn't want it to go unnoticed!@ |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:42 PM Response to Original message |
55. Absolutely No Problem With Them Shopping At Walmart. |
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U4ikLefty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 12:33 AM Response to Reply #55 |
116. What about households of around $100,000 per year shopping there? |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 03:58 PM Response to Reply #116 |
151. Anyone Who Wants Can Shop There. It's Their Business, Not Yours. |
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Mr_Spock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:43 PM Response to Original message |
57. Situations vary - so long as people are aware of WalMart's issues |
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VforVicarious (59 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:44 PM Response to Original message |
58. I think the big deal about Wal mart |
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Sherman A1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:57 PM Response to Reply #58 |
71. Capitalism is one thing |
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VforVicarious (59 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:44 PM Response to Reply #71 |
92. that's true |
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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 01:19 AM Response to Reply #92 |
126. "Just the downside of capitalism"? |
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Sherman A1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 04:14 AM Response to Reply #126 |
135. Well Said |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:44 PM Original message |
I won't step into a Wal-mart, but I get what you're saying. |
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electron_blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:44 PM Response to Original message |
59. Well, I think the impoverished don't have many choices and that's a shame. |
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BlueEyedSon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:51 PM Response to Original message |
63. Costco is blue and has better hiring practices. nt |
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and-justice-for-all (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 07:51 PM Response to Original message |
65. Dollar Stores, Dollar Tree, Dollar General... |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:01 PM Response to Reply #65 |
74. Salvation Army is one of my favorite haunts |
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and-justice-for-all (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 03:25 AM Response to Reply #74 |
134. It seems gratitude must be ... |
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Blu Dahlia (362 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:18 PM Response to Reply #65 |
85. collecting cans? |
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DaveJ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 12:01 AM Response to Reply #85 |
111. ... |
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and-justice-for-all (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 02:40 AM Response to Reply #111 |
133. Thank You, I appreciate that. nt |
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and-justice-for-all (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 02:39 AM Response to Reply #85 |
132. I am far from out of touch..... |
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Nikia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:00 PM Response to Original message |
73. When we lived closer to one, we shopped at Woodman's in WI |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 12:04 AM Response to Reply #73 |
112. I always shopped Mifflin St Co-op when I was a poor student |
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LonelyLRLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:08 PM Response to Original message |
78. My mom used to mix dried milk with "real" milk |
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Der Blaue Engel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:19 PM Response to Reply #78 |
86. Yikes. So did mine. |
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pamela (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:16 PM Response to Original message |
84. Check out the Angel Food Ministries program |
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Lars39 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:48 PM Response to Reply #84 |
93. The churches distributing the boxes accept food stamps, too. |
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pamela (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 09:39 PM Response to Reply #93 |
97. Have you tried the boxes? |
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Lars39 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 10:23 PM Response to Reply #97 |
105. I don't remember anything negative about the tract. |
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pamela (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 10:57 PM Response to Reply #105 |
106. Thanks! |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:21 PM Response to Original message |
88. I HATE shopping. |
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MazeRat7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 08:56 PM Response to Original message |
95. Good question. I say they should not "shop"... at least not per-se |
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Mabus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 09:33 PM Response to Original message |
96. What do you need to buy? |
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Broken_Hero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 01:21 AM Response to Reply #96 |
127. hehe, Checkers...:P nt |
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Mabus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-18-06 02:05 PM Response to Reply #127 |
163. That's "Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-Checker's" to you |
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barb162 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 09:53 PM Response to Original message |
100. I think by shopping sales at other places you do better |
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BuelahWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
101. We just got a Walmart grocery store here in Lawrence |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 10:07 PM Response to Original message |
102. poor people--i'm extrapolating to the unemployed |
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Sammy Pepys (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 04:24 PM Response to Reply #102 |
159. What's your doctorate in? n/t |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 05:08 PM Response to Reply #159 |
160. law |
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last_texas_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 10:10 PM Response to Original message |
103. It depends on their particular situation |
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StrongbadTehAwesome (623 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 10:13 PM Response to Original message |
104. I paid my own way - 100% - through college. |
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AnotherMother4Peace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 11:21 PM Response to Reply #104 |
107. I agree - Lots of cheap alternatives, and better shopping experiences |
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StrongbadTehAwesome (623 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 12:55 AM Response to Reply #107 |
122. Wow - with kids?! My hat is off to you! |
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JCMach1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 01:39 AM Response to Reply #104 |
131. Dude, they don't lose money on ANYTHING! |
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DaveJ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 11:35 PM Response to Original message |
108. Serious answer: it's not the consumer's burden |
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upi402 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 11:41 PM Response to Original message |
109. I buy school supplies and HABA at union grocery stores |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-16-06 11:45 PM Response to Original message |
110. anywhere else. |
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NuttyFluffers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 06:00 AM Response to Reply #110 |
145. interesting... anti-trust violations for monopolies in rural areas... |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 06:56 AM Response to Reply #145 |
149. the thing is- there are ALWAYS other options... |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 12:05 AM Response to Original message |
113. imo, the poor should shop wherever they may - first things first, after all... |
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mountainvue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 12:34 AM Response to Original message |
117. Target, Costco, Kohls to name a few. n/t |
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Rosemary2205 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 01:04 AM Response to Reply #117 |
124. kohls? |
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tomreedtoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 12:41 AM Response to Original message |
119. Going "thriftin'"...and "divorce sales." |
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951-Riverside (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 01:02 AM Response to Original message |
123. If not Wal-Mart, where should improverished American work? |
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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 01:22 AM Response to Reply #123 |
128. Shutting down WalMart is NOT the goal |
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Rosemary2205 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 01:23 AM Response to Reply #123 |
129. I have never understood the whole "unions are the enemy" thing. |
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Sherman A1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 04:18 AM Response to Reply #129 |
136. Agreed and Well Said. |
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gollygee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 04:23 PM Response to Reply #123 |
158. If there were no wal-mart |
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JCMach1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 01:38 AM Response to Original message |
130. Walmart=fleecing |
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Election (58 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 04:57 AM Response to Original message |
137. They should continue to shop at Wal-Mart |
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NuttyFluffers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 05:25 AM Response to Original message |
138. you're right, in the land of freedom there is no choice. |
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pinstikfartherin (294 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 06:03 AM Response to Original message |
146. Well.. |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 06:25 AM Response to Original message |
147. Target, Costco, Aldi's, Kmart, various others depending on your region |
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petgoat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
150. "the only place they can afford to shop. " |
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HiFructosePronSyrup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
152. If they're poor, they shouldn't be shopping at Wal-mart. |
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grizmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 04:12 PM Response to Original message |
153. thrift shops, goodwill, community cooperatives to name a few |
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Sabien (430 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 04:13 PM Response to Original message |
154. ALDI |
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SeattleGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 04:15 PM Response to Original message |
155. Some people really don't have a viable alternative to WalMart |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
156. poor folk need to make ends meet |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 04:18 PM Response to Original message |
157. Wal-mart is now offering |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-17-06 06:02 PM Response to Original message |
162. Remember the quaint old days... |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-18-06 09:46 PM Response to Original message |
164. I've not seen remarks at 'this board' that called those shoppers stupid. |
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