bring down Walmart?

Phil · 02-06-2007, 02:56 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6336753.stm

freshnesschronic · 02-06-2007, 03:26 PM

Nah, you can't bring down Walmart. It's as global as McDonalds, isn't it?

But that's freakin' ridiculous that employees weren't allowed to argue their cases.
I worked for Jewel and I was union and I could do whatever I wanted (for $7.60 paycheck deduction a week).

Phil · 02-06-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by freshnesschronic

Nah, you can't bring down Walmart. It's as global as McDonalds, isn't it?

But that's freakin' ridiculous that employees weren't allowed to argue their cases.
I worked for Jewel and I was union and I could do whatever I wanted (for $7.60 paycheck deduction a week).

unfortunately i think youre right. still, it would be fun trying!

xoxoxoBruce · 02-07-2007, 01:11 PM

Actually, "you" can bring down the evil empire which is something the courts can not do. If walmart loses this case it will cost them billions? How many billions? They have lots and lots of them you know.

On the other hand, the "you" I referred to is the shoppers. They have the final word on whether walmart continues to screw employees and shoppers or not.
Without "you", walmart is a warehouse with no income.

Phil · 02-07-2007, 01:39 PM

i'd agree with that too xoB, but unfortunately the majority of the public are totally unaware of the power Walmart has and how small businesses are going under as a result of their practices.

freshnesschronic · 02-07-2007, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil

i'd agree with that too xoB, but unfortunately the majority of the public are totally unaware of the power Walmart has and how small businesses are going under as a result of their practices.

Too true. I can't even name a small business chain in my area. I live in prosperous SW suburbs of Chicago and grew up with big brand names dominating my community.

Shawnee123 · 02-07-2007, 02:06 PM

There's a wal-mart in the town 9 miles north of here, and one 7 miles south of here. When our intelligent leaders decided WE needed a wally world, too...I about crapped. Couldn't we get a Target or something?

Meanwhile, manufacturing is closing down right and left.

Puh...what a dumb town I live in.

xoxoxoBruce · 02-07-2007, 06:31 PM

Don't worry Shawnee, it'll only be there until the local businesses are gone. Then they'll consolidate and close half or more of the stores. They've been doing that successfully all over the country.

After the locals are crushed any store not bringing in $1 million each week will probably be closed. I say probably because sometimes there are extenuating circumstances. Of course none of those circumstances concern your convenience or benefit, only theirs.

walmart is the biggest so it follows they own the most vacant (closed) retail space, right?

Ronald Cherrycoke · 02-07-2007, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Don't worry Shawnee, it'll only be there until the local businesses are gone. Then they'll consolidate and close half or more of the stores. They've been doing that successfully all over the country.

After the locals are crushed any store not bringing in $1 million each week will probably be closed. I say probably because sometimes there are extenuating circumstances. Of course none of those circumstances concern your convenience or benefit, only theirs.

walmart is the biggest so it follows they own the most vacant (closed) retail space, right?

I agree... they have done that in the small town that I live in...but I also believe in free trade and capitalism..."Joe Six pack" is always gonna go for the lower price....:}

cowhead · 02-09-2007, 06:50 AM

well.. that's where the evil empire showed it's brilliance.. the 'ol bait and switch... or bait, switch, crush and re-consolidate.. (tell ya though.. it's pretty sad.. around here a 'walmart' job is actually considered to be a good job.. back 'home' it's seriously looked down upon)

02-06-2007, 02:56 PM	#1
Phil Hoodoo Guru Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 304	bring down Walmart? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6336753.stm __________________ Atheist n A person to be pitied in that he is unable to believe things for which there is no evidence, and who has thus deprived himself of a convenient means of feeling superior to others.

02-07-2007, 01:11 PM	#4
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Actually, "you" can bring down the evil empire which is something the courts can not do. If walmart loses this case it will cost them billions? How many billions? They have lots and lots of them you know. On the other hand, the "you" I referred to is the shoppers. They have the final word on whether walmart continues to screw employees and shoppers or not. Without "you", walmart is a warehouse with no income. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

02-07-2007, 01:39 PM	#5
Phil Hoodoo Guru Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 304	i'd agree with that too xoB, but unfortunately the majority of the public are totally unaware of the power Walmart has and how small businesses are going under as a result of their practices. __________________ Atheist n A person to be pitied in that he is unable to believe things for which there is no evidence, and who has thus deprived himself of a convenient means of feeling superior to others.

02-07-2007, 02:06 PM	#7
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	There's a wal-mart in the town 9 miles north of here, and one 7 miles south of here. When our intelligent leaders decided WE needed a wally world, too...I about crapped. Couldn't we get a Target or something? Meanwhile, manufacturing is closing down right and left. Puh...what a dumb town I live in. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

02-07-2007, 06:31 PM	#8
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Don't worry Shawnee, it'll only be there until the local businesses are gone. Then they'll consolidate and close half or more of the stores. They've been doing that successfully all over the country. After the locals are crushed any store not bringing in $1 million each week will probably be closed. I say probably because sometimes there are extenuating circumstances. Of course none of those circumstances concern your convenience or benefit, only theirs. walmart is the biggest so it follows they own the most vacant (closed) retail space, right? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

02-06-2007, 03:26 PM	#2
freshnesschronic Professor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,555	Nah, you can't bring down Walmart. It's as global as McDonalds, isn't it? But that's freakin' ridiculous that employees weren't allowed to argue their cases. I worked for Jewel and I was union and I could do whatever I wanted (for $7.60 paycheck deduction a week).

02-09-2007, 06:50 AM	#10
cowhead halve your cake and eat it too. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Georgia.. by way of Lawrence Kansas Posts: 1,359	well.. that's where the evil empire showed it's brilliance.. the 'ol bait and switch... or bait, switch, crush and re-consolidate.. (tell ya though.. it's pretty sad.. around here a 'walmart' job is actually considered to be a good job.. back 'home' it's seriously looked down upon) __________________ no my child.. this is not my desire..I'm digging for fire.

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