Wal-mart

"When Fascism comes to America (if ever) it will be carrying the flag, the cross, and a Wal Mart Charge card..."

I go there for the Great Value basalmic vinegar. I also enjoy a stroll through the premises watching the patrons.....makes me feel skinny.

I know what you mean!

In the past, when I have shopped at WalMart, I became aware that most people driving in the parking lot were rude and often didn't yield for pedestrians. (gives me a new idea on safer designs for all parking lots.) Once inside, the same attitude persists. People all have the get out of my way attitude. As I would go through the store, trying to find what I needed so that I could be in and out rather quickly, in order to limit my depression and claustrophobic tendencies, I began to realize that I was projecting myself onto other people. This didn't discount what the others were doing, but it made me aware that my frustration with being in, and at, WalMart, was really with myself, as I, too, had the get out of my way mentality as I rushed through the store. Since that realization, WalMart doesn't bother me as much. I realize that it is I who bother myself. Thanks to Sarah for helping me see the light. She says that if you want to know yourself, be comfortable with the idea of simply being while in WalMart. She mentioned another quote, which I'll paraphrase, If you think you are at peace with the world, go home for Christmas.

In the past, when I have shopped at WalMart, I became aware that most people driving in the parking lot were rude and often didn't yield for pedestrians. (gives me a new idea on safer designs for all parking lots.) Once inside, the same attitude persists. People all have the get out of my way attitude. As I would go through the store, trying to find what I needed so that I could be in and out rather quickly, in order to limit my depression and claustrophobic tendencies, I began to realize that I was projecting myself onto other people. This didn't discount what the others were doing, but it made me aware that my frustration with being in, and at, WalMart, was really with myself, as I, too, had the get out of my way mentality as I rushed through the store. Since that realization, WalMart doesn't bother me as much. I realize that it is I who bother myself. Thanks to Sarah for helping me see the light. She says that if you want to know yourself, be comfortable with the idea of simply being while in WalMart. She mentioned another quote, which I'll paraphrase, If you think you are at peace with the world, go home for Christmas.

does this mean ...if you think you are at peace then you can "deal with" everything when you go home....or does this mean...."if you think you're at peace then you get to test this for real when you go home"?

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does this mean ...if you think you are at peace then you can "deal with" everything when you go home....or does this mean...."if you think you're at peace then you get to test this for real when you go home"?

the latter. We often fool ourselves by ignoring the real red flags which should be alerting us to the reasons why we feel the way we do. When we go back home, those red flags pop up with every turn, and suddenly, we realize that we are truly not at peace with the world, we just avoided the things which drive us crazy.

In the past, when I have shopped at WalMart, I became aware that most people driving in the parking lot were rude and often didn't yield for pedestrians. (gives me a new idea on safer designs for all parking lots.) Once inside, the same attitude persists. People all have the get out of my way attitude. As I would go through the store, trying to find what I needed so that I could be in and out rather quickly, in order to limit my depression and claustrophobic tendencies, I began to realize that I was projecting myself onto other people. This didn't discount what the others were doing, but it made me aware that my frustration with being in, and at, WalMart, was really with myself, as I, too, had the get out of my way mentality as I rushed through the store. Since that realization, WalMart doesn't bother me as much. I realize that it is I who bother myself. Thanks to Sarah for helping me see the light. She says that if you want to know yourself, be comfortable with the idea of simply being while in WalMart. She mentioned another quote, which I'll paraphrase, If you think you are at peace with the world, go home for Christmas.

WOW. That is exactly how I feel--glad I am not alone on this. The attitude in the parking lot ( I am talking Destin here) is a truly bizarre phenomena. Even with manuevering your cart insider, there is no "please," "exuse me," no social graces whatsoever--it is like being at the Macy's NY Herald Square during their after-Christmas sale!

In the past, when I have shopped at WalMart, I became aware that most people driving in the parking lot were rude and often didn't yield for pedestrians. (gives me a new idea on safer designs for all parking lots.) Once inside, the same attitude persists. People all have the get out of my way attitude. As I would go through the store, trying to find what I needed so that I could be in and out rather quickly, in order to limit my depression and claustrophobic tendencies, I began to realize that I was projecting myself onto other people. This didn't discount what the others were doing, but it made me aware that my frustration with being in, and at, WalMart, was really with myself, as I, too, had the get out of my way mentality as I rushed through the store. Since that realization, WalMart doesn't bother me as much. I realize that it is I who bother myself. Thanks to Sarah for helping me see the light. She says that if you want to know yourself, be comfortable with the idea of simply being while in WalMart. She mentioned another quote, which I'll paraphrase, If you think you are at peace with the world, go home for Christmas.

I agree with you 100% on the parking lot situation. However, I think unfriendly customers are found in many area stores. I try to "get out of their way." I usually smile and say something like "oh, excuse me." Last winter was the first time in my life that someone reached in front of my face (within biting range!) to get something off a shelf I was standing in front of. Now it has happened three times. I just smile, step back, and wish their mother had taught them manners. I do my best to show by example how to behave in stores. In Publix I always just patiently wait when a person stops in the middle of an aisle to speak loudly into their cell phone or to search through their purse. I never bump them with my cart. (I?ve seen this done!)
While on the subject, how about people passing you on a stroll along the shore, look directly at you when you greet them, and not say a word? Not even smile. Sad to have been raised that way.

In Publix I always just patiently wait when a person stops in the middle of an aisle to speak loudly into their cell phone or to search through their purse. I never bump them with my cart. (I?ve seen this done!)

I bet that was SJ. He has major issues with buggies blocking the aisles, just ask him.

I bet that was SJ. He has major issues with buggies blocking the aisles, just ask him.

I stopped bumping buggies back around 1979, but I've been known to secret shop for people who insist on blocking isles, unnecessarily. I make a distinction between people who do it without care for others and those who block the isle due to a tight space and say, "excuse me." Nothing like an extra tin of sardines in the cupboard.

I stopped bumping buggies back around 1979,

Maybe it's just late, but this is one of those phrases that could send me into a giggling fit...sounds like a pick-up line gone bad.

Maybe it's just late, but this is one of those phrases that could send me into a giggling fit...sounds like a pick-up line gone bad.

:funn: i thought the same thing...must be those giggling late night fits.

:funn: i thought the same thing...must be those giggling late night fits.

I love that I've found some kindred spirits. I've gone around thinking that my brain was uniquely warped all these years!

So I'm not the only one who doesn't think SJ really quit (ahem) "bumping buggies" in 1979?

I stopped bumping buggies back around 1979, but I've been known to secret shop for people who insist on blocking isles, unnecessarily. I make a distinction between people who do it without care for others and those who block the isle due to a tight space and say, "excuse me." Nothing like an extra tin of sardines in the cupboard.

Scrape the barcode off of a box of extra strenth Prep H and then throw it in. That usually causes some fun at the check out counter when they need a price check.

I'd like to see their face when they are getting their groceries out of their buggy, and they discover the KY Body Warming Gel. Better yet, if they actually get home before they discover it.

Oh dear GAWD I love this. Almost makes me want to go to the grocery store at a normal time of day.





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Are you ever RIGHT about Kelly's in Freeport!!!! It is absolutely awful!!... Rumor is that Publix will be coming to Freeport when the new part of 331N is complete. FINALLY Kelly's will not be the ONLY grocery in Freeport!

Always the lowest price....always.

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Realty firm opens office inside Wal-Mart
Firm tries to reach more customers, boost struggling industry
Erin Zlomek
The Arizona Republic
Dec. 16, 2007 07:43 PM

Not only can you buy furniture at Wal-Mart, but you can now shop there for a house to put it in, too.

Phoenix's Metro North Realty opened a sales office inside the Peoria Wal-Mart at 7975 W. Peoria Ave. last month in the midst of the major downturn in the real-estate market.

It is the first residential real-estate company in the state - and one of a handful across the country - with a contract allowing it to advertise and sell properties from within Wal-Mart stores, Wal-Mart spokesman Daniel Morales said.

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"Bad Credit Clean-up On Aisle 2!!!"



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Are you ever RIGHT about Kelly's in Freeport!!!! It is absolutely awful!!... Rumor is that Publix will be coming to Freeport when the new part of 331N is complete. FINALLY Kelly's will not be the ONLY grocery in Freeport!

Believe me, when Publix opens it's doors in Freeport, Publix will soon be the only grocery store in Freeport. Anyone want to buy Kelly's?

Hey Shelly, does the realty office inside WalMart sell "everyday low priced" properties, or, do they heavily discount the properties, until they have no competition?

Just out of curiousity, does anyone besides me like Wal Mart? Sam Walton was the epitome of American capitalism. He gave a lot of people what they had never had before. A place to shop, where under one roof, they could find everything from tires to breath freshener. What an entrepreneur! Wake Up Wal Mart is a bunch of jealous, whining miscreants who haven't any idea what they are talking about. People do not have to work at Wal Mart if they don't want to do so. It is a great place for those starting in the workplace to get experience. And yes, I own Wal Mart stock and so far, it has taken me to Australia and New Zealand, bought me a new car and paid for some of my clothes. Yea, Wal Mart!

So you like it for the money? There are plenty of people who invest in companies with only the bottom line in mind, but there are also people who take other issues into consideration when deciding where to invest their money. Financially speaking, WalMart has a great business model -- destroy the competition and make them beg to come work for you after they go out of business. That is capitalism, but at some point down the line, it comes with a cost to the community -- monopoly.

So you like it for the money? There are plenty of people who invest in companies with only the bottom line in mind, but there are also people who take other issues into consideration when deciding where to invest their money. Financially speaking, WalMart has a great business model -- destroy the competition and make them beg to come work for you after they go out of business. That is capitalism, but at some point down the line, it comes with a cost to the community -- monopoly.

You forgot to mention that Walmart employees are the single largest user of publicly funded health care. In essence Walmart is using tax payer dollars to fund the health care services, rather than offer or fund their own insurance program, i.e. what you save today in groceries, you will pay tomorrow in taxes.

Just out of curiousity, does anyone besides me like Wal Mart? Sam Walton was the epitome of American capitalism. He gave a lot of people what they had never had before. A place to shop, where under one roof, they could find everything from tires to breath freshener. What an entrepreneur! Wake Up Wal Mart is a bunch of jealous, whining miscreants who haven't any idea what they are talking about. People do not have to work at Wal Mart if they don't want to do so. It is a great place for those starting in the workplace to get experience. And yes, I own Wal Mart stock and so far, it has taken me to Australia and New Zealand, bought me a new car and paid for some of my clothes. Yea, Wal Mart!

Glad to hear of your personal success with Wal-Mart stocks. Please keep in mind that yes Sam Walton done a heck of a job with the concept and model, However since his death the Cooperative body snatchers have made what is my opinion nothing more the legalized American "Sweat Shops" Enjoy the travels and the car and the clothes and when you walk into a Wal-Mart say hi to the little ole lady or man standing there pushing carts out to you and know that they were once a local merchant that made America open to the "New Wal-Mart" business Model. Sam Walton would never approve of what they are doing now. "Made in America" was Sam Waltons motto.. Merry Christmas, and Hope you have a wonderful New Year !

You forgot to mention that Walmart employees are the single largest user of publicly funded health care. In essence Walmart is using tax payer dollars to fund the health care services, rather than offer or fund their own insurance program, i.e. what you save today in groceries, you will pay tomorrow in taxes.

The estimated total amount of federal assistance for which Wal-Mart employees were eligible in 2004 was $2.5 billion. [The Hidden Price We All Pay For Wal-Mart, A Report By The Democratic Staff Of The Committee On Education And The Workforce, 2/16/04]
One 200-employee Wal-Mart store may cost federal taxpayers $420,750 per year. This cost comes from the following, on average:
$36,000 a year for free and reduced lunches for just 50 qualifying Wal-Mart families.
$42,000 a year for low-income housing assistance.
$125,000 a year for federal tax credits and deductions for low-income families.
$100,000 a year for the additional expenses for programs for students.
$108,000 a year for the additional federal health care costs of moving into state children's health insurance programs (S-CHIP)
$9,750 a year for the additional costs for low income energy assistance.
[The Hidden Price We All Pay For Wal-Mart, A Report By The Democratic Staff Of The Committee On Education And The Workforce, 2/16/04]


Your tax dollars subsidize Wal-Mart's growth

The first ever national report on Wal-Mart subsidies documented at least $1 billion in subsidies from state and local governments.
A Wal-Mart official stated that "it is common" for the company to request subsidies "in about one-third of all [retail] projects." This would suggest that over a thousand Wal-Mart stores have been subsidized. ["Shopping For Subsidies: How Wal-Mart Uses Taxpayer Money to Finance Its Never-Ending Growth," Good Job First, May 2004]

The estimated total amount of federal assistance for which Wal-Mart employees were eligible in 2004 was $2.5 billion. [The Hidden Price We All Pay For Wal-Mart, A Report By The Democratic Staff Of The Committee On Education And The Workforce, 2/16/04]
One 200-employee Wal-Mart store may cost federal taxpayers $420,750 per year. This cost comes from the following, on average:
$36,000 a year for free and reduced lunches for just 50 qualifying Wal-Mart families.
$42,000 a year for low-income housing assistance.
$125,000 a year for federal tax credits and deductions for low-income families.
$100,000 a year for the additional expenses for programs for students.
$108,000 a year for the additional federal health care costs of moving into state children's health insurance programs (S-CHIP)
$9,750 a year for the additional costs for low income energy assistance.
[The Hidden Price We All Pay For Wal-Mart, A Report By The Democratic Staff Of The Committee On Education And The Workforce, 2/16/04]

WOW ! Makes me want to call my Broker on Sunday and say BUY BUY BUY! That is just sickening, Pun intended!

BB your post is FACT! I have had family members work for them for several years and they still met everyone of those Fed handouts!

Sam Walton was a TRUE American, Greed and power will be the demise of WM now...Looks like its not to far down the road IMO.. Better watch those stocks close, Looks like WM is having a very slow 3rd and 4th Qtr this year. Hummm, Don't get me going on the SEC and the stock markets and MM's! another thread...

Merry Christmas to all!