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Anti-Wal-Mart study just doesn't add up (LIBERALS FINALLY COMING TO THEIR SENSES?!?!?)
Chicago Sun-Times ^ | June 7, 2010 | Editorial Staff

Posted on 06/07/2010 10:15:21 AM PDT by Chi-townChief

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I am truly amazed that the Sun-Times is breaking with the Chicago pigressives regarding Wal-Mart.
1 posted on 06/07/2010 10:15:21 AM PDT by Chi-townChief
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I am truly amazed that the Sun-Times is breaking with the Chicago pigressives regarding Wal-Mart.

Probably has to do with Walmart's support of 0bamacare.

2 posted on 06/07/2010 10:16:58 AM PDT by pnh102 (Regarding liberalism, always attribute to malice what you think can be explained by stupidity. - Me)
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I want liberals to pay as much as possible for their goods and services, so I am against Walmart going into such areas.

Let the enviro-Nazi, elitist libs eat their wallets just trying to survive and let the rest of us do what simply makes sense.


3 posted on 06/07/2010 10:19:05 AM PDT by ConservativeMind (Hypocrisy: "Animal rightists" who eat meat & pen up pets while accusing hog farmers of cruelty.)
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“The folks who don’t want any more Wal-Marts in Chicago like to paint the superstore as the root of all evil.”

The only reason liberals are attacking WalMart is because it is a non-union (which is to say, the liberal arm of the Democratic party money machine) private company.

The commies can’t have successful non-union private companies going around beating out the competition.


4 posted on 06/07/2010 10:19:41 AM PDT by This Just In
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our Wal-Mart finally brought in the food/groceries... soon they will add the produce and the meat... it’s taken years for this to happen because of lawsuit after lawsuit... we are also finally getting a Winco, which was also held up by lawsuits...


5 posted on 06/07/2010 10:21:51 AM PDT by latina4dubya ( self-proclaimed tequila snob)
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To: ConservativeMind

The liberals wouldn’t patronize a Walmart even if the store was in the neighborhood.

There’s talks about a Walmart coming to town in our area. The local liberal forces are already mobilizing to put the cabash on this venture. I’ll visit the store, although we live a distance from the this town, just to annoy liberals.


6 posted on 06/07/2010 10:22:25 AM PDT by This Just In
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I think this has everything to do with the fact that the economy is in the toilet in so many places.

I'm sure there are towns out there that would have rejected a Wal-Mart five years ago but would welcome a toxic waste dump today.

7 posted on 06/07/2010 10:22:36 AM PDT by Alberta's Child ("Let the Eastern bastards freeze in the dark.")
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The liberals wouldn’t patronize a Walmart even if the store was in the neighborhood.

The liberal elite wouldn't. The liberal poor would be thrilled to have the chance.

8 posted on 06/07/2010 10:25:16 AM PDT by nina0113
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The Wal-Mart fight has good on for years here in Chicago - Flaky Father Michael Pfelger opposed having one in the St. Sabina area because he didn’t want any “slave jobs.” He’s rather his flock be unemployed.


9 posted on 06/07/2010 10:27:55 AM PDT by Chi-townChief
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OOPS

good on = gone on


10 posted on 06/07/2010 10:29:17 AM PDT by Chi-townChief
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This is why Wal-Mart has proclaimed they will be adding 50K jobs worldwide, and paying for college education for employees. I don’t think it’s a coincidence. In other words, I don’t put it past even Wal-Mart to make concessions to continue to keep the Left and their union thugs from the doorstep.


11 posted on 06/07/2010 10:31:37 AM PDT by anniegetyourgun
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The only beef (a minor one at that) I have with Wal-Mart is all of the chinese stuff that is sold there, but to be fair, try going to Target/K-Mart/Family Dollar and NOT buying something made in China.


12 posted on 06/07/2010 10:32:29 AM PDT by GraceG
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Last time I was at the WalMarts I didn’t notice any machine-guns trained on folks forcing them to shop...


13 posted on 06/07/2010 10:34:35 AM PDT by Maverick68
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And look at all the more money to be paid to those doing the study. Geeze a job is better than no job and unemployment is running out for millions...Jerks


14 posted on 06/07/2010 10:34:49 AM PDT by goat granny
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Now if only they’d bring in cleaning crews, Wal-Mart would be a decent place to shop.


15 posted on 06/07/2010 10:35:51 AM PDT by Xenalyte (Yes, Chef!)
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I know it’s only a temporary job until the economy opens up again (I’m a Civil Engineer), but I’m proud to be working for Wal-Mart. After nearly a quarter century in gubmint, I’m finding that working for people in free enterprise is pretty nice. For example, if there’s a problem you solve it yourself, instead of filling out forms and waiting 3 weeks to hear a reply.


16 posted on 06/07/2010 10:36:57 AM PDT by MuttTheHoople
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I'm sure there are towns out there that would have rejected a Wal-Mart five years ago but would welcome a toxic waste dump today.

Which means that, as it always does, come November, ideology will be thrust aside and the old saying we hear at election time will once again be the call of the day; "It's the economy, stupid."

17 posted on 06/07/2010 10:38:16 AM PDT by Bloody Sam Roberts (You can only get smarter by engaging a smarter opponent.)
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I love being able to buy groceries, cloths, auto supplies, and ammo all at the same store.


18 posted on 06/07/2010 10:41:03 AM PDT by Niteranger68 (Boycott PA 12!)
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In other words, I don’t put it past even Wal-Mart to make concessions to continue to keep the Left and their union thugs from the doorstep.

They already have. They came out in support of Obamacare. As for the unions, they may not have a choice if Obama isn't shown the door.

19 posted on 06/07/2010 10:43:03 AM PDT by raybbr (Someone who invades another country is NOT an immigrant - illegal or otherwise.)
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There are legitimate reasons not to like Walmart. That does not mean legislation specifically against them is acceptable, but neither should they get special favors (and I'm sure Walmart would not consider they have gotten any special favors).

Would I as a company supply them, no way.

20 posted on 06/07/2010 10:43:24 AM PDT by gunsequalfreedom
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