WAL-MART BANS CHRISTMAS: BOYCOTT LAUNCHED

Catholic League ^ | 9 November 2005 | William Donohue

[Sonny M]

Reminds me of when I was in college and had to send holiday greetings out to my fraternity alumni.

One alumni complained about it being a "christmas" greeting.

So I followed up, pointed out so said brother who was offended, and then proceeded to name every single holiday that was possible for that time frame (yes I even included Kwanza, which brought a response from an african american brother who lectured me on how he does not respect "phoney counterfeit condezending pagan wannabe holidays....praise Jesus").

When PC goes bizare and weirdly wrong.

Sidenote: The brother who complained faced immediate verbal and written harassement.

[CROSSHIGHWAYMAN]

gee, I avoid Walmart simply because everything they sell is made in China and I won't fund their future war against Taiwan or the USA.

Bingo!!

I just bought some new curtain rods yesterday.....had to search but found some ....

Made in USA.

[InvisibleChurch]

Beware of boycott emails. Remember the whole Target thing?

(in my best monotone voice):Target is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful discount store I've ever known in my life.

[mnehring]

Click on that and you get all kinds of "Christmas". A hoax, indeed, I believe.
I would vote this is more of people obsessing for things to be offended at..

[Graybeard58]

I just did a search too and they have all kinds of Christmas stuff for sale, maybe you didn't click enough.

[Adder]

Something definitely pagan about the "Set of three prelit Alpine"

[mnehring]

Made in USA.
You know there is a town in Mexico named Usa where a lot of manufacturers moved..

[InvisibleChurch]

Beware of boycott emails. Remember the whole Target thing?

it would be a ho-ho-hoax, in this case

[Graybeard58]

Excuse my last post. I just now caught up with you.

[NavyCanDo]

replacing “Merry Christmas” with “Happy Holidays” is the trend now among retailers and businesses big and small. Is Wall Mart doing it? I don't know, but if you boycott them because of it then you better be willing to cut out most of your shopping, flying, hotel stays, eating out, etc.

This is just another pick on Wall Mart story.

[phugg]

Our church is doing the "40 days of Community" program and my wife was looking for a store where we could set up a donation table for the local food bank. When my wife spoke to the Dir. of Promotions at our Wal-Mart the Dir. said, "God sent you here because not 5 minutes ago my boss gave me a check for $200 to do as I see fit."

We will be at the Westport Rd, Louisville location on the morning of Dec. 10. See you there.

Thanks Wal-Mart.

[GLDNGUN]

I would vote this is more of people obsessing for things to be offended at.

Most likely.

Of course, we've probably offended them now by pointing this out. ;-)

[Protagoras]

gee, I avoid Walmart simply because everything they sell is made in China

[HungarianGypsy]

I find a lot of things in Wal-Mart that are Made in the USA.

[TaxRelief]

"The Catholic League" never thinks beyond their emotional reaction.

[mollynme]

Gee - I searched for "Christmas" and found 7970 items that matched. "Kwanzaa" only came up with 77. Then there is this page.

[George Smiley]

I thought Usa was in Japan...

: ^ )

[mnehring]

But why have to slog through the stuff about other holidays. If I say Christmas I want Christmas. Google doesn't do this.
Because Wal is an international company that serves Hindus, Buddhists, Jews, etc, not just Christians.. They are embracing everyones money during the Holidays, not just Christians..

[Lunatic Fringe]

They refuse to acknowledge Christmas for fear of offending

Are you high???

Wal-Mart Christmas Search

[billbears]

Believe me, I'd bet even money there's some that do, even here on this board. For the most part I have neither the time nor the inclination to boycott someone for their political views, beliefs, or anything else. If their store has what will fulfill a current demand for me, I will consider that store a viable option as a purchasing point