Wal-Mart Drives Democrats Batty

Townhall ^ | 8/25/06 | Jonah Goldberg

[sweet_diane]

About a week ago they broke ground on a new WalMart about a mile from my house! Sure, they was the usual protest (about 1000 people turned up) several months back trying to stop it, but they didn't stop it.

A good friend of mine who is very very left leaning said he didn't support the bulding of WalMart, but he's sure shop there. lol

[oldtimer]

I have a lib friend (and we both have to be careful) who said that Jesus was the ultimate liberal, and during the same day said that Lyndon Johnson was the best President.

With regard to the Jesus comment, it had to do with giving everything away.

After giving this a lot of thought, I believe that it applied to the Apostles who followed him.

With regard to Lyndon Johnson, I popped a couple of Gelusils.

With regard to Wal Mart, I shop there. Wonderful place to shop.

[John D]

Wal-Mart Drives Democrats Batty



And many Freepers

[Eagles Talon IV]

Well, "really crappy" is a relative to be sure. Much of the earnings drop was due to the sale of a few stores that weren't doing well in Germany. That aside, one quarter does not a trend make. As long as WM can deliver the goods at a lower price, they will dominate. Is Target et al a threat? Maybe, but I say "bring it on". The more competition the better. In a really free market the consumer always wins.