"How long before Walmart goes over to the Democrat side? How long before they do the Dixie Chicks' shuffle and bow down to the all powerful liberal press and politicians?" Can you explain to us why a company, widely viewed as one of the best if not THE best run Corporation in history, would follow the example of the Dixie Chicks whose actions destroyed their earning potential? Are you not aware their latest tour is an unmitigated disaster?
Actually, Wal-Mart had the first really crappy quarter in a very long time. It may or may not be a trend. But I think that just like K-Mart, Woolworth before them, they are finally getting a serious challenge from the likes of Target, the Internet, etc.
Wal-Mart is going to remain the dominant player for a while, but they aren't going to crush folks like they used to do.