[MichaelCorleone]

Tough call because many WMT regulars are on the dole and will have their meds paid for anyway, I’m told. Wild card is the middle-to-lower middle class - where will their disposable income go?

Also, didn’t WallMart commit to carrying mostly products made in the USA? That may have an impact as well.

[NEMDF]

If they are worried about Christmas spending at Wal-Mart, they ain't seen nuthin’ yet. For those who do not get subsidies and/or public aid, you are going to see a reduction in spending like never seen before. How do they think people will be able to pay their health insurance premiums and deductibles, with the increases that will run in the hundreds of dollars per month for most people? That will mean no new cars, no new clothes, no eating out, few vacations, etc. It is going to be ugly for the whole economy, and the domino effects will go on for years.