Wal-Mart, Costco Duel in Political Arena -- SHOP WAL-MART

Bloomberg News, Seattlepi.com ^ | July 22, 2004 | Michael Forsythe, Rachel Katz

[xsmommy]

i am willing to bet that Cajungirl has a few choice words about returning previously worn underwear...

[kellynla]

Shop WalMart and support the Chicoms, illegals and sweatshops...
oh yea, that makes a lot of sense. LMAO

I think we'll continue shopping at Ralphs & Costco where they employ American citizens and they provide medical insurance and pay a living wage so their employees don't have to get food stamps so they can afford to buy groceries where they work!!!

And if you folks don't think you are paying through the nose with your hard earned tax dollars while the billionaire Waltons laugh all the way to the bank, you are in for a very rude awakening...and I have the data to prove that the food stamps, medical costs etc. that WalMart employees and illegals are costing us far outweighs any cheap lettuce you might be paying for!!!

[Conservababe]

If I recall from a previous thread, you are a union man, no?

[kellynla]

If I recall from a previous thread, you are a union man, no?
Nooooo, I own my own business, thank you. :-]

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

Read your Costco labels. It's all made in China. But guess what? They are buying our stuff too. It's called free trade.

There is barely any difference between Costco and Sams. So why not shop at the one that uses its profits for causes you agree with? But enjoy shopping wherever you choose. I'm just helping you make an informed choice.

[kellynla]

I don't buy chicom

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

I don't buy chicom

Then why do you shop at Costco?

Do you think other countries should have the same attitude towards American made goods? Or why not bring it closer to home? Buy only things made in Los Angeles. Of course you could see the silliness of that. Trade benefits everyone.

[jojodamofo]

>>>>> Not since I found out that Wal-Mart accepts returns of used undergarments and bathing suits . . . which isn't so bad, until you find out said return items are resold. UGH.

I always wash everything I buy before I wear it. And what is important here is where the corporate profits end up. The more profits that Wal-Mart makes, the more that the President will benefit. I will support whatever they do to make a profit so long as it does not endanger the public health and welfare. This W-M practice may make you squeamish, but ultimately it is for the greater good.

This election could very easily come down to a few hundred votes again. Every penny counts.

[kellynla]

You're really wasting my time...
I look at labels...
I buy groceries at Ralphs
It's been years since I was in Costco
When you purchase quality merchandise you don't have to keep buying the same cheap garbage you get at Walmart
I have clothing Made in USA that I purchased twenty years ago...I still have sneakers made in USA I purchased years ago

Now if you want to buy junk and support the Waltons while they rip off their employees who are on food stamps that you are paying for with your tax dollars then do so but quit bothering me about it...gezzzzzzzz

[No Longer Free State]

He'd raise the minimum wage and make it easier for workers to join unions.

How could it possibly be easier?

[Constitutionalist Conservative]

Costco Chief Executive Officer Jim Sinegal, 68, is a Democrat who says President Bush's $1.7 trillion in tax cuts unfairly benefit the wealthy. He opposed the Iraq war and supports Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts for president. And he's the only chief executive of a company in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index to donate money to independent political groups formed to oust Bush, Internal Revenue Service records show.

And to think that Amy Richards was dissing one of her own.

[JayNorth]

The PU (Post-Unintelligencer) has it wrong AGAIN. Actually Costco Chairman, Jeffrey Brotman, and its CEO, James Sinegal, each donated $95,000 to the ultra-liberal “Joint Victory Campaign 2004”, a group dedicated solely to defeating George Bush in the 2004 elections. These donations were made before the primaries had even taken place so they weren't "supporting" a good candidate that they had faith in, they were anti-Bush regardless of who his opponent was.

I used to spend beaucoup dollars at Costco, but not anymore.

[eleni121]

Thanks for the heads up on Costco. It is now on my "do not shop there" (never have) and "tell everyone I know do not shop there" list.

[eleni121]

Let Costco know how we feel.

https://www.costco.com/CustomerService/EmailUs.aspx?secure=1

[Sloth]

Walmart takes greed and mistreatment of AMERICAN workers to a new level.

Who is forced to take a job there?

[Conservababe]

I am always amazed at these urban legends that suddenly crop up of Wal Mart...usually from union thugs or gullible Freepers.

Wal Mart does NOT resell used underwear. They will resell an UNOPENED package of underwear. But, if one is unhappy with their panties or boxers and has worn them, they will refund your money and throw them away. And the same goes for swimsuits if the tag has been torn off.

Geez, Wal Mart bashers really should get a better story than this one.

[beezdotcom]

Just sent this email to Costco:

I generally prefer businesses to stay apolitical. However, since both Sam's/Wal-Mart and Costco have made public statements about which candidates they support, I have now been forced to choose between Sam's and Costco.

This is why I regret that I will not be renewing my Costco membership. If I am going to financially support a partisan organization, then it should at least be one whose bias I share.

Don't know if it will make a difference, but I feel better, anyway...I did get this reply:

Thank you for your e-mail to Costco Wholesale.

Your comments are very important to us and we appreciate your communication on this matter. Your comments have been forwarded to our executives for their review.

[pooh fan]

Actually, FOX News Sunday did a 'movers & shakers' segment on Costco's CEO, who is the lowest paid, receiving under $500k annually. 'He said that's enough', and has turned down raises and bonus'.

[Tempest]

interesting blast from the past.