Posted on 11/09/2004 1:11:34 PM PST by Willie Green
In Circleville, Ohio, population 13,000, the local RCA television manufacturing plant was once a source of good jobs with good pay and benefits. But in late 2003, RCA's owner, Thomson Consumer Electronics, lost a sizeable portion of its production orders and six months later shut the plant down, throwing 1,000 people out of work.
Thomson's jobs have moved to China, where cheap labor manufactures what the American consumer desires--from clothing to electronics--and can buy at "everyday low prices" at the local Wal-Mart.
On Tuesday, November 16, at 9 P.M. on PBS (check local listings), FRONTLINE® explores the relationship between U.S. job losses and the American consumer's insatiable desire for bargains in "Is Wal-Mart Good for America?" Through interviews with retail executives, product manufacturers, economists, and trade experts, correspondent Hedrick Smith examines the growing controversy over the Wal-Mart way of doing business and asks whether a single retail giant has changed the American economy.
(Excerpt) Read more at pbs.org ...
Frankly, you come off as a total moron when you make an error and then don't admit to it. It also hurts your credibility - not that you're really worried 'bout that.
If a high school junior is made your manager, that is a reflection upon you, not necessarily them. Sorry for your bad luck. Spellcheck, then preview, then post.
Bump for a later read so I can laugh at another WG posting.
Some people just don't get it. The question should be: "Is Most Favored Nation status for China good for America?"
I barely know where Walmarts are around here (I only really know how to get to one), but last Christmas I was looking for a couple of copies of "Band of Brothers"...I found it at Barnes and Noble (brick and mortar) for $120; I found it at Walmart for $68.
Not exactly a dilemma as to where to buy it. No wonder people like to shop there!
We are being economically raped and reduced to a raw materials colony for Red China and the EU.
Walmart is great for buying everyday household products, health and beauty, and cleaning supplies. But I wouldn't buy electronics from there. Rumor has it that they force the manufacturers to strip components from the product, which is why the price is so low and the product ends up malfunctioning a few weeks later.
Personally, I'll take may chances with small stores.
In the more rural areas we don't have that option.
There are no "smaller stores" here anymore.
Obviously you have no understanding of so called Mom, and Pop establishments. The goal of the proud parents being to hand down their beloved business to junior. That's simply the way it is.
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