wkmac
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While ignoring the rest of the story!
long winded capitalist libertarian...
Right now Wal-Mart IS enslaving people across the globe...it has been documented and is reality.
Just one simple question. In what country are employees of walmart forced to work there? OK a second question, how are they forced?long winded capitalist libertarian...
Right now Wal-Mart IS enslaving people across the globe...it has been documented and is reality.
Just one simple question. In what country are employees of walmart forced to work there? OK a second question, how are they forced?
When you say something is documented, there's usually documentation to prove it's happening.long winded capitalist libertarian...
Right now Wal-Mart IS enslaving people across the globe...it has been documented and is reality.
That may be what he meant, he just said people, not companies and I still don't see it as enslavement, in the case of vendors I do see it as unfair and dirty business relations, but they still have a choice. I am well aware of the tactics they use on vendors, such as, entering a contract with a small mfg to produce a certain product at a given price, then paying less and challenging the vendor to "sue" them.Sleeve never said that WalMart employees were enslaved--I believe he was referring to the employees of the vendors/suppliers of WalMart. WalMart is known for the pressure they put on their vendors, some of which have been forced out of business trying to meet their demands.
If I remember correctly, while Sam was still the CEO/COO of W, there were very few items in the stores that were not made in the USA and those items were "imports" to allow for stuff not produced by anyone here. Not long after he retired, a few more thhings started popping up on the shelves, not a lot yet though. Then shortly after he died, the increase of foreign made msd. increased exponentially. I'm betting Ole Sam's coffin looks like a turnstile as many times as he's turned over in that grave.My opinion based on memory.
I believe Sam Walton would not be pleased with today's WalMart.
My Aunt worked at a company in Wisconsin called, EZ Painter. She would tell stories of the week, Sam Walton came to EZ Painter and mingled, side by side with the employees.
Sam celebrated this and hung, "Made in America" banners in his stores.
Sam was proud to be an American and was Very proud to support American business.
This was part of his philosophy - Made in America.
Sam died in 1992.
The rest is history or heir - story or greed.
... I'm betting Ole Sam's coffin looks like a turnstile as many times as he's turned over in that grave.
EXACTLY.
I dislike today's WalMart.
I wonder how many other companies have derailed from the founder's philosophy which brought success?
I do most of my shopping at Costco or the local Fred Meyer (also known as Krogers in other parts of the country). Costco employees have excellent wages and benefits, as do Fred Meyer employees who are also union. I wouldnt set foot in a Wal Mart if they were giving their crap away for free.
While ignoring the rest of the story!
My opinion based on memory.
I believe Sam Walton would not be pleased with today's WalMart.
My Aunt worked at a company in Wisconsin called, EZ Painter. She would tell stories of the week, Sam Walton came to EZ Painter and mingled, side by side with the employees.
Sam celebrated this and hung, "Made in America" banners in his stores.
Sam was proud to be an American and was Very proud to support American business.
This was part of his philosophy - Made in America.
Sam died in 1992.
The rest is history or heir - story or greed.
EXACTLY.
I dislike today's WalMart.
I wonder how many other companies have derailed from the founder's philosophy which brought success?
To me, the real culprit, if there is one, is the consumers that buy goods and services at the lowest prices.
That is what Wal-Mart does is force prices down and the consumer is the winner.
I purchase some things at Wal-mart if the quality is good and others I don't buy because the quality is not there.
Some things I don't buy at Wal-Mart because the price is not the lowest.
To me, the real culprit, if there is one, is the consumers that buy goods and services at the lowest prices.
That is what Wal-Mart does is force prices down and the consumer is the winner.
I purchase some things at Wal-mart if the quality is good and others I don't buy because the quality is not there.
Some things I don't buy at Wal-Mart because the price is not the lowest.