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| From | "Billy G. Spradlin" <bgspradlin@cablelynx.com> |
| Subject | Re: Wal-mart |
| Date | Wed, 03 Dec 2003 19:15:32 -0600 |
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At 03:13 PM 12/3/03 -0800, you wrote:
>
> These are people who don't necessarily own a home other than their $100,000
> mobile. Some were a little less fortunate. They just think it's "freedom" to
> drive around. But in the end many of them said all they've seen of the US is
> "the strip" of so many towns, they can't remember where they've been or
where
> they are. Worse, most of them couldn't wait to get to the next Wal-Mart to
> buy more crap. They actually have Wal-Mart maps, that give detailed
> directions to every WM in the world. You must see this film. We just loaned
> it out, so I can't give you details...
I dont understand that since every Wal-Mart (since the supercenter era) has
the
same products and prices as the other one. Its like being a deadhead without
going to the concerts. I read about an TX artitst who painted pictures of
every
Dairy Queen that he visted. (and many tiny TX towns have been invaded by
McDonalds and Sonic Drive-In, not necessarily a bad thing since some DQ's I
have been too around the state are poorly run and dirty) And who can explain
the Krispy Kreme cult? (yes I have had several hot and fresh ones right off
the
store's conveyor belt)
Love them or hate them, you have to admit Wal-Mart does a hell of a job
compared to other super discount chains (the "we wanna be hip" Target and the
clueless old-school K-Mart). They know how to sell to the american consumer on
a tight budget. Its just how they do it by bullying towns, local businesses
and companies for the sake of "keeping the customer happy" that upsets me.
Billy G. Spradlin
http://listen.to/jangleradio
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