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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

ConcernedCanuk

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8. I dunno why everyone is trashing this

Reply to Sherman A1 (Original post)

Fri Mar 1, 2013, 02:21 PM

Mar 2013

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yeah - Walmart is a corporate giant that abuses it's employees - but they ain't alone

I'm 62 - - spent over 40 years in the work force - almost all of my employers cut corners . . .

BUT

ponder this

why are they so rich??

BECAUSE THEY ARE WISE!!

They sell people what they want/need at reasonable prices

I won't boycott them on principle

my wallet makes the decisions where I shop

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Wal-Mart Lights Entire Store With LED [View all] Sherman A1 Feb 2013 OP

Well, they got to cut energy costs because of the great salaries they pay their workers ... zbdent Feb 2013 #1

I was just getting ready to say that now they can afford to give raises Curmudgeoness Feb 2013 #2

I completely agree Sherman A1 Feb 2013 #4

I wonder if shoppers will stay longer? MADem Feb 2013 #3

gonna be really scary ... zbdent Feb 2013 #5

I like LED better than fluorescents--I am betting MADem Feb 2013 #6

you've seen the pictures? zbdent Feb 2013 #7

I dunno why everyone is trashing this ConcernedCanuk Mar 2013 #8