Posted by ADynomoose at 0-2pool35-30.nas8.new-orleans1.la.us.da.qwest.net on June 15, 2002 at 14:37:35:
In Reply to: Well, you can spell and make a coherent argument.. posted by Johnboy on June 15, 2002 at 14:28:47:
Wallmart really does deliberately drive smaller local business out. Not paranoia, fact.
I wish I understood why Starbucks is so successful, though. Shitty over-priced coffee with a generic atmosphere. THAT deserves an X Files-esque conspiracy theory.........
I actually had good spelling in that post? I'm shocked! My spelling is horrible on a good day and I've been working on like 5 hours sleep this whole week!
We should argue this when I'm in top form. Less rambling...
: ...gotta give that to you. That puts you ahead of 90% of posters. So even though I disagree, I give you credit for thinking this through.
: That said, I don't know how to refute the "X-files" esque paranoia in your argument. You'll just keep believing it.
: Let's face it: ALL the major chains do some of the things you're talking about. It's part of the competitive landscape. If it were really bad, the SEC would be investigating Wal-Mart - that's part of being a public company. But your examples are overstated.
: Simply put, Wal-Mart succeeds so well because it offers good products at low prices. People shop there. If you don't like it, don't shop there. But the evidence shows that you'll be in the minority.
: I don't like the way major food manufacturers put sugar in everything, or MSG in most meats. I think it's unhealthy. So I buy my food elsewhere (mainly Trader Joes). But I don't kid myself into thinking that the food companies do this as part of a conspiracy. It's what people are buying, so they supply it.
: John