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"Stop shopping and join the movement" .... PosterChild Nov 2014 #1
How many people do you expect there to be? Bjorn Against Nov 2014 #4
To compare this protest to... PosterChild Nov 2014 #28
You seriously don't see any injustice? Bjorn Against Nov 2014 #33
You think I'm confused? PosterChild Nov 2014 #34
Never heard of it. I guess that is working well. nt Live and Learn Nov 2014 #35
Are you referring to OUR Walmart? Here... PosterChild Nov 2014 #37
Yes you are confused, these protests are not about materialism Bjorn Against Nov 2014 #39
I'm simply quoting... PosterChild Nov 2014 #51
No one is villifying shoppers Bjorn Against Nov 2014 #53
You are right, there was only one protester.... PosterChild Nov 2014 #60
I was actually at one of the demonstrations Bjorn Against Nov 2014 #61
Its not about me.... PosterChild Nov 2014 #64
You are actively working not to understand what the protests are about Bjorn Against Nov 2014 #65
Consider this from a different perspective... PosterChild Nov 2014 #68
So you believe that 99.999% of shoppers are not actively working to understand the issues? Bjorn Against Nov 2014 #69
Actually I probably insulted 99.999999% of... PosterChild Nov 2014 #71
Speak for yourself Bjorn Against Nov 2014 #73
Perhaps... PosterChild Nov 2014 #75
You're *deliberately* misinterpreting the situation. Feral Child Nov 2014 #59
You don't have to convince me... PosterChild Nov 2014 #62
How is asking the shoppers to join them villifying the shoppers? Bjorn Against Nov 2014 #63
You are right, it could be interpreted that way... PosterChild Nov 2014 #66
Why would anyone view being asked to join as a put down? Bjorn Against Nov 2014 #67
I'm sorry for being so critical... PosterChild Nov 2014 #70
I see no reason to pit this protest against the NAACP march Bjorn Against Nov 2014 #72
That's a fair response.... PosterChild Nov 2014 #74
Thanks for your concern. - nt KingCharlemagne Nov 2014 #9
'Morning, KingCharlemane. Feral Child Nov 2014 #23
The lingering sadness over Michael Brown's death and KingCharlemagne Nov 2014 #27
Thanks, KC. Feral Child Nov 2014 #58
You are welcome. (nt) PosterChild Nov 2014 #29
LOL, whatev. Odin2005 Nov 2014 #19
Sure, let's LOL... PosterChild Nov 2014 #31
Care to elaborate Feral Child Nov 2014 #22
Please see my response (28) above.... PosterChild Nov 2014 #30
A couple hundred of us got Wal-Mart in St. Paul to lock its doors today. Bjorn Against Nov 2014 #2
Enjoy a well deserved cold Grain Belt Omaha Steve Nov 2014 #3
Thanks, not much of a beer drinker but I will have a margarita Bjorn Against Nov 2014 #5
Good job! NutmegYankee Nov 2014 #7
And don't tell me, let me guess . . . Brigid Nov 2014 #10
There were a couple of cameras there but I am not sure which news outlets they were Bjorn Against Nov 2014 #11
I did find this one... Bjorn Against Nov 2014 #12
But here's what they did mention: Brigid Nov 2014 #14
I am pretty sure the customers noticed the locked doors and the hundreds of people along the road. Bjorn Against Nov 2014 #15
I get the impression . . . Brigid Nov 2014 #16
Of course, Wal-Mart is a major advertiser of theirs they won't do anything to upset them Bjorn Against Nov 2014 #17
YAY!!! Odin2005 Nov 2014 #20
Good work.... daleanime Nov 2014 #76
Now this is a smart way to protest. NutmegYankee Nov 2014 #6
I agree yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #18
They don't care about the people Iamthetruth Nov 2014 #25
For a perfect holiday movie about American consumerism with humor and activism WATCH: appalachiablue Nov 2014 #8
kick riversedge Nov 2014 #13
k&r (nt) enough Nov 2014 #21
I wonder how many hourly workers Iamthetruth Nov 2014 #24
I would imagine seasonal employees will be laid off sooner Travis_0004 Nov 2014 #26
Yes Iamthetruth Nov 2014 #32
Ah yes. I am certain that you really care about the poor and the small businesses. Live and Learn Nov 2014 #36
No, it's a 44 foot meridian Iamthetruth Nov 2014 #38
Me, none. I am one of the wage slaves. Live and Learn Nov 2014 #40
I am Iamthetruth Nov 2014 #41
Oh my, a Jimmy Johns, seriously? Live and Learn Nov 2014 #42
Do tell Iamthetruth Nov 2014 #43
Why not try a simple site search? You might actually learn something from it. nt Live and Learn Nov 2014 #44
That is what I thought Iamthetruth Nov 2014 #45
You mean you are really too lazy to do a site search for Jimmy Johns? Live and Learn Nov 2014 #46
I'm waiting Iamthetruth Nov 2014 #47
Already answered in the other thread. Live and Learn Nov 2014 #48
You mean Iamthetruth Nov 2014 #49
Perhaps the army should pay a bit better too. Live and Learn Nov 2014 #50
It's simple really Iamthetruth Nov 2014 #54
So risk is the operative word here. You think those willing to gamble deserve riches Live and Learn Nov 2014 #57
A Sargeant also gets BAH and BAS NobodyHere Nov 2014 #52
And a sargeant also is not Iamthetruth Nov 2014 #55
And college costs a hell of a lot these days. nt Live and Learn Nov 2014 #56
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