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UpInArms (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 03:00 PM Original message |
U.S. retailers cut jobs as shoppers stop shopping |
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0007 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 03:07 PM Response to Original message |
1. The boosters wet dream has arrived. |
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mac2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 03:10 PM Response to Original message |
2. The Republicans shot themselves in the foot when they |
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NMDemDist2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 03:14 PM Response to Original message |
3. yup, I'm just amazed it's showing up in the reports. A DUer called it a couple days ago |
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Malikshah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 05:05 PM Response to Reply #3 |
21. And was accused of being rude by another poster for the OP's "ad hominem" |
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Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 03:17 PM Response to Original message |
4. Wants and needs, but no recession or depression. |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 03:26 PM Response to Original message |
5. Hell, I'd BUY a few damned clothes if the stores had anything |
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Trillo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 03:31 PM Response to Reply #5 |
6. The most "practical" fabric is from an "illegal" plant. |
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melm00se (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 06:07 PM Response to Reply #6 |
32. a friend of mine is an |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-08-08 08:35 AM Response to Reply #6 |
85. I'm hanging onto my hemp jeans. |
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Tansy_Gold (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 03:46 PM Response to Reply #5 |
8. Make your own |
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femrap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 04:47 PM Response to Reply #8 |
18. That's what I want to do.... |
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tblue37 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 05:38 PM Response to Reply #8 |
25. Tansy, I used to do that. In fact, for two years I even had my own |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 01:55 PM Response to Reply #8 |
69. I have been sewing my own clothes since 1970, lol, but not so much |
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gristy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 03:54 PM Response to Reply #5 |
11. I recommend JC Penny |
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tblue37 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 05:31 PM Response to Reply #5 |
24. Kestrel, I have spent the last two weeks desperately looking to spend some |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 05:57 PM Response to Reply #24 |
30. RE: shoes |
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tblue37 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 05:59 PM Response to Reply #30 |
31. Thanks, I will check those out! n/t |
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truth2power (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 06:34 PM Response to Reply #24 |
36. Wow! You and Kestrel have said it.. |
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Mojorabbit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 08:50 PM Response to Reply #36 |
43. I have the same problem with armholes |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 09:21 AM Response to Reply #36 |
50. Do you have a DSW nearby? |
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kineneb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 11:27 AM Response to Reply #36 |
56. and just try finding affordable tall women's clothing...ha! |
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Samurai_Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 11:52 AM Response to Reply #56 |
57. Try finding tall women's clothing in plus sizes, too! |
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Pharlo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 06:23 PM Response to Reply #56 |
80. I know exactly what you're saying. |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 09:19 AM Response to Reply #24 |
49. Easy Spirit shoes are the only ones I can wear anymore. |
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sentelle (659 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 10:28 AM Response to Reply #24 |
53. i have a simpler but similar problem |
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tblue37 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 01:36 PM Response to Reply #53 |
64. Yes, that is why I end up going for years without a new pair of shoes--I can't find any to buy! |
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juno jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 01:50 PM Response to Reply #53 |
68. I have size 9 1/2 duck feet |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 02:04 PM Response to Reply #24 |
70. I have a very limited range of acceptable shoes. |
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Jane Austin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 06:26 PM Response to Reply #5 |
34. I order online from |
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truth2power (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 06:36 PM Response to Reply #5 |
37. Please see my post, # 36 above. |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 07:19 PM Response to Reply #5 |
39. Thrift stores |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 02:09 PM Response to Reply #39 |
72. I got a fabulous 100% merino wool Italian-made big roomy comfy |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 09:42 PM Response to Reply #72 |
83. Yep, you can find the most amazing throwaways |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-08-08 08:37 AM Response to Reply #72 |
86. I make them. |
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NBachers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 08:49 PM Response to Reply #5 |
42. Duluth Trading |
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MadMaddie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 09:02 PM Response to Reply #5 |
44. I love to wear button down dress shirts |
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JDPriestly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 09:19 PM Response to Reply #5 |
45. Ditto!!! |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 09:23 AM Response to Reply #5 |
51. Since I'm overweight, my options are limited. |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 02:11 PM Response to Reply #51 |
73. Yeah, I should go over to Kohl's or find a Penney's (if there ARE any here..). |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 02:19 PM Response to Reply #73 |
74. I prefer Kohls for me, Penney's for the kids. |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 03:22 PM Response to Reply #74 |
77. I was disappointed in Sears recently. Bought a couple of shirts off |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-08-08 08:33 AM Response to Reply #77 |
84. If I go to Sears, I only get the Lands End stuff. |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 01:12 PM Response to Reply #5 |
61. It's sad ain't it. A few years ago, I was so depressed by what was out there |
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tblue37 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 01:39 PM Response to Reply #61 |
65. Oh, and what about this stupid "modern fit," which is basically half-way between |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 01:43 PM Response to Reply #65 |
66. Maybe they should just issue us huge sacks to wear |
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stubtoe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 01:47 PM Response to Reply #65 |
67. Say it, my sister!! |
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clspector (295 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 09:00 PM Response to Reply #65 |
82. well, as a short-waisted gal |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 02:22 PM Response to Reply #61 |
75. Spandex helps with the fit--as long as it lasts, anyway. |
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Dulcinea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 01:23 PM Response to Reply #5 |
63. I hear you! |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 03:36 PM Response to Original message |
7. I shop online. A lot. I go to local stores, browse, check prices on my iPhone as I shop. |
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bluesmail (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 03:46 PM Response to Original message |
9. way to go cheney/ bush |
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nxylas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 06:28 PM Response to Reply #9 |
35. Do you think the Repukes will even TRY to win the next election? |
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bluesmail (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 07:45 PM Response to Reply #35 |
41. sure they will try, whomever doesn't resign or opt out of running |
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robinlynne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 10:25 AM Response to Reply #35 |
52. HIllary is certainly helping give McCain a push. |
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nxylas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 10:55 AM Response to Reply #52 |
55. Yes, but Hillary has her own reasons for wanting a McCain win in November |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 03:48 PM Response to Reply #55 |
79. Well that lie won't work this time. |
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Wednesdays (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 03:49 PM Response to Original message |
10. You'd think this was all hooey if you read some of the responses |
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AllentownJake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 04:09 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. Target and Wal-Mart |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 04:02 PM Response to Original message |
12. Here goes the spiral. |
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mcollier (887 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 04:24 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. Great Discussion about The Great Depression |
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gorfle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 04:39 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. It's gas prices. |
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Andy823 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 05:18 PM Response to Reply #16 |
22. We grow our own veggies every year |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 02:08 PM Response to Reply #22 |
71. A lot of people cn't even if they have the land around their place |
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Yael (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 04:52 PM Response to Reply #14 |
20. Thanks for the recommend. |
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AnneD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 01:02 PM Response to Reply #20 |
59. It's free on google |
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JDPriestly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 09:22 PM Response to Reply #14 |
46. Senior citizens can't spend because the low interest rates have reduced their incomes. |
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physioex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 10:38 PM Response to Reply #14 |
47. There are two great movies that can be seen free on google video... |
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Red Zelda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 04:37 PM Response to Original message |
15. I work in retail |
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Donkeykick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 04:43 PM Response to Original message |
17. Don't worry Dubya will fix this... |
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bronxiteforever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 04:48 PM Response to Original message |
19. Gas,weak dollar, deficit spending, endless war-is this really a surprise? |
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Inkyfuzzbottom (293 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 05:24 PM Response to Original message |
23. I don't remember |
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JNelson6563 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 07:36 PM Response to Reply #23 |
40. Me too! |
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JackDragna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 05:42 PM Response to Original message |
26. It's all too easy to explain. |
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newburgh (225 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 05:45 PM Response to Original message |
27. Unfortunate for the workers but great for the environment. |
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HockeyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 05:53 PM Response to Original message |
28. My daughter works at Bloomies |
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physioex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 10:40 PM Response to Reply #28 |
48. Come on... |
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grasswire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 05:54 PM Response to Original message |
29. I was in an empty mall on Thursday afternoon. |
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grace0418 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 06:13 PM Response to Original message |
33. Well, it certainly didn't help in Chicago that is was one of the shittiest winters on record. |
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scarface2004 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-06-08 06:58 PM Response to Original message |
38. wait till the lousy $300 checks get mailed in may!! |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 10:47 AM Response to Original message |
54. this is a bad ripple effect that will affect lots of people. |
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LeftHander (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 12:27 PM Response to Original message |
58. oil driven consumer based economies will fail...... |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 02:31 PM Response to Reply #58 |
76. And unfortunately it is probably "now" as opposed to |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 01:09 PM Response to Original message |
60. And I'll bet they blame the shoppers, too. n/t |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
62. shouldn't the headline say "shoppers stop buying" or "people stop shopping"...? |
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callous taoboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 03:37 PM Response to Original message |
78. Just staples for me for years now- Goodwill for clothes and |
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Cobalt Violet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-07-08 07:12 PM Response to Original message |
81. " consumer who is buying virtually nothing" isn't really a consumer. |
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