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raccoon

(31,110 posts)
Sat Jul 11, 2020, 10:58 AM Jul 2020

I just left Walmart. Some people wore masks, some didn't.

I saw more maskless men Than maskless women.
I guess in this red area they think it isn’t macho to wear them, as their Fuerher doesn’t.

I saw an old man wearing a red T-shirt that said “trump 2020”. How can people be so willfully blind? Trump has fucked up this pandemic in this country six ways from Sunday.

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Cousin Dupree

(1,866 posts)
4. I did my last shopping at Walmart 4 days ago. So many people without masks, and to make
Sat Jul 11, 2020, 11:19 AM
Jul 2020

matters worse, they don’t make any attempt at social distancing. I felt like I was being swarmed by bees. Couldn’t get away from all of them. 90 year olds so frail they need a scooter and wear flannel long sleeve shirts in 90 degree weather with no mask! I was so anxious by the time I got out of there! No more. From now on I’ll shop at the expensive local grocery store where people respect each other.

raccoon

(31,110 posts)
6. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that is bothered by this
Sat Jul 11, 2020, 11:29 AM
Jul 2020

I’m glad to know I’m not the only one that is bothered by this. Going to Walmart and the traffic there and back put me in a crappy mood.

I don’t like Walmart much either. I used to go to Kmart but it closed unfortunately as y’all know

PoindexterOglethorpe

(25,853 posts)
13. Anyone here who goes to Walmart
Sat Jul 11, 2020, 02:09 PM
Jul 2020

really out to consider just giving direct donations to the Republicans you wish to support.

I have not been inside one in decades now.

Merlot

(9,696 posts)
12. I'm doing curbside pick up at Vons and couldn't be happier
Sat Jul 11, 2020, 12:56 PM
Jul 2020

When covid ends, I'll still do the curbside. Don't care if I ever go in a grocery store again.

gulliver

(13,180 posts)
7. Whenever a Republicanist thinks they can just grab a little something for themselves, they do.
Sat Jul 11, 2020, 11:38 AM
Jul 2020

Once the hospitals in their area are filled to capacity, then they'll start wearing masks. Right now, they are basically looting the public health for a little mask free pleasure.

StarryNite

(9,444 posts)
8. Surprisingly Walmart has done the best job in my area...by far.
Sat Jul 11, 2020, 11:47 AM
Jul 2020

I'm in the way north end of the Phoenix metro area. Even after gov Ducey licked tRump's ass and opened Arizona way too soon, Walmart held strong in their efforts to keep the shopping carts sanitized. An employee or two are always at the door making sure the customer in front of you is leaving the inside cart area before allowing the next person in. One way isles along with signs reminding people to stay at least 6' apart. Masks are required for staff and customers. I am so impressed by the way they have been handling this nightmare. The nearby Lowe's, Home Depot, and Fry's aka Kroger started out good during the initial shutdown then just abandoned all efforts to keep their stores safe. Walmart is even doing better than Sprouts!

mackdaddy

(1,527 posts)
9. Just about guarantee that they all watch Fox programming channel every day.
Sat Jul 11, 2020, 11:53 AM
Jul 2020

I am rural se Ohio. Lots of Trump 2020 flags on hovels with a sat tv dish in the yard. Fox Nuze comes with the cheapest package.


dickthegrouch

(3,173 posts)
10. My partner works in Walmart in Santa Clara County, CA
Sat Jul 11, 2020, 12:07 PM
Jul 2020

I hate that he had to get a job there, but they are supplying staff with masks every day.
Yesterday an unmasked stupid was escorted out of the store by the cops.
The thing that bothers me most is that he says they're no longer taking staff temperatures on the way in. I'm in several high risk groups and I don't want him exposed any more than is absolutely necessary.
All that said they are doing a roaring business in contactless pickup, which he's most involved with, and most of the drivers are very friendly, and grateful that that option is available to them. Most are older and, like me, could not be dragged into the store itself.

Stay safe and healthy everyone.

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