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longship

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19. Like the local restaurant in a nearby town?

Fri Dec 7, 2012, 07:57 PM

Dec 2012

It has a neon sign out front that says, "Eat". That's all. Home made meals at breakfast and lunch. They even have home made pasties -- always a Michigan favorite.

Yummy stuff!

But we have no grocery stores except Walmart and Meiers. One has to drive another 20+ miles north to find an independent grocer.

There is one hardware store left. They stay open because the local farms patronize them because of their unequivocal small engine expertease. There used to be four local hardware stores, but Lowes and Manards have driven the rest into non-existence.

Small towns should never let Walmart into their communities. It's bad for everybody.

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Okay who can't agree with this sign? [View all] WillParkinson Dec 2012 OP

Enthusiastic K & R! peacebird Dec 2012 #1

That's what it's all about. lpbk2713 Dec 2012 #2

Please Support Hard Working Americans Over Corporate Greed Blunt477 Dec 2012 #3

I disagree Renew Deal Dec 2012 #4

I disagree with your disagreement GatorLarry Dec 2012 #47

'$1 spent at a locally owned store is usually spent 6 to 15 times before it leaves the community' phantom power Dec 2012 #5

That's why I am part of the "No Chains" movement. cbayer Dec 2012 #6

And, lots of delicious food, too! dmr Dec 2012 #11

Hello girlfriend! Long time, no see. cbayer Dec 2012 #13

Like the local restaurant in a nearby town? longship Dec 2012 #19

Exactly like the local restaurant. The one you are likely to drive right by cbayer Dec 2012 #20

The independent grocer up the road buys from locals. longship Dec 2012 #33

Yeah, that's a long way to go, particularly if the prices are higher. cbayer Dec 2012 #54

We go to one of two local restaurants... WillParkinson Dec 2012 #36

I draw the line at homemade pasties Tunkamerica Dec 2012 #40

Shoppers of the US unite you have nothing to lose but your chains Dakota Flint Dec 2012 #24

Love it! cbayer Dec 2012 #26

We love doing that OriginalGeek Dec 2012 #52

Even if the food is not good, the social scene can be really intriguing. cbayer Dec 2012 #53

Great sign. Hopefully Ms. Warren can make one that simple to help mom and pops get the midnight Dec 2012 #7

K&R Whovian Dec 2012 #8

Excellent! nt SCVDem Dec 2012 #9

Third vacation homes are people, my friend. MNBrewer Dec 2012 #10

I do agree with the sign but in the City oldbanjo Dec 2012 #12

100% agree with that. LeftofObama Dec 2012 #15

I always find local businesses to support Curmudgeoness Dec 2012 #23

are they able to sell stuff ? i might still buy from them JI7 Dec 2012 #32

Gonna show that sign to a few local small business owners! Bozita Dec 2012 #14

"Walmart smash!" tclambert Dec 2012 #16

Exactly! mcdeavitt Dec 2012 #17

I agree with that sign and I practice it daily slackmaster Dec 2012 #18

Turf Supper Club Is The Bomb! HangOnKids Dec 2012 #22

Yes! moondust Dec 2012 #21

Yes, say NO TO COSTLY TRADE AGREEMENTS LIKE Obama's TPP. grahamhgreen Dec 2012 #25

I also like to know where the business does ITS buying. TahitiNut Dec 2012 #27

This is GREAT! So true. . .it should be on every window on Mainstreet, USA! MindandSoul Dec 2012 #28

My bumper sticker says... JohnnyRingo Dec 2012 #29

"Our customers are our shareholders"? Bibliovore Dec 2012 #30

Would probably be better to use the word 'stakeholders' rather than coalition_unwilling Dec 2012 #31

the author probably intends most people to understand a metaphor. uncle ray Dec 2012 #50

The same goes for hole in the wall family restaurants Warpy Dec 2012 #34

like. nt NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #35

k&r TxVietVet Dec 2012 #37

AWE------SOME!!!!!! lexw Dec 2012 #38

Your Vote Counts! tecelote Dec 2012 #39

If the elective process were natural, you would be correct. merrily Dec 2012 #42

I ALWAYS Support Local LIBERAL and PROGRESSIVES businesses Resonance_Chamber Dec 2012 #41

Broke my heart to see a placard in the windows of my local stores supporting Romney this year. merrily Dec 2012 #43

I would prefer to support a local business. merrily Dec 2012 #44

Imagine what would happen if everyone that shopped at Walmart started shopping locally! tecelote Dec 2012 #45

We support our local restaurants. Two fabulous Turkish restaurants nearby and CTyankee Dec 2012 #46

So true santamargarita Dec 2012 #48

Yeah, because the employees, shareholders and suppliers of big companys don't deserve RB TexLa Dec 2012 #49

AMEN! Odin2005 Dec 2012 #51

Looks like a coke machine in the background. Marinedem Dec 2012 #55

The owners are the shareholders, but I agree with the sentiment. Deep13 Dec 2012 #56