Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Jamaal510

(10,893 posts)

9. A short while ago, I

Reply to Pretzel_Warrior (Original post)

Thu Jan 2, 2014, 10:01 PM

Jan 2014

was against shopping at WalMart, but I got over it and went there for the first time in about five years. Now I just see "buycotting" as a waste of time. Just me and a few other people refusing to shop at WalMart, Dominos, Amazon, etc. won't make a difference; the CEOs of all those businesses will continue airing commercials, making money, and stay rich regardless. Why torture myself fighting a losing battle and spend more money than necessary when times are already tough? I could do it if I had a nice-paying job, but right now, I can barely support myself with just financial aid.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

16 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Attention outraged shoppers. I went to Walmart and Michaels for some things. But avoided HobbyLobby [View all] Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2014 OP

That's ok Pretz, you're forgiven. pangaia Jan 2014 #1

Bless you! I will try to atone for it by listening to Bob Dylan CD's tonight and recycling. Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2014 #3

That should do it.. :>) pangaia Jan 2014 #4

You're goin to hell DJ13 Jan 2014 #2

Seems like flamebait to me tabasco Jan 2014 #5

uh no. you need to get a life. I was laughing at myself and the stores I ended up at today Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2014 #6

oh, it's just playing "devil's advocate", ha ha ho ho, just pretending to fight the annoying "PC " bettyellen Jan 2014 #10

Just stating a fact. I bet you've broken some of your own self imposed rules too Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2014 #12

to me too. nt laundry_queen Jan 2014 #15

DH and I had dinner at Red Lobster last night Freddie Jan 2014 #7

Oh, those wonderful biscuits! I haven't been in about 2 years Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2014 #13

Whenever I go to Target, best buy and shop online at Amazon kimbutgar Jan 2014 #8

A short while ago, I Jamaal510 Jan 2014 #9

Please refresh my memory? femmocrat Jan 2014 #11

I don't think they are on a bad list other than the Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2014 #14

They donate a lot to conservatives. JNelson6563 Jan 2014 #16