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IDemo

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50. You do bring up an ironic point

Sun Aug 3, 2014, 11:32 AM

Aug 2014

Regarding the "1000% markups on life saving drugs". Type 1 diabetics must use insulin to remain alive and maintain their health. The most popular forms of insulin have been genetically-engineered human varieties which replaced pork-based insulins a long time ago. These have unfortunately skyrocketed in price the past few years. As a result, many people have come to rely on pork-derived insulins available at Walmart for a tenth the price, as well as glucose test strips for about a tenth.

It's a howler that pharmaceuticals are allowed to maximize their profits at the expense of human lives. The identical products are available in Canada and elsewhere for much less money, but guess what? It's illegal to import them to the US. No surprise.

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Walmart: 'Going to a very dark place' [View all] IDemo Aug 2014 OP

And in my lifetime. littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #1

A dark place of its own construction. DirkGently Aug 2014 #2

I wonder how many stores are going to end up going this route demigoddess Aug 2014 #3

Good point sarge43 Aug 2014 #7

I have just started using the subscription service for TP and paper towels...Great savings Lochloosa Aug 2014 #8

We go to Costco for those things. VERY pleased to patronize them. calimary Aug 2014 #12

The quality is so Extremely Low at Walmart who would trust them for food FreakinDJ Aug 2014 #13

Costco, baby! And the jobs for the store are local. I just renewed yesterday. Squinch Aug 2014 #24

Target did an expansion into Canada a couple of years ago. OnlinePoker Aug 2014 #20

Oh, boy did they botch that expansion laundry_queen Aug 2014 #28

This is anecdotal experience only but... randome Aug 2014 #4

Wal Mart's inventory problems have been an issue for some time dixiegrrrrl Aug 2014 #11

They are stupid & let spreadsheets influence them too much. CrispyQ Aug 2014 #30

I don't go there often and only to buy things I can't get elsewhere rurallib Aug 2014 #42

Wal-Mart is in most little towns around here, dixiegrrrrl Aug 2014 #43

Just the opposite demwing Aug 2014 #44

I know part of it jmowreader Aug 2014 #54

I made the mistake of using their "site to store" option awhile back. I had to get a DVD player brewens Aug 2014 #5

I buy from Costco and Winco easychoice Aug 2014 #41

Do you know how Winco treats employees? I ahven't heard much. I hope they are good. n/t brewens Aug 2014 #47

You would have to check with H.R. at Winco. easychoice Aug 2014 #51

I go in there PatrynXX Aug 2014 #6

From what I've read about the Waltons, they'll most likely cut hours on their employees. BlueJazz Aug 2014 #9

That, and hand them a pre-printed cardboard sign along witih their food stamp application IDemo Aug 2014 #10

And i just imagine it will be some brainwashed 23 year-old assistant manager dressing-down the crew bhikkhu Aug 2014 #36

Walmarts are crappy places to shop. They pile stuff in the aisles. It can fall on you. McCamy Taylor Aug 2014 #14

They got rid of the greeters at our local store. phylny Aug 2014 #18

and ruining their feet & legs standing on concrete floors for hours at a time eom catrose Aug 2014 #35

Good! shanti Aug 2014 #15

Walmart is the largest employer in America and the world mountain grammy Aug 2014 #16

Wow, you nailed it! Not Sure Aug 2014 #22

I went there yesterday. What a mistake. I needed a few things and it was literally next door jillan Aug 2014 #17

if their inventory actually reached the shelves their sales might go up. KG Aug 2014 #19

I feel bad for the employees who depend on their jobs to raise a family. Schmice2 Aug 2014 #21

Just don't go...it's not because of products, prices or service... Clyde Tenson Aug 2014 #23

I agree 100 percent Populist_Prole Aug 2014 #32

I refuse to shop Walmart because of their business model. airplaneman Aug 2014 #39

I stopped shopping there over 20 years ago, the rest of the country eventually follows me. joanbarnes Aug 2014 #25

For many rural areas, WalMart is the ONLY game in town. bvar22 Aug 2014 #26

the ONLY game for miles in a lot of places pstokely Aug 2014 #40

They miss (ignore) the real reason... Frustratedlady Aug 2014 #27

We had a Walmart on the south side of town for years. CrispyQ Aug 2014 #31

here it is on Youtube, in English but with Spanish subtitles... Highly Recommended!!! winstars Aug 2014 #34

It's not WalMart I would cry for bluestateguy Aug 2014 #29

Exactly. I do the great majority of my shopping at brick and mortar businesses. Louisiana1976 Aug 2014 #33

Yes. Seems like the analyst sees what they want here but ignores KurtNYC Aug 2014 #45

I hope to live long enough to see the entire Walton empire go down in flames. geomon666 Aug 2014 #37

Walmart really isn't a very good deal on a lot of things. airplaneman Aug 2014 #38

Many of us have stopped going to WalMart oldandhappy Aug 2014 #46

I've noticed a lot less variety lately and more of their Best Value brand items. I've long been a brewens Aug 2014 #48

People like to hate on Walmart, and with good reason, but ... dawg Aug 2014 #49

You do bring up an ironic point IDemo Aug 2014 #50

The frustrating part aboot pharmaceuticals jmowreader Aug 2014 #55

need a jobs bill to create jobs for displaced workers WhaTHellsgoingonhere Aug 2014 #52

Excellent Ruby the Liberal Aug 2014 #53