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girl gone mad

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16. The big corporation is evil.

Reply to Logical (Reply #12)

Fri Jul 6, 2012, 09:04 PM

Jul 2012

Its retail employees and Geek Squad workers are just trying to make ends meet. This move is yet another example of why big corporations are dangerous to our economy and our society. They make short term decisions which hurt communities and workers, while funneling money to a select few.

Your screen name is "Logical" so you might want to try using logic next time.

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