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In reply to the discussion: Credit where credit is due... Walmart sticking it to Trump [View all]Grammy23
(6,123 posts)13. So Wal-Mart is damned if they do---damned if they don't.
This ad won't move either side to a place where we can sit down together to address the problems we face as a society. The simple truth is contained in the message of that ad. We need one another to have a better world. If we attack, belittle and blame Wal-Mart (and other entities we see as the enemy) how can we expect them to be willing to discuss our issues and problems? If they will be cursed and criticized no matter what they do, would we expect them to try to help in any way?
An ad like this won't instantly change hearts and minds. But it is a place to start. Why not accept it at face value as an offer by Wal-Mart to come together and work together? Standing across from each other screaming and accusing each other of evil intent is not working and never will work. So let's try being civil and sharing in the opportunity to work side by side.
I have on my asbestos undies today, so flame away. I can take it.
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True, but they could have simply left it at a statement following the resignation from Trump's board
hlthe2b
Aug 2017
#3
As I said, there is self-interest involved... still I don't see a lot of others taking such a public
hlthe2b
Aug 2017
#5
This illustrates exactly what I've never understood about big companies embracing
ProfessorPlum
Aug 2017
#9
In the middle income demographic, but I shop at Wal-mart - it's called having kids...
iluvtennis
Aug 2017
#32
I've used walmarts new 2 day delivery, unlike prime-Amazon- it's free delivery. Local people
Sunlei
Aug 2017
#21
In the short run I will partner up with the devil, if it takes power from the Nazi.
Eliot Rosewater
Aug 2017
#26
An ad doesn't erase their abhorrent business practices or how they treat workers.
WhiskeyGrinder
Aug 2017
#36