Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I was just in a Home Depot store and looked at the Sno-Tek's.  It is amazing they put a nice big sticker on the bucket that says "Made in the USA".  I guess the "Made in China engine" doesnt apply.  Good old marketing tricks.

borat wrote:
I'll look for it.  Walmart just entered our local markets a few years ago so I don't know a lot about any historical influence they had.

Here is the Frontline documentary:

http://tinyurl.com/y882whe

the full-lengh movie is also there..this was out in theatres in 2005:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6548480812335235955#

Scot

quit bashing walmart. thet have what the public wants at a good price.i work for a family owned supermarket, who proudly displays a sign, american owned.but what do i see in the backroom, is cases of product coming from china and everywhere else in the world. why is that? money, money ,money , means profit's, profit's , profit's.i'm sorry to say this this but get used to it.i go to walmart when i want price and selection. the super stores are unbelievable. everything you want under one roof.every business is out for themselfs and that's the bottom line 

jack wrote:

you are entitled to your opinion..
I am entitled to disagree with you..

I have the same right to continue to bash walmart that you have to say "quit bashing walmart" ..

just because you hold a certain opinion, doesnt mean people who hold the opposite opinion have to shut up..

When Walmart puts your family-owned supermarket out of business, and you are out of a job, you will feel differently..
and make no mistake..it is Walmarts goal to put your family-owned supermarket out of business..
every business is out for themselfs and that's the bottom line ..and you cant win against Walmart.

Scot

Observing reality and recognizing responsibility is hardly "bashing". I suggest you watch the documentary and give yourself a mini lesson in recent changes in North American economics, manufacturing and retail. Scotsman's prediction is not in jest. What he's say is true. Mark his words, Walmart will be coming to a neighbourhood near you too. When it does, you had better get over there and fill out an application for employment because your present employer will be forced out of business.

As others have mentioned, I would suggest Jack view the documentary if he hasn't done so already.   There are ramifications that affect businesses and peoples lives.  It will affect you and your family, eventually.

This is hardly bashing.  It's an eye opener.  Just because you vote with your pocketbook, ie bottom line, and "get used" to the situation doesn't mean there isn't something you can do NOW to change the future.

When and if you are old enough to care and vote for issues that are important to you, it is already too late.  You are only putting in effort so that future generation can benefit.

let me know how we can change things.i'm just saying right NOW people want lower prices with no frills. and all you guys are entitled to your own opinions. but just go to a walmart super store and see how packed it is day after day. my company will not budge on it's mission so we are feeling the heat. not from just walmart but every drugstore and discount store selling food and general merchandise.competition is real hot and american owned company's have to react.

What is your company's mission?

jack wrote:
Well the US government has the power to enforce anti-monopoly and anti-trust statues...like they've done in the past.  Ask ATT, Microsoft, etc.  In fact if it wasn't for these statutes being enforced at the turn of the last century there would only be one US oil company today.