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 documentary: Is Wal-Mart Good for America?

P:  12/29/2005 3:12:56 PM  
movie zombie
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not too long ago there was a discussion re 'wal-mart thumps up or thumbs down' here in hangout.  those that participated might be interested to know that PBS's Frontline documentary, "Is Wal-Mart Good for America?" is going to be re-aired on Tuesday, January 3.  you'll have to check for when it will play locally in your area.

'In "Is Wal-Mart Good for America?", correspondent Hedrick Smith examines Wal-Mart as a global force changing the balance of power in the business world and leaving workers behind. You'll hear from an IBEW member who worked at television manufacturer Thomson Industries and see Rubbermaid's equipment auctioned off to Chinese buyers, illustrating how Wal-Mart's strong-arm tactics on suppliers to lower prices have driven jobs from once-solid American companies to low-wage operations overseas. '

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Posted:  12/29/2005 3:12:56 PM

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P: 12/29/2005 9:38:07 PM
MC
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Thanks for posting this.  There was a guy on the radio the other day talking about this documentary. . .I'd like to see it!

Posted:  12/29/2005 9:38:07 PM
P: 12/29/2005 9:52:11 PM
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I've seen it and it's very informative. 

LM

Posted:  12/29/2005 9:52:11 PM
P: 12/30/2005 8:13:16 AM
strmrdr
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You can watch it online here:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/walmart/view/

iv watched it, pretty interesting.

........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K

Posted:  12/30/2005 8:13:16 AM
P: 12/31/2005 12:16:07 PM
fire&ice
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Well, I can just add an experience that is NOT good for America.  I was in the Walmart yesterday - they are the only one's that carry a certain thing I buy.  I parked my buggy to have a look see at the 75% off Christmas items.  When I returned someone had STOLEN my cart - took all of my items out of the cart and left them on the side.  I couldn't believe it. 

Posted:  12/31/2005 12:16:07 PM
P: 12/31/2005 12:36:01 PM
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I live in a small southern town that has rejected Walmart. We have worked so hard to bring back 'Downtown' the way it was when I was younger. We are now a major tourist attraction with our quaint shops, cafes and boutiques and I know we wouldn't have been able to do it if the 'Big W' was in town.

Posted:  12/31/2005 12:36:01 PM

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