Comments on: Wal-Mart Named one of the best Companies for Latinas… I will continue to boycott the store. http://latinopoliticsblog.com/2007/08/30/wal-mart-named-one-of-the-best-companies-for-latinas-i-will-continue-to-boycott-the-store/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wal-mart-named-one-of-the-best-companies-for-latinas-i-will-continue-to-boycott-the-store Where La Raza comes to discuss its leaders, where you can learn about issues in Latino politics. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:23:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Michaelr http://latinopoliticsblog.com/2007/08/30/wal-mart-named-one-of-the-best-companies-for-latinas-i-will-continue-to-boycott-the-store/comment-page-1/#comment-20405 Michaelr Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:49:57 +0000 http://latinopoliticsblog.com/?p=31#comment-20405 William Derhak, thank you for your comments regarding the confusing mystique of Wal-Mart, and its contribution to the demise of the American manufacturing base. I have read comments from all over the world praising and degrading Wal-Mart, its business practices, and its negative treatment of lower level employees, and I am just as surprised at its ability to survive and prosper. Network television, the film and music industry, and Madison Avenue have all contributed to the excess glorification of mass consumerism in the United States. So much so that the basic necessities of food, health, and continuous education are ignored so that child can obtain the clothes necessary to keep them in style. This mentality is prevalent amongst the lower classes, especially in their efforts to not appear lower class amongst middle class children. Since the 1980s, the gaps separating the haves and have nots, has expanded to the point of distinct separation. Wal-Mart, its business processes, and its exploitation of minority labor would have never succeeded in its current excess prior to 1980. It needed deregulation of fixed markets, tax supports from Republican administrations, and labor abuses to become the monster that it is. America is now only interested in making money. All the values that made America what it is have been redefined and given short eyes. Now as this country sits at the edge and looks down at the abyss, I wonder what the abyss is saying back to it. William Derhak, thank you for your comments regarding the confusing mystique of Wal-Mart, and its contribution to the demise of the American manufacturing base. I have read comments from all over the world praising and degrading Wal-Mart, its business practices, and its negative treatment of lower level employees, and I am just as surprised at its ability to survive and prosper. Network television, the film and music industry, and Madison Avenue have all contributed to the excess glorification of mass consumerism in the United States. So much so that the basic necessities of food, health, and continuous education are ignored so that child can obtain the clothes necessary to keep them in style. This mentality is prevalent amongst the lower classes, especially in their efforts to not appear lower class amongst middle class children. Since the 1980s, the gaps separating the haves and have nots, has expanded to the point of distinct separation. Wal-Mart, its business processes, and its exploitation of minority labor would have never succeeded in its current excess prior to 1980. It needed deregulation of fixed markets, tax supports from Republican administrations, and labor abuses to become the monster that it is. America is now only interested in making money. All the values that made America what it is have been redefined and given short eyes. Now as this country sits at the edge and looks down at the abyss, I wonder what the abyss is saying back to it.

]]> By: William Derhak http://latinopoliticsblog.com/2007/08/30/wal-mart-named-one-of-the-best-companies-for-latinas-i-will-continue-to-boycott-the-store/comment-page-1/#comment-20384 William Derhak Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:12:03 +0000 http://latinopoliticsblog.com/?p=31#comment-20384 I am not to sure about the latin issue, but then I am not latin. My wife is from Argentina. Also, I am Canadian. Again, I am not sure that makes a difference. The main issue I have is why Americans are not boycotting Walmart totally. Here is a business that has directly cost Americans their jobs by buying goods offshore. Why would you spend you money with a company that helps people loose jobs. Walmart is not pro American. The company pays their employees minimal wage and causes other individuals to loose well paying jobs so that they can buy cheaper goods outside of the USA. Yet, millions of Americans flock every day to their local walmart. Maybe, there is some truth to the saying that Americans are stupid. I am just asking the question. By the way I do not shop at walmart and my wife (she is latino) does not shop at walmart. I am not to sure about the latin issue, but then I am not latin. My wife is from Argentina. Also, I am Canadian. Again, I am not sure that makes a difference. The main issue I have is why Americans are not boycotting Walmart totally. Here is a business that has directly cost Americans their jobs by buying goods offshore. Why would you spend you money with a company that helps people loose jobs. Walmart is not pro American. The company pays their employees minimal wage and causes other individuals to loose well paying jobs so that they can buy cheaper goods outside of the USA. Yet, millions of Americans flock every day to their local walmart. Maybe, there is some truth to the saying that Americans are stupid. I am just asking the question. By the way I do not shop at walmart and my wife (she is latino) does not shop at walmart.

]]> By: Daniel http://latinopoliticsblog.com/2007/08/30/wal-mart-named-one-of-the-best-companies-for-latinas-i-will-continue-to-boycott-the-store/comment-page-1/#comment-1415 Daniel Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:08:44 +0000 http://latinopoliticsblog.com/?p=31#comment-1415 I couldn't understand some parts of this article I will continue to boycott the store., but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting. I couldn’t understand some parts of this article I will continue to boycott the store., but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting.

]]> By: Michaelr http://latinopoliticsblog.com/2007/08/30/wal-mart-named-one-of-the-best-companies-for-latinas-i-will-continue-to-boycott-the-store/comment-page-1/#comment-1374 Michaelr Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:27:11 +0000 http://latinopoliticsblog.com/?p=31#comment-1374 Right on Leslie! Wal-Mart represents what is ugly about capitalism. Their success surely challenges the argument about whether we are a progressive society, or one that is completely gullible to all levels of media propaganda. Right on Leslie! Wal-Mart represents what is ugly about capitalism. Their success surely challenges the argument about whether we are a progressive society, or one that is completely gullible to all levels of media propaganda.

]]> By: Leslie http://latinopoliticsblog.com/2007/08/30/wal-mart-named-one-of-the-best-companies-for-latinas-i-will-continue-to-boycott-the-store/comment-page-1/#comment-1363 Leslie Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:13:59 +0000 http://latinopoliticsblog.com/?p=31#comment-1363 Walmart health care policies are horrendous. Nice that they keep their products low while passing on the cost of their workers dependents healthcare on to us the tax payers. And not to mention how many people forgo health insurance when they work at companies like Walmart. Thats a ticking time bomb right there. Also I alos heard Walmart takes expensive life insurance on its ederly and disabled workers with a healthy pay out. Yes and the customer service in Walmart is horrible. I compare it with the ghetto stores run by tenenagers and the snotty upscale retail shops where the staff feel they are too good to do their job. I agree with the comments above please stop watching network television. Walmart health care policies are horrendous. Nice that they keep their products low while passing on the cost of their workers dependents healthcare on to us the tax payers. And not to mention how many people forgo health insurance when they work at companies like Walmart. Thats a ticking time bomb right there. Also I alos heard Walmart takes expensive life insurance on its ederly and disabled workers with a healthy pay out. Yes and the customer service in Walmart is horrible. I compare it with the ghetto stores run by tenenagers and the snotty upscale retail shops where the staff feel they are too good to do their job. I agree with the comments above please stop watching network television.

]]> By: Leslie http://latinopoliticsblog.com/2007/08/30/wal-mart-named-one-of-the-best-companies-for-latinas-i-will-continue-to-boycott-the-store/comment-page-1/#comment-1362 Leslie Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:07:38 +0000 http://latinopoliticsblog.com/?p=31#comment-1362 I stay the heck away form Wal MArt. Believe me the poor are better served shopping at produce markets they own. Where healthy foods are priced lower not processed food that will just send us to the doctor quicker. and why are the poor minorities gettinmg hired by Walmart this compnay of greatness Hispanic Prudit describes? Because they have elminated jobs these "poor" folks used to do for a decent living wage by outsourcing everything to China. Target may not be perfect but their business practices are better with better made products. walmart is the devil and I avoid it like the plague. I stay the heck away form Wal MArt. Believe me the poor are better served shopping at produce markets they own. Where healthy foods are priced lower not processed food that will just send us to the doctor quicker. and why are the poor minorities gettinmg hired by Walmart this compnay of greatness Hispanic Prudit describes? Because they have elminated jobs these “poor” folks used to do for a decent living wage by outsourcing everything to China. Target may not be perfect but their business practices are better with better made products. walmart is the devil and I avoid it like the plague.

]]> By: RickM http://latinopoliticsblog.com/2007/08/30/wal-mart-named-one-of-the-best-companies-for-latinas-i-will-continue-to-boycott-the-store/comment-page-1/#comment-1233 RickM Sat, 15 Sep 2007 22:44:59 +0000 http://latinopoliticsblog.com/?p=31#comment-1233 Interesting commentary here. Like the webmaster, and others, I choose not to shop at Walmart. But I can understand the appeal it has to the poor. I have some issue with a few of the things said by HispanicPundit, though. First, the statement that non union workers are more productive than union I believe is incorrect. If I'm wrong, I'd sure like for HispanicPundit to show me the research showing I'm wrong. Everything I've ever read about productivity is just the opposite. I would also ask him if WalMart is so inexpensive because of their anti-union policies, how does a store like Costco, which is union, compete with them. If Costco can do it, certainly WalMart can. Finally, though, my biggest problem with WalMart is their attitude about health insurance. I've only heard it second hand, so it may not be true (although it certainly has the ring of truth to it), WalMart tells it's part time employees to sign their kids up for SCHIP (State Children's Health Insurance Program). It is socially irresponsible for the biggest retailer in the world to not cover their own employees for insurance, at least in part, because they know the government will do it for them. Interesting commentary here. Like the webmaster, and others, I choose not to shop at Walmart. But I can understand the appeal it has to the poor.
I have some issue with a few of the things said by HispanicPundit, though. First, the statement that non union workers are more productive than union I believe is incorrect. If I’m wrong, I’d sure like for HispanicPundit to show me the research showing I’m wrong. Everything I’ve ever read about productivity is just the opposite.
I would also ask him if WalMart is so inexpensive because of their anti-union policies, how does a store like Costco, which is union, compete with them. If Costco can do it, certainly WalMart can.
Finally, though, my biggest problem with WalMart is their attitude about health insurance. I’ve only heard it second hand, so it may not be true (although it certainly has the ring of truth to it), WalMart tells it’s part time employees to sign their kids up for SCHIP (State Children’s Health Insurance Program). It is socially irresponsible for the biggest retailer in the world to not cover their own employees for insurance, at least in part, because they know the government will do it for them.

]]> By: MGF http://latinopoliticsblog.com/2007/08/30/wal-mart-named-one-of-the-best-companies-for-latinas-i-will-continue-to-boycott-the-store/comment-page-1/#comment-599 MGF Wed, 05 Sep 2007 16:17:44 +0000 http://latinopoliticsblog.com/?p=31#comment-599 The documentary "Walmart-The high cost of low price" is very interesting. I too boycott the store, and I hate to see the signs of new Wal-Mart openings popping up all over town. The documentary “Walmart-The high cost of low price” is very interesting. I too boycott the store, and I hate to see the signs of new Wal-Mart openings popping up all over town.

]]> By: I’m Not The Only One » Blog Archive » Labor Day and Wal-Mart (Cue Scary Music) http://latinopoliticsblog.com/2007/08/30/wal-mart-named-one-of-the-best-companies-for-latinas-i-will-continue-to-boycott-the-store/comment-page-1/#comment-583 I’m Not The Only One » Blog Archive » Labor Day and Wal-Mart (Cue Scary Music) Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:41:47 +0000 http://latinopoliticsblog.com/?p=31#comment-583 [...] Friend, Hispanic Pundit notes that another blog, Latino Politics Blog, continues its boycott of Wal-Mart (cue scary music) despite the fact that Latina Style magazine named the retail giant one of the best [...] [...] Friend, Hispanic Pundit notes that another blog, Latino Politics Blog, continues its boycott of Wal-Mart (cue scary music) despite the fact that Latina Style magazine named the retail giant one of the best [...]

]]> By: Latino Pundit http://latinopoliticsblog.com/2007/08/30/wal-mart-named-one-of-the-best-companies-for-latinas-i-will-continue-to-boycott-the-store/comment-page-1/#comment-578 Latino Pundit Tue, 04 Sep 2007 13:34:05 +0000 http://latinopoliticsblog.com/?p=31#comment-578 Have you seen this sign? http://hastalosgatosquierenzapatos.blogspot.com/2007/09/i-hate-walmarti-wont-shop-there.html Have you seen this sign?

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