"JohnH" wrote in message
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On 14 Aug 2003 14:37:58 GMT, (Gould 0738) wrote:
One retail theory is that when the economy is lousy, EVERYONE shops
downward
one level. So, even if you prefer Lands' End t-shirts, you may settle
for
Fruit of the Loom, or whatever WM sells.
It's the Puritan Work Ethic/ Depression mentality of our ancestors at
work.
Most Americans feel compelled to seek out the lowest price. Buying from a
more
socially responsible company that treats its employees fairly and isn't
contributing to the great suburban homogenization of America sounds like
a
great idea......that somebody else should look into. We're all too busy
saving
$15 on a color TV to give a
dang, personally.
Are y'all trying to tell me that the 'rich' are taking all their tax
savings and
shopping at Wal-Mart? Is this really what you're trying to get us dumb
neo-cons
to believe?
Then who's spending their money at Tiffany & Co.?
From yesterday's NY Times (of course we know they *lie* about everything,
however):
"Tiffany & Co., helped by an improving economy in the United States and
abroad, reported that profits increased 26 percent."