theloadeddragon
Well-Known Member
What I feel is really messed up in the world today, where did all the local shops go? You know the mom & pop, family run stores. Why are we basically forced to get our supplies at these large stores now?. I want to support my local economy, not the USA's, (sorry no offence to any americans here) but my choices are very slim. Even 10 years ago was so much different. There were locally owned grocery stores, hardware stores, coffee shops, restaurants, pharmacies etc. Now it is all Walmart, Home Depot and other large chain companies buying out or squeezing out the private local business owners.
Another thing that bothers me about these large stores, Walmart in particular is the mass marketing going on in there. They set up the deals all over the place to make you think you need it all cause it is on sale. They advertise for kids, ie: Hannah Montana and Disney etc, they make your kids really want the stuff. You can't get away from that either. It is in schools, t.v., internet, magazines, radio, billboards, flyers you name it. That is what I think is messed up in this world today, sorry for rambling, a wee bit baked this evening.![]()
I couldn't agree more. And any economical analyst will tell you that small business is the true backbone of the U.S. and without it the economy will crumble into itself, with the money being locked up in the corporate accounts and taxes, and the government having to print more that it can't back with real money (gold). Jobs going overseas so that the people that live here can't even pay rent, let alone partake in their sales gimmicks... I have a lot more to say on the issue... really a lot... but I will save it until after you respond.... I have been trying to get you into a discussion for awhile if you haven't noticed... but don't freak out, cuz im not a stalker or anything....