Is Wal-mart Too Liberal
Published by Almost everyone living in the United States knows Sam Walton’s Walmart. We shop there for variety and lower prices. In spite of that, Liberals want to put their two cents worth into the company business. They hate the fact that Walmart stands for a low carbon footprint, low prices, and keeping public property public. So far the company has stood up for what is best for the country.
With Walmarts roots so deeply entrenched in American soil and a reputation for low prices and family values, who would dare criticize Walmart? They refuse to sell racy magazines and CDs with offensive lyrics, and Walmart is keen on family, low prices and a clean environment. Still, they face criticism from liberal groups. Walmart shareholder meeting are held in Arkansas and are fun parties. Shareholders come from all over the country to attend. Celebrities provide entertainment and high wattage shows. Shareholders activists are given three minutes to share their views from the podium. One complaint is that Walmart is too nice to unions and some suggested Walmart stop paying executives such large salaries. Others say the company makes too many concessions to liberals and it’s hurting business.
Walmart-World (Photo credit: Patrick Hoesly)
Liberals complaints are that companies, including Walmart should be more resistant to environmentalists aim to reduce carbon footprints. Rockefeller heirs have unsuccessfully urged the company to broaden it’s focus on renewable energy, which means more oil wells in Alaska and infringing on public land. Liberals say support for legislation to cap carbon emissions will only hurt families who shop Walmart. Walmart replies with, “Environmental initiative are not only good for the environmentalist but also good for business. Thank goodness for that.
Some observers think political discussions don’t belong at shareholders meetings. Braxton Hollis, of the University of Iowa said, “The corporate ballot box is not the place to have debates on broader social issues. People shop at Walmart for the low prices not because the company is politically correct. Recently Walmart has offered better health insurance, higher wages and in recent years even sold the Plan B emergency contraceptive pill. Staffer Bill Sanders says, ” The more Walmart tries to appease the Left, the more the Left will demand.”
I for one applaud Walmart for it’s stand on environmental issues, keeping prices down and goodwill toward it’s customers. In spite of all the complaints against the company, I hope they stand their ground.
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On July 23, 2012 at 10:49 pm
Very nice. So far all WalMarts have not been near me. Now starting in September they are making one my mom is not afriad to drive to. Now my sister takes her.
On July 23, 2012 at 11:03 pm
Ruby wonderful article and I am sure you will open up quite a debate. Loved it
Best Wishes
stevetheblogger
On July 23, 2012 at 11:21 pm
I hope in spite of the problems, they must maintain their standards.
On July 23, 2012 at 11:21 pm
Walmart too liberal, how can a good thing be too liberal. I applaud Walmart too Ruby, and I hope they continue to stand their ground
On July 23, 2012 at 11:31 pm
I support Walmart too for standing their ground.
On July 24, 2012 at 12:00 am
Walmart has saved Americans tons of money over the years, and I am one of them. I’m not sure about the “right” and “left” thing, as I was always under the impression that the liberals got their reputation as being tree huggers for a reason. The “drill baby, drill” saying came from the right, not the left, and repubs are the ones who want to exploit our coastlines in Florida for more oil. Anyway, politics aside, I think they have done a lot to help Americans in a really tough economy.
On July 24, 2012 at 1:06 am
nice article and well written thanks for share
On July 24, 2012 at 1:06 am
nice article and well written thanks for share ruby
On July 24, 2012 at 4:04 am
Being a shareholder means you own a stake in the company and have a say about how it is run. It would be wrong (and possibly even illegal) to silence shareholders at a shareholder meeting.
On July 24, 2012 at 5:21 am
Made an interesting reading. I have always loved shopping at Walmart.
On July 24, 2012 at 7:03 am
Interesting…Thanks.
On July 24, 2012 at 8:53 am
The strength of Walmart is its large supply chain network. They are able to source products at a very cheap rate directly from manufacturers avoiding middle men.
On July 24, 2012 at 12:31 pm
I like it.Very nice
On July 24, 2012 at 1:15 pm
I hope so too. I don’t like the left constantly pushing their agenda on everyone including companies such as Wal-Mart.
On July 24, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Where I live Walmart is about the only major store to shop at. All the other stores are small mom and pop types.
On July 24, 2012 at 6:24 pm
Well written piece, thank you.
On July 24, 2012 at 8:37 pm
thanks for the share
On July 24, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Thanks for the info. I knew nothing about it before
On July 24, 2012 at 10:01 pm
They have to do what brings in business. Pleasing everybody will only damage the company, just like it damages the individual.
On July 25, 2012 at 7:46 am
nicee
On July 25, 2012 at 10:47 am
Interesting.Enjoyed reading it.Thanks for sharing
On July 26, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Great article thanks
On July 27, 2012 at 9:43 am
All I know is it’s where I’m running when the zombies come… of course anyone who has shopped at Wal-mart has already seen the zombies
On July 29, 2012 at 1:52 am
GREat article Ruby may Walmarts stand firm. We don’t have an I don’t think any of our supermarkets here in New Zealand, Are New Zealand owned. every thing seems to be off shore because labour is cheaper or some such thing.
On July 29, 2012 at 1:10 pm
Ruby Great Article
Stevetheblogger
On July 29, 2012 at 11:39 pm
I do think you have opened a debate. I think just about everyone shops at Wal-mart now. They have taken over.
On July 30, 2012 at 2:12 pm
Thank for share information, like it
On July 31, 2012 at 8:27 pm
Good quality stock at low prices, with lots of choice and fair wages for their staff. They sound like a good company to me Ruby.
On August 1, 2012 at 9:07 pm
An interesting article I do use wall-mart when I come to the States.
On August 4, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Congrats to Walmart. A good article Ruby.
On August 14, 2012 at 11:16 pm
Nicely shared.