another reason why walmart sucks


	another reason why walmart sucks

aweave06

6-12-2008 1:35 PM

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walmart, consumer, justice

aweave06 says:

i am not excited about getting this big-box store in blacksburg. you can keep your creepy smiley-face thing and rolled-back prices, i'll take local businesses instead.

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