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gab13by13

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6. Yeah, this is obviously misleading,

Reply to PeaceWave (Original post)

Fri Nov 28, 2025, 11:57 AM

Nov 28

The rich spend more money for fewer products.

Walmart doesn't sell products that the rich are interested in. With that said, the rich don't care if Walmart goes bankrupt.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] PeaceWave Nov 28 OP

I don't think the oligarchs are shopping at Walmart, Target and Home Depot. Nt Fiendish Thingy Nov 28 #1

I just took the yacht out of my Walmart cart leftstreet Nov 28 #3

I Find The Analysis Suspect, Too ProfessorGAC Nov 28 #4

Depends. How much do they shop at Whole Foods EdmondDantes_ Nov 28 #16

The Car Industry... ProfessorGAC Nov 28 #19

In the face of gut feeling or evidence, I believe evidence EdmondDantes_ Nov 28 #22

Big Assumption On Your Part ProfessorGAC Nov 29 #25

10% starts in about the $200k range Sympthsical Nov 28 #8

Definitely not 'in person'.... Jack Valentino Nov 28 #24

It will get worse as AI rewards them, their companies, their employees bucolic_frolic Nov 28 #2

One of the reasons I hope that AI bubble bursts asap. highplainsdem Nov 28 #9

see above. Target, Kohls, Costco, Toys R, TJ Maxx, Amazon, Walmart ... stopdiggin Nov 28 #5

Yeah, this is obviously misleading, gab13by13 Nov 28 #6

People are always eager to tell us that boycotts don't matter Prairie Gates Nov 28 #7

I'll bet they'll notice if we shut down the other 1/4-1/2 of the consumer spending. Hotler Nov 28 #10

MSM Narratives Metaphorical Nov 28 #11

We Have One Very Wealthy Family Member Coolgoober Nov 28 #12

If they don't care, why do they want us to know that they don't care. tavernier Nov 28 #13

So, some guy making $150K buys an $80K BMW and I buy a used VW at $10K. He's spent 8 times what I spend Silent Type Nov 28 #14

Let's wait and see how the retailers did today Bluestocking Nov 28 #15

Top 10% are not wealthy, just sayin'. haele Nov 28 #17

If true, further reason to tax them more proportionally. miyazaki Nov 28 #18

We are retired with an income (pension +SS) that puts us in the top 10% without touching any of our investment Raftergirl Nov 28 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Nov 28 #21

It's funny you mention this Sympthsical Nov 28 #23