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Chernabog 12-07-2010 01:01 PM

Big Brother wants YOU (to shop at Walmart)
 
Isn't this getting a little Orwellian? I mean, it is one thing in airports, but if this was in every retail establishment it would be a wee step backwards. Hooray for getting terrorized by our own government!

flippyshark 12-07-2010 01:27 PM

One more great reason for me to continue avoiding Wal-Mart. But really, where the hell is this culture going?!

Moonliner 12-07-2010 01:41 PM

You might want to add UPS to your list. They are now requiring a photo ID to ship a package.

JWBear 12-07-2010 01:48 PM

Must keep the masses afraid! Frightened people are more easily led and controlled.

BarTopDancer 12-07-2010 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moonliner (Post 338046)
You might want to add UPS to your list. They are now requiring a photo ID to ship a package.

Eh, I can't get worked up about that. All they are doing is requiring their franchised/licensed stores to follow the same ID procedures they require at their retail stores.

Quote:

Customers shopping at either The UPS Store or a Mail Boxes Etc. location have been included in the newest security upgrade. Since 2005, customers have had to show their photo ID when shipping from UPS Customer Centers, but the security rule is being expanded
UPS is a private corporation, not the government. If you don't like it use another method of shipping.

Alex 12-07-2010 03:07 PM

Is this a video from Napolitano that will be showing on video screens that Wal-Mart already has or are these being installed just for this purpose?

Disneyphile 12-07-2010 04:01 PM

We're all gonna die!!!

;)

€uroMeinke 12-07-2010 08:37 PM

For the first time ever I have a desire to go to walmart - just to be suspicious

Ghoulish Delight 12-07-2010 09:10 PM

I recommend a black cape, top hat, and a long twisty mustache.

alphabassettgrrl 12-07-2010 10:31 PM

Spy on your neighbors. Lovely.

Yeah, another reason to continue avoiding Walmart. Hope it doesn't catch on anywhere else.

CoasterMatt 12-07-2010 10:35 PM

This is gonna be great fodder for people of Walmart.

Chernabog 12-07-2010 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight (Post 338072)
I recommend a black cape, top hat, and a long twisty mustache.

LOL I recommend a group of us go to Walmart dressed like that.

€uroMeinke 12-07-2010 11:01 PM

Of course that would mean going to Walmart - how about I just stack sacks of fertilizer into the back of a Ryder truck?

Strangler Lewis 12-08-2010 12:20 AM

This is how we'll reduce the deficit. Her next message of fear will undoubtedly be delivered in a Nike cap while drinking a Coke.

Betty 12-08-2010 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke (Post 338080)
Of course that would mean going to Walmart - how about I just stack sacks of fertilizer into the back of a Ryder truck?

It was nice knowing you. When "they" come to get you, I hope you'll remember us fondly.

Cadaverous Pallor 12-08-2010 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke (Post 338070)
For the first time ever I have a desire to go to walmart - just to be suspicious

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight (Post 338072)
I recommend a black cape, top hat, and a long twisty mustache.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chernabog (Post 338079)
LOL I recommend a group of us go to Walmart dressed like that.

Viral video, baby. :cool:

Moonliner 12-09-2010 09:01 AM

I've been thinking about the whole nanny state/FUD/paranoia vibe going around these days and I think I'm ready for a break. Would anyone like to join me for:



I'll have to set a date, sometime after the holidays would be good. :)

second class citizen 12-09-2010 09:59 AM

I would suggest a flash mob of Magritte black suit, bowler-wearing persons carrying slender but ominous looking briefcases syncronized to disperse simultaneously to run amuck throughout local Walmarts.

CoasterMatt 12-09-2010 10:19 AM

I fully endorse this.

Cynthia 12-09-2010 10:23 AM

There is a reason I shop at thrift stores, resale stores, farmers markets and hippie grocery's (not just because the people are SO much more interesting and attractive and I save lots of money).
Super-global corp wants you to be afraid of other people so you are too busy to be afraid of them . . . .

Strangler Lewis 12-09-2010 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by second class citizen (Post 338172)
I would suggest a flash mob of Magritte black suit, bowler-wearing persons carrying slender but ominous looking briefcases syncronized to disperse simultaneously to run amuck throughout local Walmarts.

It's been done.

€uroMeinke 12-09-2010 11:27 AM

How about a flash mob that builds an explosive device in the wal mart using materials available in the said walmart - that would be awesome


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