Thanks again, Walmart

HarryKeogh · 29th October 2004, 10:16 AM

for keeping America safe...

http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/book...eut/index.html

LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) -- Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, is refusing to sell comedian George Carlin's best-selling new book, "When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops," in its stores because its cover makes fun of the "Last Supper," a spokesman for Carlin said Thursday.

But Wal-Mart spokeswoman Karen Burk said the book was not being stocked in Wal-Mart stores because the company felt it "would not appeal to a majority of our customers." She added Wal-Mart was selling the book online.

appeal to majority of customers? name one book (aside from that damn Bible) that appeals to the majority (over 50%) of Wal-Mart's customers

and for reasons like this, I refuse to spend one dime there (not that they need it)

Furious · 29th October 2004, 10:20 AM

Idiots.

It will sell well anywhere now.

Tmy · 29th October 2004, 11:43 AM

They arent selling John Stewerts daily Sow History of The US texbook either.

Theres this page were the supreme court is naked and you have to dress them with robe paper cut outs. I flipped thru it, it was kinda funny.

Charlie Monoxide · 29th October 2004, 11:56 AM

You really shouldn't be complaining about our future employer. I'll bet in 5 years time the country will be re-named to the "United States of Walmart".

Charlie (unemployed - contemplating a Walmart job) Monoxide

Dorian Gray · 30th October 2004, 01:01 AM

"of Waltonica" I think.

"My fellow Waltonicans......"

Mr Manifesto · 30th October 2004, 01:29 AM

Have any you guys ever played nationstates?

Patrick · 31st October 2004, 09:53 AM

Thanks again, Walmart

Now, take your zeal for all viewpoints being represented to

- government schools, where non-PC books are suppressed

- college campuses, where conservative student newspapers are collected and dumped, non-PC speakers are hounded off campuses in organized campaigns, and students who violate PC speech codes get in big trouble

- the liberal media establishment, where conservative views have long been mostly given short shrift

- hollywood, where 99% of the product reinforces the liberal/left worldview

- the publishing industry, where the small house Regnery is usually the only place where conservative books can be published

- bookstores, where conservative books are "lost", stuck in the back top shelf, "out of stock", etc

KelvinG · 31st October 2004, 11:41 AM

Ah, remember the good old days when something offended you, you just didn't buy it. But, we must protect Wal Mart shoppers from catching a glimpse of the cover of Carlin's book lest their souls be shocked beyond repair.

Just thinking · 31st October 2004, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KelvinG
Ah, remember the good old days when something offended you, you just didn't buy it ...

Ah yes, to return to the days of individual responsibility and original tasting Coke (with surgar instead of corn syrup). Mmmmm ... nothing like it anymore.

29th October 2004, 10:16 AM	#1
HarryKeogh Catholic School Survivor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 11,342	Thanks again, Walmart for keeping America safe... http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/book...eut/index.html LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) -- Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, is refusing to sell comedian George Carlin's best-selling new book, "When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops," in its stores because its cover makes fun of the "Last Supper," a spokesman for Carlin said Thursday. But Wal-Mart spokeswoman Karen Burk said the book was not being stocked in Wal-Mart stores because the company felt it "would not appeal to a majority of our customers." She added Wal-Mart was selling the book online. appeal to majority of customers? name one book (aside from that damn Bible) that appeals to the majority (over 50%) of Wal-Mart's customers and for reasons like this, I refuse to spend one dime there (not that they need it)

29th October 2004, 10:20 AM	#2
Furious Critical Thinker Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 295	Idiots. It will sell well anywhere now.
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29th October 2004, 11:43 AM	#3
Tmy Philosopher Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 6,489	They arent selling John Stewerts daily Sow History of The US texbook either. Theres this page were the supreme court is naked and you have to dress them with robe paper cut outs. I flipped thru it, it was kinda funny.
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29th October 2004, 11:56 AM	#4
Charlie Monoxide Wag Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 2,761	You really shouldn't be complaining about our future employer. I'll bet in 5 years time the country will be re-named to the "United States of Walmart". Charlie (unemployed - contemplating a Walmart job) Monoxide
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30th October 2004, 01:01 AM	#5
Dorian Gray Hypocrisy Detector Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 20,195	"of Waltonica" I think. "My fellow Waltonicans......"
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30th October 2004, 01:29 AM	#6
Mr Manifesto Hierophant Walrus of the Secret Clique Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 4,824	Have any you guys ever played nationstates?

31st October 2004, 09:53 AM	#7
Patrick Graduate Poster Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,224	Thanks again, Walmart Now, take your zeal for all viewpoints being represented to - government schools, where non-PC books are suppressed - college campuses, where conservative student newspapers are collected and dumped, non-PC speakers are hounded off campuses in organized campaigns, and students who violate PC speech codes get in big trouble - the liberal media establishment, where conservative views have long been mostly given short shrift - hollywood, where 99% of the product reinforces the liberal/left worldview - the publishing industry, where the small house Regnery is usually the only place where conservative books can be published - bookstores, where conservative books are "lost", stuck in the back top shelf, "out of stock", etc
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31st October 2004, 11:41 AM	#8
KelvinG Master Poster Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,379	Ah, remember the good old days when something offended you, you just didn't buy it. But, we must protect Wal Mart shoppers from catching a glimpse of the cover of Carlin's book lest their souls be shocked beyond repair.
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31st October 2004, 05:54 PM	#9
Just thinking Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,169	Quote: Originally posted by KelvinG Ah, remember the good old days when something offended you, you just didn't buy it ... Ah yes, to return to the days of individual responsibility and original tasting Coke (with surgar instead of corn syrup). Mmmmm ... nothing like it anymore.
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