tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post3089152070435714763..comments2024-03-05T16:57:36.927-10:00Comments on dakinetalk...Live from Kaua'i,Hawai'i: "Hallelujah Walmart..!" 'James "Kimo" Rosen'KimoRosenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-24997047851929852052014-04-17T18:39:38.173-10:002014-04-17T18:39:38.173-10:00Looking forward to a tongue in cheek humor"ra...Looking forward to a tongue in cheek humor"rama", Jimbo..... Rick Comstocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-53947496915446479432014-04-17T18:39:00.689-10:002014-04-17T18:39:00.689-10:00Mahalo Rick! Stay tuned for Monday's column, I...Mahalo Rick! Stay tuned for Monday's column, I think it will silence my critics because it's a feel good article, at least that's what I think...KimoRosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-43978043096504786282014-04-17T18:38:41.476-10:002014-04-17T18:38:41.476-10:00This is why what Kimo blogs help stimulates though...This is why what Kimo blogs help stimulates thought and action without pissing in public. That is why we need him and his opinions printed in the TGI. We all don't need to totally agree but we use respect while giving and receiving.Rick Comstocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-52793955489542483712014-04-17T18:38:19.017-10:002014-04-17T18:38:19.017-10:00This is also part of the wage disparity within som...This is also part of the wage disparity within some corporations. Will $16K per hour ever be enough for these people. This is why a raise in the minimum wage does not put pressure on a price of a burger. With a higher wage it's proven to lower dependency on food stamps and increase all economic issues the world benefits so much and our limited taxes are secured for public projects feeding the engine to prosperity.Rick Comstocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-28900660210062631032014-04-17T18:37:44.302-10:002014-04-17T18:37:44.302-10:00 They are also one of the biggest redeemers of foo... They are also one of the biggest redeemers of food stamps.Sam Rosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-81968982424099362802014-04-17T18:37:22.916-10:002014-04-17T18:37:22.916-10:00Very interesting piece on Marketplace on NPR/PRI o...Very interesting piece on Marketplace on NPR/PRI on this subject. A good percentage of Walmart employees qualify for food stamps. They are grateful for a job but... http://www.marketplace.org/.../wea.../secret-life-food-stampSam Rosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-13532094350272445222014-04-17T18:36:53.288-10:002014-04-17T18:36:53.288-10:00doesn't matter how many people they employ, it... doesn't matter how many people they employ, it's how many people we help Walmart employ. More research is suggested, Start comparing like with like....Costco.... benefits included, then you will stop rewrite your column.....Rick Comstocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-7948158102951669062014-04-17T18:36:16.039-10:002014-04-17T18:36:16.039-10:00I did read it. And I don't think you're co...I did read it. And I don't think you're correct in that all discount stores do the same. I'm just trying to answer your question. I haven't researched each of the corporations you listed, nor am I likely to take the time to do so (though you may choose to); but Walmart's has a reputation for being cutthroat in regard to the quality of their merchandise (it might be interesting to discover what percent of their merchandise is manufactured in this country) as well as paying the lowest possible wages with the least possible benefits. If it is your intent to prove otherwise, feel free. If you want to know why some people are "down" on Walmart, which I think was your question, well, I think you have your answer. Safeway takes a lot better care of their employees than Walmart, which isn't to say they too couldn't improve. Doesn't it bother you that you, personally, are paying with your taxes to help feed Walmart employees because the richest family on the planet doesn't feel a need to pay a living wage?<br />Ken Landfieldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-15173615335170181592014-04-17T18:35:39.510-10:002014-04-17T18:35:39.510-10:00 all discount stores do the same...did you read my... all discount stores do the same...did you read my blog?<br />KimoRosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-71279628988070961632014-04-17T18:35:18.114-10:002014-04-17T18:35:18.114-10:00Your tax dollars too, buddy. You feel good subsidi...Your tax dollars too, buddy. You feel good subsidizing a guy who makes $16K/hour?Ken Landfieldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-19255329640929957962014-04-17T18:34:54.902-10:002014-04-17T18:34:54.902-10:00Jim, you can't possibly believe that's a v... Jim, you can't possibly believe that's a valid argument for paying wages so low that employees need my tax dollars for food stamps which they qualify for even being employed fulltime?Ken Landfieldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-3946627387313729432014-04-17T18:34:32.464-10:002014-04-17T18:34:32.464-10:00No one's arguing that they're a very large...No one's arguing that they're a very large, very wealthy corporation.<br />Perhaps they would be more appreciated if they appreciated their employees more. I can't speak for all of them, but I believe many of the corporations you list do take better care of their employees. Walmart's CEO earns $16,826.92 an hour. An hour!Ken Landfieldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-55672409727207897022014-04-17T18:34:00.224-10:002014-04-17T18:34:00.224-10:00 If all jobs payed the same there would be no ince... If all jobs payed the same there would be no incentive to better oneself financially...KimoRosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-1595671316443290792014-04-17T18:33:42.526-10:002014-04-17T18:33:42.526-10:00Next to the federal government, the largest employ... Next to the federal government, the largest employer in America is Walmart. Walmart is the largest employer in Mexico and much of Latin America, as well.<br />Walmart is Kauai's fifth largest employer, without Walmart many more would be unemployed.<br /><br />Why are so many down on Walmart but not down on other corporations such as Safeway, Foodland, Times, K-mart, Long Drugs, Burger King, Starbucks, Panda Express, the list is endless?KimoRosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-87217285989942629042014-04-17T18:33:18.986-10:002014-04-17T18:33:18.986-10:00Oh, I don't know...because they pay starvation...Oh, I don't know...because they pay starvation wages and sell products made in China by slave labor?<br />Or, it could be something else....Ken Landfieldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-9498454737987844682012-07-23T16:03:58.927-10:002012-07-23T16:03:58.927-10:00via LTE;""um um good,save a kosher burge...via LTE;""um um good,save a kosher burger for Tulsi,I am voting for her as long as she will abide by our Constitution for Equal rights for ALL,us veterans don't serve just for the 1 percent,All American bloods are RED.White & BLUE !!!"Chester "Unc" Launoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-21258490009612871742012-07-21T14:25:49.410-10:002012-07-21T14:25:49.410-10:00Unc, kosher Burgers,Kimchee and of course dakine! ...Unc, kosher Burgers,Kimchee and of course dakine! ;D) you know dakine...!KimoRosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-48323291338209507492012-07-21T14:25:16.948-10:002012-07-21T14:25:16.948-10:00via LTE;"In business one needs to profit,you&...via LTE;"In business one needs to profit,you'll do the same like Walmart or any mart to profit !!!Americans cannot compete because of government laws,but Americans can compete if let free enterprises flourish,we had Bill Gates,Steve Jobs & even you...ng Mark Zukerberg,Don't sit on your hands & complaint,do it yourselves,innovate & competed !!!Find a demand & fill it.how about a kosher burger stand,its healthy & tastes good.yummy yummy :-)"Chester "Unc" Launoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-25723960659734658732012-07-21T12:13:58.355-10:002012-07-21T12:13:58.355-10:00all stores buy from overseas, I'm not saying W...all stores buy from overseas, I'm not saying Walmart is perfect,but imagine if all Walmart closed shop tomooroow? It would cause chaos.KimoRosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-48300757173243385152012-07-21T12:13:47.447-10:002012-07-21T12:13:47.447-10:00via facebook, via LTE,"The problem with Walma...via facebook, via LTE,"The problem with Walmart is they have a history of exploiting their employees. We studied about it in my social work class 5 yrs. ago.Harmony Bentosinonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-55213182745724120522012-07-20T11:13:03.968-10:002012-07-20T11:13:03.968-10:00via facebook;"Nothing wrong with Walmart,its ...via facebook;"Nothing wrong with Walmart,its business & they know how to please the customers,I propose that they should have a Kosher Restaurant with healthy foods & send you a year's supply of Kosher Mushroom & barley soup for the nice letter defending Walmart,it's true & I agreed"Chester "Unc" Launoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-38366386598956734692012-07-20T08:29:09.403-10:002012-07-20T08:29:09.403-10:00via facebook, via LTE, "You made some very go...via facebook, via LTE, "You made some very good points, Kimo. Good job."John Mancininoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-38450057949881952202012-07-13T18:58:42.690-10:002012-07-13T18:58:42.690-10:00test!test!KimoRosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-17095884807307006802012-07-08T13:05:30.167-10:002012-07-08T13:05:30.167-10:00Bettejo, I sent this in as an LTE submission and h...Bettejo, I sent this in as an LTE submission and hopefully TGI runs with it and publishes it. As far at the discussion group goes, I have told you numerous times, I just don't comment anymore. It's something you enjoy, it's something I do not enjoy, dats what makes da world go round... btw, Thee and Me, is Wednesdays's inspirationKimoRosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-78081263501013964172012-07-08T13:01:41.409-10:002012-07-08T13:01:41.409-10:00via facebook;" This is going to take a lot of...via facebook;" This is going to take a lot of space. I am one who boycotts Walmart. i dislike the way they treat their employees. sure profits are important but I think people trump profit. I think of Costco where i shop. The employes are smiling, happy,... helpful they have a good health plan. Vacation time. They are treated well and it shows. At Walmsrt al you meet are sullen, unhappy faces. Your letter should appear in the forum. You should come in to the discussion site. Don't let it die. They can't call you names and insult you now, KIMO. Love'ya"Bettejo Duxnoreply@blogger.com