Re: [MBZ] Wal-Mart vs NAPA auto

2006-02-13 Thread Potter, Tom E
I agree with Paul on this. Wal-Mart is in the communities because the majority of people want them. If the liberals are so keen on democracy, they should support this. Nobody forces anyone to work at or shop at Wal-Mart. On the other hand, some folks want to force others NOT to shop at Wal-Mart.

Re: [MBZ] Wal-Mart vs NAPA auto

2006-02-13 Thread Potter, Tom E
If her husband is in the military, she has health benefits. If her income is low and she has children, she can receive Medicaid. Personally, I approve of her working to support her family (even at low wages) rather than sit at home on the dole (which many do). It shows she has a bit more

Re: [MBZ] Wal-Mart vs NAPA auto

2006-02-13 Thread Potter, Tom E
If Wally World is making that kind of return, buy stock and become wealthy. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 12:40 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Walmart vs NAPA auto What

Re: [MBZ] Wal-Mart vs NAPA auto

2006-02-13 Thread Potter, Tom E
Larry T has it right. When I hire someone for $30/hr, they actually cost me ~$60/hr. This means that whatever service they are providing me has to be marketable at more than $60/hr or I lose money. If I continue to lose money, my company folds and the employee is back on the street. Until I got

Re: [MBZ] Wal-Mart vs NAPA auto

2006-02-13 Thread lee
Is it safe to assume that you support the democratic rights of those in the many communities who have voted to ban Walmart and other big box retailers? Often, the majority of the people in the community do NOT want WalMarts, but in order to keep them out, they have to organize and pass popular

Re: [MBZ] Wal-Mart vs NAPA auto

2006-02-13 Thread Potter, Tom E
I hear that auto mechanic is one of the safest jobs. They cannot outsource it. I would suggest that one go into the large diesel field rather than the automotive. I made great money as a marine diesel mechanic during the early '70s. I actually had to take a 50 percent pay cut to go to work for a

Re: [MBZ] Wal-Mart vs NAPA auto

2006-02-13 Thread l02turner
://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info - Original Message - From: Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 10:03 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wal-Mart vs NAPA auto I hear that auto mechanic is one of the safest jobs