I just emailed this to a pal who is reluctantly about to purchase an XMas gift at Wal-Mart.

At this juncture, I'm not so sure I can hate Wal-Mart - until they start laying off their serfs. They may prove to be saviors in these economic times - both as an employer (albeit a crappy one) and a merchant (of low-cost goods for the struggling masses).

I suppose I'll have to turn in my membership card at the Vast Left Wing Conspiracy office now.