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radical noodle

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4. Yes, and not just in that town but the small surrounding towns as well

Reply to Midnight Writer (Reply #2)

Tue Dec 24, 2024, 05:44 PM

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Rural areas that are farther removed from bigger cities may have several little towns within a 20 mile radius. They all fall apart when Walmart moves into just one. Walmart becomes a meeting place in a way. Go to Walmart on Saturday and see your neighbors.

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I don't know who they'll find to employ around here then. onecaliberal Yesterday #1

Walmart sure screwed up the community I live in. Midnight Writer Yesterday #2

++ appalachiablue Yesterday #3

Yes, and not just in that town but the small surrounding towns as well radical noodle Yesterday #4