Sign of a failed economy?

Griff · 09-13-2018, 06:51 PM

So if we're being surrounded by Dollar Generals is it the end times economically?

Clodfobble · 09-13-2018, 07:20 PM

Just the end times for your area... I thought Grifftopia was off in the wilderness, though? It's been a long time since I saw a "Dollar" store of any ilk, around here the new thing is a chain called "Five Below."

Griff · 09-13-2018, 08:04 PM

I'm thinking some local must have franchised. One is being built in Choconut, PA and another in Appalachian, NY That's only 15 min to one and 20 to the other.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-13-2018, 09:27 PM

Dollar General

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The dollar chain is bucking the retail trend and expanding rapidly in the United States. It plans to open 900 new stores by the end of the year, remodel 1,000, and relocate 100.

Griff · 09-14-2018, 07:31 AM

They're being smart. I guess dingy is in.

lumberjim · 09-14-2018, 01:07 PM

when Amanda and I ride around the country on the motorcycle, we notice that in every small depressed looking town that has a name you will find:

A) Dollar Store/Dollar General

B) Autoparts (Napa, Advance, Oreilly etc.)

and often a CVS/Walgreens/Rite Aid and a Subway Hoagie shop

captainhook455 · 09-14-2018, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

when Amanda and I ride around the country on the motorcycle, we notice that in every small depressed looking town that has a name you will find:

A) Dollar Store/Dollar General

B) Autoparts (Napa, Advance, Oreilly etc.)

and often a CVS/Walgreens/Rite Aid and a Subway Hoagie shop

You won't find a hoagie shop in a small town. Well there is Subway.choke.gag.puke.

lumberjim · 09-14-2018, 05:25 PM

That's what I said. Subway. I added hoagie shop so people didn't think I meant underground trains.

Flint · 09-14-2018, 06:28 PM

Signs of a failed economy should be the prevalence of Walmart. An oligarch-owned purveyor of cheap wares that doesn't pay it's own employees enough to buy the stuff back without food stamps.

captainhook455 · 09-15-2018, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

That's what I said. Subway. I added hoagie shop so people didn't think I meant underground trains.

Yup I should have taken you to the American Hero in Loris, SC. If only they had better jalapenos for the Italian. The White House in Atlantic City used finely cut red cherry peppers and olive oil. That was the best. I wonder if they still in business.

captainhook455 · 09-15-2018, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Flint

Signs of a failed economy should be the prevalence of Walmart. An oligarch-owned purveyor of cheap wares that doesn't pay it's own employees enough to buy the stuff back without food stamps.

That statement is erroneous.Back in 08 an article stated in the NY Times that WM associates were receiving foodies. Corporate raised hourly wages from 1¢ to 25¢. Employees with a few children could not live with a two dollar a week raise if it meant giving up $550 in food stamps. Walmart lost more than a few talented individuals.

lumberjim · 09-15-2018, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by captainhook455

Yup I should have taken you to the American Hero in Loris, SC. If only they had better jalapenos for the Italian. The White House in Atlantic City used finely cut red cherry peppers and olive oil. That was the best. I wonder if they still in business.

They are. You don't want to take a Philly guy to a hoagie shop in your neck. Remember the place I took you? Croce's. Italian with sharp provolone. No place on earth you get that done better.

You should have taken me to a better BBQ joint.

Amanda doesn't want to move away anymore. Spoiled her with the splendor of convenient everything that is south jersey.

Gravdigr · 09-15-2018, 12:40 PM

My town's economy must be in the pits.

We got shit opening on every corner.

captainhook455 · 09-15-2018, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

They are. You don't want to take a Philly guy to a hoagie shop in your neck. Remember the place I took you? Croce's. Italian with sharp provolone. No place on earth you get that done better.

You should have taken me to a better BBQ joint.

Amanda doesn't want to move away anymore. Spoiled her with the splendor of convenient everything that is south jersey.

Friendly's Fish restaurant would have been good. I like spots, but I would have gotten you the whole flounder. Thats what my dad liked.

Women do get spoiled. When are you going to start looking at houses for sale? Might as well have a plan.

lumberjim · 09-15-2018, 06:28 PM

Coincidence.... A buddy at work just told me he went to White House on weds and had the cheese steak hoagie. Then went to the Casino and won enough to pay for gas tolls and lunch. The day cost him $7.

Nice.

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Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Just the end times for your area... I thought Grifftopia was off in the wilderness, though? It's been a long time since I saw a "Dollar" store of any ilk, around here the new thing is a chain called "Five Below." __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

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Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I'm thinking some local must have franchised. One is being built in Choconut, PA and another in Appalachian, NY That's only 15 min to one and 20 to the other. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

09-14-2018, 07:31 AM	#5
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	They're being smart. I guess dingy is in. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

09-14-2018, 01:07 PM	#6
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	when Amanda and I ride around the country on the motorcycle, we notice that in every small depressed looking town that has a name you will find: A) Dollar Store/Dollar General B) Autoparts (Napa, Advance, Oreilly etc.) and often a CVS/Walgreens/Rite Aid and a Subway Hoagie shop __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

09-14-2018, 05:25 PM	#8
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	That's what I said. Subway. I added hoagie shop so people didn't think I meant underground trains. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

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Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Signs of a failed economy should be the prevalence of Walmart. An oligarch-owned purveyor of cheap wares that doesn't pay it's own employees enough to buy the stuff back without food stamps. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

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09-15-2018, 06:28 PM	#15
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	Coincidence.... A buddy at work just told me he went to White House on weds and had the cheese steak hoagie. Then went to the Casino and won enough to pay for gas tolls and lunch. The day cost him $7. Nice. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

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