664963 Thu Nov 05 12:21:24 -0800 2009 13 32 Chains 0 5158761 12 lb. turkey; canned veggies; cranberry sauce; stuffing mix; 5 lbs. potatoes; pumpkin cake roll This makes me sooooo sad Thu Nov 05 12:21:24 -0800 2009 109905 laliz 1 5158798 Why does it make you sad? Not everyone can afford an expensive dinner, and it's cheap enough to add more items. Thu Nov 05 12:30:30 -0800 2009 5158761 217807 cheesecake17 1 5158828 With so many people out of work, this will be a Godsend for some families. I think we can suspend our obviously superior food tastes for the duration of the holidays. Thu Nov 05 12:41:21 -0800 2009 5158761 11995 pikawicca 1 5158846 I understand all of that. I don't necessarily see Wal*Mart as all that altruistic in their motives. I really REALLY do not like Wal*Mart. If it helps people who really need it, then it is a good thing and I will go off and be sad all alone. It feels like the Walmartization of a uniquely American tradition. http://www.wakeupwalmart.com/research/ Thu Nov 05 12:47:21 -0800 2009 5158761 109905 laliz 2 5158875 Wal-Mart itself is a uniquely American tradition. I think it's perfectly appropriate. I personally would not want to eat food produced so cheaply that it can be sold for that little, but if someone needs it and is OK eating it, fine. Thu Nov 05 12:58:14 -0800 2009 5158846 14255 travelmad478 2 5158914 It don't sit well with me either. It seems more "loss leader" than altruistic gesture! Thu Nov 05 13:11:36 -0800 2009 5158846 141889 MGZ 3 5159025 Well they are in business to make money, but honestly if I needed to buy that I'm very good about buying loss leaders and that's it. Thu Nov 05 13:44:43 -0800 2009 5158914 154901 roro1831 3 5159365 What about the other grocery stores that offer a free turkey if you have a minimum $25 purchase? This offer just puts everything in one bag for you. Thu Nov 05 15:47:00 -0800 2009 5158914 12123 Cathy 3 5159959 Whether it is a loss leader or an altruistic gesture, what difference does it make? Who are you to judge the motives of WalMart? The fact is they are providing a dinner at a good price and no one is forcing you or anyone else to buy it. I'm sure the people who do buy it are happy they paid such a reasonable price. Thu Nov 05 20:29:15 -0800 2009 5158914 10764 monkuboy 2 5159278 Seriously, there are other companies that are doing the same thing to taxpayers, one only needs to look at the recent banking controversy as an example. Walmart is not by itself but I'm one of those people out of work and while I won't be buying my turkey dinner there, I will continue to shop there. Thu Nov 05 15:08:37 -0800 2009 5158846 1108638 Cherylptw 1 5159111 "Wal-Mart itself is a uniquely American tradition" that makes me sadder still Thu Nov 05 14:18:56 -0800 2009 5158761 109905 laliz 2 5159148 Sorry that you're allowing WalMart to ruin your day. I am sure many people will take advantage of the offer, and buy other crap while they're there. Life will go on. Thu Nov 05 14:28:10 -0800 2009 5159111 243172 Samalicious 1 5159571 China is exporting turkeys now? Thu Nov 05 17:10:13 -0800 2009 5158761 32941 Rmis32 1 5159985 Get over yourself! If you don't like it, then don't buy it. There are many, many people who will benefit from this. If you are fortunate enough to be able to do something higher end then thank your lucky stars. Thu Nov 05 20:49:16 -0800 2009 5158761 70474 baseballfan