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  • oregonblitzkrieg
    oregonblitzkrieg Member Posts: 15,288
    edited September 2018
    Sanders is a dirty commie queef. I don't care about any of his ideas. Amazon is a monopoly, break it up. Level the playing field by going after their sweet USPS deal that allows their Hong Kong sellers to ship shit to the United States for CHEAPER than you can send a postcard to your next door neighbor, for starters. End the subsidies to Chinese sellers that you are paying every time you use the USPS. And if you want a guaranteed $15 wage, move to a shithole like Seattle.
  • 2001400ex
    2001400ex Member Posts: 29,457

    Sanders is a dirty commie queef. I don't care about any of his ideas. Amazon is a monopoly, break it up. Level the playing field by going after their sweet USPS deal that allows their Hong Kong sellers to ship shit to the United States for CHEAPER than you can send a postcard to your next door neighbor, for starters. End the subsidies to Chinese sellers that you are paying every time you use the USPS. And if you want a guaranteed $15 wage, move to a shithole like Seattle.

    OBK can only buy shit on Amazon. No where else.
  • oregonblitzkrieg
    oregonblitzkrieg Member Posts: 15,288
    2001400ex said:

    Sanders is a dirty commie queef. I don't care about any of his ideas. Amazon is a monopoly, break it up. Level the playing field by going after their sweet USPS deal that allows their Hong Kong sellers to ship shit to the United States for CHEAPER than you can send a postcard to your next door neighbor, for starters. End the subsidies to Chinese sellers that you are paying every time you use the USPS. And if you want a guaranteed $15 wage, move to a shithole like Seattle.

    OBK can only buy shit on Amazon. No where else.
    I don't buy shit on Amazon at all. I used to, but stopped after I saw what a rotten company for the US it is and how it is killing jobs and retailers everywhere. When you start seeing big box retailers like Macy's and Sears closing down, even whole shopping malls closing down due to the Amazon effect, it's time to #dosomething.
  • oregonblitzkrieg
    oregonblitzkrieg Member Posts: 15,288
    edited September 2018
    Every time you mail a fucking letter or send a package using the USPS, you are subsidizing China, Amazon, Ebay and the Hong Kong Post. These 4 conspirators are ripping off the postal system. The 5th conspirator was the USPS itself. It had to agree to be raped by these 4 actors and push the expense off on Americans.
  • 2001400ex
    2001400ex Member Posts: 29,457

    2001400ex said:

    Sanders is a dirty commie queef. I don't care about any of his ideas. Amazon is a monopoly, break it up. Level the playing field by going after their sweet USPS deal that allows their Hong Kong sellers to ship shit to the United States for CHEAPER than you can send a postcard to your next door neighbor, for starters. End the subsidies to Chinese sellers that you are paying every time you use the USPS. And if you want a guaranteed $15 wage, move to a shithole like Seattle.

    OBK can only buy shit on Amazon. No where else.
    I don't buy shit on Amazon at all. I used to, but stopped after I saw what a rotten company for the US it is and how it is killing jobs and retailers everywhere. When you start seeing big box retailers like Macy's and Sears closing down, even whole shopping malls closing down due to the Amazon effect, it's time to #dosomething.
    Then explain how it's a monopoly.
  • oregonblitzkrieg
    oregonblitzkrieg Member Posts: 15,288
    2001400ex said:

    2001400ex said:

    Sanders is a dirty commie queef. I don't care about any of his ideas. Amazon is a monopoly, break it up. Level the playing field by going after their sweet USPS deal that allows their Hong Kong sellers to ship shit to the United States for CHEAPER than you can send a postcard to your next door neighbor, for starters. End the subsidies to Chinese sellers that you are paying every time you use the USPS. And if you want a guaranteed $15 wage, move to a shithole like Seattle.

    OBK can only buy shit on Amazon. No where else.
    I don't buy shit on Amazon at all. I used to, but stopped after I saw what a rotten company for the US it is and how it is killing jobs and retailers everywhere. When you start seeing big box retailers like Macy's and Sears closing down, even whole shopping malls closing down due to the Amazon effect, it's time to #dosomething.
    Then explain how it's a monopoly.
    https://thenation.com/article/amazon-doesnt-just-want-to-dominate-the-market-it-wants-to-become-the-market/
  • 2001400ex
    2001400ex Member Posts: 29,457

    2001400ex said:

    2001400ex said:

    Sanders is a dirty commie queef. I don't care about any of his ideas. Amazon is a monopoly, break it up. Level the playing field by going after their sweet USPS deal that allows their Hong Kong sellers to ship shit to the United States for CHEAPER than you can send a postcard to your next door neighbor, for starters. End the subsidies to Chinese sellers that you are paying every time you use the USPS. And if you want a guaranteed $15 wage, move to a shithole like Seattle.

    OBK can only buy shit on Amazon. No where else.
    I don't buy shit on Amazon at all. I used to, but stopped after I saw what a rotten company for the US it is and how it is killing jobs and retailers everywhere. When you start seeing big box retailers like Macy's and Sears closing down, even whole shopping malls closing down due to the Amazon effect, it's time to #dosomething.
    Then explain how it's a monopoly.
    https://thenation.com/article/amazon-doesnt-just-want-to-dominate-the-market-it-wants-to-become-the-market/
    The monopoly rules don't care about what a company wants to be. They care about what they are. Dumbfuck.
  • oregonblitzkrieg
    oregonblitzkrieg Member Posts: 15,288
    edited September 2018
    RedRocket said:

    2001400ex said:

    Sanders is a dirty commie queef. I don't care about any of his ideas. Amazon is a monopoly, break it up. Level the playing field by going after their sweet USPS deal that allows their Hong Kong sellers to ship shit to the United States for CHEAPER than you can send a postcard to your next door neighbor, for starters. End the subsidies to Chinese sellers that you are paying every time you use the USPS. And if you want a guaranteed $15 wage, move to a shithole like Seattle.

    OBK can only buy shit on Amazon. No where else.
    I don't buy shit on Amazon at all. I used to, but stopped after I saw what a rotten company for the US it is and how it is killing jobs and retailers everywhere. When you start seeing big box retailers like Macy's and Sears closing down, even whole shopping malls closing down due to the Amazon effect, it's time to #dosomething.
    Malls and big box retailers suck. I have some sympathy for Mom and Pop brick and mortars but Walmart, Macy's, Target and the rest of their ilk killed the Mom and Pops off before Amazon was around.
    How many mom and pop shops do you think Amazon killed off? They number in the six figures at least. What is this shit company doing for America in return? Raping the USPS along with China, killing jobs.

    You should like malls for two reasons. 1.) Women like to shop, and they like to look good while doing it. Malls are very easy on the eyes. 2.) If you have a bitch and you need some space, her going to the mall for a few hours to shop will give you the time to jack off to porn or whatever else you want to do while she isn't around.
  • PurpleThrobber
    PurpleThrobber Member Posts: 48,073

    RedRocket said:

    2001400ex said:

    Sanders is a dirty commie queef. I don't care about any of his ideas. Amazon is a monopoly, break it up. Level the playing field by going after their sweet USPS deal that allows their Hong Kong sellers to ship shit to the United States for CHEAPER than you can send a postcard to your next door neighbor, for starters. End the subsidies to Chinese sellers that you are paying every time you use the USPS. And if you want a guaranteed $15 wage, move to a shithole like Seattle.

    OBK can only buy shit on Amazon. No where else.
    I don't buy shit on Amazon at all. I used to, but stopped after I saw what a rotten company for the US it is and how it is killing jobs and retailers everywhere. When you start seeing big box retailers like Macy's and Sears closing down, even whole shopping malls closing down due to the Amazon effect, it's time to #dosomething.
    Malls and big box retailers suck. I have some sympathy for Mom and Pop brick and mortars but Walmart, Macy's, Target and the rest of their ilk killed the Mom and Pops off before Amazon was around.
    How many mom and pop shops do you think Amazon killed off? They number in the six figures at least. What is this shit company doing for America in return? Raping the USPS along with China, killing jobs.

    You should like malls for two reasons. 1.) Women like to shop, and they like to look good while doing it. Malls are very easy on the eyes. 2.) If you have a bitch and you need some space, her going to the mall for a few hours to shop will give you the time to jack off to porn or whatever else you want to do while she isn't around.
    There are other things to do beside jacking off to porn?!?
  • oregonblitzkrieg
    oregonblitzkrieg Member Posts: 15,288
    RedRocket said:

    RedRocket said:

    2001400ex said:

    Sanders is a dirty commie queef. I don't care about any of his ideas. Amazon is a monopoly, break it up. Level the playing field by going after their sweet USPS deal that allows their Hong Kong sellers to ship shit to the United States for CHEAPER than you can send a postcard to your next door neighbor, for starters. End the subsidies to Chinese sellers that you are paying every time you use the USPS. And if you want a guaranteed $15 wage, move to a shithole like Seattle.

    OBK can only buy shit on Amazon. No where else.
    I don't buy shit on Amazon at all. I used to, but stopped after I saw what a rotten company for the US it is and how it is killing jobs and retailers everywhere. When you start seeing big box retailers like Macy's and Sears closing down, even whole shopping malls closing down due to the Amazon effect, it's time to #dosomething.
    Malls and big box retailers suck. I have some sympathy for Mom and Pop brick and mortars but Walmart, Macy's, Target and the rest of their ilk killed the Mom and Pops off before Amazon was around.
    How many mom and pop shops do you think Amazon killed off? They number in the six figures at least. What is this shit company doing for America in return?
    Don't know but Walmart was notorious for going into small, heartland towns, under cutting mom and pops and fucking up the local economy before Amazon existed. Amazon is killing big box retailers. Big box retailers killed mom and pops. Adapt to the online market place or die. Circle of life.
    It's going to be special when the US undergoes an electrical grid attack by a foreign enemy and online shopping grinds to a halt. Brick and mortar will always be relevant.
  • 2001400ex
    2001400ex Member Posts: 29,457

    RedRocket said:

    RedRocket said:

    2001400ex said:

    Sanders is a dirty commie queef. I don't care about any of his ideas. Amazon is a monopoly, break it up. Level the playing field by going after their sweet USPS deal that allows their Hong Kong sellers to ship shit to the United States for CHEAPER than you can send a postcard to your next door neighbor, for starters. End the subsidies to Chinese sellers that you are paying every time you use the USPS. And if you want a guaranteed $15 wage, move to a shithole like Seattle.

    OBK can only buy shit on Amazon. No where else.
    I don't buy shit on Amazon at all. I used to, but stopped after I saw what a rotten company for the US it is and how it is killing jobs and retailers everywhere. When you start seeing big box retailers like Macy's and Sears closing down, even whole shopping malls closing down due to the Amazon effect, it's time to #dosomething.
    Malls and big box retailers suck. I have some sympathy for Mom and Pop brick and mortars but Walmart, Macy's, Target and the rest of their ilk killed the Mom and Pops off before Amazon was around.
    How many mom and pop shops do you think Amazon killed off? They number in the six figures at least. What is this shit company doing for America in return?
    Don't know but Walmart was notorious for going into small, heartland towns, under cutting mom and pops and fucking up the local economy before Amazon existed. Amazon is killing big box retailers. Big box retailers killed mom and pops. Adapt to the online market place or die. Circle of life.
    It's going to be special when the US undergoes an electrical grid attack by a foreign enemy and online shopping grinds to a halt. Brick and mortar will always be relevant.
    Not helping your Monopoly argument.
  • oregonblitzkrieg
    oregonblitzkrieg Member Posts: 15,288
    2001400ex said:

    RedRocket said:

    RedRocket said:

    2001400ex said:

    Sanders is a dirty commie queef. I don't care about any of his ideas. Amazon is a monopoly, break it up. Level the playing field by going after their sweet USPS deal that allows their Hong Kong sellers to ship shit to the United States for CHEAPER than you can send a postcard to your next door neighbor, for starters. End the subsidies to Chinese sellers that you are paying every time you use the USPS. And if you want a guaranteed $15 wage, move to a shithole like Seattle.

    OBK can only buy shit on Amazon. No where else.
    I don't buy shit on Amazon at all. I used to, but stopped after I saw what a rotten company for the US it is and how it is killing jobs and retailers everywhere. When you start seeing big box retailers like Macy's and Sears closing down, even whole shopping malls closing down due to the Amazon effect, it's time to #dosomething.
    Malls and big box retailers suck. I have some sympathy for Mom and Pop brick and mortars but Walmart, Macy's, Target and the rest of their ilk killed the Mom and Pops off before Amazon was around.
    How many mom and pop shops do you think Amazon killed off? They number in the six figures at least. What is this shit company doing for America in return?
    Don't know but Walmart was notorious for going into small, heartland towns, under cutting mom and pops and fucking up the local economy before Amazon existed. Amazon is killing big box retailers. Big box retailers killed mom and pops. Adapt to the online market place or die. Circle of life.
    It's going to be special when the US undergoes an electrical grid attack by a foreign enemy and online shopping grinds to a halt. Brick and mortar will always be relevant.
    Not helping your Monopoly argument.
    I already linked you to the Amazon is a monopoly argument. You do know how to open links, right?
  • 2001400ex
    2001400ex Member Posts: 29,457

    2001400ex said:

    RedRocket said:

    RedRocket said:

    2001400ex said:

    Sanders is a dirty commie queef. I don't care about any of his ideas. Amazon is a monopoly, break it up. Level the playing field by going after their sweet USPS deal that allows their Hong Kong sellers to ship shit to the United States for CHEAPER than you can send a postcard to your next door neighbor, for starters. End the subsidies to Chinese sellers that you are paying every time you use the USPS. And if you want a guaranteed $15 wage, move to a shithole like Seattle.

    OBK can only buy shit on Amazon. No where else.
    I don't buy shit on Amazon at all. I used to, but stopped after I saw what a rotten company for the US it is and how it is killing jobs and retailers everywhere. When you start seeing big box retailers like Macy's and Sears closing down, even whole shopping malls closing down due to the Amazon effect, it's time to #dosomething.
    Malls and big box retailers suck. I have some sympathy for Mom and Pop brick and mortars but Walmart, Macy's, Target and the rest of their ilk killed the Mom and Pops off before Amazon was around.
    How many mom and pop shops do you think Amazon killed off? They number in the six figures at least. What is this shit company doing for America in return?
    Don't know but Walmart was notorious for going into small, heartland towns, under cutting mom and pops and fucking up the local economy before Amazon existed. Amazon is killing big box retailers. Big box retailers killed mom and pops. Adapt to the online market place or die. Circle of life.
    It's going to be special when the US undergoes an electrical grid attack by a foreign enemy and online shopping grinds to a halt. Brick and mortar will always be relevant.
    Not helping your Monopoly argument.
    I already linked you to the Amazon is a monopoly argument. You do know how to open links, right?
    I already responded to that. You know how to read. Right?
  • RedRocket
    RedRocket Member Posts: 1,527
    edited September 2018

    RedRocket said:

    RedRocket said:

    2001400ex said:

    Sanders is a dirty commie queef. I don't care about any of his ideas. Amazon is a monopoly, break it up. Level the playing field by going after their sweet USPS deal that allows their Hong Kong sellers to ship shit to the United States for CHEAPER than you can send a postcard to your next door neighbor, for starters. End the subsidies to Chinese sellers that you are paying every time you use the USPS. And if you want a guaranteed $15 wage, move to a shithole like Seattle.

    OBK can only buy shit on Amazon. No where else.
    I don't buy shit on Amazon at all. I used to, but stopped after I saw what a rotten company for the US it is and how it is killing jobs and retailers everywhere. When you start seeing big box retailers like Macy's and Sears closing down, even whole shopping malls closing down due to the Amazon effect, it's time to #dosomething.
    Malls and big box retailers suck. I have some sympathy for Mom and Pop brick and mortars but Walmart, Macy's, Target and the rest of their ilk killed the Mom and Pops off before Amazon was around.
    How many mom and pop shops do you think Amazon killed off? They number in the six figures at least. What is this shit company doing for America in return?
    Don't know but Walmart was notorious for going into small, heartland towns, under cutting mom and pops and fucking up the local economy before Amazon existed. Amazon is killing big box retailers. Big box retailers killed mom and pops. Adapt to the online market place or die. Circle of life.
    It's going to be special when the US undergoes an electrical grid attack by a foreign enemy and online shopping grinds to a halt. Brick and mortar will always be relevant.
    Well good thing that Amazon is opening up more cashierless Go stores...
  • oregonblitzkrieg
    oregonblitzkrieg Member Posts: 15,288
    Don't take my word for it:

    https://forbes.com/sites/wadeshepard/2017/11/05/how-the-usps-epacket-gives-postal-subsidies-to-chinese-e-commerce-merchants-to-ship-to-the-usa-cheap/#7469c61440ca

    "As U.S. Postage Rates Continue To Rise, The USPS Gives The Chinese A 'Free Ride"

    As you browse through the listings on sites like Amazon and eBay it is almost impossible not to be amazed at how cheaply China-based merchants are selling products for: xlr cables for $.99, a necklace for $.78, 10 watch batteries for $.78 -- all with postage included. Perhaps you may feel a little suspicious or even a touch indignant about these low prices, as you know that you can't possibly send packages for anywhere near this price internationally or, for that matter, even across the street. How cheaply the Chinese are able to ship products to the U.S. has become a mystery of sorts in online portals and message boards:

    I've purchased several items on Ebay that came from China or Hong Kong. I bought a 4 pack of rechargeable batteries for 99 cents with free shipping. A 3 pack of ear bud extension cords with volume control for 89 cents with free shipping...The packages arrive withing [sp] 2 weeks with Chinese postage stamped all over them. How on earth can they sell these items so cheaply and then ship them all the way from Asia for under a buck?

    However, it’s actually no secret as to how the Chinese are able to ship products abroad so cheaply. The reason is actually rather simple: They receive subsidized postage rates.

    But before you scoff and think this is just another example of Beijing disrupting fair trade and tilting the tables in support of their domestic producers, please realize that you’ve pegged the wrong government to be the recipient of your complaints. These super low shipping rates are being subsidized by the U.S. Postal Service. Yes, the United States and, in a roundabout way, the U.S. taxpayer is footing the bill so that Chinese merchants can ship their products to the USA for dirt cheap, essentially losing millions to support a dynamic where domestic American businesses are being undercut by foreign merchants who are immune to any and all intellectual property and consumer safety laws
  • oregonblitzkrieg
    oregonblitzkrieg Member Posts: 15,288
    ^

    All of the above anti American, anti mom & pop bullshit brought to you by Amazon, Ebay, the Hong Kong Post and our very own USPS.
  • TierbsHsotBoobs
    TierbsHsotBoobs Member Posts: 39,680
    OBK triggered hard
  • 2001400ex
    2001400ex Member Posts: 29,457

    Don't take my word for it:

    https://forbes.com/sites/wadeshepard/2017/11/05/how-the-usps-epacket-gives-postal-subsidies-to-chinese-e-commerce-merchants-to-ship-to-the-usa-cheap/#7469c61440ca

    "As U.S. Postage Rates Continue To Rise, The USPS Gives The Chinese A 'Free Ride"

    As you browse through the listings on sites like Amazon and eBay it is almost impossible not to be amazed at how cheaply China-based merchants are selling products for: xlr cables for $.99, a necklace for $.78, 10 watch batteries for $.78 -- all with postage included. Perhaps you may feel a little suspicious or even a touch indignant about these low prices, as you know that you can't possibly send packages for anywhere near this price internationally or, for that matter, even across the street. How cheaply the Chinese are able to ship products to the U.S. has become a mystery of sorts in online portals and message boards:

    I've purchased several items on Ebay that came from China or Hong Kong. I bought a 4 pack of rechargeable batteries for 99 cents with free shipping. A 3 pack of ear bud extension cords with volume control for 89 cents with free shipping...The packages arrive withing [sp] 2 weeks with Chinese postage stamped all over them. How on earth can they sell these items so cheaply and then ship them all the way from Asia for under a buck?

    However, it’s actually no secret as to how the Chinese are able to ship products abroad so cheaply. The reason is actually rather simple: They receive subsidized postage rates.

    But before you scoff and think this is just another example of Beijing disrupting fair trade and tilting the tables in support of their domestic producers, please realize that you’ve pegged the wrong government to be the recipient of your complaints. These super low shipping rates are being subsidized by the U.S. Postal Service. Yes, the United States and, in a roundabout way, the U.S. taxpayer is footing the bill so that Chinese merchants can ship their products to the USA for dirt cheap, essentially losing millions to support a dynamic where domestic American businesses are being undercut by foreign merchants who are immune to any and all intellectual property and consumer safety laws

    Communist.
  • haie
    haie Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 23,720 Founders Club
    If you don't want to get slave driven coding for Amazon don't work there. Go check out the expectations of small software for 60% of the salary.
  • BennyBeaver
    BennyBeaver Member Posts: 13,346
    edited September 2018

    2001400ex said:

    2001400ex said:

    Sanders is a dirty commie queef. I don't care about any of his ideas. Amazon is a monopoly, break it up. Level the playing field by going after their sweet USPS deal that allows their Hong Kong sellers to ship shit to the United States for CHEAPER than you can send a postcard to your next door neighbor, for starters. End the subsidies to Chinese sellers that you are paying every time you use the USPS. And if you want a guaranteed $15 wage, move to a shithole like Seattle.

    OBK can only buy shit on Amazon. No where else.
    I don't buy shit on Amazon at all. I used to, but stopped after I saw what a rotten company for the US it is and how it is killing jobs and retailers everywhere. When you start seeing big box retailers like Macy's and Sears closing down, even whole shopping malls closing down due to the Amazon effect, it's time to #dosomething.
    Then explain how it's a monopoly.
    https://thenation.com/article/amazon-doesnt-just-want-to-dominate-the-market-it-wants-to-become-the-market/
    Want, wants

    I only read the link and know it doesn’t prove your point.

    What percentage of retail share does amazon have?










    Is 5% a monopoly on your eyes?
  • HillsboroDuck
    HillsboroDuck Member Posts: 9,186
    ITT:











    OBK has a monopoly on stupid.
  • oregonblitzkrieg
    oregonblitzkrieg Member Posts: 15,288
  • HillsboroDuck
    HillsboroDuck Member Posts: 9,186

    ^

    #FakeQuook

    It's never once been intended to confuse anyone into thinking this is a duck handle. It's just a reference. I'm sure you're not capable of getting it so I won't try and explain.
  • oregonblitzkrieg
    oregonblitzkrieg Member Posts: 15,288

    ^

    #FakeQuook

    It's never once been intended to confuse anyone into thinking this is a duck handle. It's just a reference. I'm sure you're not capable of getting it so I won't try and explain.
    I get it, you're 'too cool' and edgy, no one understands your Sarktasticness. You special.
  • Southerndawg
    Southerndawg Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 8,346 Founders Club
    edited September 2018

    The Bern is a special kind of fucktard but he knows his demo.

    "Called the “Stop Bad Employers by Zeroing Out Subsidies” Act, or Stop BEZOS Act, the bill would impose a 100 percent welfare tax on large employers equal to the amount that their workers receive in public assistance benefits, in an effort to encourage companies to raise wages. ............................

    In addition to the public spat between Sanders and Amazon, the senator names other large U.S. corporations, including McDonalds, Walmart and American Airlines, as targets of his bill."
  • RoadTrip
    RoadTrip Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 8,147 Founders Club
    RedRocket said:

    RedRocket said:

    2001400ex said:

    Sanders is a dirty commie queef. I don't care about any of his ideas. Amazon is a monopoly, break it up. Level the playing field by going after their sweet USPS deal that allows their Hong Kong sellers to ship shit to the United States for CHEAPER than you can send a postcard to your next door neighbor, for starters. End the subsidies to Chinese sellers that you are paying every time you use the USPS. And if you want a guaranteed $15 wage, move to a shithole like Seattle.

    OBK can only buy shit on Amazon. No where else.
    I don't buy shit on Amazon at all. I used to, but stopped after I saw what a rotten company for the US it is and how it is killing jobs and retailers everywhere. When you start seeing big box retailers like Macy's and Sears closing down, even whole shopping malls closing down due to the Amazon effect, it's time to #dosomething.
    Malls and big box retailers suck. I have some sympathy for Mom and Pop brick and mortars but Walmart, Macy's, Target and the rest of their ilk killed the Mom and Pops off before Amazon was around.
    How many mom and pop shops do you think Amazon killed off? They number in the six figures at least. What is this shit company doing for America in return?
    Don't know but Walmart was notorious for going into small, heartland towns, under cutting mom and pops and fucking up the local economy before Amazon existed. Amazon is killing big box retailers. Big box retailers killed mom and pops. Adapt to the online market place or die. Circle of life.
    The Walton family heirs support the far left as does the vast majority of large corporate America. $ = power