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LisaM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:42 PM Original message |
If we, DUers, don't shop locally, who will? |
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DebbyKa (3 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:48 PM Response to Original message |
1. Local Dining |
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LisaM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 02:51 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Exactly the kind of thing I mean. |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 04:08 PM Response to Reply #1 |
7. Here's my town's local restaurant: |
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LisaM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 04:39 PM Response to Reply #7 |
9. That is awesome! |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 04:52 PM Response to Reply #9 |
10. Yes. Steven is terrific and completely dedicated to cooking with local ingredients |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 05:52 PM Response to Reply #1 |
16. Here's my favorite hangout: |
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AwakeAtLast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 09:30 PM Response to Reply #1 |
21. The food is much better, too! |
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endless october (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:53 PM Response to Original message |
3. i do so whenever possible. |
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LisaM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:58 PM Response to Reply #3 |
4. Do you remember years ago the DUer who thought of starting a liberal city? |
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endless october (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 06:06 PM Response to Reply #4 |
17. was probably before my time, but sounds like a decent idea. n/t |
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KamaAina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
5. Transit-dependent people who have no choice |
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Joe the Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 04:01 PM Response to Original message |
6. I can't really shop locally around here...... |
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LisaM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 04:37 PM Response to Reply #6 |
8. The stores I try to patronize aren't all at my doorstep |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 05:38 PM Response to Original message |
11. We have no bookstores or coffeeshops. |
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mike_c (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 05:47 PM Response to Reply #11 |
14. your situation is the endpoint that NOT supporting local businesses produces.... |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 06:21 PM Response to Reply #14 |
19. This is what rural America is like. Wallyworld destroyed the little towns. |
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LisaM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 09:10 PM Response to Reply #11 |
20. Well. |
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knixphan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 05:39 PM Response to Original message |
12. K&R |
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Johonny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 05:44 PM Response to Original message |
13. what about areas with huge regressive sales tax |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 05:47 PM Response to Original message |
15. Check out the 3/50 Project |
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robinlynne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 06:08 PM Response to Original message |
18. we do! I even use Revlon haircolor because it is the only brand that doesn't test on rabbit's eyes. |
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UTUSN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-03-09 09:37 PM Response to Original message |
22. I do that: local. n/t |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-04-09 02:30 AM Response to Original message |
23. Recommend. I am a big supporter of using local people for everything. |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-04-09 02:34 AM Response to Original message |
24. I've been doing this and it feels good |
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