|
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend Bookmark this thread |
This topic is archived. |
Home » Discuss » The DU Lounge |
sbj405 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-01-05 06:44 PM Original message |
Giftmas greed and consumerism "Angel Tree" - a rant |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
tjdee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-01-05 06:49 PM Response to Original message |
1. Thank the television. "Richer" kids want that stuff, why wouldn't needy ki |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
sbj405 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-01-05 06:54 PM Response to Reply #1 |
5. Well I think it's ridiculous for any 12 y/o to be asking for those things |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
leftstreet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-01-05 06:55 PM Response to Reply #1 |
6. Agree. Kids want what they see on the teevee. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Splatter Phoenix (626 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-01-05 06:52 PM Response to Original message |
2. Sickening. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
grasswire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-01-05 06:54 PM Response to Original message |
3. there's a giving tree at my local supermarket... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-01-05 06:54 PM Response to Original message |
4. I honestly don't think that |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
sbj405 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-01-05 06:56 PM Response to Reply #4 |
7. The other most common item was gift card |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
XemaSab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-01-05 07:16 PM Response to Reply #7 |
10. Get a gift card for a bookstore |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
MountainLaurel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-02-05 09:22 AM Response to Reply #7 |
18. Perhaps the gift card |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
lovelaureng (434 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-01-05 06:57 PM Response to Original message |
8. Unfortunately, |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
trof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-01-05 07:11 PM Response to Original message |
9. Similar experience at Wal-Mart a few years ago. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RevCheesehead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-01-05 09:37 PM Response to Reply #9 |
15. That's inspiring. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
trof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-01-05 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
11. You are not a bah-humbug bitch. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
miss_american_pie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-01-05 09:18 PM Response to Original message |
12. How would one suggest that though? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
WindRavenX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-01-05 09:23 PM Response to Original message |
13. why is it greed? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Lars39 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-01-05 09:29 PM Response to Original message |
14. It's setting the kids up for failure &/or disappointment. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RevCheesehead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-01-05 09:42 PM Response to Original message |
16. On the other hand, some people want to be generous at Christmas. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
johnnie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-01-05 09:53 PM Response to Original message |
17. Kids have no idea about money |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
BuelahWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-02-05 08:01 PM Response to Original message |
19. My mom and I used to do Angel Tree before she got sick |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) | Tue May 07th 2024, 10:39 PM Response to Original message |
Advertisements [?] |
Top |
Home » Discuss » The DU Lounge |
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators
Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.
Home | Discussion Forums | Journals | Store | Donate
About DU | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.
© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC