Clinton Praises Wal-Mart's Environmental Practices

New York Sun   |  Grace Rauh   |   September 27, 2007 09:54 AM


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President Clinton is highlighting the efforts of Wal-Mart to safeguard the environment, saying the company's practices could be a template for growth in developing countries.

Sharing the stage with the chief executive of Wal-Mart, H. Lee Scott, during the opening session of the Clinton Global Initiative yesterday, the former president said that if the company -- long criticized by Democrats for its labor and health insurance practices -- generates wealth and jobs while reducing its carbon footprint, "then other businesses will follow suit."

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- Lisette I'm a Fan of Lisette 39 fans permalink
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You know I am really sick and tired of Bill Clinton's face.

He is all over the news in an effort to boost up old Hillary. What a whore he is. Bill is really demeaning himself.

And people have the nerve to criticize Oprah for backing Barack Obama.

Vote for Hillary and deserve what you get Americans!!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:04 PM on 09/27/2007

I know how you feel...that's what I said about Bush and it will take us 30 years if not more to get over this! Over 4000 American families will never get over Bush.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:26 AM on 09/28/2007
- drblack I'm a Fan of drblack 19 fans permalink

This is the kind of corporate schill Hillary will be as well.
Fellow Arkansas businessman and Walmart founder Sam Walton was a BIG supporter of Bill Clinton and was key in getting Most favored nation status for Communist China.
The Clintons love big business and will ALWAYS support big corporations over the American Individual.
A vote for Hillary is a vote against the American worker and for Communist China.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:51 PM on 09/27/2007

By pushing down prices through ruthless negotiation Walmart slows the rise of China. I figure a variety of groups find that attractive for a variety of reasons. The reasons share fear as a motivator.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:56 PM on 09/27/2007
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This "NASCARliberal" person is obviously a shill for Walmart in their paid PR campaign.

I can't believe that anyone would defend Walmart with such vigor without being paid for it.

So he is either a paid shill, or an employee, or if not and doing it for free a complete moron.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:18 PM on 09/27/2007

Clinton will do say anything for money...now he's doing a GREENWASHING job for WALMART??? How much will they contribute to Hils campaign for this PR.

Why would anyone believe a word of what he has to say about anything...the great CENTRIST will kiss anyones keister for a buck or accolade...now he's an ENVIRONMENTALIST?????

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:13 PM on 09/27/2007
- HumeSkeptic I'm a Fan of HumeSkeptic 1633 fans permalink
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" the former president said that if the company -- long criticized by Democrats for its labor and health insurance practices -- generates wealth and jobs while reducing its carbon footprint, "then other businesses will follow suit. "

I don't see how anyone can have a problem with that statement.


It should have nothing to do with what we think of Clinton or of Wal-Mart on other issues.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:13 PM on 09/27/2007
- mmckinl I'm a Fan of mmckinl 22 fans permalink

I've had it with Bill Clinton ...

NAFTA , The 1996 Telecommonications Act , WTO status for China and 500,000 dead children (U.N. Figures ) in Iraq due to his sanctions ...

Clinton has only one thing in mind ... Clinton ...

Pure Snake - Oil Salesman ...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:08 PM on 09/27/2007

I have had enough of both Clintons....

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:36 PM on 09/27/2007

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The Clintons have been in bed with ARKANSAS-based Wal-Mart forever. Hillary served on their Board of Directors. They have owned hundreds of thousands of dollars in Wal-Mart stock. The have received countless under-the-table benefits from Wal-Mart.
If you're surprised by any of this, you don't know sh*t about the Conniving Calculating Clintons.
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    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:37 PM on 09/27/2007

WalMart cutting its carbon footprint by a fraction is like Satan eating a popsicle in Hell and claiming he's figting global warming.

(Yes, I exaggerate.)

If Satan had a big enough bank account, Clinton would be right by his side, too.

http://www.newsprism.com

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:01 PM on 09/27/2007
- WillPower I'm a Fan of WillPower 4 fans permalink

Wal-Mart is ahead of the curve in the enviromental movement.

http://www.walmartstores.com/GlobalWMStoresWeb/navigate.do?catg=217

They are experimenting with solar power for their stores as well as harnessing the heat from on-site kitchens to save energy, among other things.

I know you Huffpo loonies love to demonize people and things but it's not a black and white world. Wal-Mart, George Bush and Corporate America aren't all bad. They're not all good either but consider that the owners of Wal-Mart are their millions of stockholders, not some Sam Walton decendant pulling levers behind a curtain.

Give Wal-Mart a compliment when it's deserved.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:09 PM on 09/27/2007
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Corporate whore!!!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:02 PM on 09/27/2007
- WillPower I'm a Fan of WillPower 4 fans permalink

Wow. I give a factual argument and am met with a response that reinforces my profile of the left-wing nut job: No facts, no intellect, just kneejerk all-anger-all-the-time name calling. Thanks for being part of the stereotype.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:37 PM on 09/27/2007
- TheHandyman I'm a Fan of TheHandyman 108 fans permalink
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I would have applauded had they given the CFL's away instead of selling them at a profit! Sorry, stockholders are never owners, the Walton Family heirs are the owners. And they continue to rake in the money while underpaying their workers and buying cheap products from overseas, and putting American store owners out of business. So what is the upside?

As for Clinton, let me see Jimmy Carter does work for Habitat for Humanity, works for Peace around the world and Bill, well, he, er, he, markets himself to the highest corporate bidder.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:42 PM on 09/27/2007
- glesslib I'm a Fan of glesslib 24 fans permalink

Say friend, Walmart is the reason that your kids can play with lead painted toys (Chinese/American companies have to meet their "price-point" or they won't buy) that employer provided healthcare will soon be a thing of the past and that countless mom and pops throughout America are but a memory.

I wouldn't shop at a Wal-Mart under any circumstances, and I've lost a lot of respect for Bill Clinton if he is shilling for these guys.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:43 PM on 09/27/2007
- helonias I'm a Fan of helonias 258 fans permalink
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BUt the Chinese are killing themselves with pollution to stock Walmarts shelves.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:55 PM on 09/27/2007

And add that the Chinese are also trying to kill us. Lead in paint for our children, contaminated pet food, just to name a few...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:24 PM on 09/27/2007
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MyNameIsVictoriaWinters says, "ASS much as I loathe Walmart since they have caused more environmental damage than we can imagine, they are NOT going to disappear anytime soon."

Actually, WalMart and the other "big box" stores may be gone sooner than you think. As James Howard Kunstler points out in his book "The Long Emergency," those stores would not be possible except in an era of cheap oil. They depend on goods imported from thousands of miles away, then moved around on trucks to suburban stores whose customers often drive miles to reach. Once world oil demand exceeds supply and energy prices skyrocket, the "big box" stores could be quickly sporting "retail space for sale" signs.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:44 PM on 09/27/2007
- MI6troll I'm a Fan of MI6troll 25 fans permalink

More threatening to WalMart is the rise of the "power center". Power centers are anchored by a store such as Kohl's or Penny's and surrounded by stores such as KidsR-Us, Linens & Things, chain restaurants, etc.

Comparable prices, better quality and choice.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:30 PM on 09/27/2007
- olivia I'm a Fan of olivia 96 fans permalink

Slums of the future. Big ugly collapsing buildings.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:47 PM on 09/27/2007
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I don't know.

Just seems wrong.

Not quite the time to praise a company that has a whole lot of catching up to do.

And while we're at it, Huffington Post headlines and stories have gone absolutely wacky.

It's because of someone's hatred of the Clintons.

This entire week Huffpo has resembled a conservative blog.

(Okay, I've never actually looked at a conservative site, but Huffpo has looked something other than liberal).

BTW - I don't know about progressives. The ones I know are so hellbent on correcting every seeming wrong in the world that they begin to expect everyone to live their miserable ascetic lifestyle. Don't know about you, but I call that conservative.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:38 PM on 09/27/2007
- TheHandyman I'm a Fan of TheHandyman 108 fans permalink
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What, like no more war, for any reason? Or universal healthcare because we already pay for it but our money is squandered on corporate welfare and war industries? Or maybe clean air, water, safe roads and bridges because we pay for it. How about safe medications! Those things. If that is what you call conservative values then I think you need to be re-educated.

As for the headlines and the stories, it is getting more like the papers you see littering the aisles at checkout stands. It is the advertising you know. Arianna has greed in her eyes not that she is Brave! I find myself going other places to find the hard news I am seeking!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:55 PM on 09/27/2007
- MI6troll I'm a Fan of MI6troll 25 fans permalink

More interesting is what Kohl's is doing in California:

Kohl's Activates Largest Rooftop Solar Rollout in U.S. History

State Officials Flip Switch to Initiate Delivery of Solar Energy to 63 Kohl's California Locations

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Kohl's Department Stores (NYSE:KSS - News) flipped the switch on a rooftop solar energy system at its Laguna Niguel store as part of the largest planned U.S. photovoltaic solar rollout to date. Michael R. Peevey, president of the California Public Utilities Commission, joined Kohl's to celebrate this significant step toward the building of solar electric systems at 63 of Kohl's 80 California locations, which will total approximately 25 megawatts (MW). At completion, Kohl's solar program will represent approximately 15 percent of California's photovoltaic installations to date.

"Kohl's is working closely with the State of California to help meet the goals set by Governor Schwarzenegger and the Public Utility Commission. Under the 2007 California Solar Initiative (CSI) program, the state expects to build solar power systems totaling 3,000 MW of solar power by 2017. At 25 MW, the total projected capacity of the Kohl's solar systems will be larger than that of the top five largest completed photovoltaic systems in the United States combined."

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/070926/20070926006086.html?.v=1

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:27 PM on 09/27/2007

WHY CAN'T DEMOCRAT PRESIDENTS AND VP JUST RIDE OFF TO THE SUNSET? Just look at Jimmy Carter, Bill and Al. They can't seem to retire and leave international/national affairs to their successors. They have to butt in but if say a George Sr. went around the world and met with foreign leaders they would be tried for treason.


Have you heard from George H.W. Bush? Dan Quayle? Didn't Reagan watch the sunsets at his ranch? He came out rarely till his illness. Ford? Nixon the crook? Were they globetrotting the world to circumvent the current President's policy?

Bill just has a big ego and just has to be in the spotlight. How much is he, Al, and the Peanut getting for speeches? The more they slam the current President, the more they get per speech and book sales.

They have no business critizing or praising any issues by the current President, no matter who it is!!!

If Hillary won, can George go around the world and bash her? Since many of the Huffers say Bill, Al, and the Peanut can, GEORGE CAN TOO!

Being that the Clintons are now following the censorship practices (Chelsea's photo, Jihad movie, documents exposing them) of their heroes, Fidel and Hugo, any and all who criticize them will be sent to the gulag!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:43 PM on 09/27/2007
- MI6troll I'm a Fan of MI6troll 25 fans permalink

And your post relates to Kohl's exactly HOW?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:59 PM on 09/27/2007
- TheHandyman I'm a Fan of TheHandyman 108 fans permalink
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Did you time warp in from the 60's Mr. Coummunist behind every tree? Did you ever hear of the concept of Free Speech? Did you ever even glance at the Constitution. Were you home schooled by squirrels? Go to your therapist and ask them to adjust your medications.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:00 PM on 09/27/2007
- glesslib I'm a Fan of glesslib 24 fans permalink

Certainly George has a perfect right to bash Hillary after he leaves office. I really don't know how much credibility he'll have since he will today, tomorrow and forever be remembered as the worst president ever and won't be welcome anywhere on earth except at Republican fundraisers.

But keep on beleiving that this guy will have a platform in this world after he leaves office. You and the other 29% who think this guys doing a good job.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:21 PM on 09/27/2007

Pay to Play --- They're all up for sale to the highest bidder. Look at our NC Senator's dear ole hubby, "viagra" Bob Dole who became a well paid "consultant" to the Dubai Ports (govt owned) boys to speak on their behalf when the issue was on the table before the US Senate. Lizzy didn't recuse herself, saying "she was her own woman". She doesn't even consider western NC important enough to visit here in person - sending a representative to "hear your concerns". I wonder which corporate lobbyist(s) she's lunching with instead? Rep Charles H. Taylor was voted out last election. He owned 80% interest in a Russian bank & used US taxpayer $$ to fly to Russia to conduct business there.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:17 PM on 09/27/2007
    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:05 PM on 09/27/2007

Looks like they pulled the Lewis Black Walmart bash. The power of Walmart is awesome.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:08 PM on 09/27/2007
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