We all know the story of how the Grinch stole Christmas, but that wasn't good enough. Now Grinch retailers are stealing Thanksgiving too. The holiday is now officially co-opted so folk can stand in line at stores, out in the cold, all in hopes of saving $100 on some big screen TV.
Ah, Turkey day. The time of family, good food, friends, football and shopping. Or, is that what we have been told to believe? With 15% of America on food stamps, the call to shopping seems a little insulting. Even being thankful seems disingenuous.
While basting your bird or in-between nibbles, we bring you some Economic Turkeys of 2011.
Newt Gingrich Thinks Child Labor Laws Are Stupid
Can you believe how low we've come when a candidate for President can say child labor is a really good idea and not be immediately tarred and feathered?
It isn’t even important whether you or your family have a Merry or a Happy Christmas – the only important thing is whether corporations have a profitable Christmas. This is the true meaning of Christmas.
The mighty American marketing machine known as Christmas put on a brave front this weekend. Stores across the country opened up earlier than ever – some as early as 2:00 a.m. on Friday morning – and shoppers responded. Some consumers gave up their Thanksgiving Thursday altogether by using that day to stake their position on a sidewalk outside Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Target, or Sears. The rewards were high – those who were first in the store on Black Friday had the best shot at buying at deep, deep discounts. Flat screen HDTVs, which were otherwise priced at $1,000 minimum, were on sale for $300, but only on Black Friday and only to the earliest few into the store. (Image)
Ah, Turkey day. The time of family, good food, friends, football and shopping. Or, is that what we have been told to believe? With 
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