Sunday, November 28, 2010

Consumer Culture Kraziness

America one wild - Black Friday Lunacy

"Almost the entire right-hand column of The Drudge Report is dedicated to senseless violence and the raging insanity of Black Friday holiday shopping in America. Here are the leading stories:

VIDEO: Crazed shoppers stampede at TARGET...
Marine stabbed at BEST BUY...
Shopper arrested after packing gun in belt; knives, 'pepper grenade'...
Mall food court placed on lockdown after fight, reports of gunshots...
Shopper arrested after cutting in line, raging...
Police called after 'thousands' rush TOYS R US...
Woman busted after gun threat at toy store...
Shoppers accuse WAL-MART of false advertising...

Beyond this, there are a couple of other stories which indicate a level of collective stress that is spilling over into violent and suicidal acts.

FACEBOOK posting leads to assault with frying pan, stabbing...
Woman jumps from bridge onto I-95...

Happy Holidays Indeed!"

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