WakeUpWalMart.com Wants Americans to 'Declare Independence from Wal-Mart'
WASHINGTON -- Wal-Mart opposition group WakeUpWalMart.com is trying to use the July 4th holiday to bring more negative attention on the country's largest retailer. Its "Declare Your Independence from Wal-Mart" campaign includes a new TV ad and a "Declaration of Independence from Wal-Mart," which campaign followers are urged to sign.
WakeUpWalMart.com is calling on all Americans to "once again stand up and defend America from big corporate interests like Wal-Mart who have declared war on America's working families."
Said campaign spokesman Paul Blank in a statement: "Over 200 years ago, the American people proudly declared their independence from tyranny and oppression and fought to create a country of, by and for the American people. Unfortunately, America's working families now face a new kind of tyranny from big corporations like Wal-Mart who are using our government to work against the American people."
The "Declare Your Independence from Wal-Mart" spot will be released on YouTube.com. The ad will also be used in an online ad campaign on Web sites including Talkingpointsmemo.com, AmericaBlog, and smirkingchimp.com.
WakeUpWalMart.com is calling on all Americans to "once again stand up and defend America from big corporate interests like Wal-Mart who have declared war on America's working families."
Said campaign spokesman Paul Blank in a statement: "Over 200 years ago, the American people proudly declared their independence from tyranny and oppression and fought to create a country of, by and for the American people. Unfortunately, America's working families now face a new kind of tyranny from big corporations like Wal-Mart who are using our government to work against the American people."
The "Declare Your Independence from Wal-Mart" spot will be released on YouTube.com. The ad will also be used in an online ad campaign on Web sites including Talkingpointsmemo.com, AmericaBlog, and smirkingchimp.com.