Black Friday 2012

A few select topical pieces for your consideration before you set forth lemming-like to risk life and limb this morning

Well the BIG DAY has finally arrived.

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A select few topical pieces for your consideration before you (well some of you, we suppose) set forth lemming-like to risk life and limb this morning:

• And they’re off — Utah shoppers hit the stores for Black Friday
• Black Friday Begins (Early): Walmart Workers Already Striking in at Least Seven States (Updated 8:35 AM)
• Why You Shouldn’t Shop at Walmart on Friday
• Why 'Black Friday' Has Dark Roots

Happy brawling shopping everyone!

Meanwhile, your blogmeister will be holed up in the plush offices of Weber County Forum, spending the first day of the traditional American Crass Commercial Christmas Holiday Season doing what God really intended... watching college football on TeeVee, of course.

Update 11/23/12 11:23 a.m.: Hey! Here's another alternative for Black Friday shoppers who don't want to put up with all the brick-and-mortar holiday hassles:

• Shop Amazon - Black Friday Deals Week

Just another great idea, wethinks.