Today at Wal-Mart, that ever so easy target of left wing capitalism haters, my wife came across something very disturbing. Before I delve too deep into this, I want to first say, that my Redneck Target (Wal-Mart) is a life saver and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Rosetta Stone beware, non-Spanish speaking America or Gringo’s who shop there are learning subliminal Spanish faster than you can say Ole’. That’s Espanola for yee haw! But, buyer beware because we are being hoodwinked.

While perusing the produce section that’s as big as the St Peter for some succulent fruit, my wife came across the Kiwi. Never to be outdone by any small country, they even had a choice. Two to be exact. One was from here in the good ‘ol US of A and the other from our Southernly neighbor, Mexico. I couldn’t believe it at first. I thought all we got from Mexico was immigrants, Cartel’s and MS-13. They are that innocuous little club who get together every now or then to mutilate people. Oh yeah and we also get, Mexican’s; lots of them. But, there was something unibrow raising. Sorry, pictured Rosey looking at fruit. Which in itsel is a fairy tale. She likes the fatty stuff.

The kiwi from Mexico cost $0.33 each. A mighty enticing price for sure. Then, looking at the kiwi from our country the price was higher. Much, higher. It cost $3.97 for four. Hmm? American kiwi, almost a dollar each while el Mexico is 60% cheaper. To be fair, Mexican fruit picker in the US probably get paid better then their southern counterparts so the cost would certainly be absorbed by the consumer. But it begs to question, why does our fruit cost more here to us while Mexican fruit which has to dragged across the border, cost less? Labor cost, or favoritism?

I can’t believe it would be the result of favoritism. But, then what else would it be. Is our Government trying to put our farmers out of business? If so, for what purpose? To find the answer to those questions, are not as elusive as they may seem on the surface and they can be found by someone if they just looked. Sorry, that’s not what I do. I’m kind of like the mainstream media, gruff, fluff and stuff. The facts are just details too inane to worry about. So, I will pose the question to Wal-Mart. Why are you selling Mexican produce cheaper than our own and why don’t you put a preference in buying our products to help our businesses? Hello? Mr. Mart…, hmm, nothing to say?

It is sad to see one of the largest stores in the world who has the buying power of Bill Gates and Warren Buffets baby on steroids, to not have the wherewithal to stick it to the importers. On one hand, it’s basic economics. They are driven by their customer base and the demand for cheaper products. On the other, they are also a business born out of the opportunity which America offers. Yet, the fabric from which they were woven is also the opportunity they keep from our Mom & Pops. Small stores sparring with Wal-Mart leave bloodied and broke. A Sumo wrestler could wear a horse jockey as a G-string. Not a pretty sight for sure, but hey, it makes a point. My wife opted for the American kiwi and I am proud of her for her choice. She also bought taco’s, burrito wraps and guacamole. Yee Haw!