Why even bother with the American holiday known as Thanksgiving. Just make if a f%&*ing shopping day, and get it over with. Who the ef cares about being thankful and grateful anyway, the almighty dollar and how much people believe they are saving is what matters.

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Black Friday...so very, very sad.

It would seem that greed and need is more important than gratitude, no wonder we are unhappy and cannot redo a banking and investing system that has gone mad. Could the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, please make an appearance, please?

So very sad. As a long time retail employee who worked more than my share of Thanksgivings and Christmas Eves, I refuse to start shopping until after the holiday weekend. My brother and sister-in law, both big box store employees had no Thanksgiving. Two mandatory 8 hour shifts in 24 hours to get ready for their store to open at Midnight. Eight whole hours in between shifts to drive home and back and try and get some sleep before the nasty mobs descend--at midnight. On a "holiday". Some might stay it's their own "fault" for the employment they have. I tend to feel that fault lies with the greed of their employers (who claim to be family friendly and care about their community) and the brainwashed masses who buy (pun intended) into their propaganda. If the stores didn't tell you that you NEEDED to shop ever earlier on Thanksgiving I think people could and would actually wait until Friday.

As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories in this world are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with an abundant amount of cheaply produced merchandise. This year should be different.

This year Americans should give the gift of concern to all "Americans". There is no longer the excuse that nothing can be found that is produced by American hands - and who's to say that a gift needs to fit in a shirt box - that was made in Japan, purchased at a retail conglomerate, wrapped in Christmas paper made in China, and topped with a Korean made bow?

Therefore, let's start by supporting our own countrymen instead? For instance, just about every woman would love to have a gift certificate for a manicure or pedicure. How about giving a gift certificate from your local American hair salons? Or, how about a gift certificate for a massage by a local masseuse? Or maybe a gym membership?

Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? And how many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or motorcycle, done at a local shop run by the American working guy? What about a gift certificate for a round of golf at your local golf course, or a couple of games of bowling?

There are a bazillion American owner-operated restaurants and coffee shops in your town -- most offering gift certificates. Remember, this isn't about the big National chains anymore -- this is about supporting your home town Americans with their financial lives on the line trying to keep their doors open.

Christmas should no longer be about draining American pockets so China and Japan can build another glittering city. Christmas should now be about supporting Americans, and encouraging locally owned businesses to keep plugging away - especially during these troubled economic times. Now more than ever, we need to support our communities. In doing so, the benefits will inevitably come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine.

Just a thought...!

I have never in my life participated in the After Thanksgiving Sales. I remember when they began, KMart and Walmart and Toys R Us were the huge sales spots. As the popularity increased so did the stores participating in the madness. Then people started getting hurt, They still Are. Nothing on any of those shelves are worth pepper spray in my eyes. I'd rather stay home, right where I am and shop sales sites that will provide me with meaningful gifts for friends and family without the maddness outside today. BTW--who here mutes the freaking television comercials that are pushing BUY BUY BUY, GET A LEXUS, GET A LEO DIAMOND, and so on?? I've got my tv off and plan to keep it that way unless I'm watching movies.....Come On January!!!!!