Image via WikipediaEmail • Twitter • Facebook • LinkedIn • YouTubeMy least favorite human on the planet is getting into the group-buying business.
Conservative Ass Hat Glenn Beck announced he is launching a competitor to Groupon, Living Social and thousands of other sites. Unlike all those other sites, however, Beck's Markdown.com is a place where his "personal slogan and values will be brought to life."
Here's my problem – other than the obvious one involving Beck: Aren't sites like Groupon and Living Social inherently socialist? Think about it. The collective benefits from the discounts offered as long as enough people participate during the allotted time. Granted, the companies are not being FORCED to sell at a discount, but these companies also have a market. They have determined the price they can charge based on the time and effort that goes in to making the product, which is very market driven. Now Beck wants them to throw out these market dynamics and sell at a discount.
It's a stretch, but I hate this guy. I will gladly take any opportunity to fling monkey poo in his direction.
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