As see the parade of cars flowing in and out of Wal*Mart, I sometimes feel like I'm the only one who makes a stink about buying American. So when I received this (Thanks, Clark!) I had to reprint it. Does it mean I'm not crazy since I found at least one other person who feels this way?
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> Check The Can
> Did you all see that Diane Sawyer has a special report coming up this week on this very subject. They removed ALL items from a typical, middleclass family's home, that were not made in the USA . There was hardly anything left besides the kitchen sink. Literally. During the special they are going to show truckloads of items - USA made - being brought in to replace everything. And will be talking about how to find these items and the difference in price etc.
> It was interesting that Diane said that if every American spent just $64 (more than normal) on USA made items this year, it would create something like 200,000 new jobs.
> Made ME think!
> Check the Can
> I WAS BUYING FOOD THE OTHER DAY AT WALMART.
> ON THE LABEL OF SOME PRODUCTS IT SAID 'FROM CHINA '.
> FOR EXAMPLE THE "OUR FAMILY" BRAND OF THE MANDARIN ORANGES SAYS RIGHT ON THE CAN 'FROM CHINA '.
> I WAS SHOCKED!! SO FOR A FEW MORE CENTS I BOUGHT THE LIBERTY GOLD BRAND OR THE DOLE SINCE IT'S FROM CALIF.
> TAKES FOREVER JUST TO BUY FOOD AND DO LABEL READING ! !
> Are we Americans as dumb as we appear --- or --- is it that we just do not think? While the Chinese, knowingly and intentionally, export inferior and even toxic products and dangerous toys and goods to be sold in American markets.
> Yet 70% of Americans believe that the trading privileges afforded to the Chinese should be suspended.
> Well, duh..why do you need the government to suspend trading privileges?
> SIMPLY DO IT YOURSELF, AMERICA !!
> Simply look on the bottom of every product you buy, and if it says 'Made in China ' or 'PRC' (and that now includes Hong Kong ), simply choose another product, or none at all. You will be amazed at how dependent you are on Chinese products, and you will be equally amazed at what you can do without.
> Who needs plastic eggs to celebrate Easter? If you must have eggs, use real ones and benefit some American farmer. Easter is just an example, the point is do not wait for the government to act. Just go ahead and assume control on your own.
> THINK ABOUT THIS: If 200 million Americans refuse to buy just $20 each of Chinese goods, that's a billion dollar trade imbalance resolved in our favor...fast!!
> The downside? Some American businesses will feel a temporary pinch from having foreign stockpiles of inventory. Wahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
> The solution? Let's give them fair warning and send our own message. Most of the people who have been reading about this matter are planning on implementing this on March. 4th and continue it until April. 4th That is only one month of trading losses, but it will hit the Chinese for 1/12th of the total, or 8%, of their American exports. Then they will at least have to ask themselves if the benefits of their arrogance and lawlessness were worth it.
> Remember, March. 4th to April. 4th
> START NOW.
> Send this to everybody you know. Let's show them that we are Americans and NOBODY can take us for granted.
> If we can't live without cheap Chinese goods for one month out of our lives, WE DESERVE WHAT WE GET!
> Pass it on, America .
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my favorite part? Waaaaaaaah!
By the way, there is no reason to stop buying American when 4 APR rolls around. I'm keeping it up!
Also, let's keep in mind the US and allied forces involved in the Libya strikes and whatever is to come next.
(*** begin quote ***)
> Check The Can
> Did you all see that Diane Sawyer has a special report coming up this week on this very subject. They removed ALL items from a typical, middleclass family's home, that were not made in the USA . There was hardly anything left besides the kitchen sink. Literally. During the special they are going to show truckloads of items - USA made - being brought in to replace everything. And will be talking about how to find these items and the difference in price etc.
> It was interesting that Diane said that if every American spent just $64 (more than normal) on USA made items this year, it would create something like 200,000 new jobs.
> Made ME think!
> Check the Can
> I WAS BUYING FOOD THE OTHER DAY AT WALMART.
> ON THE LABEL OF SOME PRODUCTS IT SAID 'FROM CHINA '.
> FOR EXAMPLE THE "OUR FAMILY" BRAND OF THE MANDARIN ORANGES SAYS RIGHT ON THE CAN 'FROM CHINA '.
> I WAS SHOCKED!! SO FOR A FEW MORE CENTS I BOUGHT THE LIBERTY GOLD BRAND OR THE DOLE SINCE IT'S FROM CALIF.
> TAKES FOREVER JUST TO BUY FOOD AND DO LABEL READING ! !
> Are we Americans as dumb as we appear --- or --- is it that we just do not think? While the Chinese, knowingly and intentionally, export inferior and even toxic products and dangerous toys and goods to be sold in American markets.
> Yet 70% of Americans believe that the trading privileges afforded to the Chinese should be suspended.
> Well, duh..why do you need the government to suspend trading privileges?
> SIMPLY DO IT YOURSELF, AMERICA !!
> Simply look on the bottom of every product you buy, and if it says 'Made in China ' or 'PRC' (and that now includes Hong Kong ), simply choose another product, or none at all. You will be amazed at how dependent you are on Chinese products, and you will be equally amazed at what you can do without.
> Who needs plastic eggs to celebrate Easter? If you must have eggs, use real ones and benefit some American farmer. Easter is just an example, the point is do not wait for the government to act. Just go ahead and assume control on your own.
> THINK ABOUT THIS: If 200 million Americans refuse to buy just $20 each of Chinese goods, that's a billion dollar trade imbalance resolved in our favor...fast!!
> The downside? Some American businesses will feel a temporary pinch from having foreign stockpiles of inventory. Wahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
> The solution? Let's give them fair warning and send our own message. Most of the people who have been reading about this matter are planning on implementing this on March. 4th and continue it until April. 4th That is only one month of trading losses, but it will hit the Chinese for 1/12th of the total, or 8%, of their American exports. Then they will at least have to ask themselves if the benefits of their arrogance and lawlessness were worth it.
> Remember, March. 4th to April. 4th
> START NOW.
> Send this to everybody you know. Let's show them that we are Americans and NOBODY can take us for granted.
> If we can't live without cheap Chinese goods for one month out of our lives, WE DESERVE WHAT WE GET!
> Pass it on, America .
(*** end quote ***)
my favorite part? Waaaaaaaah!
By the way, there is no reason to stop buying American when 4 APR rolls around. I'm keeping it up!
Also, let's keep in mind the US and allied forces involved in the Libya strikes and whatever is to come next.
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Hi Chris,
ReplyDeleteMake sure you check the locations of fruits and vegetables, too. Much of Dole fruit is NOT from America. The same is true of many veggies. Most of the veggies from my area are from Mexico. I pay more for American stuff- or do without if possible. I've been doing this for years when ever possible. (Over 20 years ago, I lived near the Canadian border. I had to go over there to buy American products!)
While you're saving America- save the earth, too. Buy items with less packaging and with packaging that can be recycled- glass, some plastic containers (not shrink wrap or that plastic wrap that prevents you from opening products), cardboard, etc.
It's amazing what a difference what a difference you can make when you put your mind (and your money!) to it!
If the government stops taxing my personal income, and I'll buy all american ( cars excluded), and be willing to pay more sales tax.
ReplyDeleteUntil then.. I'll keep buying from the commies.
SB: Valid argument!! It's your money and you are master of your domain. Recently: Meredith had an epic made in USA win buying beds for the children made in Alabama (Shop at home furniture . com) and mattresses made in Ft. Worth, TX (City mattress . com) However, I had an epic fail trying to find a mountain bike made in USA: all are made in China or Taiwan. Cannondale quit making in US last year, and Trek makes all aluminum frame bikes in China, only a few multiple thousand dollar carbon fiber bikes are still made in USA.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I understand your philosophy, make them earn your purchasing power.
Thanks for commenting!
C