BUY AMERICAN (avoid that made in China)

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[carlsbadworker]

I am always amazed that people always look at one side of the equation when they talk about economic issues. Start with rent control, must be great for the renters, right?

American goods are more expensive than Chinese goods. So if you are spending more money onto American goods, you will have less money for everything else. So maybe we can all cut back to our basic needs and at least all the dollars will be staying in US, right?
No! The only thing left for US economy is its ability to innovate. But innovative companies also need US consumers to throw money at them when they are in their early development stages: think about all the latest drugs, think about first generation ipod, think about Kindle…
If the American consumers are throwing money at American products with less value, they will have nothing to spare for the innovative companies’ expensive but unique products. And that will eventually kill US economy because all it can compete with others is innovation, not the cost of the labor.

That said, whether US products offer better or worse value is an entirely different debate. For the record, I do most of my grocercy shopping at Henry’s and I just love that place. And I hardly ever go to Walmart. I am not rich enough to waste money on the Warlmart stuff that doesn’t last long.

[carlsbadworker]

I am always amazed that people always look at one side of the equation when they talk about economic issues. Start with rent control, must be great for the renters, right?

American goods are more expensive than Chinese goods. So if you are spending more money onto American goods, you will have less money for everything else. So maybe we can all cut back to our basic needs and at least all the dollars will be staying in US, right?
No! The only thing left for US economy is its ability to innovate. But innovative companies also need US consumers to throw money at them when they are in their early development stages: think about all the latest drugs, think about first generation ipod, think about Kindle…
If the American consumers are throwing money at American products with less value, they will have nothing to spare for the innovative companies’ expensive but unique products. And that will eventually kill US economy because all it can compete with others is innovation, not the cost of the labor.

That said, whether US products offer better or worse value is an entirely different debate. For the record, I do most of my grocercy shopping at Henry’s and I just love that place. And I hardly ever go to Walmart. I am not rich enough to waste money on the Warlmart stuff that doesn’t last long.

[carlsbadworker]

I am always amazed that people always look at one side of the equation when they talk about economic issues. Start with rent control, must be great for the renters, right?

American goods are more expensive than Chinese goods. So if you are spending more money onto American goods, you will have less money for everything else. So maybe we can all cut back to our basic needs and at least all the dollars will be staying in US, right?
No! The only thing left for US economy is its ability to innovate. But innovative companies also need US consumers to throw money at them when they are in their early development stages: think about all the latest drugs, think about first generation ipod, think about Kindle…
If the American consumers are throwing money at American products with less value, they will have nothing to spare for the innovative companies’ expensive but unique products. And that will eventually kill US economy because all it can compete with others is innovation, not the cost of the labor.

That said, whether US products offer better or worse value is an entirely different debate. For the record, I do most of my grocercy shopping at Henry’s and I just love that place. And I hardly ever go to Walmart. I am not rich enough to waste money on the Warlmart stuff that doesn’t last long.

[carlsbadworker]

I am always amazed that people always look at one side of the equation when they talk about economic issues. Start with rent control, must be great for the renters, right?

American goods are more expensive than Chinese goods. So if you are spending more money onto American goods, you will have less money for everything else. So maybe we can all cut back to our basic needs and at least all the dollars will be staying in US, right?
No! The only thing left for US economy is its ability to innovate. But innovative companies also need US consumers to throw money at them when they are in their early development stages: think about all the latest drugs, think about first generation ipod, think about Kindle…
If the American consumers are throwing money at American products with less value, they will have nothing to spare for the innovative companies’ expensive but unique products. And that will eventually kill US economy because all it can compete with others is innovation, not the cost of the labor.

That said, whether US products offer better or worse value is an entirely different debate. For the record, I do most of my grocercy shopping at Henry’s and I just love that place. And I hardly ever go to Walmart. I am not rich enough to waste money on the Warlmart stuff that doesn’t last long.

[carlsbadworker]

I am always amazed that people always look at one side of the equation when they talk about economic issues. Start with rent control, must be great for the renters, right?

American goods are more expensive than Chinese goods. So if you are spending more money onto American goods, you will have less money for everything else. So maybe we can all cut back to our basic needs and at least all the dollars will be staying in US, right?
No! The only thing left for US economy is its ability to innovate. But innovative companies also need US consumers to throw money at them when they are in their early development stages: think about all the latest drugs, think about first generation ipod, think about Kindle…
If the American consumers are throwing money at American products with less value, they will have nothing to spare for the innovative companies’ expensive but unique products. And that will eventually kill US economy because all it can compete with others is innovation, not the cost of the labor.

That said, whether US products offer better or worse value is an entirely different debate. For the record, I do most of my grocercy shopping at Henry’s and I just love that place. And I hardly ever go to Walmart. I am not rich enough to waste money on the Warlmart stuff that doesn’t last long.

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb]Well, you can always shop at American Apparel. But it’s going to be tough, as I said, to buy something not made in China. Heck, I think good, old Levi’s are now made in China. [/quote]

For the “buy american” folks, I hope you really took a look at some of these places and put your wallet to work…

Jeans:
http://www.allamericanclothing.com/

Shoe selection:
http://www.americansworking.com/shoes.html

Tools:
Sears Craftsman (check the labels)
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/sears_craftsman.html

Northern Tool (supplier, check advertisements)
http://www.northerntool.com/

Electronics:
http://www.madeinusa.org/nav.cgi?data/elec

Sunglasses:
http://www.usstuff.com/glasssun.htm
(Oakley in particular. Thank you very much, I just paid $280 for a pair of bling…)

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb]Well, you can always shop at American Apparel. But it’s going to be tough, as I said, to buy something not made in China. Heck, I think good, old Levi’s are now made in China. [/quote]

For the “buy american” folks, I hope you really took a look at some of these places and put your wallet to work…

Jeans:
http://www.allamericanclothing.com/

Shoe selection:
http://www.americansworking.com/shoes.html

Tools:
Sears Craftsman (check the labels)
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/sears_craftsman.html

Northern Tool (supplier, check advertisements)
http://www.northerntool.com/

Electronics:
http://www.madeinusa.org/nav.cgi?data/elec

Sunglasses:
http://www.usstuff.com/glasssun.htm
(Oakley in particular. Thank you very much, I just paid $280 for a pair of bling…)

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb]Well, you can always shop at American Apparel. But it’s going to be tough, as I said, to buy something not made in China. Heck, I think good, old Levi’s are now made in China. [/quote]

For the “buy american” folks, I hope you really took a look at some of these places and put your wallet to work…

Jeans:
http://www.allamericanclothing.com/

Shoe selection:
http://www.americansworking.com/shoes.html

Tools:
Sears Craftsman (check the labels)
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/sears_craftsman.html

Northern Tool (supplier, check advertisements)
http://www.northerntool.com/

Electronics:
http://www.madeinusa.org/nav.cgi?data/elec

Sunglasses:
http://www.usstuff.com/glasssun.htm
(Oakley in particular. Thank you very much, I just paid $280 for a pair of bling…)

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb]Well, you can always shop at American Apparel. But it’s going to be tough, as I said, to buy something not made in China. Heck, I think good, old Levi’s are now made in China. [/quote]

For the “buy american” folks, I hope you really took a look at some of these places and put your wallet to work…

Jeans:
http://www.allamericanclothing.com/

Shoe selection:
http://www.americansworking.com/shoes.html

Tools:
Sears Craftsman (check the labels)
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/sears_craftsman.html

Northern Tool (supplier, check advertisements)
http://www.northerntool.com/

Electronics:
http://www.madeinusa.org/nav.cgi?data/elec

Sunglasses:
http://www.usstuff.com/glasssun.htm
(Oakley in particular. Thank you very much, I just paid $280 for a pair of bling…)

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb]Well, you can always shop at American Apparel. But it’s going to be tough, as I said, to buy something not made in China. Heck, I think good, old Levi’s are now made in China. [/quote]

For the “buy american” folks, I hope you really took a look at some of these places and put your wallet to work…

Jeans:
http://www.allamericanclothing.com/

Shoe selection:
http://www.americansworking.com/shoes.html

Tools:
Sears Craftsman (check the labels)
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/sears_craftsman.html

Northern Tool (supplier, check advertisements)
http://www.northerntool.com/

Electronics:
http://www.madeinusa.org/nav.cgi?data/elec

Sunglasses:
http://www.usstuff.com/glasssun.htm
(Oakley in particular. Thank you very much, I just paid $280 for a pair of bling…)

[jpinpb]

Thanks for those links, flu. Of course I know about Craftsman. And I actually have New Balance. I was not aware of Bose. Good to know.

But as I said earlier, companies anywhere are not making a whole lot off me. I’m no major consumer. I’m speaking in general, about just the occasions I’m out shopping around, when you check the label of items, you will find many items that are made in China.

To answer your questions about why, say, target China, because they have now overpowered everyone. From what I understand the other problem is that companies don’t typically repatriate their funds, so the money never really makes its way back here.

[jpinpb]

Thanks for those links, flu. Of course I know about Craftsman. And I actually have New Balance. I was not aware of Bose. Good to know.

But as I said earlier, companies anywhere are not making a whole lot off me. I’m no major consumer. I’m speaking in general, about just the occasions I’m out shopping around, when you check the label of items, you will find many items that are made in China.

To answer your questions about why, say, target China, because they have now overpowered everyone. From what I understand the other problem is that companies don’t typically repatriate their funds, so the money never really makes its way back here.

[jpinpb]

Thanks for those links, flu. Of course I know about Craftsman. And I actually have New Balance. I was not aware of Bose. Good to know.

But as I said earlier, companies anywhere are not making a whole lot off me. I’m no major consumer. I’m speaking in general, about just the occasions I’m out shopping around, when you check the label of items, you will find many items that are made in China.

To answer your questions about why, say, target China, because they have now overpowered everyone. From what I understand the other problem is that companies don’t typically repatriate their funds, so the money never really makes its way back here.

[jpinpb]

Thanks for those links, flu. Of course I know about Craftsman. And I actually have New Balance. I was not aware of Bose. Good to know.

But as I said earlier, companies anywhere are not making a whole lot off me. I’m no major consumer. I’m speaking in general, about just the occasions I’m out shopping around, when you check the label of items, you will find many items that are made in China.

To answer your questions about why, say, target China, because they have now overpowered everyone. From what I understand the other problem is that companies don’t typically repatriate their funds, so the money never really makes its way back here.

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