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ParticipantLast time I was at Walmart (usually not a pleasant experience) I looked at the 2 things I was buying and was pleasantly surprised to see that they were made in the USA. Now this was while in line, I did not select them based on this, but I sure felt better after noticing. Kind of like going to the gym,it fells better afterward. I will be taking my reading glasses with me from now on and look for made in the USA, just like me.I understand the lower labor argument,but in times of automation, I would love to see more things made here.
ParticipantLast time I was at Walmart (usually not a pleasant experience) I looked at the 2 things I was buying and was pleasantly surprised to see that they were made in the USA. Now this was while in line, I did not select them based on this, but I sure felt better after noticing. Kind of like going to the gym,it fells better afterward. I will be taking my reading glasses with me from now on and look for made in the USA, just like me.I understand the lower labor argument,but in times of automation, I would love to see more things made here.
ParticipantSocratt,
I can tell you are one smart person, I agree with much of what you say. I do take exception with “ignoring” other countries. We are trully in a global marketplace and because of that it would be a huge mistake for Obama to raise tariffs or trade barriers(that single thing is what set off the great depression of ’29-’33). I think Obama needs to pull a Bill Clinton and stand up and give a good speech about supporting Americans and their products but just don’t legislate it. A near bankrupt Federal government cannot “save us”. I believe in “buying american”, but only when it is a quality product. One last thing, why does everyone believe the bailout it is a handout, remember it is a loan, could it be no one believes it will be repaid?ParticipantSocratt,
I can tell you are one smart person, I agree with much of what you say. I do take exception with “ignoring” other countries. We are trully in a global marketplace and because of that it would be a huge mistake for Obama to raise tariffs or trade barriers(that single thing is what set off the great depression of ’29-’33). I think Obama needs to pull a Bill Clinton and stand up and give a good speech about supporting Americans and their products but just don’t legislate it. A near bankrupt Federal government cannot “save us”. I believe in “buying american”, but only when it is a quality product. One last thing, why does everyone believe the bailout it is a handout, remember it is a loan, could it be no one believes it will be repaid?ParticipantSocratt,
I can tell you are one smart person, I agree with much of what you say. I do take exception with “ignoring” other countries. We are trully in a global marketplace and because of that it would be a huge mistake for Obama to raise tariffs or trade barriers(that single thing is what set off the great depression of ’29-’33). I think Obama needs to pull a Bill Clinton and stand up and give a good speech about supporting Americans and their products but just don’t legislate it. A near bankrupt Federal government cannot “save us”. I believe in “buying american”, but only when it is a quality product. One last thing, why does everyone believe the bailout it is a handout, remember it is a loan, could it be no one believes it will be repaid?ParticipantSocratt,
I can tell you are one smart person, I agree with much of what you say. I do take exception with “ignoring” other countries. We are trully in a global marketplace and because of that it would be a huge mistake for Obama to raise tariffs or trade barriers(that single thing is what set off the great depression of ’29-’33). I think Obama needs to pull a Bill Clinton and stand up and give a good speech about supporting Americans and their products but just don’t legislate it. A near bankrupt Federal government cannot “save us”. I believe in “buying american”, but only when it is a quality product. One last thing, why does everyone believe the bailout it is a handout, remember it is a loan, could it be no one believes it will be repaid?ParticipantSocratt,
I can tell you are one smart person, I agree with much of what you say. I do take exception with “ignoring” other countries. We are trully in a global marketplace and because of that it would be a huge mistake for Obama to raise tariffs or trade barriers(that single thing is what set off the great depression of ’29-’33). I think Obama needs to pull a Bill Clinton and stand up and give a good speech about supporting Americans and their products but just don’t legislate it. A near bankrupt Federal government cannot “save us”. I believe in “buying american”, but only when it is a quality product. One last thing, why does everyone believe the bailout it is a handout, remember it is a loan, could it be no one believes it will be repaid?ParticipantMy suggestion is to hard ball them. Threaten to cancel if they don’t waive fee. My guess is they know they will get less now with rates rising and atleast 2 more months on the market. 10 to 15 working days = 2 to 3 weeks=$1400 to $2100, unless you are really stuck on this property, there are more houses about to come to market and everybody knows this.Of course I guess it really depends on how much earnest money you put down too! Let this be a lesson to everybody else out there, no more than 1% earnest money.Bigger question is why so late to get docs to escrow,was the bank holding things up?
ParticipantMy suggestion is to hard ball them. Threaten to cancel if they don’t waive fee. My guess is they know they will get less now with rates rising and atleast 2 more months on the market. 10 to 15 working days = 2 to 3 weeks=$1400 to $2100, unless you are really stuck on this property, there are more houses about to come to market and everybody knows this.Of course I guess it really depends on how much earnest money you put down too! Let this be a lesson to everybody else out there, no more than 1% earnest money.Bigger question is why so late to get docs to escrow,was the bank holding things up?
ParticipantMy suggestion is to hard ball them. Threaten to cancel if they don’t waive fee. My guess is they know they will get less now with rates rising and atleast 2 more months on the market. 10 to 15 working days = 2 to 3 weeks=$1400 to $2100, unless you are really stuck on this property, there are more houses about to come to market and everybody knows this.Of course I guess it really depends on how much earnest money you put down too! Let this be a lesson to everybody else out there, no more than 1% earnest money.Bigger question is why so late to get docs to escrow,was the bank holding things up?
ParticipantMy suggestion is to hard ball them. Threaten to cancel if they don’t waive fee. My guess is they know they will get less now with rates rising and atleast 2 more months on the market. 10 to 15 working days = 2 to 3 weeks=$1400 to $2100, unless you are really stuck on this property, there are more houses about to come to market and everybody knows this.Of course I guess it really depends on how much earnest money you put down too! Let this be a lesson to everybody else out there, no more than 1% earnest money.Bigger question is why so late to get docs to escrow,was the bank holding things up?
ParticipantMy suggestion is to hard ball them. Threaten to cancel if they don’t waive fee. My guess is they know they will get less now with rates rising and atleast 2 more months on the market. 10 to 15 working days = 2 to 3 weeks=$1400 to $2100, unless you are really stuck on this property, there are more houses about to come to market and everybody knows this.Of course I guess it really depends on how much earnest money you put down too! Let this be a lesson to everybody else out there, no more than 1% earnest money.Bigger question is why so late to get docs to escrow,was the bank holding things up?
ParticipantWhat price range are you in? When I talked to B of A a while back I would get one quote online then a different quote on the phone, I guess they think Californians are risky.I would recommend you try Countrywide.If you are looking for jumbo,I don’t know, as I was looking around for sub 417K.Funny thing is that even though B of A owns Countrywide they operate differently, atleast for now.
ParticipantWhat price range are you in? When I talked to B of A a while back I would get one quote online then a different quote on the phone, I guess they think Californians are risky.I would recommend you try Countrywide.If you are looking for jumbo,I don’t know, as I was looking around for sub 417K.Funny thing is that even though B of A owns Countrywide they operate differently, atleast for now.
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