The following list includes American and/or union made products that I proudly endorse over Chinese products.
Alcohol
Benchmark Bourbon Whiskey
Barton Bourbon/Scotch
Brooklyn Brewery
Budweiser
Coors
Apparel
American Apparel
Justice Clothing
DP-77
Lucky Brand
Union Jean Company
Danner Boots
Cape Shoes
Household/Automotive
Rada Cutlery
Maytag
La-Z-Boy
Kitchen Aid
Mac Tools
Stanley
Musical Instruments
US Masters Guitar Works
Sporting
Revolution Snowboards
You can find a more comprehensive lists at the How to Buy American section of my links.
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
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Good list, Ben. I was just at Raley's (food store) and they had two bike pumps for sale. Both of them were made in China. :(
We really should be trying to get all those Chinese products made in Mexico instead of buying from China so Mexico could build a real middle-class. Plus, Mexico doesn't have weapons pointed at us. Mexico also helped bail out California during the energy crisis. I'd never expect the Chinese to do anything for anyone else.
Very good point ZS, even though the goods may still be shitty it will have 3 impacts on Mexico. #1- get them out of the 3rd world slum fest that they have been subjected to because their govt is completely inepet (that said lets invade and liberate Mexico! I'm joking, or am I...). #2- like you said ZS, create a legit middle-class in that country that could actually have a sustainable economy that doesn't need to be propped up by drug traffiking. #3- IT WOULD KEEP THEM DOWN THERE! I'm not saying I don't like Mexicans, but I mean the ONLY reason they come up here is because they can actually find a job up there. Create a economic boom (I know easier said than done) in Mexico and vola, illegal immigration solved. It would take 10-15 years though and I'm still for building a wall but at least then the Mexicans could make it in their own country. As a final note, the Mexican govt. has released literature on how to illegally cross the US-Mexico border! We need to do something to help this situation and NOT selling out to the Red Chinese!
I agree with you on all three points. It's ridiculous that we even have to mention that we're not racist against Mexicans. Stupid PC people drive me nuts. When people mention that illegal immigration is a problem, immediately the PC people say you're racist, you're Hitler, you want to kill Jews, blah blah blah.
Yeah, I'm aware of how the Mexican gov't hands out that literature. It's sick.
Yes, creating a middle-class will keep them there for two reasons:
1) Mexico will be a nicer place with better employment opportunities,
2) Middle-class people tend to have smaller families than the super-poor, which make up 99% of illegal aliens.
Also middle-class people tend to be much cleaner and Mexico's cities are filthy. Would love to see them cleaned up.
Now for all those PC idiots who insist I'm racist, so far, been to Acapulco, Tasco, all over the Guerrero province, all over the Yucatan, Matamoros, Guadalajara, Tijihuana (forgot how to spell it, hope that's right), Mexico City, and Cozumel. Oh, also close to fluent in Spanish although with a nasty California accent. So can we drop the racist thing already?
all good points again ZS, all those places are pretty cool from what I've heard (I had a lot of classmates I know go down there during school breaks, private catholic HS, what can you say). But anyway this leads me to a question I have for you ZS, ever considered joining the Minuteman Project or sending in your resume to the US govt because they are looking for border agents NOW! Might have to move though, I'm not sure how effective you could be up in northern cali. But your exactly what they are looking for, Americans that want our border secure, have good firearm skills, and speaks almost fluent spanish. Your a perfect candidate dude!
I'd join the Project if I didn't have a family to feed. Unfortunately, I'm the breadwinner and my absense means top ramen for a month. :(
Totally want to join though. These guys are true American heroes.
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