Posted on 11/23/2007 3:44:32 PM PST by Lexinom
I would like to know if anyone knows of a "nation of origin" database for products.
Buy American ping
...fixed polls, even. There’s one running right now that won’t show votes for a Hunter/Gingrich pair, although the choice is presented.
“...buy only American and America-friendly goods.”
Flashback to the 70s....
From a patriotic consumer standpoint, this takes a little extra work when shopping: reading product labels, being willing to go to another store. I do not think this is a whole lot to ask in light of others are doing for America.
Vote with your wallet. It is your right, and mine.
Be patient. By Amish craftsmanship. They are heirlooms.
Good thoughts ... but I have to take exception to your characterization of Mexico as a ‘less-hostile’ nation. They are one of the most hostile to our way of life and are doing everything they can to destroy what we have built, IMHO.
Leatherman tools are manufactured in Portland Oregon. They are one of millions of excellent U.S.-made gifts, and last for many years.
Lodge Color is a Tennessee-based company that manufactures quality cookware.
This is excellent, anyone else have ideas about American gifts?
Duly noted, and you have a point. My main concern is China.
Boo Hoo..... Cry for a world gone for ever.
We live on trade. To forsake it is to die
Secondly, like it or not, there will be a hit this year on Chinese goods - for reasons other than what I laid out. I don't have a good footing on the extent, but the media attention on lead paints combined with the always-wear-a-helmet mentality of many (not all) a suburban mom will have more people looking for that "Made in China" sticker than usual. This, too, is part of a free market economy.
Fiestaware is American made, by the Homer Laughlin China company. It’s very durable (Homer Laughlin makes a lot of the dishes, cups, etc that are used in restaurants, so it has to be able to take a beating), and you can be sure that you won’t be eating off of anything that has lead in it.
buy from Canada, Japan, Europe, Mexico, and other less-hostile nations
Mexico is hardly a less-hostile nation. They are invading our country and plan to take it over with the blessing and complicity of their President.
I have been label reading for a couple years now. While shopping at a local store I saw a display of candles. Upon inspecting the label, I discovered they were from Israel. Although I did not need candles at the time, I bought a bunch of them. ;*)
Recently I was shopping for a specific material. Every bolt I pulled out was from China. Finally I asked a clerk if there was nothing from any other country, preferably the USA. She came up with one from Pakistan, but made a face when saying the country. I quickly said, I'll take it! At least they are an ally. She was stunned.
Do you happen to remember the brandname of the candles?
So far, we have these American Made manufacturers:
Amish furniture
Leatherman tools
Lodge Manufacturing (Lodge Color, etc.) cookware
Homer Laughlin China (Fiestaware) cookware
Other ideas?
Just A Nobody and Justadumbblonde with the same thoughts, expressed in almost the same words. Hmmmmm ....
Amish furniture
Oh boy. My kids are going to love opening up their Amish furniture on Christmas morning.
Hmmmmmm indeed! LOL! Funny thing is, there were only 8 posts when I began my reply. Back to back phone calls delayed the posting and I didn’t check to see if anyone else had mentioned it.
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