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Elizabeth Edwards says shopping for U.S.-made toys is a challenge
Associated Press ^
| December 21, 2007
| Associated Press staff
Posted on 12/21/2007 11:46:15 PM PST by Baladas
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To: Baladas
When I was a kid, we were soooo poor ... (Q: How poor were you?)... that if I didn't wake up Christmas morning with a _____, I didn't have nuttin to play with.
sorry, my apologies
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posted on
12/22/2007 3:32:35 AM PST
by
moonman
To: malia
They Steal & Copy from the best.
To: Just mythoughts
Have you taken the pledge yet? I have.
Poll Results : |
1) Do you agree with Rep. Hunter that China is cheating on trade and that the U.S. consumer needs to be protected from unsafe products made in China? |
Yes |
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(45.44%) |
No |
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(4.56%) |
2) Would you also join with Rep. Hunter and pledge to make your holidays purchases "Made in America"? |
Yes |
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(40.33%) |
No |
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(9.67%) |
Lets buy American this Christmas season. - Duncan Hunter
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posted on
12/22/2007 4:29:14 AM PST
by
Calpernia
(Hunters Rangers - Raising the Bar of Integrity http://www.barofintegrity.us)
To: All
Actually, something positive from the Edwards (cant believe I said that)
So much manufacturing is done in Commie China now that we may not have any superiority over them when it comes to manufacturing defense materiel. No matter how crappy Commie China products are....if they can make more faster than we can...is a problem for the US
It would be wise for national security reasons to cut the free trade w Commie China...and bring the manufacturing back here. If companies suffer because they cant rely on Commie China anymore...tough. Our national security is more important than some company who doesnt want to manufacture in America
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posted on
12/22/2007 4:33:33 AM PST
by
UCFRoadWarrior
(Duncan Hunter for President: Lets Build That Border Fence)
To: Baladas; Man50D
Part of the reason it can be so hard to find US made toys is that US mfgrs have been driven out of business by foreign mfgrs who can undersell us - in big part due to the fact that the US tax code rewards those who import to the US - and simultaneously punishes US mfgrs.
It is unbelievable that this "foreign aid" goes largely unnoticed.
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posted on
12/22/2007 4:35:28 AM PST
by
Principled
(Vaporize the "Divide and Conquer" taxes - Have everyone pay the same marginal rate!. NRST!)
To: Baladas
Toys??????
Try finding American-made steel.
America's economy & defense is so dependent on China that I consider it a National Security issue!
To: Principled
Part of the reason it can be so hard to find US made toys is that US mfgrs have been driven out of business by foreign mfgrs who can undersell us - in big part due to the fact that the US tax code rewards those who import to the US - and simultaneously punishes US mfgrs.
It is unbelievable that this "foreign aid" goes largely unnoticed.
I suspect it is slowly getting more notice as support for The Fair Tax grows knowing that The Fair Tax will eliminate the 17% competitive advantage foreign countries have over the U.S.
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posted on
12/22/2007 4:43:57 AM PST
by
Man50D
(Fair Tax, you earn it, you keep it! Duncan Hunter is a Cosponsor.)
To: Baladas; All
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posted on
12/22/2007 5:21:08 AM PST
by
Recovering_Democrat
((I am SO glad to no longer be associated with the party of Dependence on Government!))
To: Baladas
Gee, aren’t the crimaliens flocking here to make the toys Americans won’t make for themselves?
To: Baladas
She must not shop much. Finding ANYTHING in stores that is not made in China is a challenge.
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posted on
12/22/2007 6:48:01 AM PST
by
Right Wing Assault
("..this administration is planning a 'Right Wing Assault' on values and ideals.." - John Kerry)
To: iowamark
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posted on
12/22/2007 7:31:28 AM PST
by
shiva
To: AlaskaErik
Funny, how the “Edwards Love Child” story just POOF....went away!
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posted on
12/22/2007 7:34:04 AM PST
by
Ann Archy
(Abortion: The Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
To: TexasCajun
America's economy & defense is so dependent on China that I consider it a National Security issue!We can't make enough ammunition, have contracted w/ Israel and others for small arms ammo.
Remember the Chinese berets for the Army?
And civilian,
Food from all over the world,
Salmon--Chile
Shrimp--Thailand
Catfish--China
We can't even feed ourselves,
Wheat gluten--China
Most vitamins--Asia
I take a Merck drug,Vytorin--Singapore!
And OIL
I used to work in the HVAC industry,
GE motors--Mexico
All Thermostats--Mexico, Asia
Even compressors--Asia
We are in sad,sad shape. Totally dependent on trade for a way of life and security.
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posted on
12/22/2007 8:09:44 AM PST
by
Vinnie
(You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Jihads You)
To: Calpernia
To: Baladas
I think it’s especially a challenge shopping for toys for your husband’s mistress’s unborn child. Maybe she asked for extra lead in those binkies and teethers.
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posted on
12/22/2007 12:36:21 PM PST
by
Yaelle
(FRED, the most intelligent choice)
To: Baladas
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posted on
12/22/2007 12:43:29 PM PST
by
Fresh Wind
(Scrape the bottom, vote for Rodham!)
To: Ann Archy
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posted on
12/22/2007 1:19:25 PM PST
by
chiefqc
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