We are a nation of consumers, that is our problem.

[SW-Shooter]

World War II brought this country into prosperity along with the industrial age. But now we outsource everything to please the stockholders. Folks, stock are not tangible investments without actual production. This is our downfall. We need to reopen steel mills, and restart our manufacturing superiority. If we do not it will fall upon our children, this country will fail.

When we stopped manufacturing we subsequently signed our death warrant as a country. The "Buy American" campaign lasted a laughable few year lifespan, if that. So if you can and have to pay more, Buy American!

I see this great country in decline, we've never faced anything like this before, it rivals the great depression in breadth and width. Another episode of depression from the glass half full guy.

[Business_Casual]

CNN says today that the 3D effects in ‘Avatar’ are so intense that some people go home depressed and even suicidal, because they would rather be living in the world from the movie, on Pandora with the 10-foot cats.

Yeah, I'd say we're in decline.

M_P

[hickuleas]

I totally agree with SW-Shooter, but think it will be hard to regain the manufacturing once lost. The loss will all but wipe out middle class. Many have overlooked the impact. Hopefully for all americans we can change. This is why it is truly important to buy american.

[Outlander Systems]

Yeah, I'd say we're in decline.

M_P

Priceless. Pretty much sums up my take on it.

How pitiful are people today? Honestly.

[MarshallDodge]

Yes, the country is in decline.

My reasoning is that it is really not that hard to outsmart the majority of people anymore. They are like sheep and will believe almost anything without doing research to see if it is true.

[GMZ]

You know here lately Ive been on a real bender for US made stuff. Ive been buying more higher quality, durable, and long lasting goods to replace things that are of low quality or of 3rd world manufacture. I just got a nice outfit of Filson clothing last week as a matter of fact and am slowly overhauling all my possessions to US made or equivalent quality to last me through whatever the **** is coming.

[dmancornell]

So if you can and have to pay more, Buy American!

Why? If two items are of the same quality and the American made one costs more, you can blame the union leeches and government regulation bureaucrats. Hell if I'm going to let those scumbags make even more money off me.

[GMZ]

Why? If two items are of the same quality and the American made one costs more, you can blame the union leeches and government regulation bureaucrats. Hell if I'm going to let those scumbags make even more money off me.

All the more reason to support a small non unionized American business. Ive done hella research and most of the cheap shit, is just that. Shit. Most US made stuff is much better quality.

Still made in USA
Made in USA

[dmancornell]

All the more reason to support a small non unionized American business. Ive done hella research and most of the cheap shit, is just that. Shit. Most US made stuff is much better quality.

Still made in USA
Made in USA

Absolutely agree, but the original post implied it is better to buy American regardless of source. American manufacturing was destroyed by unions and government regulation. When you Buy American, make sure the goods aren't tainted.

[snafu]

Thank you again Sam Chinamart,,been saying for a long time BUY AMERICAN

http://www.americansworking.com/

Too bad it maybe too late. All those on welfare or social security ect ect may not be able to buy American.

Are you shooting Wolf,S&B ?

I sent NRA ,GOA,CDOT and even LaRue hats into the chipper,,china,china,bangledesh
If you are promotting American ideals,2nd amendment, you better be buying American made caps.
Worked for CDOT,,asked why I wasn't wearing the CDOT emblem hats,"Because they're made in ****ING china"
If you work for a state,federal agency make sure they know BUY AMERICAN