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23 June 2007

Made in USA*
*or possibly not

post by: BoringPostcards at: 11:10 | 8 comments

Only a liberal would send jobs overseas.

posted by stilicho 23 June | 11:18

What a very odd article. I totally understand the "Buy American" principle, and would certainly agree with it as a regulation for army supplies, but... man, could they present it without all the xenophobia? Yikes.

posted by occhiblu 23 June | 11:22

The fact that people will get so fired up over symbolism always simultaneously makes me chuckle, and depresses me a little.

posted by BoringPostcards 23 June | 11:25

I actually had a warm-fuzzy symbolism moment this morning -- I can see the huge Pride Weekend pink triangle on Twin Peaks from my window. Though it did startle me for a second to see neon pink that high up.

posted by occhiblu 23 June | 11:34

I totally support the 'buy USA' concept in the sense of 'buy local' concept. Or as much local as you can. More environmentally friendly. Less prone to aid exploitation of third world workers. But it is true, occhiblu, I find myself siding with xenophobes and ultra-nationalists. Oh well.

posted by carmina 23 June | 11:39

I totally support the 'buy USA' concept in the sense of 'buy local' concept.

That makes sense, carmina.

I hope they conducted the interviews for this article in the local Wal-Mart parking lot, just for added irony.

posted by BoringPostcards 23 June | 11:53

heh, interviewing illegal immigrants employed by W-M.

posted by carmina 23 June | 11:57

Actually, this story illustrates perfectly the current meaning of America as we know it today. All hat, no cattle.

posted by puke & cry 23 June | 14:52

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