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Do you buy American made?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by DOMINATOR, Jan 1, 2011.

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  1. DOMINATOR

    DOMINATOR Member

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    Do you buy american made products over foreign?
    Does this factor into your decision or do you just buy whatever?
    maybe only on certain products?
    would you rather buy american?

    just curious.
     
    #1 DOMINATOR, Jan 1, 2011
  2. Smokey

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    Cars, no.
     
    #2 Smokey, Jan 1, 2011
  3. The Real Shady

    The Real Shady Member

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    Women yes.
     
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  4. pmac

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    I will not buy a crappier product because it is made in America.

    If it's better, sure, why not.
     
    #4 pmac, Jan 1, 2011
  5. JuLiO-R-

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    Aren't American made goods made in China?
     
    #5 JuLiO-R-, Jan 1, 2011
  6. TheRealist137

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    Companies shouldn't have to rely on idiots buying "american made" just because they are Americans.

    I support the product that provides me greater value, no matter where it comes from.
     
    #6 TheRealist137, Jan 1, 2011
  7. Smokey

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    Same here. I really don't think about the 10 year old supporting his/her family on 60 cents a day making my Nikes, but I probably should.
     
    #7 Smokey, Jan 1, 2011
  8. Raven

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    Yes, you should.
     
    #8 Raven, Jan 1, 2011
  9. Kam

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    I couldn't even tell you what's American made.
     
    #9 Kam, Jan 1, 2011
  10. heypartner

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    Spalding leather basketballs.

    Wilson pro staff tennis rackets.
     
    #10 heypartner, Jan 1, 2011
  11. RoxSqaud

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    French fries
     
    #11 RoxSqaud, Jan 1, 2011
  12. LonghornFan

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    Beef jerky.
     
    #12 LonghornFan, Jan 1, 2011
  13. mogrod

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    I was going to answer yes...

    but then I remembered I don't buy my p*rn.
     
    #13 mogrod, Jan 1, 2011
  14. pippendagimp

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    guns
    military aircraft & weapons systems
    pharmaceuticals
    p*rn
    corn (GMO variety)
    federal reserve notes (dollars)
    jack daniels
     
    #14 pippendagimp, Jan 1, 2011
  15. Sooner423

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    Hamburgers and french fries? Yes. Everything else? No.
     
    #15 Sooner423, Jan 1, 2011
  16. devilsdandruff

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    i think OP is asking domestic brand product vs import brands
     
    #16 devilsdandruff, Jan 1, 2011
  17. Blake

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    don't care. will never buy an american car again
     
    #17 Blake, Jan 1, 2011
  18. QPower

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    That's freedom fries sir! :mad:
     
    #18 QPower, Jan 1, 2011
  19. Dairy Ashford

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    The entire Western hemisphere was built on global trade and immigration. 300 million people cannot create wealth just doing business with themselves. Global conflict is largely fueled by economic inequality and exploitation; creating strong, equitable commercial relationships is a neccessary (but not sufficient) step towards ensuring common interests between nations. I just have a hard time arguing too vehemently in favor of exclusively buying American.
     
    #19 Dairy Ashford, Jan 1, 2011
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  20. Rocket River

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    depends on the local economy.
    60 cents a day may provide decent food, shelter, and clothing
    then again it may not

    without knowing . . . why feel guilty because they not living the 'American Standard'

    hell . . .there are people fighting to make sure immigrants continue to live beneath the American standard

    Rocket River
     
    #20 Rocket River, Jan 1, 2011
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