I've been making a concerted effort for years not to be Chinese

[Sarah Ibarruri]

There are just too many reasons not to. The American companies that now manufacture there cannot be held accountable. That's not even mentioning that Americans were left jobless so their CEOs and upper mgmt could pay, what, $1/day and fill their pockets even more with their cash?

In any case, I accidentally landed on this youtube from Stephen D Hammond. He ran into an interesting label. Here it is:

[Dorian Gray]

1. There is nothing wrong with being Chinese

you are who you are.

But, seriously, when it comes to buying Chinese made crap, I much prefer homemade goods by local artisans. That can get expensive or difficult to find, often, and I'm certainly not a purist. I'm sure I have some mass produced crap in my household. But, I do the best I can.

[Sarah Ibarruri]

2. It's sad that the few American 'manufacturers' are individual artisans - so few industries

And so many Americans out of work because of it. As always, corporations ARE the enemy of American folks, ergo the existence of Occupy.

[Marrah_G]

3. morning !

did you mean to write buy instead of be?

[TalkingDog]

4. No... I'm pretty sure she meant be. If our trade deficit and debt increase any more

China will own our asses. So don't buy Chinese if you don't want to BE Chinese.