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Honeycombe8

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14. I agree. I tried to find dog toys not made in China, but I couldn't.

Sat Mar 17, 2012, 04:49 PM

Mar 2012

Not the ones I looked at that my dogs would want, anyway. I was concerned about the lead.

I was window shopping at Banana Republic, a very expensive clothing store, and I noticed everything had a "made in china" tag. Consider that a simple cotton/spandex t-shirt was $80, and I realized the huge markup. Same thing with other stores.

It's out of our control, now. It's impossible to function normally in our society w/o supporting China.

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Hi, my name is MadHound, and I use a (insert electronic device here) made in China. [View all] MadHound Mar 2012 OP

My Nokia N9 smartphone is made in Finland pschoeb Mar 2012 #1

That's nice, what about the rest of the stuff around your house? MadHound Mar 2012 #2

I mostly make my own clothes, pschoeb Mar 2012 #5

Then you are an exception, MadHound Mar 2012 #6

So, you're unemployed, then? nt Honeycombe8 Mar 2012 #13

Sorry, but Nokia has recently moved its cellphone assembly to China frazzled Mar 2012 #36

insert electronic device here DJ13 Mar 2012 #3

LOL Robb Mar 2012 #7

lmao chrisa Mar 2012 #11

eeeeeeeeeeew! I just got that. Pholus Mar 2012 #26

Yep. But, gotta keep that old team rivalry going, huh? freshwest Mar 2012 #4

Thanks, K&R! Zalatix Mar 2012 #8

If electronics were made in America sulphurdunn Mar 2012 #9

When I use TechTool, OnyxCollie Mar 2012 #10

Then you have missed the point. Pholus Mar 2012 #12

So, we're all Republicans now? harmonicon Mar 2012 #15

When your government is beholden to corporations, it most certainly... joshcryer Mar 2012 #19

When did that change happen to the constitution? harmonicon Mar 2012 #20

it's called PLUTOCRACY Skittles Mar 2012 #66

Exactly. harmonicon Mar 2012 #68

I think that's what shocks me because the answer leans "yes." Pholus Mar 2012 #24

Of course it's about increasing corporate profits. harmonicon Mar 2012 #27

Nicely said.... Pholus Mar 2012 #35

Actually not true. OrwellwasRight Mar 2012 #59

I think you're agreeing with me, not disagreeing. harmonicon Mar 2012 #64

Yes and no. OrwellwasRight Mar 2012 #71

I agree. I tried to find dog toys not made in China, but I couldn't. Honeycombe8 Mar 2012 #14

Try children's toys not made in China. Jennicut Mar 2012 #23

Here you go, a first step. A way to make a difference. Pholus Mar 2012 #25

Paying $80 for a cotton T is stupid. 2ndAmForComputers Mar 2012 #28

Ruff Dawg dog toys are made in the USA. OnyxCollie Mar 2012 #48

Just like we can buy coffee that is certified "fair trade" Nye Bevan Mar 2012 #16

It is never "foolish" to denigrate the worst offenders with the most profits. joshcryer Mar 2012 #17

One thing you fail to mention obxhead Mar 2012 #18

Because some poor people think Apple is "cool." MADem Mar 2012 #43

I don't own an iPad or iPhone MadHound Mar 2012 #46

Not owning one, I can't dispute your assertions. MADem Mar 2012 #47

Those folks are called iDouches. Don't be an iDouche! madinmaryland Mar 2012 #60

Ah, is that what I am now, MadHound Mar 2012 #63

Huh? I was referring to the folks you described in your post. Did you say that madinmaryland Mar 2012 #73

Because they can? jeff47 Mar 2012 #44

I'm not fuming in rage. obxhead Mar 2012 #51

And the problem is......? jeff47 Mar 2012 #62

nvm obxhead Mar 2012 #69

The costs are high but where does the money go? Initech Mar 2012 #21

Plus jobs for Americans and a cleaner environment. They're poisoning everywhere that's unregulated judesedit Mar 2012 #22

If you are going to fight a multi-pronged was, best to start with the biggest 'offender' The Straight Story Mar 2012 #29

Some might say ... GeorgeGist Mar 2012 #30

it's the cultish behavior of Apple nuts that drives me crazy. Odin2005 Mar 2012 #31

What is this "cult" you speak of? LiberalLovinLug Mar 2012 #52

You just proved my point. Odin2005 Mar 2012 #53

what point? LiberalLovinLug Mar 2012 #74

Ha! you are so wrong! OVERPAID01 Mar 2012 #32

Which China? You know Taiwan "is" China, yes? MADem Mar 2012 #42

I question the notion that we can bring pressure on corportations. Left Coast2020 Mar 2012 #33

You are one of the few people in this thread making any sense. harmonicon Mar 2012 #34

Amen! Read labels please. Mimosa Mar 2012 #37

The list of non-Chinese electronics in this house is not short. BiggJawn Mar 2012 #38

Ah, another old radio collector. MadHound Mar 2012 #45

Antique Electronic Supply BiggJawn Mar 2012 #49

Rec excuse not to write Mar 2012 #39

There is a new TV manufacturer wilt the stilt Mar 2012 #40

The thing I'm using was made in Taiwan! MADem Mar 2012 #41

If the electronic industry leaders insist on better working conditions, shcrane71 Mar 2012 #50

But corporations will never do that because shareholders will scream. Odin2005 Mar 2012 #54

If shares are going down because people won't purchase items due to shcrane71 Mar 2012 #55

Starts with a false premise. I bought a Samsung LED/LCD monitor yesterday--fabriqu� au Mexique. nt Romulox Mar 2012 #56

It's not foolish. You have to start somewhere. OrwellwasRight Mar 2012 #57

And if Apple, the media darling were to take the lead on this Canuckistanian Mar 2012 #61

Exactly! nt. OrwellwasRight Mar 2012 #72

You're comparing two different industries .99center Mar 2012 #58

I have been reading the book, The Help. It was quite popular a couple of years ago. JDPriestly Mar 2012 #65

Made in China is not 100% correct johnd83 Mar 2012 #67

The little booklet protector my US passport sits in... Javaman Mar 2012 #70

Pretty much most electronics..Though I do recycle, repurpose and reuse all I can. Tikki Mar 2012 #75