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jimfields33

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10. For sure. I'm surprised that so many do not realize that much of
Tue Oct 12, 2021, 06:49 PM
Oct 2021

China’s products are made by children. I’m of course guilty due to buying things but I’m surprised it doesn’t get more attention.

Unfortunately whomever in the White House gets this blame. underpants Oct 2021 #1
No matter who was in the White House forthemiddle Oct 2021 #7
not the way of the world in media stillcool Oct 2021 #20
The blame goes to the fools who keep wnylib Oct 2021 #46
With global supply bottlenecks stretching into the future BlueIdaho Oct 2021 #2
We had a "Made in America" program for awhile jimfields33 Oct 2021 #3
I think we were seduced by the cost of made in China BlueIdaho Oct 2021 #5
For sure. I'm surprised that so many do not realize that much of jimfields33 Oct 2021 #10
We are all guilty to some degree BlueIdaho Oct 2021 #16
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My solution has always been "Made in my little craft room". calimary Oct 2021 #41
That's true and very good. jimfields33 Oct 2021 #44
I agree OldBaldy1701E Oct 2021 #45
Well, it's "Pinecone World" around here so I'm really goin' to town! calimary Oct 2021 #51
I have an auntie who makes things for all of us Unwind Your Mind Oct 2021 #53
My recent thought also. sprinkleeninow Oct 2021 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 2021 #6
I think that is changing now that the workers are calling BS on that model. BlueIdaho Oct 2021 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 2021 #19
Maybe is time to shop small, shop local. BlueIdaho Oct 2021 #23
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 2021 #25
Not exactly a comforting thought, but I sure do get it. BlueIdaho Oct 2021 #28
I avoided shopping local since the 2020 election Marthe48 Oct 2021 #34
Buying American doesn't mean supporting Fascists but I hear you. BlueIdaho Oct 2021 #35
You forgot an important part of that.... paleotn Oct 2021 #29
Sounds good, but extemely difficult to do. paleotn Oct 2021 #27
I was thinking about 'just in time' stocking too Marthe48 Oct 2021 #31
Yep. JIT has been gospel for 30 years paleotn Oct 2021 #33
I guess we've been naughty jpak Oct 2021 #8
Perhaps this is a blessing. cloudbase Oct 2021 #11
Time to wind back on the holidays consumerism fever? Aussie105 Oct 2021 #12
Yes that would be. underpants Oct 2021 #14
Read a great book back in the 90's BlueIdaho Oct 2021 #18
All I want for xmas is a steady supply of fuel and electricity during the hardest part of winter yaesu Oct 2021 #13
That would certainly work for me after my experience.. ananda Oct 2021 #36
and coffee. nt orleans Oct 2021 #40
And beer, lucky we do make that here, nt Unwind Your Mind Oct 2021 #58
This is no surprise...I've been seeing shortages / shelves empty at the hardware store for quite ... SWBTATTReg Oct 2021 #15
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 2021 #22
Perhaps Mexico and/or Canada could but I doubt that they have the infrastructure to ... SWBTATTReg Oct 2021 #47
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Maybe we just gather at the holidays... EarthFirst Oct 2021 #21
Would love that! Marthe48 Oct 2021 #57
OMG!!111!! WOn't someone please think of the children!!???/11?/) PSPS Oct 2021 #24
It's all Rebl2 Oct 2021 #26
Demand might not be as robust as a normal holiday season because bucolic_frolic Oct 2021 #30
We should remember antique shops, flea markets and thrift stores Marthe48 Oct 2021 #32
Good idea! One that should gain more acceptance, since it solves several problems, IMHO. SWBTATTReg Oct 2021 #48
I thought of gift cards, too Marthe48 Oct 2021 #52
That's a good idea, a kind of a 'gag gift' for XMAS event, so you'll still have fun over the ... SWBTATTReg Oct 2021 #56
What no fruitcake. Historic NY Oct 2021 #37
I want tRump and his corrupt pals to go directly to jail... BigmanPigman Oct 2021 #38
The GQP will blame Dems and claim we are once again waging a war on Xmas Bristlecone Oct 2021 #39
How will we possibly survive without our plastic Christmas trees and flammable stockings Vinca Oct 2021 #42
Local Home Depot Deminpenn Oct 2021 #43
Any Xmas jingles over the store music yet? Aussie105 Oct 2021 #50
LOL. Not yet Deminpenn Oct 2021 #59
They've done that since before Covid though nt maryellen99 Oct 2021 #54
True Deminpenn Oct 2021 #60
"'bottleneck' czar"? ruet Oct 2021 #55
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