The resurgence of 'pocketbook patriotism'

MSNBC ^ | May 20 2008 | Allison Linn

[Dazed_Catt]

It started with the tainted pet food.

Then came the mass recalls of well-known toys.......

[Dazed_Catt]

Wow, Americans wanting to buy American made products??? Who could have seen this coming huh? What a concept.

[Redleg Duke]

Man, the media can’t pass up a shot at patriotism, can they!

[cripplecreek]

The pro China groin leeches call dealing with communists patriotic no matter what it costs us in the long run.

I have yet to see one of them want to discuss the fact that China is selling the weapons used to kill our troops to our enemies. Admitting that our troops lives are a cost of doing business makes their “patriotism” seem somewhat tarnished.

[webheart]

Americans want to buy American-made products. How droll. Why, the quality of Chinese products meets or exceeds all of the standards of the United States people. They even grow organic produce over there. The US has always had a trade deficit, it's no big deal. Never mind that its over 6 times what it was 10 years ago. And anyway, the rubes won't be able to watch DVD's without China, so ha ha ha. Just go back to what you were doing, and stop worrying about lead. It's just another element anyway.

End of sarcasm (for those unable to detect sarcasm.)

[L98Fiero]

‘Still, he concedes that it’s easier to make the commitment to buy American because he doesn’t have kids. This past Christmas, Paciullo bought domestically made wooden toys for his nephews, but they were a tough sell in an age when kids want electronic gadgets that are made overseas.

“If I did have kids, I would try to educate them,” he said.’

I’m pretty sure they would be the ones educating YOU. You bought a kid a wooden toy for Christmas? Jeez.

[LongElegantLegs]

My son recieved a made-in-America, wooden tommy gun a few years ago...It’s still one of his favorites. :-P