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Bush campaign gear made in Burma
Newsday ^ | 3/18/2004 | Lauren Weber

Posted on 03/30/2004 6:32:29 PM PST by foreverfree

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The official merchandise Web site for President George W. Bush's re-election campaign has sold clothing made in Burma, whose goods were banned by Bush from the U.S. last year to punish its military dictatorship.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: burma; georgewbush; gwb2004; madeintheusa; prescampaign; spalding
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foreverfree

1 posted on 03/30/2004 6:32:29 PM PST by foreverfree
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To: foreverfree
And her heinous is selling T shirts with her picture on the front....made by non union workers.
2 posted on 03/30/2004 6:34:30 PM PST by OldFriend (Always understand, even if you remain among the few)
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To: foreverfree
Good greif this was told along time ago and the makers are the ones who made the mistake!!! They sent a letter to the Bush's and said they were sorry and it would not happen again!!!
3 posted on 03/30/2004 6:34:41 PM PST by Jewels1091
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To: foreverfree
"Made in Myanmar" always says quality, IMHO.
4 posted on 03/30/2004 6:45:44 PM PST by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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To: foreverfree
Thats it, im voting for Kerry... *cough*
5 posted on 03/30/2004 6:51:44 PM PST by smith288 (Who would terrorists want for president? 60% say Kerry 25% say Bush... Who would you vote for?)
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To: foreverfree
Good. I'm glad someone understands elementary economics--and has the good sense not to pi$$ away campaign money.
6 posted on 03/30/2004 7:02:56 PM PST by beavus (COLBERT: "How can the king help you?" MERCHANT: "Laissez-nous faire!")
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To: foreverfree
Lauren, get a real job.
7 posted on 03/30/2004 7:15:40 PM PST by an amused spectator (FR: Leaving the burning dog poop bag of Truth on the front door step of the liberal media since 1996)
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To: foreverfree
Of all the things, this one is simply inexcusable. Would it be so HARD to dial up a mom and pop shop is southwest Idaho to get these shirts and hats made? NOOOOOO, we've got to import them from Burma. Disgraceful.
8 posted on 03/30/2004 7:43:04 PM PST by Bush Cheney
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To: foreverfree
So what. Kerry's terrorism policy was made in France.
9 posted on 03/30/2004 7:51:25 PM PST by JamesP
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