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"Years ago, when WalMart was establishing its supremacy, it advertised "Made in America". Remember that? Well, it turned out to be bogus, that, in many cases the only thing made in America was the label that said made in America."

Back in the "Made In America" phase, most of the brand names carried by SamWal DID make their products in the USA. I still fail to see how it's Wally's fault that these companies have moved their assembly off-shore.

Michael

I still fail to see how it's Wally's fault that these companies have moved their assembly off-shore.

They were, and still are, in a position to simply look for other manufacturers who employ US citizens.

At least with WalMart, I don't get the feeling I do in other stores that the stuff is being manufactured cheaply out of the country, but the middleman is pocketing huge profits or the money is going to celebrity advertising.

And, I do like those ads where they feature employees and their families. I would really, really, like it if there were more "made in the USA" merchandise there.

And, I'm not going to trash WalMart as an employer. I've seen them do a good job with students who opted to the workforce instead of college. Some got good full time jobs, benefits, 401Ks with information, and help with education, plus quick advancement.

I just really don't like buying unpackaged clothing and unpackaged food at the same store.