[maestro]

Protectionism far from patriotic

Right!

Tell that to 8 nations with 'Mad Cow' notions?

[ninenot]

How izzit that "lower price and better quality" is always identified with slave-labor import items?

Because it is exceedingly difficult to find a US-made mouse or onboard CD player, I've bought the Chinese variety.

More quality, my butt. I've replaced them about every 6 months...

And their "more quality" furniture is horsehockey, as well.