[A.Hun]

Here in (formerly) manufacturing country, employment has sucked for some time. Many of the displaced workers had jobs, but the jobs paid dirt and those people weren't buying things except on credit.

So? Move where jobs are, don't wallow in the rust belt (or where ever).

I'd rather pay a bit more for a shirt made here so that my neighbor can have a job

I tried as a manager of a wholesale firm to sell a "made in America" line of products (over a three year period in the late 90's). No one gave a damn, wouldn't pay 5% extra for American made. Thats reality in the USA. Money talks, bs walks. You just want the government to provide you with a job by closing our markets, regardless of the cost to our standard of living.

There is just as much stuff you buy that is made in America if you think about it. Actually, the fuel in your tank is made in America....the raw material (oil) is imported.

[mysterio]

So? Move where jobs are, don't wallow in the rust belt (or where ever).

Ah, the "tough shit" argument. Sure to win you friends, but it won't do squat to help the economy.

I tried as a manager of a wholesale firm to sell a "made in America" line of products (over a three year period in the late 90's). No one gave a damn, wouldn't pay 5% extra for American made.

Then enjoy the current reality of a consumer driven economy filled with broke consumers.

You just want the government to provide you with a job by closing our markets, regardless of the cost to our standard of living.

lol