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1 posted on 10/01/2003 5:18:51 PM PDT by Destro
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I should have clicked more news classification categories.
2 posted on 10/01/2003 5:21:05 PM PDT by Destro (Know your enemy! Help fight Islamic terrorisim by visiting www.johnathangaltfilms.com)
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"...Levi was a symbol of ‘‘confidence, sex, youth, rebellion, freedom, originality and authenticity,’’ said...a marketing company. ‘‘Those are the dimensions of Americana, according to Levi,’’

When all I can find in the stores are 'relaxed fit', 'stone washed' (pre worn out), and enough material in the ass to carry along a friend...

they suggest to me 'fat guys', 'stupid consumers', and 'brain damaged druggies'.

Oh yeah, and the gay marketing thing.

Shop around, boycot companies from 'Frisco, and to hell with Levis.
3 posted on 10/01/2003 5:27:46 PM PDT by norton
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Last year, 96 per cent of apparel purchased in the US was made in other countries.

Amazing. What happened to "Buy American?"

Wonder what companies make up the remaining 4 per cent.

4 posted on 10/01/2003 5:32:18 PM PDT by Dr. Eckleburg (There are very few shades of gray.)
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Despite the quality of the product, I swore I would never let the Levi's logo on my butt ever again after they started sponsoring the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network.

This doesn't help the economy, but I am glad to see the company go.

5 posted on 10/01/2003 5:33:55 PM PDT by L.N. Smithee (LEADERS WANTED! No experience, principles nec., will train; Showbiz Stardom a PLUS! Call Calif. GOP)
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Wrangler
9 posted on 10/01/2003 5:57:46 PM PDT by joesnuffy (Moderate Islam Is For Dilettantes)
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It ain't all labor ( WAGES ) that is the problem, TAXES, OSHA, EEOC, LAWYERS, ENVIROMENTALISTS,ILLEGAL ALIENS,WORKMANS COMP, SOCIALISED HOSPITAL INSURANCE FOR WORKERS, ( CALIF. ),INSURANCE IN GENERAL, UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, ETC.

The government makes it tough on the average American to get into business because it is so difficult to amass cash. Small business is predominately new people to the country, they bring the cash with them, or are financed offshore.

11 posted on 10/01/2003 6:01:42 PM PDT by BIGZ
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To: Destro
Levis was snowed by the gays in northern CA. Sad. I think they contributed to the demise of this once great company.
12 posted on 10/01/2003 6:06:30 PM PDT by BunnySlippers (I'm voting for Arnold. McClintock doesn't deserve my vote!)
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I remember a few years ago that Levi's revealed just how leftist they are. Couldn't happen to a more deserving company. I feel for the workers though.
14 posted on 10/01/2003 6:07:58 PM PDT by ItisaReligionofPeace ((the original))
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Levi Strauss, champion of the homo agenda and all liberal causes. Good riddance to bad rubbish!
16 posted on 10/01/2003 6:20:11 PM PDT by Bonaparte
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Damned Straussian neocon free traitors.....
32 posted on 10/01/2003 7:34:05 PM PDT by Chancellor Palpatine (and I have no conscience)
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Be thankful, the jobs are still here, only they are different, uhm, information age jobs. These jean companies cum fashion houses spend more on marketing than on manufacturing these days. Be a model, a gofer on a photo set, or a walking sandwich billboard!
34 posted on 10/01/2003 7:39:45 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Far out, man!)
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Oh, no, Korean_Chow showed up and we'll have 400 posts of inane arguments about "capitalism" and Freddie Hayek!
38 posted on 10/01/2003 7:44:29 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Far out, man!)
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I quite buying Levi's overpriced jeans years ago.They're really going to fit badly when they start making them in China. Things change.They can't stay the market leader forever.
40 posted on 10/01/2003 7:46:18 PM PDT by novacation
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Just think...another bunch of "Consultants" about to take on the unemployment lines. What a free trade country we are. The quest for the mighty buck lining the shareholders pocket at the expense of the workers takes out another manufacturer in the USA.
41 posted on 10/01/2003 7:47:17 PM PDT by Napoleon Solo
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It's probably at leats 10 years since I last bought Levi's, or one of their subsidiaries, pieces of clothing. They were one of the first major companies to provide benefits for same sex couples, and I think they were the first to withdraw company sponsorship of the Boy Scouts.

I'm happy they went under.

I buy all my gas from EXXON/Mobil. As far as I am aware, they are the only top 10 global company to refuse to provide married couple equivalent benefits to homosexual employees.

Good for them!

46 posted on 10/01/2003 7:55:35 PM PDT by StopGlobalWhining (Cheney-Rumsfeld in '08)
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Amazing. They sell a pair of jeans for 45 bucks and 'can't make a profit' in the US.
52 posted on 10/01/2003 9:01:49 PM PDT by LaraCroft (Oct. 7 - Vote Arnold or Be Responsible for BustaMecHA being elected.)
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can anyone suggest good quality made in america jeans?
68 posted on 10/26/2003 2:57:03 PM PST by armed_in_sydney
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``We're in an industry where few apparel brands own and operate manufacturing facilities in North America,'' Chief Executive Phil Marineau said. ``In fact, we are one of the last companies to do so.''

Pointer Brand, made in TN, about $25. I think Levi's problem is they want to sell large quantities to Walmart who is going to squeeze them.

69 posted on 10/26/2003 3:01:57 PM PST by palmer (They've reinserted my posting tube)
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