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Old 12-12-2008, 08:30 AM
 
Location: Near Manito
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This just tears at my heartstrings....

Trouble in Toyland: U.S. recession jolts China - Economy in Turmoil- msnbc.com
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Old 12-12-2008, 05:57 PM
 
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You are being sarcastic, right? To hell with China and the toxic garbage they send us. Let Walmart owners, CEO's and China eat their poison food, use their toxic toothpaste, toys and pet food. I feel sorry for their kids and pets, but hey, what about us and our kids and pets? Enough is enough!
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Old 12-12-2008, 06:39 PM
 
Location: The Woods
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Sorry? Absolutely not. You should fear them though, they've been using the money we've sent them for their "cheap" stuff to build up their military strength. They're no longer quite the backwards country militarily that they used to be. If they start finger pointing at us for their troubles beware...
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Old 12-12-2008, 08:04 PM
 
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Sorry? Absolutely not. You should fear them though, they've been using the money we've sent them for their "cheap" stuff to build up their military strength. They're no longer quite the backwards country militarily that they used to be. If they start finger pointing at us for their troubles beware...
Again, you can thank corporations such as Walmart for that. Let's not forget idiot Americans that think you are showing patriotism by wearing a lapel pin or a bumper sticker, but do not demand fair trade agreements or American made goods.
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Old 12-12-2008, 08:23 PM
 
Location: Orlando, Florida
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Sorry? Absolutely not. You should fear them though, they've been using the money we've sent them for their "cheap" stuff to build up their military strength. They're no longer quite the backwards country militarily that they used to be. If they start finger pointing at us for their troubles beware...
I don't think it could be said any better!
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Old 12-12-2008, 08:46 PM
 
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I had many belly laughs in recent years as the wizards of smart described China as the next big thing, much like they did with Japan in the 1980's.

Nothing really innovative comes out of China and never will till they shake free the shackles of communism. If you look underneath the spin China has HUGE problems in all aspects of it's society.
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Old 12-12-2008, 09:37 PM
 
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Sorry? Absolutely not. You should fear them though, they've been using the money we've sent them for their "cheap" stuff to build up their military strength. They're no longer quite the backwards country militarily that they used to be. If they start finger pointing at us for their troubles beware...
They've been using our money, with the help of American companies(traitors), to BUY America.
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Old 12-12-2008, 10:07 PM
 
Location: Ohio
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You are being sarcastic, right? To hell with China and the toxic garbage they send us. Let Walmart owners, CEO's and China eat their poison food, use their toxic toothpaste, toys and pet food. I feel sorry for their kids and pets, but hey, what about us and our kids and pets? Enough is enough!
I have to spread some rep around or else id rep you again.
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Old 12-12-2008, 10:23 PM
 
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Again, you can thank corporations such as Walmart for that. Let's not forget idiot Americans that think you are showing patriotism by wearing a lapel pin or a bumper sticker, but do not demand fair trade agreements or American made goods.

I dont feel sorry for them, but YES I do fear them.........I have been saying that for years.

Ohh and most of those lapel pins are made in China.

Along with American Flag apperal "Proud to be an American t-shirts", coffee mugs, etc..........It made me sick to see "made in China" on an American flag t-shirt in Walmart (of course).

The United States first mistake was allowing our Companies to set up shop over there. THIS WILL HAUNT US!
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Old 12-12-2008, 11:05 PM
 
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I dont feel sorry for them, but YES I do fear them.........I have been saying that for years.

Ohh and most of those lapel pins are made in China.

Along with American Flag apperal "Proud to be an American t-shirts", coffee mugs, etc..........It made me sick to see "made in China" on an American flag t-shirt in Walmart (of course).

The United States first mistake was allowing our Companies to set up shop over there. THIS WILL HAUNT US!
I've been making a point of buying American made goods, although getting more and more difficult to find these days. Yeah, isn't it crazy for people to display flags that are made outside of the U.S? When I look at the back of an item and it reads "Made In China", to me it may as well read..."Toxic, Use At Your Own Risk." I put it back on the shelf so quickly you would think that it was radioactive. We are in debt to China and people continue to shop at places like Walmart. Let's not forget that they are so enamored with Walmart, that they will trample a guy to death for stuff...sickening! At least they should opt for fair trade items, but greed and materialism reign supreme in a large part of American culture.
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