Buy american! (elect, money, government, state)

[chielgirl]

I drive a 1995 Ford Escort and get 26-30 mpg. It wasn't made in the US.

My favorite is that US flags are imported from China.

[mrbob]

Originally Posted by Greatday

All over Clark County Nevada, San Diego County California, Maricopa County Arizona (and more), I see county / state cars that are from foreign manufacturers (Prisus etc). Why? Why can't our governments buy American vehicles?

Most, if not all, pro sports teams hats, jerseys etc are made in China. Why? Why can't they buy (and sell) American

We don't make much any more - that's why.. sad but true...

It is darn hard to buy an American Made car - some of the foreign brands have more US Content than GM and Ford...

No one lifted a finger when the great majority of manufacturing jobs went overseas, now service and professional jobs are disappearing at warp speed.

We don't make crap any more - other than for military use that is.

[Fleet]

Originally Posted by donsabi

It seems to be unAmerican to buy American anymore. However, I believe that any government agency must drive only American cars, even if they have trouble starting, and only get 2 mpg.

My primary car ('95 Lincoln Town Car) never has trouble starting and gets as much as 24.3 mpg. This in an 18.25 foot long car with a V-8 and weighing 4,200 lbs.

[Greatday]

Originally Posted by tangodoodles

I'll buy an American car if you stop buying the merchandise made by Chinese slave labor from Wal-Mart.

How about this: YOU stop buying the VERY SAME CHINESE MADE PRODUCTS at all other stores, as is sold at WalMart? Deal?

[Greatday]

Originally Posted by sweetclimber

Actually, many of those foreign car manufacturers have plants here in the US so they provide jobs here as well.

Most Americans are a little nervous of buying a GM and chrysler product because of the incompetance of upper management, lower quality of car and the possibility of the manufacturer going under as well

I drive a Nissan 350 Z that was manufactured here in America

And the profits go to a foreign company.

Good going

[Cougar31]

Originally Posted by Greatday

All over Clark County Nevada, San Diego County California, Maricopa County Arizona (and more), I see county / state cars that are from foreign manufacturers (Prisus etc). Why? Why can't our governments buy American vehicles?

Most, if not all, pro sports teams hats, jerseys etc are made in China. Why? Why can't they buy (and sell) American

It's a Global economy, where the rich/wealthy got together to "utilize" the most affordable work-force out there...

[Greatday]

Originally Posted by cuebald

Why can't America produce an efficient automobile as cheaply as Toyota does the Prius?

Buying the hybrids to save fuel/money is the intent. You should be delighted that the government is attempting to conserve your tax money.

Would you be happier if the government had a fleet of Hummers?

I would PREFER our governments support American companies - not foreign ones.

But American companies made hybrids.

[Greatday]

So, anyone got an excuse why the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL don't buy their clothing from American companies?

[tangodoodles]

Originally Posted by Greatday

How about this: YOU stop buying the VERY SAME CHINESE MADE PRODUCTS at all other stores, as is sold at WalMart? Deal?

Ooh, struck a nerve did I? I honestly don't check the labels. But I don't know why you're so focused on American made cars. Why not fixate on American made clothes, electronics, or even pet food?

[sanrene]

I can't tell you how disgusted I was a Christmas; girls go to Catholic school, so go in to a Christian Store to but presents for the teachers. Virtually everything made in China. Disgusting!!

It is really hard to find american made products - but I do hope that situation improves.