by Amy H.
Member since:
March 1, 2008

Do you go out of your way to buy American?

March 03, 2008 07:38 AM EST
views: 103 | comments: 67
I went in Walmart and target the other day.  Almost everything I put my hands on said made in China.  What?  You mean we don't make hand towels in the US?  You mean we don't make candy in the US?  You mean we don't make candles in the US?  What, where did our jobs go.  Should I move to China?

I am confused here.  Someone slow down the trade with China they are taking over our country!  Help someone Help!
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Comments: 67

Linda G. Mar 3, 2008, 8:03am EST
American and local
Samantha H. Mar 3, 2008, 8:16am EST
WalMart and Target compete to have the lowest prices. They can't afford to stock stuff from the US. It's way cheaper to get stuff from China--even after shipping everything over here. I'm not positive, but I do think that part of it is because we have minimum wage and actually pay quite a bit more than what they do in China.
Amy H. Mar 3, 2008, 8:18am EST
Didn't Walmart start to save American jobs? didnt they promise to sell things that were made in America?
Tabitha M. Jun 4, 2008, 6:21am EDT
I can't afford to buy most "made american" things. That's why I shop at Wal-Mart--and you're right, it's all imported.
Tabitha M. Jun 4, 2008, 6:22am EDT
Oh, I stand corrected. I did get some t-shirts there the other day that were made with some organic cotton and said "Made in USA". They were only $5.
Mariana T. Jun 4, 2008, 11:17am EDT
When I do buy - I buy American or at least I am pretty sure it's made in America - Salud.
**AngelEyez** a. Jun 4, 2008, 2:18pm EDT
I never pay to much attention , when I do buy though I dont look to see,hmm interesting
Takesi A. Jun 4, 2008, 2:40pm EDT
You know what's really crazy? A lot of seafood that is in the market is from China!
Lawrence J, H. Jun 4, 2008, 3:53pm EDT
everything has been said
Terry M. Jun 4, 2008, 8:05pm EDT
I try, but I have always wanted a Mercedes. Still I would rather but everything American.
Jerri H. Jun 4, 2008, 9:44pm EDT
If there is something American to buy :(
Selene N. Jun 5, 2008, 3:26am EDT
If you shop at Wal-Mart or Target, you will get made-in-China selections.
Amy C. Jun 5, 2008, 9:26am EDT
I too am outraged at all of the stuff you can not find American made it is shameful.
I wish a chain store would come out and only sale American made . I think they would do good. Walmart used to try to buy american made when possible or so they stated but that is definitely not true these days. I try to buy local. We give our business to local business people for instance we have a small bike shop in town. We go there even though we pay more. The service is personalized, friendly, they know us, and we are supporting American businesses.
Leah A. Jun 13, 2008, 1:28pm EDT
Amy, I'm just stopping by during Triple Point Week to say thank you for being my Gather friend, and thanks for all the nice comments you have left on my articles and images.
heather "chickenlips" g. Nov 13, 2008, 9:20pm EST
i guess i don't pay that much attention...shame on me :)
Charlotte McClain Nov 14, 2008, 4:58pm EST
Walmart didn't start to save American jobs, it started to make money for the Walton family.
Jenn P. Nov 14, 2008, 7:49pm EST
no i dont
Chris E. Nov 14, 2008, 8:12pm EST
I do try to when I can. It is sometimes hard to find American made products anymore.
Amy just hangin' out M. Nov 15, 2008, 4:36pm EST
i have to buy whatever is cheaper, no matter where it came from
Deborah R. Nov 16, 2008, 6:59pm EST
WalMart did start out to save American jobs, when Sam Walton was still alive.
Jenn P. Nov 17, 2008, 9:35am EST
no i dont
Amy just hangin' out M. Nov 17, 2008, 5:02pm EST
here's a 10 for you
Amy just hangin' out M. Nov 18, 2008, 3:39pm EST
happy tuesday
Amy just hangin' out M. Nov 19, 2008, 5:37pm EST
am i the only one going back to the beginning of your articles?
Ghostly Ghoul Nov 19, 2008, 8:03pm EST
I hate walmart - evil!!! I try to buy american and im proud when i do.
Jenn P. Nov 20, 2008, 5:21pm EST
why do you hate walmart?
Ghostly Ghoul Nov 20, 2008, 6:11pm EST
evil jenn pure evil - they steal money, force other companies out of business, treat us like crap and sell crap
Pamela K. Nov 20, 2008, 10:02pm EST
it is hard to find Made in USA
Jenn P. Nov 21, 2008, 12:11pm EST
yep it is
Pamela K. Nov 21, 2008, 2:58pm EST
I like the farmer's markets
Ghostly Ghoul Nov 21, 2008, 9:37pm EST
or flea markets are cool too, craft shows!
Jennifer W. Nov 22, 2008, 6:03am EST
I love craft shows.
Ghostly Ghoul Nov 23, 2008, 10:46pm EST
Me too!
I try to by US when possible
Jenn P. Nov 24, 2008, 8:17pm EST
no i dont
Ghostly Ghoul Nov 24, 2008, 10:17pm EST
next car is gonna be us made
Karen L. Nov 24, 2008, 10:22pm EST
I have always bought American cars. Now, for the other stuff, usually I buy what is well made and price is always an issue. Unfortunately, the US has outsourced many jobs overseas because of cheap labor, so it is difficult to buy American!
Ghostly Ghoul Nov 25, 2008, 7:48pm EST
I buy american made filters for my heater.
Jenn P. Nov 25, 2008, 9:55pm EST
that is great GG
Pamela K. Nov 26, 2008, 5:32pm EST
I agree Karen
Amy just hangin' out M. Nov 29, 2008, 7:49am EST
karen has a good point
Jenn P. Dec 2, 2008, 8:32pm EST
yes she does
Jenn P. Dec 5, 2008, 7:08pm EST
yay almost done with dang posts
thank goodness
Jennifer W. Jan 5, 2009, 11:16am EST
I try to buy American when I can.
Dana W. Jan 5, 2009, 11:50am EST
Only american made try to at least
Amy just hangin' out M. Jan 6, 2009, 9:42am EST
3
Dana W. Jan 6, 2009, 10:06am EST
alone here
Jennifer W. Jan 6, 2009, 9:16pm EST
you are not alone now.
Dana W. Jan 7, 2009, 10:55am EST
yay thank you
Dana W. Jan 8, 2009, 10:55am EST
nose making me mad
Nastacia M. Jan 8, 2009, 6:16pm EST
you would think that after the pet food recall and the lead painted toys, we would stop all commerce with them...but they are cheap and we are a country of bargain hunters!
Dana W. Jan 9, 2009, 1:43pm EST
you would think but they wont stop
Dana W. Jan 11, 2009, 6:24pm EST
not much luck
Dana W. Jan 12, 2009, 12:21pm EST
kissing feet
Dana W. Jan 13, 2009, 11:31am EST
love this show
Dana W. Jan 14, 2009, 11:43am EST
hope your havin gfun amy
Dana W. Jan 15, 2009, 1:04pm EST
something is wrong with me
Jennifer W. Jan 15, 2009, 7:15pm EST
what is
Dana W. Jan 16, 2009, 11:12am EST
no idea
Dana W. Jan 17, 2009, 8:28pm EST
2 left
Jennifer W. Jan 18, 2009, 9:11pm EST
lots more
Dana W. Jan 18, 2009, 10:58pm EST
not hap0py
Dana W. Jan 19, 2009, 10:02am EST
love the foutain
Edward W. Jan 20, 2009, 5:17am EST
No.
Dana W. Jan 20, 2009, 2:08pm EST
no what
Dana W. Jan 21, 2009, 7:58pm EST
??

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