Don’t blame this not “made in the USA” situation just on the Dem’s. There have been plenty of Republicans who supported moving the factories overseas, which has resulted in huge numbers of Jobs lost. Plenty of blame to go around.

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{brain off}With all the stuff we’ve taken from the world and done to the world, it is us that should be thanking them. {/brain off}

Seriously though, we brought most of this on ourselves. How many people buy into the “corporate welfare” tactics played by the dems. I remember when “made in America” meant it was top of the line. Not so much any more. Remember those “look for the union label” commercials? Unions and corporate taxes have destroyed our manufacturing jobs. If Obama wanted to kick start this economy, he could lower the corporate tax to 10%. But to be honest, I hope the republicans regain controll of both houses in 2010 and make that their first order of business. If Obama does it, he’ll be rewarded with reelection.

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Aqua,

It also strikes me that with all the new “Middle Classes” that have been spawned in countries around the world by the soon to be unemployed American Taxpayer, there has been little in way of “THANKS” from anywhere.

Does China’s new middle class say thanks or demonstrate any appreciation? Not much that I’ve noticed.

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Aqua,

Great comment, humorous and depressing, but true. We’re in for a difficult decade.

I find it annoying that endless pundits and economists keep pretending this recession will be over by year end, or early 2010. Insane. The hole being dug by O and Congress isn’t getting filled any time soon, and jobs aren’t returning either.

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I’m surprised no one has commented on this post yet. It reminds me of an email I received the other day:

John Smith started the day early having set his alarm clock
(MADE IN JAPAN) for 6 am.

While his coffeepot (MADE IN CHINA) was perking, he shaved with his electric razor (MADE IN HONG KONG).

He put on a dress shirt (MADE IN SRI LANKA), designer jean (MADE IN SINGAPORE) and tennis shoes (MADE IN KOREA)

After cooking his breakfast in his new electric skillet (MADE IN INDIA) he sat down with his calculator (MADE
IN MEXICO) to see how much he could spend today.

After setting his watch (MADE IN TAIWAN) to the radio (MADE
IN INDIA) he got in his car (MADE IN GERMANY) filled it with GAS (from Saudi Arabia) and continued his search for
a good paying AMERICAN JOB.

At the end of yet another discouraging and fruitless day
checking his Computer (made in MALAYSIA), John decided to relax for a while. He put on his sandals (MADE IN BRAZIL),
poured himself a glass of wine (MADE IN FRANCE) and turned on his TV (MADE IN INDONESIA), and then wondered why he can’t find a good paying job in AMERICA AND NOW HE’S HOPING HE CAN GET HELP FROM A PRESIDENT MADE IN KENYA!

We need to drastically lower the corporate tax and start building stuff here again. Until then, we’re screwed.

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