A post by Maynard
Even though I’m a heartless, selfish conservative, I want to do my part to help alleviate unemployment and lessen the trade deficit. If I’m making a purchase, I’d rather buy American if possible. I feel a particular obligation to seek an American option when buying a gift or luxury item, because these are purchases I could forgo if they’re not pleasing in every way.
With Christmas the holidays coming up, maybe this website, StillMadeInUSA.com, will give you some ideas. I just bought this pair of American-made winter slippers (for myself!) from Northstar Trading.
Speaking of footwear, I’m usually wearing my New Balance 993‘s (available on Amazon and elsewhere). These, and a few other New Balance shoes, are American-made.
Of course, the problems of the deficit and unemployment are not going to be solved by a few of us swimming against the current, and it would be naïve to say otherwise. So this isn’t our salvation, but it’s a way of making a statement that I think the nation needs to hear.
I so much agree, if more Americans would purchase goods Made In USA, what a difference it could make. Conservatives among others must be willing to change our consumer habits for CHANGE. If not, the CHANGE will be Obama & Company’s CHANGE.
So I’ll buy more S&W’s, Colts, Ruger’s, Remingtons, and Winchesters. But NOOOO G(B)locks!
But, I wonder sometimes, which is better. Buying a GM that’s made in Mexico or Canada, or buying a Toyota that’s made in USA? I have a 2000 Silverado that I just love. I bought it thinking it was made here, only to see afterward that it was made in Canada.
Thanks for the post, I’m going to make my Christmas list from StillMadeInUSA.com.
being a pagan i celebrate solstice and giving and merriment is involved. i do happily gift people who may celebrate the christian or jewish holidays . and i always get the ‘ ladies’ something besides the obligatory traditional turkey offering if i know what’s good for me:
http://www.usamadepetsupplies.com/
http://www.americansworking.com/pets.html
and i find many local animal rescues fund raise by selling handmade cat and dog toys and clothes. what could be better than handmade love by the crazy cat ladies in your town? it could help save a life.