On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 05:37:49 -0800 (PST), jim
wrote:

On Nov 25, 7:09 am, "HeyBub" wrote:
wrote:

So why are we buying this stuff made in other countries anyhow. We
only hurt ourselves with lack of jobs and higher taxes here in the US.

Adam Smith in "The Wealth of Nations" (1776) settled this hash years ago
when he proved that countries should do what they do "best."

I must admit I like a bargain as much as anyone else, but often those
bargains end up costing more in the end. Spend $20 on an electric
heater that lasts one year, or spend $30 on one that lasts 10 years.

If you're only going to use the heater for one year, why pay a $10 premium?

The king of this movement is good old Wallmart they led the charge to
China , Mexico and to who ever could make it for what they wanted it.
Face it America corpreate America is bitting you in the ass we get the
same **** up here in Canada . It is sad but we want cheap prices so we
get it for cheap for a reason.

Exactly the reason to NOT shop at Walmart. I only go there if I
absolutely must, like if I need toilet paper or pet food and all other
stores are closed. Walmart sucks in every way.