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Originally Posted by chowda
You don't buy alot of products then. Many so called american products are made by international and multinational companies. A dell computer has parts made in thailand built in china that is owned by an american company. Will you still buy them then? And dont even start as to what car you drive. Unless its a ford, chances are the majority of parts come from all over the world.
If africa can stop the corruption, then there is a good chance they will eventually be developped. But for the time being, the light is shined at china and india.
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Products - You're right I don't much in the lines of trinkets and bullshit, but when I do buy things I make sure it is made in the First World. My cars range anywhere from a Porsche to a Cadillac. My clothes are made in Italy. My furniture made in the USA & Italy. I just did a remodel of my house: my floors came from Australia, my cabinets were made in Texas, my appliances were made in the USA (except my dishwasher -> Germany), tile was made in Spain, Marble came from Greece, counter tops from USA (NH granite), etc etc
I watch very closely what I buy, as should most people! I am 100% in favor of a market economy, so when people buy Chinese products, all the power to them. BUT I do not want to hear them cry when the ripple thru the US economy takes them out.
Africa - The corruption will never end, same with South America, but if they can get it semi-managed that will be the next cheap labor hot spot...