1Perry
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You know what, after reading this post I realize that we agree on a lot more than we disagree on. And the portion above is actually a very good point. I also do not want people to think that the bailout was a good idea, so it does make sense to remind people of it's faults and flaws. This wouldn't be dwelling on the past so much as it is an attempt to prevent the same mistakes in the future.
I have found out that if people are willing to take the time to discuss differences they find out in the end that there differences aren't as big as they originally seemed. D.C. prefers accusing the other side of being demons. Our differences end up being not a major one.
I hear you on that. It's a pain in the ass. I do a good portion of my shopping online because of it.
I often times start there.
I recommend Bunn for coffee makers:
I must admit.........I generally just tell the wife I need a new coffee pot when the old one messes up (we have really hard water and they clog). I'm too lazy to use the filtered water we have in the fridge. LOL I'll look into the Bunn next time.
[qoute]I'd say to look for a Hein Werner floor jack. I believe they are still made in the USA, but they are a bit pricey. [/quote]
I did see those but like I said, the ones I saw were way more jack than what I needed.
But I have trouble finding a lot of things too. I still can't find an American-made TV. When I encounter situations where I can't buy American made, I make sure to purchase the foreign made product from a locally owned store (as opposed to some big box store). For example, in the Chicago area we are lucky enough to have a large locally-owned appliance store called Abt Electronics that is phenomenal (They have incredible service and they employ more than a few friends of mine). I get most of my appliances and electronics from there (like my Bunn coffee maker ). Some are made in the USA, some aren't (Like I said, I can't find a TV made in the USA anymore).
We still have a local television store. I like to go there just for the ambiance since they've been there for years. LOL
Another nice thing about shopping local is that I get to know my local retailers and they can sometimes help me find products made in the USA, which I will then purchase from them so that I get to do my part in two different ways. Not to mention that you get such superior service in most cases. Hell, I've even bartered with some local businesses where I did some carpentry or other construction work for them in exchange for products and services. You can't do that with corporations.
I've found that most local retailers are pleased to work with you on price if you find it lower online. I'm always willing to pay a bit of a premium to buy local also as I have somewhere to take it if there is a problem.
But as I said earlier, we seem to agree more than disagree. I just wanted to focus on the things you said that really caught my attention.
Thumbs up!!