Actually the present "representation" in D.C. right now is the best commercial for buying foreign goods there is. I lauugh every time somebody tells me to buy an American car when half of the circuitry and parts are imported anyway. The only thing better than that was that idiotic campaign that SUV's aid terrorism. Gee it seems that the CIA and secret service cornered the market on Chevy Suburbans. As for the Hansen comment I'd rather support the slow death of a Chinese worker than the quick one of an American in Iraq.
Why China Isnt Happening Yet
I have found it interesting to read about Chinese tube amps for a fraction of the price of US, how China is taking over the world etc.
A colleague of mine in the trading and investment business is actually thinking that the prosperity of the US is over forever, Medicaid/Medicare and our pension system are bankrupt, interest rates are going up, the housing market is going to collapse and one day Americans will figure out that there is more than one currency in the world.
At that point, the US will experience flight capital for the first time, and then we are really in big trouble.
Now some of this worries me, but I thought is was interesting that of the 6 or so, bargain priced, obviously knocked off in China, toys that were given to my baby boy for Christmas....
NONE of them worked properly?!?!
The robot? He wouldnt wind up, didnt walk, and sparks failed to fly from his mask.
The magic sliding coin tray? Also didnt work, and was so cheesily made that the mechanism was obvious.
Radio controlled car? Had a range of about 10 feet -- no fun at all.
Now none of this excuses the problems we may have here in America, but FYI I am less likely to buy a tube amp from China in the New Year.
Cheers.
cwlondon
A colleague of mine in the trading and investment business is actually thinking that the prosperity of the US is over forever, Medicaid/Medicare and our pension system are bankrupt, interest rates are going up, the housing market is going to collapse and one day Americans will figure out that there is more than one currency in the world.
At that point, the US will experience flight capital for the first time, and then we are really in big trouble.
Now some of this worries me, but I thought is was interesting that of the 6 or so, bargain priced, obviously knocked off in China, toys that were given to my baby boy for Christmas....
NONE of them worked properly?!?!
The robot? He wouldnt wind up, didnt walk, and sparks failed to fly from his mask.
The magic sliding coin tray? Also didnt work, and was so cheesily made that the mechanism was obvious.
Radio controlled car? Had a range of about 10 feet -- no fun at all.
Now none of this excuses the problems we may have here in America, but FYI I am less likely to buy a tube amp from China in the New Year.
Cheers.
cwlondon
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