Crocs- A boating Home run

[gottog]

I hate flip flops.

The ones at Dick's where some new women's style I think.

Mine are knockoffs, but got them for free so around the house they're fine.  On the boat...I keep thinking a sea robin is going to spike me or something.

[sea nymph]

They maybe great.....but did you see where they were made???  Thanks to China and India they're helping drive up these oil prices.  They use more oil, less labor and we as a society continue to support them?  But they're comfortable, right?

[Pops Soul]

A skirt is only comfortable if you wear a thong under it. 

Oh I think I said to much. 


NJDEVIL 

NJ You had to go there didn't you  Now we are going to have to here Capt. joe's THONG joke AGAIN 

[njdevil]

Sorry about that I did not know 


NJDEVIL 

PS the thong does feel

[mboy]

They maybe great.....but did you see where they were made???  Thanks to China and India they're helping drive up these oil prices.  They use more oil, less labor and we as a society continue to support them?  But they're comfortable, right?

Yes.

So everything you own, buy comes from the US right?

I try and support US gods when possible. But it is NOT possible to purchase everything made in the US.

DO you understand how economics works?

Without those cheap goods from China, Taiwan, etc, the standard of living in THIS country would be FAAAAR lower then it is today.
Again, I am VERY VERY VERY pro US and Anti almost every other country in the world, but understand what you are talking about before trying to debate.

Does it suck that most goods are made overseas? YEs.
Does it suck that those countries use mroe oil? Yes (but that is not why oil is 2xs what it was last year)
Is our Standard of living GREATLY increased by cheaper goods manufactured in other countries? BIGTIME!

[sea nymph]

I certainly understand economics and know what I'm talking about!  I'm clearly stating a fact of where they are made!  Anyone can buy their products where they choose!  It just hits home a little more when people look at the tags and understand where items come from!  Of course I own things that were made and manufactured overseas.  I do my best to support U.S. companies that keep their business here!  Our import / export ratios suck!  It up to us as U.S. citizens to police this!  Why is Hersey going to Mexico?  Why does U.S. lumber get shipped overseas, manufactured and sent back here to be sold as furniture.  Why are the Koreans rioting over the import of U.S. beef.  Why is Toyota going to surpass GM?  Why was Budweiser going to sell to a foreign company?  I guess a better question is... what can we buy that is made in the U.S.  It's time that we rely a little more on our own productivity  and manufacturing.  Oil is a perfect example!!!  Again, I'm not condemning anyone for buying a pair of silly little shoes made in China, just pointing out where they came from!

[mboy]

I hear ya.

Toyota will surpass GM because they make better cars and their union hasn't choked them as an organization like US carmakers have.
I don't think Budweiser is selling to the foreging Co.
Hershey is going south because it is cheaper for them. If they used american, labor (unionized or not), the cost of the goods would be prohibitive to buy by many Americans.

What REALLY needs to happen is that imported goods need to be taxed (at import) at the same rate or goods are taxed when imported into that manufacturing nation (china, India, etc).

Our problem is too many countries tax our exported goods cominginto them making it prohibitive for their population to buy.

Our BEST export, which is far better then almost everyone else on a macro level is our Military hardware.

We need to drill for our own oil here and not sell an ounce of it to ANYONE!

[Luna Sea 5]

just got mine today, and Yes, i am a believer.. they are great.. I got the sun glasses as well.

[Hotrod]

I wear my 24/7 when not working. 

[Bucktail]

I wear my 24/7 when not working. 

You're wife doesn't mind you wearing them in the bed?

[CapBob]

Oh Boy, here we go

[Hotrod]

I said  "When not working" 

[Bucktail]

 

[IrishAyes]

You call THAT work?!?!?!