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Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated
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To: Neil H who wrote (336698)12/1/2009 2:58:10 AM
From: LindyBill1 Recommendation   of 793924
 
I remember when all of our athletic shoes were made in USA and were getting pricey (past the PF flyer, converse and keds days of our youth). Then all of the sudden more and more of those shoes were made in other Asian countries, yet guess what - the prices of the shoes did not come down.

I tend to react strongly to posts that seem protectionist. When it comes to free trade, that which is seen are companies that quit making products that they can't compete on. What is not seen is the mother of 3 at Wal Mart saving 30% on what she buys.

Shoes are in interesting item. I bought my last pair of athletic shoes at Wal Mart for twenty dollars. $5 of that was a tariff that has been in place for decades. Nobody competes anymore, but the Gov still makes them more expensive.
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