RedCeltic
19th August 2007, 05:24
Seems interesting how the capitalist supporters have claimed numerous times that their system which creates competition, will create higher quality goods, than a socialist model in which creates equality of distribution.
Interesting, considering that goods that we had been able to effectively manufacture in the United States, have now for many years been manufactured overseas, and that the quality of those goods manufactured, are less desirable than when they had been manufactured in the United States.
By less desirable, I mean poisoned pet food, antifreeze in toothpaste, lead paint on your childrens toys, etc. Yet, not even rallying against China, or an other overseas market. The overall quality of goods sold here in the United States, has, well, downgraded into JUNK!
I cant pretend to even know what he quality of goods sold in Europe, or other regions has become. However, Im quite sure that purchase of sulvinears at local shops on your travels, will do nothing to help the local economy. Buying a pint of beer is probably better in that respect. At least its easier to track down the brewer!
This isnt really an argument for protectionism, yet against capitalism as we know it in the 21st centery. China, becoming the ultra capitalist state (oddly enough with a political party which calls itself communist ) 21st century manufacturers seem to think that all that is to be concerned about is the ability to produce a product as cheaply as possible.
Once, there were manufacturers that pretended to care about the needs of the consumer, and the safety and quality of the product sold. While I do admit that the toys I played with were made of metal and wood, and somewhat dangerous, they had been made to last a lifetime. Id honestly take a metal Tonka truck over lead paint and antifreeze in my toothpaste any day.
Interesting, considering that goods that we had been able to effectively manufacture in the United States, have now for many years been manufactured overseas, and that the quality of those goods manufactured, are less desirable than when they had been manufactured in the United States.
By less desirable, I mean poisoned pet food, antifreeze in toothpaste, lead paint on your childrens toys, etc. Yet, not even rallying against China, or an other overseas market. The overall quality of goods sold here in the United States, has, well, downgraded into JUNK!
I cant pretend to even know what he quality of goods sold in Europe, or other regions has become. However, Im quite sure that purchase of sulvinears at local shops on your travels, will do nothing to help the local economy. Buying a pint of beer is probably better in that respect. At least its easier to track down the brewer!
This isnt really an argument for protectionism, yet against capitalism as we know it in the 21st centery. China, becoming the ultra capitalist state (oddly enough with a political party which calls itself communist ) 21st century manufacturers seem to think that all that is to be concerned about is the ability to produce a product as cheaply as possible.
Once, there were manufacturers that pretended to care about the needs of the consumer, and the safety and quality of the product sold. While I do admit that the toys I played with were made of metal and wood, and somewhat dangerous, they had been made to last a lifetime. Id honestly take a metal Tonka truck over lead paint and antifreeze in my toothpaste any day.