Shouldn't the US Government Buy American Products?

[KMAN]

Apparently not...

Hillary Clinton contracts purchases of $5.4M in crystal stemware for American Embassies to Swedish firm Orrefors/Kosta Boda USA - NYPOST.com

 

[VaYank5150]

Apparently not...

Hillary Clinton contracts purchases of $5.4M in crystal stemware for American Embassies to Swedish firm Orrefors/Kosta Boda USA - NYPOST.com

I agree with this. Buy the best, most cost effective products with my tax dollars. Buying only from US companies is just another form of Socialism, and you know how the conservatives hate that.

 

[Care4all]

Well, I don't agree with this, the sub contractor should have used an American company, lead free or not....imho.

 

[VaYank5150]

Well, I don't agree with this, the sub contractor should have used an American company, lead free or not....imho.

Why? Why should my tax dollars be used to prop up American companies that produce inferior products, and cost more? Does this make sense to anyone?

 

[VaYank5150]

Just like the contract for the tankers should have gone to AirBus.

 

[KMAN]

So I guess there should be no problem with people buying from Wal-Mart then...

 

[beowolfe]

Shouldn't the US Government Buy American Products?

Sometimes yes, and sometimes no. From reading the article, I think this was one of the 'yes' occassions.

 

[KMAN]

and I also guess there is no longer a problem with Halliburton... wasn't the problem with Halliburton that no other company got to bid on the contract?

 

[uscitizen]

Well, I don't agree with this, the sub contractor should have used an American company, lead free or not....imho.

Why? Why should my tax dollars be used to prop up American companies that produce inferior products, and cost more? Does this make sense to anyone?

Only in an economic survival sense.

 

[VaYank5150]

So I guess there should be no problem with people buying from Wal-Mart then...

The majority of Americans already do. Maybe I didn't understand your question?

 

[VaYank5150]

Well, I don't agree with this, the sub contractor should have used an American company, lead free or not....imho.

Why? Why should my tax dollars be used to prop up American companies that produce inferior products, and cost more? Does this make sense to anyone?

Only in an economic survival sense.

Sounds like Socialism to me...

 

[uscitizen]

Why? Why should my tax dollars be used to prop up American companies that produce inferior products, and cost more? Does this make sense to anyone?

Only in an economic survival sense.

Sounds like Socialism to me...

Naah mostly protectionism.

 

[VaYank5150]

Only in an economic survival sense.

Sounds like Socialism to me...

Naah mostly protectionism.

Well, you know the conservatives and the GOP would NEVER go for anything that smells of Socialism, so I believe they should back Clinton's decision, yes?

 

[beowolfe]

and I also guess there is no longer a problem with Halliburton... wasn't the problem with Halliburton that no other company got to bid on the contract?

There is still a problem with Haliburton. It's called 'stealing'..

 

[RodISHI]

I suppose the American brands of lead free crystal were not good enough.

lead free crystal made in america - Google Search

 

[VaYank5150]

I suppose the American brands of lead free crystal were not good enough.

lead free crystal made in america - Google Search

Or perhaps they were too pricey? I am SURE there is a union involved with the American companies.

 

[Oldandtired]

Why? Why should my tax dollars be used to prop up American companies that produce inferior products, and cost more? Does this make sense to anyone?

Only in an economic survival sense.

Sounds like Socialism to me...

Buy Amertican has always been seen as patriotic.

I buy from local merchants as I see THAT as patriotic to my community...even if it means paying a bit more.

I thought liberals do not mind paying a little more if it means helping American Citizens that are struggling.

But based on your posts in this thread VaY.....you confirm my sentiments...as follows:

Liberals are all for paying for those Americans that are struggling...AS LONG AS IT IS SOMEONE ELSES MONEY.
Well done VaY...I knew you were a phony.

 

[uscitizen]

Sounds like Socialism to me...

Naah mostly protectionism.

Well, you know the conservatives and the GOP would NEVER go for anything that smells of Socialism, so I believe they should back Clinton's decision, yes?

which Clowntoon decision?
The one to lie? The Cigar? reducing the defecit?

 

[Oldandtired]

Naah mostly protectionism.

Well, you know the conservatives and the GOP would NEVER go for anything that smells of Socialism, so I believe they should back Clinton's decision, yes?

which Clowntoon decision?
The one to lie? The Cigar? reducing the defecit?

Yeah...I know...reading the original post of the thread is too much trouble for ya....so instead you opt to say something completely off topic.

 

[Cuyo]

Apparently not...

Hillary Clinton contracts purchases of $5.4M in crystal stemware for American Embassies to Swedish firm Orrefors/Kosta Boda USA - NYPOST.com

Here's a more disturbing concept:

Obama's Stimulus Money Spent Overseas, Jobs in China - ABC News

Despicable.