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A friend sent this to me and I think it is brilliant!
Christmas 2011 -- Birth of a New Tradition
As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Oh.... Yes there is!
It is time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper?
Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local American hair salon or barber?
Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement.
Shooting range memberships, shooting lessons, gift certificates for your local Gun shop, Gunsmith. I'm not talking about Bass Pro Shops, Cabelas, or Sportsmens Warehouse - I'm talking LOCAL here!!! Let's be creative here!!!
Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car or truck detailed? Small, American owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates.
Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plunking down the Benjamins on a Chinese-made flat-screen TV? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course, or a down payment on a guided fishing or hunting trip???
There are a gazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift certificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint. Remember, folks this isn't about big National chains -- this is about supporting your home town Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open.
How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy?
Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day.
My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running.
OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes.
Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theatre.
Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.
Honestly people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of light, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip.
You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American pockets so that China can build another glittering city. Christmas is now about caring about US (We the People) , encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we could not imagine.
THIS is the new American Christmas tradition!!
Forward this to everyone on your mailing list -- post it to discussion groups.
-- throw up a post on Craig's List in the Rants and Raves section in your city.
-- send it to the editor of your local paper and radio stations, and TV news departments.
This is a revolution of caring about each other, and isn't that what Christmas is about?
As we forward this email let's share information about where to find quality U.S. made items:
Last edited by Kemosabe; 11/04/11.
"Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants - it is the creed of slaves" William Pitt
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Last year wifey and I bought her dad a guided steelhead fishing trip with us along as well. He LOVED it. Fishing, plus being with family for a whole day. Good and timely ideas here, says me.
LOVE God, LOVE your family, LOVE your country, LIKE guns and sports.
About 2016 team "R" candidates "We definitely need a crew with a sack of balls the size of hot water bottles, bloviated estrogen leaking feel-gooders need not apply." Gunner 500
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it's always nice when you can FIND anything made in America, to buy.
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Don't forget to buy PRODUCTS made in America, if you can find them, not just SERVICES.
Almost all those things listed are SERVICES, which are great, but PRODUCTION is what really makes the economy hum along.
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Don't forget to buy PRODUCTS made in America, if you can find them, not just SERVICES.
Almost all those things listed are SERVICES, which are great, but PRODUCTION is what really makes the economy hum along. Exactly too bad the chineese government has taken it away.
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Well.... lotsof guns and ammo are still made here. Winchesters to start with and lately even Weatherby's again. I LOVE guns and ammo for presents!  Also several brands of rifescopes, reloading dies, components, dog training stuff, Still quite a bit of high end warm clothing like Pendelton, LL Beane, Filson, Stormy Kromer etc.
LOVE God, LOVE your family, LOVE your country, LIKE guns and sports.
About 2016 team "R" candidates "We definitely need a crew with a sack of balls the size of hot water bottles, bloviated estrogen leaking feel-gooders need not apply." Gunner 500
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Most Pendelton is now outsourced as almost all of the LL Bean stuff. I am pretty sure I have even see some Filson with foreign labels. Today you have to look hard and check every label.
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Meniere's Sucks Big Time!!!
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Heck , we can't even get an American made President!
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Maybe next time.
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Meniere's Sucks Big Time!!!
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And lets not just do so a Christmas but throughout the year.
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We have been doing it for a bunch of years and not just Christmas but in everything we buy. As far as I can tell it is impossible to buy American. The computers we use to browse the Fire are just one example. But we always look to by American made first.
The first time I shot myself in the head...
Meniere's Sucks Big Time!!!
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Great idea but man its tough to do. The best way to do this is to stay 100% out of Walmart.
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There are Made In USA products in Walmart, you just have to look real hard.
The first time I shot myself in the head...
Meniere's Sucks Big Time!!!
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It's really hard especially because they do a lot of "designed in America," "assembled in America," etc. etc. that muddy things as well.
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Here's a great US-made product line: http://www.counciltool.com/
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I have a Defiance action on the way and two Bartlein barrels. I just got off the phone with Pac nor got two coming from them as well. Now I need to do some shopping at McMillan. 
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