Have you waved your Chinese made American flag to show your patriotism today? Said your pledge of allegiance,?
to that same Chinese made American flag? My heart swells with pride when I see states like Michigan suffering under the free trade agreements that have stricken that state like no other. How great can our country be when we don’t even support our own workers any longer? Cheap labor for larger profits is the new theme. If we can’t afford to pay Americans for an honest day’s labor, we should just fold up shop and sell ourselves to the Chinese. Oh, that’s right, we are already. More toxic toys anyone? Christmas is around the corner. Don’t forget to support your local communist country, buy Chinese.
13 Responses
Lil’ Kim
08 Feb 2010
Anthony The Genu
08 Feb 2010
No, I have not.
I don’t need to wave a Chinese made American flag, or wear a flag pin to show my patriotism.
As for China, we shouldn’t trade with them until they shape up and reform their communistic system. Chinese goods are cheap, and of a low quality.
Godly Reality Ch
08 Feb 2010
I think they outlawed foreign made American flags. Not sure though.
ROSEMOUNT, Minn. – What’s red, white and blue — and made in China? A move is on in state legislatures to ensure that the flags folks will be flying and buying this Independence Day were made on this fruited plain.
Minnesota has passed the strongest measure, a new law that goes into effect at year’s end requiring every Old Glory sold in state stores to be domestically produced. Violations are a misdemeanor, punishable by up to a $1,000 fine and 90 days in jail.
enviroman
08 Feb 2010
I still support capitolism! Yeah, the Chinks are d-bags but hey, I still see a lot of trucks parked in WalMart lot sportin a bumper sticker that says "Proud To Be Union"! Go with the flow, my friend, or be plowed under.
flaming_liberal4
08 Feb 2010
It is not just the flag itself, it is the meaning behind the flag.
Take, for instance, the symbolism of the flag folding ceremony at military funerals and for the storing of the flag each night.
This is the flag folding ceremony and the meaning behind each step:
I am sure everyone here has seen an Honor Guard detail from any one of the 4 Armed Services perform the ceremony of folding the flag before presenting it to the widow or next of kin of a departed brother in arms.
There is much history and symbolism in this act, as well as it is always carried out with the utmost solemnity and dignity.
I wanted to shed some light on the ceremony and what each step and fold of the flag means.
The flag folding ceremony represents the same religious principles on which our country was originally founded. The portion of the flag denoting honor is the canton of blue containing the stars representing the states our veterans served in uniform. The canton field of blue dresses from left to right and is inverted when draped as a pall on a casket of a veteran who has served our country in uniform.
In the Armed Forces of the United States, at the ceremony of retreat the flag is lowered, folded in a triangle fold and kept under watch throughout the night as a tribute to our nation’s honored dead. The next morning it is brought out and, at the ceremony of reveille, run aloft as a symbol of our belief in the resurrection of the body.
(Wait for the Honor Guard or Flag Detail to unravel and fold the flag into a quarter fold–resume reading when Honor Guard is standing ready.)
The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life.
The second fold is a symbol of our belief in the eternal life.
The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks who gave a portion of life for the defense of our country to attain a peace throughout the world.
The fourth fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in times of war for His divine guidance.
The fifth fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, "Our country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong."
The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
The seventh fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.
The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered in to the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor mother, for whom it flies on Mother’s Day.
The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood; for it has been through their faith, love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great have been molded.
The tenth fold is a tribute to father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born.
The eleventh fold, in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen, represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon, and glorifies, in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
The twelfth fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost.
When the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, reminding us of our national motto, "In God we Trust."
(Wait for the Honor Guard or Flag Detail to inspect the flag–after the inspection, resume reading.)
After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington and the sailors and marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for us the rights, privileges, and freedoms we enjoy today.
“Lord, watch over my brothers and sisters in arms this day and each day, may you cover them with the armor of God, and the breastplate of righteousness.
May they never be struck down by evil, but, if today they fall in battle…I pray you welcome them at the gates.
May their family be touched by your comfort and grace.
The Glory of the Lord is our rear guard.
Amen”
- Caddy, 2002
The One
08 Feb 2010
You might be waving a Chinese flag if Giuliani or Mitt Romney win
For some reason the so-call Liberal media avoid this about Mitt Romney
He is a former CEO of Bain & Company, a management consulting firm, and the co-founder of Bain Capital,
In June 2005, Bain teamed up with Haier Group, China’s largest appliance maker, and private equity firm Blackstone Group in an attempt to acquire Maytag for over $1 billion. The bid was dropped a
On September 28, 2007, Bain and the Chinese networking company Huawei Technologies acquired 3Com for $2.2 billion in cash.
joeanimal
08 Feb 2010
ya, get the lead out !!!
buy american, if thats possible anymore!!!
we’ve been sold out by the protected politicians and corporations!!!
the only flag they are loyal to is the one with a dollar sign on it!
TheDude
08 Feb 2010
ill put on my American flag boxers and wiggle my butt if that makes you feel better. but they were made in japan if that helps.
Mele Kai
08 Feb 2010
NO but I read my Chinese newspaper.
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn
Iran Dismisses US Missile Strikes…
Often we get the stuff about a week later and there’s
is suspect any way. Just way too close to what we hear…
or do not..much later.
Google
clinton-selling weapons to china
clinton-china
clinton-murdoch this tie is personal…
CNN today & political ticker
Keep reading please. Or prepare to go from
Made in China to a Communist Flag in your window.
Thanks.
GOPer
08 Feb 2010
Chinese just ordered billions of Boeing made Jets.
Do you want them go somewhere else for their orders??
I think not.
Lizzy
08 Feb 2010
Being a Canadian I still have the one that says made in Japan.
We are having the same production problem as you, I say shame on Canadian Tire, for their involvement Shame on American companies who are pennywise and pound foolish.
Tahini Raving We
08 Feb 2010
No, but I’ve just bought a box of kiwi-fruit, PRODUCE OF ITALY – I’m speechless.
Maybe it’s time we wave good bye to where stuff is from.
I mean, get real – those are the times we live in.
yankidee_1
08 Feb 2010
My wife works in a cable factory which just recently was sold to a Chinese firm.
Now they’ve change her job so if she leaves it will be on her own doing and they won’t have to pay a dime. At the present time she sees people who have been there for 30 years get their pink slips and you guess it all the jobs are going to China.
There is one humorous note to all this- they’ve set at least three deadlines that I know of and the work keeps coming back because the Chinese don’t know how do it or they screw it up
Hence my question:
Won’t it be the height of irony if we end up jumping the border to Mexico to work in factories (that should have stayed in the USA) for cheap wages when the dollar plummets?