Time for the rest of the world to step in... Boycott everything "American"

[devilgrrl]

Europe, Asia, Canada, Mexico, South America just so NO to anything "American".

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[devilgrrl]

2. Go back to Fresno FREEPtard!

:nuke:

[mdredmond]

6. So

I'm a "FREEPtard" for pointing out that you wish ill upon my country? You really need to go read the TOS before you throw labels around.

[henslee]

30. Fresno Freeptard -- sounds like a minor league team.

devilgrrl... I feel like you do. I think a first step would be an organized and agressive stateside boycott of Republican companies and media. It would bring a-holes to their knees.

[Dora]

36. I second that motion.

[Ravenseye]

4. I disagree

The rest of the world hates what Bush is doing just like the rest of us here. Why enable him?

If 'old europe' hates bush so much they need to stop enabling the republicans.

And England....Shame...stand up for yourselves for everyones sakes, and stop cowtowing to Bush.

[mdredmond]

5. Because

The rest of the world boycotting things 'American' will cost American jobs - we can't afford any more of that. I stand by what I said: To wish bad upon America is a sad thing.

[Ravenseye]

12. And That Wouldn't Wake People Up?

Look we're going to lose more jobs anyway. People need to wake up and start realizing that their vote for president isn't for who they ignorantly believe is more 'moral'.

[mdredmond]

15. Ok, so let's make it worse. Great idea. [nt]

[Ravenseye]

20. well people are lulled right now...

..lets just keep them lulled. How's that smart?

Obviously if things stay like they are right now this country is fucked. Of course they won't stay this way, they'll get worse.

My point was that of Europe hates what America is becoming they should act on it, instead of enabling it.

People here need to be woken up. I don't know what will do it, but keeping people warm and happy ain't gonna do it.

Hell after this election, if it indeed does go for Bush, I don't know what if ANYTHING will wake up half the electorate to the absurdity and selfishness of the current crop of Republicans.

[devilgrrl]

25. When are you going to tell to start "Respecting" the pResident.

That's where your headed isn't it? Troll.

[mdredmond]

26. You can't

defend your stance so now I'm a troll?

[reprobate]

33. Troll or not, you should realize that it doesn't matter.

Look at our deficits. Why are they so high you can't see the top?

Because we make next to nothing that the world wants, so we have to buy everything from elsewhere. Do you think this can go on forever?

The world doesn't have to 'boycott' us. We are doing it to ourselves. As outsourcing continues to take american jobs just how do you suggext we can afford to keep buying from the rest of the world?

This once great nation is slipping into third world status and we have no one but our leaders to blame. Of course that was their intent, give the corporations more power and the country will naturally go broke.

Remember that corporations have no loyarty except to profit.

[Oak2004]

31. Yes, sanctions would be painful for us, but

lack of sanctions means the end of democracy and the birth of an aggressive Straussian fascist state. This is not just another lost election, where we can go back home for the next four years, lick our wounds, and then come back to fight another day.

If you think things are grim, as far as working within the system, today, think of what they will be like 4 years from now after Bush/Cheney et. al have irrevocably transformed the American court system, to the point where we could expect no legal recourse.

There is one remaining legitimate political system dead set against this administration, and that is the international community. They can provide pressure that we in America can't in order to guarantee the restoration of democracy and the rule of law in international affairs. They do it in exactly one of two ways: war, or economic pressure.

Pick one.

[mdredmond]

34. LOL

They can do it in precisely one way. A war wouldn't, couldn't and won't happen. They are smarter than to think they'd have a prayer of winning.

Wishing bad things upon your country is unpatriotic, if not treasonous.

[salinen]

3. I've been living that way

for a long time. It's fairly easy, just stop being desirous of things.

[ignatiusj]

7. Great

Lets cut off our balls to spite our wife...

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[devilgrrl]

17. PNAC wished for one - and boy did they ever get one!

It kept these assholes in power.

[Township75]

8. Great idea! That way we will all be out of work....

and most of the US would be angry with Europe.

Seriously, think about what you just said.

[devilgrrl]

13. Anything to destroy this misAdministration...

like anything is built here anymore anyway.

Where are you clothes from? Your sneakers? Steel? Cars?

We make weapons, chemicals and everything else that kills people.

[mdredmond]

18. You'd be surprised

at how much is exported from this country. Think about the commercial airplanes made in Seattle and California - that's tens of thousands of jobs that would go down the tubes.

[Township75]

21. Well....

"like anything is built here anymore anyway."

then a boycott of a country that doesnt build anything will do a lot.

We make weapons, chemicals and everything else that kills people.

Is that what you do? I know I don't. Well, hopefully, your job will be the first to go, and you will be happy about it...that will show us

[Flammable Materials]

14. "Who gives a damn what Europe thinks?" - Republicans

I, for one, would like to put this mantra to the test.

America doesn't MAKE anything anymore, anyway. Except fast food.

Actions have consequences. Americans need to learn that.

[Township75]

22. Then why wait for a boycott...

everyone just walk off the job today.

Are you going to do that? What do you do for a living

[devilgrrl]

19. As if Americans aren't already out of work...

a gazillion jobs lost in the Carolina's and they go for Bush anyway.

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[Township75]

24. And if every state lost massive jobs due to a boycott from foreign...

countries, Bush would likely win every state (if he could run again).

He wouldn't get blamed for job loss, the boycott would

[devilgrrl]

29. Yeah, well I can't wait for Repukes to lose their jobs!

I don't care what anyone of you think - it's time for the rest of the world to slap us upside the head - no matter how much it hurts.

[FlaGranny]

32. Hah! Can you think of ONE thing,

JUST ONE THING, that * would ever get blamed for? He, himself cannot think of one thing he ever did wrong. What a guy.

[HFishbine]

9. There's only one thing they need to boycott, and I suspect they will...

The US dollar.

[HappinessPie]

27. I think so too - the Euro is poised to usurp the USD,,,

what if the world gives the $ a "no confidence" vote, which is the way it may be trending? The GDP of the EU is larger than that of the US now, and under Bush, I can't see that it will get better, particularly since other world leaders (including CHINA) mistrust him already. We could be in for a big currency devaluation, which will end up losing US jobs in the long run as well.

[Flammable Materials]

11. A global embargo would be better.

Unlikely, but better.

[Flammable Materials]

16. I don't wish "bad" on America. I wish HUMILITY on America.

Something it desperately needs.

[HappinessPie]

28. At least half of us HAVE that humility - that is the frustrating part!

[Dora]

35. You're not quite on the right track

Asking foreign countries to boycott American products won't do anything except hurt our entire economy. We absolutely MUST ask ourselves to examine how we, as Democratic/Liberal/Progressive Americans are spending our own money.

Don't buy what you don't need.

When you do buy something, ask yourself if you're getting everything out of that dollar that you can. Are you spending it at Sam's Club (red) or at Costco (blue)? Support the businesses that support the causes you believe in.

Focus your dollar on locally-owned small businesses, EVEN IF THIS MEANS SPENDING MORE MONEY than you would spend at Home Depot or Albertson's.

Turn off your television, or evict it altogether. Throw out shopping catalogs as soon as they hit your mailbox, don't even allow them in the house.

Stop recreational shopping. Start recreational yard sale excursions.

Change your eating habits. Support small farmers, natural beef/pork/poultry, and the growing organic industry.

Quit obsessing over what you don't have, and start thinking of what you will do.

Stop making vain wishes about other people's behavior (like asking Europe to boycott U.S. products), and start controlling your own activity.

Waste not, want not. Do not covet. Welcome peace into your world.

[SkyeTerrier]

37. The news in Italy is that Bush is the likely winner

I just spoke to my friends in Italy. The news reports there are calling the likely Bush victory "very bad news for America."

[BillZBubb]

38. Understand your frustration--disagree with your remedy

If foreigners wish to boycott American goods that is their right. I would not encourage them to do so.

What I would suggest to them, however, is that they think long and hard before buying or holding US debt instruments, like bonds. Or US dollars. We have the most fiscally irresponsible regime in US history back for an encore. That doesn't bode well for bond holders.

[HuckleB]

39. Much of the world already has.

I'm joining them. I will purchase as many products from countries that take of their people and others as possible. I will buy as little made in the USA as I can.

[devilgrrl]

40. an unmerciful kick...

to the teeth of the American Reich-wing

[Wyvern]

41. America doesn't MAKE ANYTHING anymore, Devilgirl

there's really not much LEFT to boycott - unless you count JAZZ....