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In reply to the discussion: Marshall Brain: We are about to see a seismic shift in the American workforce [View all]Sarah Ibarruri
(21,043 posts)49. I think we're going to have to start actually asking where they manufacture things, you know?
And talking about all this made me think of writing Vera Bradley and congratulating them on manufacturing in the U.S. Think I'll do it right now.
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txlibdem
Mar 2012
OP
Exactly. I was at Home Depot one day and the self checkouts were empty. Some salesperson asked me
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#40
I politely decline and tell then why. I don't check myself out to save their jobs.
Vincardog
Mar 2012
#50
We people have the power. I wouldn't use these kinds of systems. I will not shop in this
southernyankeebelle
Mar 2012
#4
Basically why I don't use any except the self-serve gas station. That's because
sinkingfeeling
Mar 2012
#8
Here in Oregon, there is no such thing as self-serve gas. They pump. Always.
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2012
#17
I don't think I can drive the 1000 to 2000 miles to either NJ or Oregon to buy gas!
sinkingfeeling
Mar 2012
#48
The other big problem is we're depleting our resources, and so is the rest of the world. nt
Selatius
Mar 2012
#80
Good! You know, it'd be good if everyone who didn't participate in it, spoke to the store mgr and
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#32
I looked and looked and finally found the perfect chaises..Sam Moore furniture
SoCalDem
Mar 2012
#35
Awesome!! Vera Bradley manufactures only in the U.S. - and for those who can't afford them...
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#39
I think we're going to have to start actually asking where they manufacture things, you know?
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#49
Don't hold your breath, those massive increaes in productitivity go to buy the CEO another
Ikonoklast
Mar 2012
#24
Everybody ignores how this technology will also make our lives tons times better.
chrisa
Mar 2012
#51
What new jobs will be created? Nothing. There'll simply be fewer jobs and more unemployed.
Zalatix
Mar 2012
#52
That argument is a bit moot if the government won't even allocate funds for job training programs.
Selatius
Mar 2012
#81