Muslims Plan Boycott Of American Goods

Source: MySinchew

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 2,000 Muslim restaurants in Malaysia will remove Coca-Cola from their menus as part of a boycott of American products in protest against Israel's bombardment of Gaza, officials said Wednesday (7 Jan).

American companies are being targeted becuase of the U.S. government's support of Israel, which is carrying out a military offensive on Gaza that is says is aimed at stopping rocket attacks from the Hamas-controlled territory.

The nationwide boycott will be launched Friday (9 Jan) by several Muslim groups after they seek God's blessings at Friday prayers, said Ma'mor Osman, secretary-general of the Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association which is leading the campaign.

In addition to Coca-Cola, he said they have identified some 100 other products ranging from food to beauty and clothing such as Starbucks, Colgate, McDonald's and Maybelline.

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A billion people not buying american products might make a dent in the corporate refusal to condamn Israel. They should target companies that have a lot of stake in the media, such as GE. In fact westerners should follow along with this boycott.

What is manufactured here anymore?

Seems they will be hurting their own local labor force on that one. The rest of those items like clothing, and Cosmetic products aren't even manufactured here in America. Let them boycott....

We don't export US manufactured goods, we export trademarks.

The local labor force can quickly ramp up on their own brands and quit paying Americans for the right to use images and slogans.

"In addition to Coca-Cola, he said they have identified some 100 other products ranging from food to beauty and clothing such as Starbucks, Colgate, McDonald's and Maybelline."

Looks like they want to boycott Jewish (not just Israeli) companies as well. "The Muslim Consumers Association Malaysia (PPIM) will launch a nationwide campaign urging Malaysians to boycott products made by Jewish companies following Israel's military invasion of Gaza."

http://thenutgraph.com/article-1487.html

I am rolling on the floor - most of the "American" goods are made in many of these same countries that are going to boycott them. At some point they might wake up to the reality of America when everyone gets laid off from the factories that make the "American" goods.

Which might wake up Americans to the reality of America. Although I doubt anything at this point can.

Unless they refuse to purchase credit default swaps, I'm not sure what they're referring too.

Yeah, like we actually make any American goods anymore. I find their naivete refreshing.

You could look it up.

US is either the #1 or #2 manufacturing country in the world, depending on the metric used. US industrial output is just shy of $3 trillion/year. That's more than China's entire economy, and approximately double its industrial output. China is the #3 manufacturer in the world.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_s...

great work, you sure showed him. :eyes:

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The country has been relatively tame in international politics over the past few years--most likely because they're in the middle of a few internal scandals involving elected officials, judges, and bribery.

Maybe that's old information, but I'm pretty sure coworkers who had lived in Saudi Arabia in the '70s told me it was not available in that country.

than America! You would have to boycott every freakin' mall... I don't want to bore you with the store list, but you can find everything here.

Also, the companies are owned by Arabs...

So, frankly, this is a very stupid idea!

Your profile says you are in the UAE. I had the impression that was one of the more tolerant, liberal Muslim countries.

It is, but Coke and American franchises are everywhere... Literally, there is a KFC on every block.

Flashback to the '60s.

The culture, politics, and "flavor" of Malaysia don't really feel like either the ME Muslim countries nor the SE Asian ones. This has particularly been the case over the past 5-7 years, as MY increasingly tries to lure high-tech hardware plants to the country.

no weapons anyway. I think that is all we manufacture any more.

weapons, bullets and seems like the rest comes from somewhere else.

food... Did I say food?

American packaged foods on the average are superior to anything you can get.

Remember when "New Coke" came out and everyone was scrambling to get their hands on the last precious bottles of the original stuff? That's what it will be like in these countries. I've traveled extensively and Coke is almost the water of life to people everywhere.

Maybe they should research our Prohibition era. Then they can get ready for the underground SpeakEasys where people will meet to drink the contraband Coke and other US products.

first of all, our manufacturing base is in the toilet. so this is a very hollow threat.

and what we do make is a lot of plastic crap which is, by the way, made with...OIL. Which is imported from...Muslim nations.

I know this is a very general gloss over, but you get the idea.

sigh.

umm hmm.	bunnies	Jan-07-09 01:34 PM	#1
I hope more of them jump on board.	no limit	Jan-07-09 01:37 PM	#2
money talks	knixphan	Jan-07-09 02:30 PM	#12
What American goods?	bermudat	Jan-07-09 01:47 PM	#3
That was my first thought....	OhioChick	Jan-07-09 01:51 PM	#4
Do they think the Coca-Cola is bottled here and sent over there?	mrone2	Jan-07-09 02:16 PM	#10
Trademarks still collect tribute	izquierdista	Jan-07-09 02:27 PM	#11
Sounds like it is more targeted at American companies than goods.	pampango	Jan-07-09 02:05 PM	#7
The comments at the end of your article itemize the nonsense this is.	Gwendolyn	Jan-07-09 03:12 PM	#16
Well they think they're American goods...	Baby Snooks	Jan-07-09 03:29 PM	#19
Porn?	mitchum	Jan-07-09 11:56 PM	#27
Dammit. That was my joke!	cottonseed	Jan-09-09 04:03 PM	#41
Enjoy the melamine	MidwestTransplant	Jan-07-09 01:52 PM	#5
Good they probably be healthier	alyce douglas	Jan-07-09 02:02 PM	#6
They're going to boycott China?	aquart	Jan-07-09 02:12 PM	#8
They must watch O'Reily	Phred42	Jan-07-09 02:14 PM	#9
BFD n/t	Psephos	Jan-07-09 02:44 PM	#13
That'll teach those Chinese manufacturers a thing or two.	mycritters2	Jan-07-09 02:47 PM	#14
US doesn't manufacture a lot of consumer goods, but it makes plenty of industrial goods	Psephos	Jan-07-09 03:12 PM	#15
So, Muslims are boycotting industrial goods? nt	mycritters2	Jan-07-09 03:13 PM	#17
Check the post I was replying to. Your comment has nothing to do with it. n/t	Psephos	Jan-07-09 03:58 PM	#22
A difference of over $300 billion doesn't qualify as "just shy of"	brentspeak	Jan-07-09 03:26 PM	#18
way to nit-pick	no limit	Jan-07-09 03:37 PM	#20
Deleted sub-thread	Name removed	Jan-07-09 05:02 PM	#23
That's a pretty drastic step for MY.	Ignis	Jan-07-09 03:55 PM	#21
they are going to shop only at Wal-Mart?	Thor_MN	Jan-07-09 07:30 PM	#24
I thought Muslim nations already boycotted Coca-Cola because of Jews on its board	slackmaster	Jan-07-09 07:38 PM	#25
Coke is everywhere here... This boycott will not work as the retail scene here is more American	JCMach1	Jan-08-09 04:15 AM	#29
Thanks for the info!	slackmaster	Jan-08-09 10:33 AM	#31
I took this a couple of days back on my wife's birthday.	JCMach1	Jan-08-09 01:38 PM	#36
And a detachable can tab to boot	slackmaster	Jan-09-09 03:35 PM	#39
But MY isn't normally lockstep with the ME Muslim countries.	Ignis	Jan-09-09 04:02 PM	#40
the US would have sold them	xxqqqzme	Jan-07-09 07:57 PM	#26
it will be a small list! n/t	BareNakedLiberal	Jan-08-09 02:11 AM	#28
Not true... Arabia buys American on the average way more than most of the world...	JCMach1	Jan-08-09 04:17 AM	#30
what do we make?	BareNakedLiberal	Jan-08-09 11:26 AM	#34
Weapons, missiles, cars, fast food and other franchises,	JCMach1	Jan-08-09 01:33 PM	#35
cars? not so much anymore!	BareNakedLiberal	Jan-08-09 05:08 PM	#38
That'll go over like a lead balloon with the common folk	marshall	Jan-08-09 10:45 AM	#32
Oh the ironies...	Javaman	Jan-08-09 11:07 AM	#33
Yes, but will they stop buying American beer and porn? n/t	hughee99	Jan-08-09 01:48 PM	#37