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In reply to the discussion: They don't make 'em like they used to, but did they ever? [View all]lastlib
(23,213 posts)12. BINGO!!
When all the choices the market gives you are bad ones, you HAVE no choice. Hence, the "free market" is no longer free. The pure profit motive ultimately kills the choices.
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Because we used to make things here in the USA with pride. Things were made well & sturdy and
JaneyVee
Feb 2013
#1
My mother is using a 50-yr-old Hoover vac. My hand mixer is 40+. Dishwasher, fridge, stove: 26.
WinkyDink
Feb 2013
#2
Yes! I spend $699 for a Troy-Bilt weed wacket on wheels and they put a plastic gas
sinkingfeeling
Feb 2013
#9
We decided to become a 'disposable' society. I have an USA-made color TV that was
sinkingfeeling
Feb 2013
#8
Guaranteed profit. you make more if you sell a replacement every 10-years instead
rustydog
Feb 2013
#28
I remember my parents and grandparents saying the same thing in the 1950's. It may not
pampango
Feb 2013
#33