Wednesday, September 14, 2005
New Toys
Today I got myself a new impact gun since my old one took a shit and won't even break loose the lug nuts on my truck. So I bought a ChicagoPneumatic 1/2" drive impact wrench. 425ft.-lbs. of torque. I got it on sale too. Regular price $100. Sale price 20% off. Actual price when it got rang up $69.99. Now there's a bonus. I was dismayed though to later discover that a product that I specifically sought out because it was made in the U.S., is now made in Japan. That kinda annoyed me. You see, I actually try buy American made products. I actually read the packaging to see where it was made or "imported from". The only way I'll buy foriegn shit is if there is absolutely no other way. You would be fuckin' stunned to realize how much shit isn't made here. Next time you go shopping for household items or tools try to see how much of it you can get that's made in this country. I'm betting it won't even be 1/3 of your list. I went to buy some compact fluorescent bulbs to replace some of our existing bulbs. Even those were either Made in China or 'imported'. What the fuck?! I can't even get a light bulb made in this country? What the hell do we make here anymore aside from Budwieser, McDonalds, and crack. Oh yeah, psychotic actors and shady politicians. Hell, even american cars are going to shit with new models having 5 or 6 recalls before ever leaving the dealership. I can here people crying already. "But, but, american made goods are too expensive." No shit. Suck it up. What country do you work in? You never know, that extra couple of bucks might save someones job. Maybe yours. That's another thing, the price difference usually isn't that much. For every 20 dollars you save 75 cents or maybe a dollar. Ooh, the savings. Seriously, how greedy can people get? That's how we got into this boat in the first place. Peolpe got greedier, then lazier and fatter. Yeah, you fuckers know who are. I've only got one thing to say to you. Shut up, put down the six pack , show up to your job, and DO SOME FUCKING WORK! Oh, and have a nice day.greasemonkey1320 at 5:38 AM
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at 7:51 AM
Katy Barzedor said... You should come yell in the ears of some of the lazy fuckin' union shoprats in this town. The ones who will yell obscenties at somebody in a Honda, but then will cross a grocery store picket line to shop someplace where they'll save a few cents on their groceries.
Those fuckers did in their own solidarity 'round these parts!
*smoothing my hackles*
OK, all better now.
So...is that an impact gun in your pocket, or are you just happy to be made in America? ;)-
at 5:39 AM
Katy Barzedor said...
OK, mister.
We know you have cool new things.
Share with the class now, young man.