I just can not believe it. For Christmas I received a Milwaukee 8 Amp electric drill. Just what I wanted, today as I am getting ready to use it I notice a little lable on the side that says Made in China. :{#@$%!Oo.
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It's so unbelievable that it's so difficult to find American made products.
Since I wanted a Milwaukee drill I am not saying money was no object, But it only cost $75. It was a special from a dedicated tool distributor not a big box store. I would pay another $25 for the product just to have another American working. I think that the CEO and Big Wigs do not realize that many people feel the same way and are solely focused on stock price and share holders.
Koppel on Discovery : Program Highlights : Discovery Channel
This show grabbed my attention in a big way as I get so P/O'd about the whole Chineese position in the "Global" economy. It really brought to light the the what and why their stragedy is where it is today. It isn't just a one way street that everyone complains about (And I do too).
Part 1: Joined at the Hip
The American and Chinese economies are irreversibly intertwined. The common complaint that the Chinese are taking jobs away from American workers is in many cases true. China's cheap and abundant labor attracts manufacturing from all over the world. Still, American economists estimate that the U. S. is as much as $70 billion richer each year because of its relationship with China —something must be going right.
Wal-Mart, America's largest retailer, is able to maintain low prices in part because of cheap Chinese labor. And when Apple sells a $299 iPod (designed in California and assembled in China), the American computer company makes an $80 profit, while the Chinese assembly plant makes just $4.
We'll trace the interconnected web of U. S. /China trade, from Mexican migrant workers in North Carolina to a Chongqing teenager working on a boombox assembly line; quality control inspectors at Ethan Allen to a Chinese homemaker shopping at Wal-Mart in Chongqing; and laid-off workers from Briggs & Stratton's Rolla, Missouri plant to the American who runs the Briggs & Stratton plant in Chongqing.
Part 2: MAOism to MEism
Chongqing is a city of 13. 5 million people — it could be the most populous city that most Americans have never heard of. The largest migration in human history is underway as millions of peasants are on the move from China’s countryside to its booming industrialized cities.
The central government has plans to increase Chongqing’s population to 20 million. This population redistribution, combined with the emergence of capitalism, is having a dramatic effect on Chinese culture. In this episode, we'll profile a cast of characters in and around Chongqing to examine the central issues of traditional values, religion, sexuality and political freedom.
Part 3: The Fast Lane
China's streets have gone from being jammed with bicycles to being jammed with cars. The nation is adding 25,000 new vehicles to its roads every day — that's more than 9 million a year — and the government is building tens of thousands of miles of new highways. As millions of new drivers hit the road, this newfound freedom is bringing more accidents, more traffic and more pollution.
China will soon become the world's largest producer of cars as well as the biggest market for new cars. Foreign automakers like GM and Ford are already enjoying huge success in China — today, more Buicks are sold in China than in the U. S. Meanwhile, Chinese automakers are planning an assault on the U. S. market with low-cost cars and they hope to be in American showrooms as early as next year.
Part 4: It's the Economy, Stupid
China has lifted 300 million people out of poverty in less than a generation. It's a remarkable feat, but one that has had profound and often harmful consequences. In this episode, we'll look at the downsides of a booming economy.
Pollution is one of the biggest problems. China powers its economy primarily with coal, a dirty fuel that blackens its skies and cities. Ted Koppel descends 1,000 feet into a coal mine to show the work and danger involved in relying on coal to fuel the country's industries.
With increased investment in infrastructure and new business, corruption is an escalating problem that costs China billions of dollars a year. Koppel explains what the government is doing to stamp it out.
Finally, we'll examine the thorny issue of human rights and how China's economy continues to thrive despite the suppression of free speech and the iron fist of the Communist party. Capitalism, after all, is merely an economic system. While China has wholeheartedly embraced a capitalist economy, it still governs its people with communism's authoritarian rule.
ABOUT THE SERIES
Koppel on Discovery is produced by Discovery Channel's managing editor, Ted Koppel and Tom Bettag, executive producer. They are joined by a team of some of the best researchers and producers in the industry.
Together they are producing a slate of long-form programming exclusively for Discovery Channel that touches on some of the most important events, people and places changing lives today. From field reporting to script writing, every aspect of the series is shaped by Koppel's 42 years of experience and unparalleled journalistic integrity.
In Ted's Words
My analogy [of 24/7 news] is it's rather like standing 2 feet away from a railroad track and watching the trains go by. And, boy, you're close and it's exciting and there's a lot of energy and you really feel as though you're on top of it, but you can't for the life of you see what's going on. And if you really want to know what's going on, you've got to step back 10 feet, 20 feet, 50 feet, sometimes half a mile, so that you can see the locomotive and the caboose and everything that is in between.
This show grabbed my attention in a big way as I get so P/O'd about the whole Chineese position in the "Global" economy. It really brought to light the the what and why their stragedy is where it is today. It isn't just a one way street that everyone complains about (And I do too).
Part 1: Joined at the Hip
The American and Chinese economies are irreversibly intertwined. The common complaint that the Chinese are taking jobs away from American workers is in many cases true. China's cheap and abundant labor attracts manufacturing from all over the world. Still, American economists estimate that the U. S. is as much as $70 billion richer each year because of its relationship with China —something must be going right.
Wal-Mart, America's largest retailer, is able to maintain low prices in part because of cheap Chinese labor. And when Apple sells a $299 iPod (designed in California and assembled in China), the American computer company makes an $80 profit, while the Chinese assembly plant makes just $4.
We'll trace the interconnected web of U. S. /China trade, from Mexican migrant workers in North Carolina to a Chongqing teenager working on a boombox assembly line; quality control inspectors at Ethan Allen to a Chinese homemaker shopping at Wal-Mart in Chongqing; and laid-off workers from Briggs & Stratton's Rolla, Missouri plant to the American who runs the Briggs & Stratton plant in Chongqing.
Part 2: MAOism to MEism
Chongqing is a city of 13. 5 million people — it could be the most populous city that most Americans have never heard of. The largest migration in human history is underway as millions of peasants are on the move from China’s countryside to its booming industrialized cities.
The central government has plans to increase Chongqing’s population to 20 million. This population redistribution, combined with the emergence of capitalism, is having a dramatic effect on Chinese culture. In this episode, we'll profile a cast of characters in and around Chongqing to examine the central issues of traditional values, religion, sexuality and political freedom.
Part 3: The Fast Lane
China's streets have gone from being jammed with bicycles to being jammed with cars. The nation is adding 25,000 new vehicles to its roads every day — that's more than 9 million a year — and the government is building tens of thousands of miles of new highways. As millions of new drivers hit the road, this newfound freedom is bringing more accidents, more traffic and more pollution.
China will soon become the world's largest producer of cars as well as the biggest market for new cars. Foreign automakers like GM and Ford are already enjoying huge success in China — today, more Buicks are sold in China than in the U. S. Meanwhile, Chinese automakers are planning an assault on the U. S. market with low-cost cars and they hope to be in American showrooms as early as next year.
Part 4: It's the Economy, Stupid
China has lifted 300 million people out of poverty in less than a generation. It's a remarkable feat, but one that has had profound and often harmful consequences. In this episode, we'll look at the downsides of a booming economy.
Pollution is one of the biggest problems. China powers its economy primarily with coal, a dirty fuel that blackens its skies and cities. Ted Koppel descends 1,000 feet into a coal mine to show the work and danger involved in relying on coal to fuel the country's industries.
With increased investment in infrastructure and new business, corruption is an escalating problem that costs China billions of dollars a year. Koppel explains what the government is doing to stamp it out.
Finally, we'll examine the thorny issue of human rights and how China's economy continues to thrive despite the suppression of free speech and the iron fist of the Communist party. Capitalism, after all, is merely an economic system. While China has wholeheartedly embraced a capitalist economy, it still governs its people with communism's authoritarian rule.
ABOUT THE SERIES
Koppel on Discovery is produced by Discovery Channel's managing editor, Ted Koppel and Tom Bettag, executive producer. They are joined by a team of some of the best researchers and producers in the industry.
Together they are producing a slate of long-form programming exclusively for Discovery Channel that touches on some of the most important events, people and places changing lives today. From field reporting to script writing, every aspect of the series is shaped by Koppel's 42 years of experience and unparalleled journalistic integrity.
In Ted's Words
My analogy [of 24/7 news] is it's rather like standing 2 feet away from a railroad track and watching the trains go by. And, boy, you're close and it's exciting and there's a lot of energy and you really feel as though you're on top of it, but you can't for the life of you see what's going on. And if you really want to know what's going on, you've got to step back 10 feet, 20 feet, 50 feet, sometimes half a mile, so that you can see the locomotive and the caboose and everything that is in between.
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Ummmmmm, not necessarily. I'd gladly pay more-and I do when possible-for American made products.
I will gladly pay more for USA made products also, and often do, when I HAVE that choice. If there is no choice, I buy from countries who are the least of our enemies. China is LAST on my list. I bought all DeWalt battery powered tools because the tools are made in Mexico (the more Mexicans we can employ in Mexico, the less will invade our country and suck our social teat), and the batteries are made in Japan (our ally). Unfortunately, every other battery powered hand tool is chinese.
I consistently pay nearly double the price to buy USA made hand tools from makers like S&K, Proto, Armstrong, Snap On, Matco and even Craftsman. The quality is much better and if we do not support our country, who will?
I also inform people who buy me gifts to please not buy chinese made crap!
I consistently pay nearly double the price to buy USA made hand tools from makers like S&K, Proto, Armstrong, Snap On, Matco and even Craftsman. The quality is much better and if we do not support our country, who will?
I also inform people who buy me gifts to please not buy chinese made crap!
So, other than the idealogical disparity born from cold war sensationalism, why exactly is china an enemy? Im pretty unclear on why theyre the "enemy" and why every thing made there is crap. Nearly everything will be made there until their labor costs and middle class are as affluent (relatively) as ours. Were just as likely to go to war with them as we are with germany.
That is really raining on my parade..... I would be less inclined to gag myself if Hong Kong were still part of the British Empire. So no matter what, a good portion of my $75 is headed out of the country. Thanks for the news I like to be informed. I guess there is not a single electric tool maker left. Between the chinese making them and Home Depot and Lowes Selling them no one has a chance to get in the game. Nor would they want to. Is this Smarty I am thinking of buying made here??
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TDR MEMBER
The smarty is manufactured in Italy.
In reality, a good portion of your $75 is headed toward the economy that will generate the greatest return with the least risk. For much of the 20th century, that was our economy. Has that changed in this century?
My thoughts were that if it is owned and manufactured by the Chinese and sold here then ,the retailer whom ever it may be will get their % of the $75 the Manufacture of the product will receive a % of the $75 This being in China and the controlling corporation will receive the lions share of the $75 this also China. The mark up in tools like this is not what it used to be so perhaps the retailer is making $10 on the deal. so $10 stays in America (provided the store owner is not sending money to Mexico every month for his family) and $65 is going to mainland China . Now when Milwaukee Corp actually owned the business the state of Wisconsin got alot of payroll taxes and Accountants had work and Madison Ave had work selling these things.
Take it the next step and you'll realize the the $65 actually does make it back to our economy is then form of loans to our Federal Government. :-laf
Not, however, and very effecting way to "trickle down" money into the economy.
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