Made In America

Where are all the products made in America? Are there even any products made in America? Are American made products a thing of the past? Who is to be blamed for this? The government? The consumers? Or both?

Have you noticed that when you go to the deep discount places that most items, if not all, is made in China? The stores at the mall is no exception! Almost all is either made in China, Bangladesh, Mexico, or India, just to name a few countries. Why is that? Their wages are very low...lower than the wages in the United States! The products made overseas is dirt cheap, that is why American consumers buy it!

When I am in the store, be it in a discount store or a well known store at the mall, I make it a point to discourage people to buy anything made in China! Why? Why?? That is a stupid question!! First of all, look at the American economy as compared to China or other places! Our economy is something to be desired! We still have many, many, many unemployed people! Do not listen to what the government is saying about the unemployment! They are trying to make it good for them! Just see for yourself, unemployment is not what the government says! Did you know that there are many, many, many people in food stamps also? 14%! One out of 7 people has food stamps! Is that what we want for our beloved country? A country with no jobs and a bleak tomorrow?

So, what are we as citizens, have to do? I thought that someone have to start making clothes here. I would, but I do not have finances that will allow me to do it! Do I get a financier for this endeavor? Any takers??? Someone told me that it is impossible to make clothes here in America since labor is very high! That is true, but if we really want our country to survive, someone should take the initiative to do it! The clothes from other countries are not that cheap either! Panties for women at the mall is outrageously high! The pretty ones are averaging $6.00/piece or 5 for $24.00! I think that is kind of high! What do you think? In the deep discount places there are panties for $1.00/piece, but can you use it? Of course not! I bought one, and it does not stay on my waist! That is a waste of a dollar! Return it then? So that you can waste the precious gas? I will just trow it away and not buy anyat the deep discount store! I learned my lesson! Am I right? Of course, I am!

So, all Americans should boycott any products made in China or other countries! Let us just buy products made and manufactured in the USA!!! We, as citizens need to band together so the United States will once more be a great nation!!!!! Need I say more???

Miss Universe, 2010

Miss Universe 2010 has been chosen and crowned!!! Who cares??? Ha! Ha! Ha! That is what I thought you will say!! Tough!!! I will proceed with my blog anyway. The event was held at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, hosted by Brett Michaels, muti platinum rock star, and Natalie Morales, a newscaster and co-host of Today show. Where else would it have been held except in the playground and glitziest ( is there such a word?? Oh, well) place in the world???

There were 83 beautiful women representing their countries. The show started with the beauties parading on their costumes.Wow!!! The costumes were magnificent!!! Miss Thailand, Fonthip Watcharatrakul, 20, won the best costume and Miss photogenic awards Wow!!! Two awards in one night. Well done, Miss Thailand!!!! Miss Congeniality went to Miss Australia, Jesinta Campbell,19.

Then there were 15. Further down the road, the finalists went down to 5!! Who were the finalists? Miss Mexico- Jimena Navarette, 22; Miss Australia - Jesinta Campbell, 19; Miss Ukraine - Anna Poslavska, 23; Miss Jamaica - Yendi Phillipps, 24; and Miss Philippines - Venus Raj - 22. The gowns were sooo magnificent!! I do not know how some of them have not tripped with their long, long dresses!!!!

Natalie Morales had around 3 change of dresses, while Brett Michaels did not change at all!!! I was disappointed because I thought he might have at least a change of his bandana!!! Ha! Ha! Ha! You are sooo crazy!!!! Besides, why would he change a tuxedo??? Changing for men is unheard of!!!! Silly goose!!! Any comments??? It seemed that Brett and Natalie had sooo much fun hosting the pageant. When the cameras are already rolling, you can see them either whispering or elbowing each other!!!! And it seems that Natalie has emerged into a different person!!! She came in dancing!!! Wowie!!! I guess that is what a rocker can do to you!!! We have seen it in some of Brett's shows! Never a dull moment with Brett!!!

So who won??? To whom did Miss Universe 2009, Miss Venezuela- Stefania Fernandez relinquish her title??? Well, the 5th runner up went to Miss Phiippines, Venus Raj, 22. I think she would have looked better with her hair down, not up in a very tight coif!!! Her evening gown was stunning!!! I wonder how many yards of fabric was in her gown??? The 4th runner up was Miss Ukraine, Anna Poslavska, 23. I thought she was really beautiful!!! The third runner up was Miss Australia, Jesinta Campbell,19. She has a simple beauty in her that is really good!!! I was disppointed that she placed only 3rd!!! The runner up was Miss Jamaica, Yendi Phillipps, 24. She is pretty and tall, and can really walk good in the walkway!!! How about Miss Mexico, Jimena Navarette, 22?? She is beautiful!!! No doubt about it!!! She is the new Miss Universe 2010!!!! What a way to go, Miss Mexico!!!!

Posted by vs at 8/24/2010 8:50 AM | Add Comment