New Tractor Supply store= junk

[Derek69SS]

Originally Posted by shadowgray396

I agree, but still takes less people to keep the machines runing, then having factory workers who need benefits

True, but if it brings manufacturing back here by making it more cost-effective, those jobs will be created elsewhere, and they will be more specialized and higher paying like trucking, logistics, supplies, etc.

If 10 people and a bunch of machines can do the work here instead of 100 people in China, it's still a net gain for US employment...

[FlintTony]

Originally Posted by BillsCamino

Bought my wife a Hallmark Valentine's Day card this week.
Flipped it over and right below the $4.95 price was printed "Made in China"

I guess even love is now made there......

My wife and I looked in no less than 50 stores for American Made Christmas cards last year. We finally found some at Menards. She bought enough to last for the rest of my life. And I HATE shopping!

[earthquake68]

I try to buy steel that was made here and then I build parts from that. I'm doing my best to make quality American made parts.

It IS sad and disappointing to see stores like that. It makes you wonder what will happen in the near future. How about when people forget HOW to make things? How many times have you heard, I don't know how to do that, that's why I have a cell phone. Really? So you can add $21 and $8 to figure out your bill? Or so you can figure 18% for a tip? That's sad. The smarter the planet gets, the dumber the people get. Now THAT'S the sad part.

[flash]

Tractor Supply seems to be the only stores in our area that are popping up everywhere ,I have walked thru a few but have yet to buy anything .