Open Thread

nah, too many people are like you – think they’re god, always right, always telling people what to do,…. doubt such people will buy a self help book. how about I sell you a big mirror so you can admire your own perfection?

Posted by: more4less at October 29, 2009 2:26 PM

M4L you’re hilarious today. I had a good laugh.

Joe, only about 70% of New Balance is made in U.S. and those are the higher end which range from $130 and up. No thanks, I’ll stick to my $45.00 pumas or my $25 dollar keds. and FYI, in terms of working conditions, you also have some historic evidence and anecdotes. Yes, there are companies that employ child labor and whose employees work 18 hours and unsafe conditions BUT there are plenty of companies that do the right thing and even because they outsource they do not partake in those vendors. My company builds schools in China and requires all of their employees to have kids enrolled in schools and subsidizes programs where the factories are. They get benefits and paid time off and live a fairly decent lifestyle. They might not afford vacations BUT their kids go to school, they have healthcare and roof over their heads and they put food on the table every day.

Watch your back, dibs, m4l will get ya.

Posted by: cmu at October 29, 2009 2:41 PM

I’ve already tried that, to no avail. no homo

can we pause a moment

we all seem testy

quick group hug

proceed

http://www.newbalance.com/USA/

According to New Balance 25% of their shoes sold in N. America are proudly produced in the U.S.

Arkady;

I’m sorry to hear about what happened to you.