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Originally Posted by Sidd Finch
American working families weren't buying Japanese TVs before the mid-70s because they weren't available here, or the quality was poor. (As for other electronics -- stereos, radios, etc. -- IIRC they came available a little earlier. As did cameras.)
This wasn't out of loyalty to American manufacturers. It was a decision based on quality and price. If it had been loyalty, then Japanese electronics manufacturers would not have become so dominant, so quickly.
If you have a way to revert 1972, let me know. I doubt it. How much are people going to pay for an iPhone when President Trump decrees they be manufactured in the US?
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well I was a consumer in the 70s and you were at your mommy's titty, so whatever. I have memories you've read articles. Plus I actually grew up working class.
We can't "buy American now for 2 reasons. Most people make less so they have to buy Costco discount stuff. No way you can sell stuff made for living wages to the big box. Second, I don't think you can buy A TV actually made here.
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