Shopping for American made products allows us to share our very good standard of living with other Americans. However, it is very difficult or nearly impossible to locate American made products. During the last 15 to 20 years, millions of American jobs and products have been shipped overseas in the interest of making the rich richer. Globalization of the economy is merely an excuse to drive down the cost of labor which reduces the American standard of living. It is no coincident that American families must employ both spouses to enjoy a family income similar to that of a one wage-earner family of 20 years ago.
Politicians wrap themselves in the American flag during election campaigns.
They routinely raise issues about reciting the pledge of allegiance in school. They promote legislation forbidding the burning of the American flag. However, back at the office they are catering to every money-waving lobbyist bent on exporting jobs and importing products produced with cheap labor. Their justification is always the same. Such goods lower consumer prices and create a lower cost of living.