Keep It “Made in America” with John Ratzenberger THIS THURSDAY!
If you live in Columbus, I highly recommend this event. I am alittle worried about the protectionist bent of this organization, but I heard John’s interview on 610 WTVN AM today and his message is that Americans should make more products. Who could oppose that? Also, their argument on trade is fascinating to me, because it is one point where union workers and many conservative agree. Plus, if you work or live in Columbus, why pass up the free dinner?
From the email box:
This Thursday’s “Keep It Made In America” event is a must attend event for anyone interested in Ohio politics. It’s FREE! FREE FOOD! FREE PARKING! And it’s a unique event that is only traveling to key presidential states like Ohio. I encourage everyone to make time after work Thursday to attend and to forward this email to anyone you think might be interested. If you plan on going you should RSVP to 614-256-9110 or send an email to Matt Hare at [email protected] and tell them you heard about this through the RAB!
Click below to download the filer:
And here are directions and more details.
I’ll be there and have a full report afterwards.
Eric said,
Wrote on November 7, 2007 @ 8:25 pm
Matt, thanks for supporting this important union backed event! The Alliance for American Manufacturing is a unique organization formed through the work of United Steelworkers’ Leo Gerard because The National Association of Manufacturers was shilling for corporations who wanted to export American jobs overseas.
Look forward to your report. Say Hi to Lisa Renee and David for me.
Matthew said,
Wrote on November 7, 2007 @ 11:02 pm
Eeech.. Thanks for the nice words, but you’re making me think I’ll regret going.
save_the_rustbelt said,
Wrote on November 8, 2007 @ 9:33 am
“Who could oppose that?”
George Bush and his entire administration.
Matthew said,
Wrote on November 8, 2007 @ 9:46 am
now that is an unfair statement to make. are you saying that mr. clinton, with nafta and other trade deals, was any less a free trader?
sounds like someone has a bad case of BDS!
Steven Capozzola said,
Wrote on November 8, 2007 @ 11:24 am
The Alliance for American Manufacturing’s basic point on trade policy moves beyond the Republican and Democratic debate to instead call for enforcement of U.S. trade law. Free markets depend on honesty and transparency, and when countries like China employ protectionist measures like currency manipulation, it seems logical to utilize the laws we have on the books in order to call for a level playing field.
Matthew said,
Wrote on November 8, 2007 @ 11:58 am
Currency manipulation is fine with me. It means that China is esentially subsidizing products which only benefits American consumers.
“leveling the playing field” means “American consumers should pay more in hopes of saving some overpaid union guy’s job.”
save_the_rustbelt said,
Wrote on November 9, 2007 @ 9:45 am
If you are addressing me, I said nothing pro or con about Bill Clinton.
(Robert Reich says when he tried to talk about damage to American workers he was told to stop talking.) I have little regard for Clinton.
Ohio’s economy has deteriorated every day of the Bush administration, and Bush has made it clear he could care less. The Ohio GOP, to my eternal embarassment, has never stood up for Ohio.