U.S. Olympic Uniforms: Made in China

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U.S. Olympic Uniforms: Made in China by Democratic Donor’s company | Washington Free Beacon
Lawmakers were livid to discover that the United States' Olympic team uniforms were made in China. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D., Nev.) even suggested "they should take all the uniforms, put them in a big pile and burn them and start all over again."

The company who designed the uniforms, Ralph Lauren, has received less scrutiny. Few outlets have noted that Ralph Lauren himself is a prominent contributor to President Obama and the Democratic Party.

According to the Center for Responsive Politics, Lauren has given $7,300 to Obama since 2008, and more than $35,000 to the Democratic National Committee.

Obama's own ties to outsourcing have come under scrutiny of late. His much-vaunted green energy loan program awarded billions of taxpayer dollars to foreign-owned companies and firms that manufacture their products overseas.

It is unclear whether the DNC will be returning Lauren's donation. DNC communications director Brad Woodhouse did not immediately return a request for comment.
 

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Don't see what they are so 'livid' about, even U.S. flags are made in China. Money is what makes the world go round, not patriotism.
 

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But who knows what this incident my spawn... backlash against American businesses relocating to China? Personally, I hope such backlash happens.
 

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Don't see what they are so 'livid' about, even U.S. flags are made in China. Money is what makes the world go round, not patriotism.
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Economics and market forces at works again.

Water finds its own level.

If those people who procured these uniforms from PRC, actually procured them from an American manufacturer, it would have been more expensive, and the same person would have been asked, "Why did you get them for so much when you could get them for cheaper?"

Double edged sword this!
 

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It would be nice if the US went for a Made in America campaign. At the very least when you dole out government handouts make sure it goes to your own industry.
 

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