I bought one of those tool boxes two weeks ago. It was on sale for $14.00! What a steal! The hardware alone is probably worth 7-8 bucks... What the heck?!?!?

Sheesh... now everyone is going to have one. just like chevies... LOL!

joey, don't let walfart and tha big K slap you around!

Have to fight the employees over it all the time.

The only downfall at this time with my Killerkart is that I only have about 8 left but I also have been tooling with the idea of adding an accessory trailer type step-up which will allow the user to to work with its tool tray approximently 18 inches off the ground. There are well over 100 Killerkarts in use today which may not seem to be many but for those who own them I can honestly say that I have never ever had a complaint.

If there is anyone adventurous enough to take a chance with the tools I produce, I would certainly consider a partnership and even though I have connections in Taiwan, I prefer to support the country I live in.

I love the size, portability and mobility of Joey's kart. Sorry Wal-mart.

Think about this, I want a written report on my desk by morning.

wouldn't trade for 2 of any other kind, besides,one of the really cool things about it is, the guy that makes em is a friend!!

1. Don't forget what the Chinese did to our recon plane and crew a few months back.

2. After the 9-11 attacks, China made vhs tapes called "Attack America" which supported and applauded the attacks on our US Citizens...and the tape is a national best seller.

3. News reports are emerging detailing China's supplying the Taliban/ Al Queda fighters with weapons both before and after the attacks. Do a little checking on the news sites.

4. There was a significant number of Chinese radicals that crossed into Afghanistan and fought with the Taliban against our troops.

5. China routinely execute prisoners for offenses as minor as shoplifting. I'm all for capital punishment...but they don't even give these poor suckers a trial...and after they kill them, they harvest their organs and sell them internationally for big bucks...this is well documented by US intelligence.

6. China makes routine threats of war against the US in regards to our alliance with Taiwan...

Like I said, being American is having the freedom to choose what you want to buy regardless of what anyone else tells you. I don't necessarily go along with the "buy American" union slogans, because I think real Americans can and should buy what they want.

I'm just saying that it is prudent to consider that every dollar we supply China with is funding their military build-up, and China is undoubtedly becoming another Communist superpower that the US will be going head-to-head with in the future.

Personally, I'd pay 50% more for American made merchandise, or at least support Taiwan as they are giving democracy a running chance. Besides, Chinese merchandise is generally crap.

Ok, I'm off my soapbox....have a great holiday.

Believe it or not...they even have blow dryers (hair) that are made by an American manufacturer. Now that surprised me, because if you go to Walmart you will see that EVERY hair dryer they sell is made in China.

American and Japanese quality rule...let those commie Chinese *@3tards keep their junk made by 7 year olds for 25 cents a day.

Hhehehe.

Thanks for giving us some solid statistics and facts about how China does business and how this might want to affect our buying habits here in the US of A. Seems to me that all us Americans ever want to do is consume, consume, consume and the consequences to the rest of the world be damned. As I said earlier, this is one of the reasons the sign biz is seeing this race to the bottom--we all want our plastic/metal/wood crap to be CHEAP, CHEAP, CHEAP (and I'm not doing a bird imitation here...)--and it doesn't matter if it's signs or killerkarts or hair dryers or Xmas lights or anything else, as long as it's cheap! Cheap is as cheap does, to paraphrase Mamma Gump.

So put that in your 3rd world, slave-labor pipe and smoke it, America!

PS. I have bought plenty of crap made in this country that wasn't worth a ****hole in the snow. Just because we make it here doesn't mean it is the best. Our automobiles just get worse and worse. And I'm sure that computer you are using to post your message is not all made in the US. Check all the chips and components inside.

[ December 24, 2001: Message edited by: Rob Larkham ]

If all America wants is "cheap, cheap, cheap", why is Lexus, Mercedes, and Cadillac still in business?

If all Americans do is "consume, consume, consume, and consequenses to the rest of the world be damned", then why is America number one in generosity?

If I were to live in China, I would build my products in China. I have had the opportunity many times to make my things in other countries but because I live here in the states I feel that support here is most important to me. I don't support the government however as I feel they haven't supported me. There are so many persons who make great products including vehicles in this country that it would surprise one to know of there existance.
Does everyone have to buy a new vehicle or wouldn't a rebuilt vehicle do just as well.

Persons speak of Japanese cars as if they are made only in Japan, well the truth is that Toyota and many other Japanese based companies have their automobiles built right here is this country by American workers in American factories.

I believe that most people in this country act accordingly when it comes to spending money but on the other hand our government takes a larger cut as each day passes which leaves little left for the average person to spend while they use our money for loans to other countries while leaving our country and people in poor shape.
Just look at the Red Cross and honestly tell me you feel it is all worth it. How about the U.S. Postal service, they call that service? The prices skyrocket and the service dwindles!

Here it is Christmas time and already I am worrying how I am going to make ends meet. I put my whole heart and soul into my Killerkarts with the thoughts of better being a has-been then a never-was. The things I do and have done regarding the course I've taken in my life in the way of what business I have chosen, I will never regret. I have bought some chinese made products both knowingly and unknowingly but this is just the way it is to me and most persons who have a choice.

You're right, where something is made IS becoming irrelevant. In this new world order of economic globalization we are either "consumers" or "commodities" (commodities as low-wage workers...).

The chasm between rich and poor is widening as we speak and something like 1% of the people own 80 or 90% of the worlds wealth, with most of the difference owned by another 5 or 7%, leaving the rest of the world holding--nothing. As Americans we use up about 40% of the worlds resources, and what are we, 5-10% of the worlds population?

America # 1 in generosity? Sure, us average saps are easily duped by photos of sad-eyed children (or puppies, or clowns or old cars...) and so send off our hard-earned money. The reason these children are sad-eyed? Cuz our tax dollars have supported some war or terror somewhere where we want oil or copper, or timber or whatever.

And how mnay letterheads out there can afford a new caddy or lexus or other over-priced gas guzzling, environment-destroying piece o' crap? The cost of French Masters? The fact that YOU don't see anyone griping about their cost tells us volumes about who you must hang out with!! GET REAL, MAN!!

In a world where we have the technology to feed and house every person on earth, why are MILLIONS dying in the streets? Well, Glenn, don't worry your pretty little head about it as you drive past them in your air conditioned SUV, after all, you've got yours, right old buddy?

You know how thorough I am in establishing facts. Do you really want to debate me on them?

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Joey,

I agree with most everything you said. My problem is that we look to Government to solve all of our woes and then complain when they take more money out of our pockets to pay for it.

[ December 24, 2001: Message edited by: Glenn Taylor ]

HooHoo!! Thanks man, I needed good laugh! "Class envy"--what a hoot!!

By the way, those weren't claims, but paraphrased actual statistics. I'm sure a diligent fellow such as yourself will want to look them up on the internet.