The rising gas prices have finally forced major changes in the cars that the car makers make and in the kind of cars that Americans are buying. One way to look at it is, It’s about time. For those of us who were around in the 70′s and remember the Arab Oil Embargo which caused [...]
Inferior Steel imports from China that fall apart easily are making U.S. manufacturers and constructions firms more than a little nervous. Reports of failures during initial fabrication and questions about certification documents will mean closer scrutiny. The biggest concern is hollow structural sections widely used in construction of skyscrapers, bridges, pipelines, office, commercial and school [...]
Just one video that shows you the effects of buying from Wal-Mart Wal-Mart and our greed is helping to destroy America folks
A federal judge upheld a Georgia man’s First Amendment right to criticize Wal-Mart’s business practices by using satire to compare its destructive effects on communities to both the Holocaust and Al-Qaeda terrorists. Sources Public Citizen Press Room Walqaeda.com Walocaust.com The staff at The Brass Monkey Blog applauds this judges decision because not only does Wal-Mart [...]
Why is that we keep buying cheap crap from China at places like Wal-Mart? It is because we are just as greedy as the politicians and the big-business types. We have got to get away from the attitude that we have to have this item now and get into the attitude of what do we [...]
The Brass Monkey is wondering what all the fuss is about concerning the Air Force’s decision to give the new tanker contract to EADS, a European company. The folks who say that outsourcing the contract to a non US company is outrageous and that Boeing should have got the contract. Let’s be real folks Boeing [...]
Lies, Lies, Lies, who is lying? According to The Nation Blog and other sources CTV, the well-regarded Canadian news network, reported this week that a top Obama adviser contacted the Canadian government to calm fears that the senator was serious about rewriting pro-corporate deals such as the North American Free Trade Agreement to benefit workers, [...]
John McCain definitely supports NAFTA and all free trade deals it seems. It also seems that he fails to realize that a lot of the places that we trade with can not afford goods made in the US. Also the fact that more good-paying US jobs leave the US as greedy companies move there manufacturing [...]
Ralph Nader is running for president again. I for one am excited. Ralph Nader once characterised the Democrat and Republican contenders for the presidency as “Tweedledum and Tweedledee” – implying that there was very little to choose between them. We think he is right. Consider the facts. The “big 3″ all support amnesty for illegal [...]
The NAFTA Super Highway is being rammed down the throats of Texans, by Governor Rick Perry who says that the voters HAVE NO SAY in the matter! I think that anyone who is pushing this from an official position should be considered a traitor to this country as it will cost more American jobs by [...]
Nancy Nord the acting head of the Consumer Products Safety Commission, a Bush appointee, (no surprise there) is a joke and should be fired post haste and given a position on Dunderhead Mountain along with the rest of the inept political hacks that Bush has around him. Her remark that safety is not a trade [...]
More dangerous crap (causing deaths and severe allergic reactions) from Communist China This time it’s a drug called Heparin which is a blood thinner used in surgeries and in dialysis treatments. Guess what folks some greedy drug companies are making there products in China despite the fact that even toys coming from there are dangerous [...]
It seems that some if not all Wal-Mart tree ornaments and toys are made in Communist Chinese Sweat Shops by CHILDREN working 7 days a week and 12 hour days for slave wages The Brass Monkey strongly urges you to NOT BUY TOYS & DECORATIONS at any BIG-BOX store. Make a stand and show these [...]
SAY NO TO COMMUNIST CHINA AND YES TO THE USA THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Tips for Buying USA-made Toys: Shop Early. Lots of parents are looking for these toys. No last minute shopping. This means now. Shop local independent retailers. Big box retailers (to interested in greed and sending money to Communist China don’t have your [...]
It might be harder or a little more expensive but with some effort you can buy toys and other items made in the USA, North America and Europe. Please see our home page for tips and links to toys not made in Communist Chinese Sweat Shops. An added bonus to doing this is you will [...]
A Wal-Mart near Duke University is swamped by student Aqua Dots seekers early Thursday. This out of Bentonville AR: Wal-Mart stores nationwide are reporting that they are being swamped by young college age customers who are showing up on rumors that the 2007 Children’s Toy of the Year, Aqua-Dots, might still be available on the [...]
