I agree, TimeWeaver. While they have a billion or so people to make things cheaply, that sure it’s going to make them creative and innovative. Recently, some manufacturers are realizing that it’s more cost effective to make their product closer to the consumers, and the U.S. is a big one. On the other hand, we can’t get complacent, and stop working hard to encourage innovation and technical knowledge. The Chinese (and other Asian countries) are very good at supporting education with emphasis on science, math and technology, while we love watching people on TV acting moronic. Wonder which culture will have a shortage of educated professionals?
I’ve read that one furniture manufacturer brought his business back from China as his costly air fares were more than eating up his savings as he commuted back and forth to manage the factory.
rf_eq almost 13 years ago
Zappa could help, wasn’t he the Mother of Invention?
Neanderthal almost 13 years ago
We’re safe. We don’t understand it either.
Neanderthal almost 13 years ago
Saw Frank twice. All fun. Orchestra rock.
Lyons Group, Inc. almost 13 years ago
Hey, the Chinese can’t buy up everything forever.
Elaine Rosco Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Can they read English?
tripwire45 almost 13 years ago
Since Steve Jobs died, pretty much.
mkd_1218 almost 13 years ago
A sobering thought………
runar almost 13 years ago
And it was the US CEOs who made the sale and paid the shipping.
gobblingup Premium Member almost 13 years ago
I agree, TimeWeaver. While they have a billion or so people to make things cheaply, that sure it’s going to make them creative and innovative. Recently, some manufacturers are realizing that it’s more cost effective to make their product closer to the consumers, and the U.S. is a big one. On the other hand, we can’t get complacent, and stop working hard to encourage innovation and technical knowledge. The Chinese (and other Asian countries) are very good at supporting education with emphasis on science, math and technology, while we love watching people on TV acting moronic. Wonder which culture will have a shortage of educated professionals?
Jonni almost 13 years ago
how so for sure. the last time the Chinese bought anything from America must have been in B.C. time. They only export now.
The Life I Draw Upon almost 13 years ago
Two thirds.
jimwill0803 almost 13 years ago
Unfortunately, the Chinese are writing the books now. We taught them how to read and write, and now see what happened. Duh!
thesource almost 13 years ago
he did not bring his library card
tuslog64 almost 13 years ago
I’ve read that one furniture manufacturer brought his business back from China as his costly air fares were more than eating up his savings as he commuted back and forth to manage the factory.
iced tea almost 13 years ago
So true…