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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 11h

This two-parter below is exactly why it's hard to make clothes in the United States.

Let's look at how much it costs to produce a button-up shirt in the US. 🧵

Someone on Twitter replies to me: "meh. buy american or stfu."

Two hours later, in a separate thread, the write: "$30 for a single button-up is ridiculous unless it is decent quality silk."

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Jennifer Sanderson aka Lady from the Mountain @jensand.bsky.social · 4h

And judgemental towards anyone wearing a homemade shirt (which still costs a pretty penny to buy the materials).

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 11h

Ultimately, the death of US manufacturing is about this attitude. It's easy to say "buy american or stfu" because virtue signaling is free. But it's hard to actually sustain a business because many Americans simply don't want to pay what it costs to produce things ethically in this country

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 11h

But after not getting enough orders, the company closed. Managing partner Kenneth Ragland said: “Lots of people talk about Made in the USA as being so necessary, but when the rubber meets the road, most Americans want cheap goods, which do not make it easy for US firms to survive.”

Excerpt reads: Garland Apparel Group is working to find the next occupant for the town’s long-standing Garland Shirt Company after a lack of orders to meet basic costs necessitate furloughs — and ultimately the closure — of the factory.

“The factory was placed on furlough in November. It was our intention to return to work, however, orders needed to keep the factory open and functional, did not materialize,” Kenneth Ragland, managing partner for Garland Apparel Group, told The Independent. “The factory required a minimum number of orders to meet basic costs and wages. The aggregate total of orders we had were simply far too low to support day-to day operations.”

During the period of November through today, company leaders have been working with several parties “who have a desire to acquire the factory,” Ragland noted.

“One transaction is now close to completion. I cannot opine on the buyer nor their plans, but I know they are North Carolina based and they have need for factory capacity, which Garland can provide,” Ragland stated.

Excerpt reads: Despite bringing back a majority of the workforce, and enjoying success for a couple years, the factory was fighting an uphill battle in the long run.

“The factory suffered from Brooks Brothers owning it too long, from Brooks not investing in basic upkeep or in better systems, and ultimately, the lack of interest in Made in the USA,” Ragland stated bluntly. “Lots of people talk about Made in the USA as being so necessary, but when the rubber meets the road, most Americans want cheap goods which does not make it easy for U.S. firms to survive.”

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Jennifer Sanderson aka Lady from the Mountain @jensand.bsky.social · 9h

Republicans are removing our freedom all over the land. They desire to control every aspect of our lives, from how we vote, who we love, what god we worship, the art we consume (books, music, TV) our reproductive rights, our healthcare, our education,even their opinion of the pets we own. Enough!!

David Roberts @volts.wtf · 15h

Red state government declaring open war on blue city governments in Florida.

This is the MAGA model: using every tool of the state to punish political opponents, without even a pretense that you are governing "for everyone."

Doge-ish comes to Florida: a DeSantis loyalist is going after ‘waste’ in Democratic cities

Blaise Ingoglia was handpicked by the Republican Florida governor to lead an assault on municipal spending

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Jennifer Sanderson aka Lady from the Mountain @jensand.bsky.social · 10h

They are waging war on American citizens for electing Democrats. They're going against the will of the people and taking it by force. This is an ongoing coup across the land. The far–right are highjacking every aspect of our way of life.

Jennifer Sanderson aka Lady from the Mountain @jensand.bsky.social · 14h

Same reason no one from Atlanta says Hotlanta.

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 19h

“CDC is over. It was killed. This administration only knows how to break things. They have made America at risk for outbreaks and attacks by nefarious players. People should be scared,” said Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, former director of the CDC’s National Center on Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

"CDC is over": RFK Jr. lays off over 1,000 employees in Friday night massacre

Amid the ongoing shutdown, the HHS secretary wiped out entire offices that investigate disease outbreaks, manage infectious disease responses and collect data.

www.msnbc.com

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Tom Walsh @tewalsh340.bsky.social · 21h

Rep. Jason Crow is a former Army Ranger who served three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan as part of the 82nd Airborne Division and the elite 75th Ranger Regiment.

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SAM @samierens.bsky.social · 1d

Defeat fascism in Portland! Go Frog team 6! 🐸🐸🐸

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Jennifer Sanderson aka Lady from the Mountain @jensand.bsky.social · 16h

Love this, but who would believe how dumb this whole timeline is? This is what electing a bunch of 12 year old, mostly boys, to run the government leads us to.

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Jennifer Sanderson aka Lady from the Mountain @jensand.bsky.social · 17h

They wish that they could be like the cool kids, because the cool kids seem to fit in. They never grew up or became comfortable in their own skin. They were left behind and never wanted to change. Now, they take it force and will determine who or what is cool. They will be deciders of all culture.

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Lu 💙 @ladyinred50.bsky.social · 1d

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Jennifer Sanderson aka Lady from the Mountain @jensand.bsky.social · 18h

All to please _him_.

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Jennifer Sanderson aka Lady from the Mountain @jensand.bsky.social · 18h

Is that weasel, Stephen Miller he's got by the throat? 😆

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 1d

It’s remarkable to realize Diane Keaton created a signature look and sensibility back in the 1970s and for about half a century continued to be a creative inspiration for how to be yourself in a world that tries so hard to put you in a box. Well done, Diane Keaton. RIP.

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I talk loud and fast, mostly to myself. @wtfjusthappened.bsky.social · 2d

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Jennifer Sanderson aka Lady from the Mountain @jensand.bsky.social · 1d

Trick or Treat 🎃

Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 1d

So far this week, I’ve agreed with MTG, Laura Loomer, Matt Gaetz and Tucker Carlson. What is going on here?

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ALT: a black background with the words the twilight zone in white letters

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Jennifer Sanderson aka Lady from the Mountain @jensand.bsky.social · 1d

Found the healthcare the noncitizens getting healthcare.
This administration is always projecting beforehand what they, themselves, are up to

Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 1d

Qatari soldiers in Idaho will have better access to health care than Americans.

Jennifer Sanderson aka Lady from the Mountain @jensand.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Hallofuqingween America.

Mark Somers @marksomers.bsky.social · 1d

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Jennifer Sanderson aka Lady from the Mountain @jensand.bsky.social · 1d

I just found out that Paula White is his spiritual advisor, too... Even married him and Pamela Anderson back in the day. They're all linked.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

Angus: Who else are you going to give military bases to? When’s Vladimir Putin getting his rocket bases in the United States?

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Nancy Flanagan 🎼 @nancyflanagan.bsky.social · 1d

"It's interesting that if you say the Constitution creates a separation of powers systems in which there are no kings, they think you hate America.” (David Noll)

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Jennifer Sanderson aka Lady from the Mountain @jensand.bsky.social · 1d

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Marion @mawinon.bsky.social · 1d