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Why 'Made in Kenya' won't work in the USA

articles.latimes.com — The U.S. program was designed to help free-market African economies diversify their manufacturing bases and create jobs. But critics say it has instead largely subsidized the export of oil to the U.S. by waiving duties for firms in a handful of petroleum-producing nations who hardly needed increased incentives.

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  • jordantneff, on 11/04/2009, -4/+20Make your babies run ABNORMALLY FAST! They'll run as fast as KENYANS! People will watch them running and think they're KENYANS! They'll race as fast as KENYANS against actual KENYANS and it'll be a tie and they'll get deported back to KENYA!!!!!!!!!!
  • pintomp3, on 11/04/2009, -2/+18It would be funny, if DavidNiven didn't actually believe that birther nonsense.
  • ileftfark, on 11/04/2009, -2/+17If they have marathon runners for sale, I'll invest.
  • juliusthecat, on 11/04/2009, -14/+29Woo Hoo - I get to be the first to bury DavidNiven's idiocy on this thread!
  • beetrixi, on 11/04/2009, -1/+15FTA:
    "One of the biggest obstacles to increasing African exports is the continent's lack of adequate infrastructure, including good roads, educated workers, reliable electricity and stable, honest governments."

    It's almost always because of corrupt government.

  • jerryudigg, on 11/04/2009, -7/+20Damn, you stole my line!
  • franklymister, on 11/04/2009, -1/+11Not true - these programs also help to put millions of dollars into the pockets of corrupt third-world government officials!
  • kubedawg, on 11/04/2009, -0/+7400 babies!!!!!
  • Pinkertinkle, on 11/04/2009, -1/+6If we don't, China will.
  • zephc, on 11/04/2009, -2/+7Tigers in Kenya? You sure about that?
  • kasjogren, on 11/04/2009, -0/+5You guys insult yours all the time.
  • Crimeodial, on 11/04/2009, -0/+5No Tigers in Africa, sorry.
  • Paranor01, on 11/04/2009, -0/+5why? will Rush come and shove Oxycontin down your throat if you do?
  • iheartbakon, on 11/04/2009, -0/+4KANYE WEST SUC....
    Oh, Kenya.
  • Mujokan, on 11/04/2009, -0/+4US trade policy is bought and paid for by big corporations, as anyone who dugg the current top ten story "Secret copyright treaty leaks" story should already be aware.
  • amk29j, on 11/04/2009, -1/+5http://www.weebls-stuff.com/toons/kenya/ and Norway's response: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/norway
  • dagmar31, on 11/04/2009, -1/+4Kenya? http://www.weebls-stuff.com/toons/kenya/
  • loneraver, on 11/04/2009, -0/+3Where can you see lions?
  • scamper22, on 11/04/2009, -1/+3Let me summarize a little fact.

    There is not a single government program meant to help the less fortunate.
    Not domestic.
    Not international.

    Every single program, every single monopoly is meant to serve those in government or some other group. It has never and will never be to the poor that actually need help.

    aid to the 3rd world? Not to help them... but to funnel money to western companies to 'help' those countries (build infrastructure...) or get resources
    unions? Not to help the poor... meant to help the upper middle class by prevent lower cost competition.
    healthcare/education? Not to help the poor... meant to funnel money to those public sector and connect companies in the lucrative healthcare and education sector.

    Call me unsurprised.


  • CrunchyDeluxe, on 11/04/2009, -0/+2Only in Kenya.
  • Kumah, on 11/05/2009, -0/+2I don't know what you're selling, but I'll take 5.
  • masterstghm, on 11/04/2009, -0/+2Forget about Norway.
  • Mujokan, on 11/04/2009, -0/+2http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCkFhafk26A
  • jbmcb, on 11/04/2009, -0/+2AUUUGH! SPORTS! AUUUUUUUGHGHHHHH!
  • govtdoesnotwork, on 11/04/2009, -0/+2Even with the parkinson's, with most folks here my money's on Ali!
  • inactive, on 11/04/2009, -0/+2I <3 Mugabe.
  • inactive, on 11/04/2009, -0/+2It didn't fail on it's own, it failed with a French/British/German/Portuguese/Spanish/Italian/Belgian flag in it.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scramble_for_africa
  • saigumi, on 11/04/2009, -0/+1And the French...
  • nepidae, on 11/04/2009, -0/+1Wow, its almost like there is a global recession or something.
  • FlyingCaveman, on 11/04/2009, -0/+1This plan wasn't designed to succeed. If there was some economic advantage to producing textiles in Kenya it would have already been taking place. This is a way to get some political points, while indirectly funneling money back to your Chinese investors who helped get you elected. Its ***** like this that makes people hate the US.

    We do a lot of this kind of stuff to our selves here too, subsidies and tax breaks to business to relocate and such. There is not a net ecomonic gain from this. The gains of a few are paid for by increased taxes of the many. More than likely there is a economic loss associated with this type of behaviour, because of the relocation expense and un-necessary investment in over-capacity.

    .....And so this is why we can't have nice things.
  • niradg, on 11/04/2009, -0/+1let's keep the program but modify it to exclude oil. as for the issue of foreign investors, i don't think it matters, as long as it is creating good paying jobs.
  • dkapuchino, on 11/04/2009, -0/+1Waiving duties is not "subsidizing".
    Just like avoiding rape is not "being kind".
  • rgemmell, on 11/04/2009, -0/+1WOAH!!! I had no idea he had parkinsons, honestly i thought he was dead

    I was making a simpsons reference, the one where they go to africa because on the back of the cracker box there is a jeep, fighting ali and I guess a lion instead of a tiger
  • masterstghm, on 11/04/2009, -0/+1What are food stamps for?
  • zoomer123, on 11/04/2009, -0/+1Sure Africa failed but look at HiddenIP's profile.

    Look at his other comment.
    http://digg.com/environment/African_Countries_Boyc ...

    Africa is an EPIC FAIL and imperialistic countries owe them refugees. But HiddenIP is slanderous against them. How can you have such hatred towards a continent like that? HiddenIP is an epic fail at life. He thinks white people are now somehow the minority.
  • Digitalist, on 11/05/2009, -0/+1and aren't you just a bowl full of self righteousness...

    quit pointing your finger, for there are more pointing back at you.
  • Mujokan, on 11/04/2009, -0/+1Got banned again? That was quick.
  • Paranor01, on 11/04/2009, -2/+3@govsucks: You're including your sorry ass in that statement you know.
  • rizzono, on 11/05/2009, -0/+1Well if we could get rid of 90% of the 99% of the Made in China products that are everywhere in stores that could easily give them a fair percentage to Made in Kenya and a majority to Made in USA. Boycott Made in China!
  • Digitalist, on 11/04/2009, -1/+2The truth is still the truth, and all you hypocrits wanna digg the truth down just because it's not candy coated.
    lame.

    Africa is an EPIC FAIL [regardless of reason]
  • jaycalgary, on 11/05/2009, -0/+1Is this a warming up party for Obama to come out?
  • thespiff, on 11/06/2009, -0/+1I have nice things. I bet you do too.

    Did you know that the majority of humans don't even have internet access?
  • LeepII, on 11/04/2009, -0/+1If you think the intention was to make anything but the oil companies a better profit your naive.
  • govsucks, on 11/04/2009, -2/+2Yes, yes, we all know he's an old man who is sick, but he's still one of the greatest fighters of all time.

    Yes, paranor, I am well aware of that. Thanks

    Guy makes a joke about shooting AFRICAN tigers in the face and punching Ali, and I make the equally ridiculous statement about the same sick old great fighter guy whipping any diggers ass, and you guys think you need to be all serious....REALLY?

    Thanks for the incredible hilarious continuation.
  • AntoineDigg, on 11/04/2009, -3/+3Reminds me of "The Oil-for-Food Programme" introduced by the Clinton administration. The only people being helped by these types of programs are us: cheaper gas prices.
  • hellomary, on 11/05/2009, -0/+0i like bought items online,last week,i have bought 9 fashion bags and some fashion jewelry for eluxsquare.com,i love my new items very much!
  • Digitalist, on 11/13/2009, -0/+0Wow, check out the bans....

    Way to stifle the whole freedom of speech idea.

    <sarcasm>
    Go Digg support!
    </sarcasm>
  • allisonV12, on 11/04/2009, -0/+0If you can dig up some spare change I'm all for it.
    Or just crank up those dollar machines or maybe a reverse lend lease from Zimbabwe,I'm sure they have a few slightly used 1921 Orville & Hayward British made printing press.
    Tax cigarettes and beer (again)...call it the African slave trade sin tax.
    Maybe get Brazil to pay half ,they also have an ugly tainted history.
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