Reply to "Back on the “Soap Box” !"

I was in a WalMart the other day and I looked around and wondered what percentage of the crap on the shelves was stuff people actually NEEDED. I think it's a pretty small number. Until we get over our "need" to consume like crack-addicts and change our cars, fashions and electronics just because the new ones are shinier or have two extra "features", we're doomed. Also, so few people are willing to make the tough choice between saving for and having a well-made "lifetime" quality product in a few years when they can buy a cheaper product (made off-shore, of course) RIGHT NOW. I'm not preaching anything here because I'm as guilty as anyone in this. I will need to change because the shit-storm of the oncoming recession will leave me no choice. We all need to try to find ways of buying local — if it's even possible any more. Try going one week without buying or consuming ANYTHING made outside of North America. I'm not sure it's even possible, even if you spend the week in hospital!