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U.S. Olympic uniforms made in china.

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Amadeus.
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Seriously?

Cant embed by request.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaWSSROCVYY

This is the first and last time Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and John Boehner will ever agree on anything.

Jul 12 2012 10:06PM
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GORILLA.
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who fucking cares we had the same controversy in canada when we hosted, does it really matter?

I mean the singlets and stuff would probably cost like $200 made in america, and like $2.30 in china so do you want ALL MUURICAN UNIFERMS or pay more taxes?

-GORILLA, OUT.
Jul 12 2012 10:09PM
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papermache
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there are bigger concerns to me, besides, theres a high probability your wearing something made in china right now.
Jul 12 2012 10:12PM
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gotti
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Im sorry but all politicians are in an outrage over THIS??????? Like why can't we get the same attention for weed.
Jul 12 2012 10:13PM
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bustinthejus
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Only in America...
Jul 12 2012 10:13PM
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Mr.Sloth
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Quality newschoolers
Jul 12 2012 10:14PM
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JWoods
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I think it's stupid. I wouldn't mind everyone in the U.S. paying an extra 1 cent in taxes for the US uniforms to be made in the U.S. The olympics are all about pride for our country and our nation and we should be more proud and supportive of our country, maybe starting by having Olympic uniforms made in the U.S by U.S companies and U.S citizens. AMERICA
Jul 12 2012 10:15PM
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Flying~Squirrel
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the olympics are about putting aside nationalism and conflicts with other countries and just getting along along with each other. thats what you should be focusing on, rather than complaining about supporting another nation besides our own.
Jul 12 2012 10:16PM
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Amadeus.
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The U.S. olympic team is privately funded you dolt. Ralph Lauren (as a partner) gave them the uniforms. Ralph Lauren has made the uniforms before for the team without them being made in china so i don't see why they couldn't do it again.
Jul 12 2012 10:17PM
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BlackCupid
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Because weed is a gateway drug. If we legalize it, everybody going to start doing bath salts and chewing faces off.
Jul 12 2012 10:17PM
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gotti
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"You're sarcasm meter is clearly broken, please make an appointment at your nearest dealership"
-AR6rider
Jul 12 2012 10:22PM
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bustinthejus
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Pretty much this. The impending zombie apocalypse will be triggered by the legalization of marijuana.
Jul 12 2012 10:22PM
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Toaster-Tony
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It doesn't matter where our uniforms were made, we'll be able to throw sticks and balls further, swim faster, and run quicker than them.

..making us a better country.

COME AT ME!


Jul 12 2012 10:25PM
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papermache
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actually, china cleaned our clock last olympics in golds, but we'll see.
Jul 12 2012 10:29PM
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Toaster-Tony
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Jul 12 2012 10:31PM
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papermache
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you're doing essentially the same pose as your icon, is this what you look like?
Jul 12 2012 10:33PM
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Toaster-Tony
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I have a webcam and you're looking at my bedroom... which is in America.
Jul 12 2012 10:35PM
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navierSTOKED
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I thought China was one of the major sponsors of the U.S?
Jul 12 2012 10:38PM
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Tamas
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The Outfits for the opening ceremonies are made by Ralph Lauren. But they're are ridiculously marked up if you (non summer olympian) would like to purchase them. The womens blazers are going for $600 and the male blazers at $800. and thats with them being made in china. imagine if they were actually made in the US, they'd be marked up to like $1800. i could careless about the politics of this. All i want to see is Galen Rupp kick ass in the 5k and 10k and of course beach volleyball. just my 2 cents
Jul 12 2012 10:54PM
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Bill.Nye
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The US olympic uniforms should be made in America because it's a pride thing, but the fact that this is the issue that the leaders of congress are coming together over is the saddest part of this story.
Jul 12 2012 10:57PM
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BlackCupid
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Aren't you the kooky guy who doesn't know what he's talking about?
Jul 12 2012 11:01PM
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Bill.Nye
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No, I'm Bill Nye. I piss pure knowledge and shit gold plated facts.
Jul 12 2012 11:02PM
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JWoods
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You realize that labor in the U.S isn't nearly as expensive as everyone would have it out to be
Jul 12 2012 11:06PM
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Logey.
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lolwut?
Jul 12 2012 11:08PM
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Bill.Nye
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....because at the end of the day, who gives a shit where Michael Phelp's speedo is made?
Jul 12 2012 11:09PM
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Tamas
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Yeah. But with the way Ralph Lauren marks stuff up, especially if it was Olympic uniforms made in the US that'd be roughly where it'd be at. I love Ralph Lauren but its so expensive sometimes. Excessively.
Jul 12 2012 11:10PM
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TOAST.
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They should be made in the USA, as previous people said for a pride thing. Also, who cares about the retail markup, you dont need to buy a blazer, nobody is forcing you so it shouldnt matter.
Jul 12 2012 11:12PM
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TOAST.
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when Fultilt made custom colored shells for some of the skiers, they didnt put those out for sale.
Jul 12 2012 11:13PM
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CrotchKiller
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ill make all da uniforms fo fi dolla
Jul 12 2012 11:16PM
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k-rob
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further proof the olympics are just a pissing contest for nations and have more to do with politics than respect for the athletes.
Jul 12 2012 11:16PM
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Tamas
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But how many people outside of the ski industry want fresh custom FTs? Like you and other people said, its a pride thing. So many people are going to want those blazers because they're Limited Edition US Olympic Team Ralph Lauren blazers. They're going to feel pride for America and if they have the cash to buy one then they would probably buy one.
Jul 12 2012 11:21PM
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TimRiley
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Support the athletes. Who gives a fuck about their clothes.
Jul 12 2012 11:25PM
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Bill.Nye
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If you can't be an athlete be an athletic supporter.
Jul 12 2012 11:26PM
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Deluge
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im fucking pissed.
Jul 12 2012 11:27PM
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Logey.
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I mean.. i get what you're saying and all but i dont see why the Olympic head quarters or whatever wouldn't target smaller U.S companies or even big U.S companies to make the clothing. If i was an olympian i would want to represent the USA not the USA and China. The U.S still has a terrible economy and a billion dollars probably wouldn't make a huge dent but it sure would help out.
Jul 12 2012 11:32PM
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Amadeus.
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Tax pages don't pay for the uniforms (not saying you believe that but it seems like a lot of people are getting that impression), The sponsors and donors do. If Ralph Lauren really wanted to make those uniforms and support their country they could of easily made them in the U.S.
Jul 12 2012 11:38PM
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k-rob
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what's another billion dollars on the largest debt in human history? 'MURICA
Jul 12 2012 11:57PM
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