I don't think this is what they meant...

Published 2025-08-21

tag(s): #politics #pic

A few days ago, Maria and I were at a ShopRite near our place. While she looked at the flowers and plants, I was checking out a display with some small gifts and this one caught my eye:

A glass jar with candy inside, and a tag that reads "assembled in the USA".
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Given the tendencies to self-aggrandizing and denial in the USA government in these tiring times, I would totally expect any government official to proudly declare that this is exactly what they meant when they said they would bring back manufacturing jobs. 🙃

(I feel obligated to point out that I am happy someone has employment and can earn a livelihood.[1] A job is a job. What bothers me is highlighting this, of all things, as "assembled in the USA".)

Footnotes
  1. Citation needed - but I don't want to make this post a defensive disclaimer fest.

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