I have this ongoing argument/conversation with a guy who frequents "Slim Pickin's". He is pro-popout, market forces and capitalism as innovation. I call bullsh!t. We go 'round and 'round about how local shapers deserve support/ innovative material genius dudes in Thailand deserve support. I'm right, he's wrong.
I have this friend whose wife is into local eating. Saves the earth one carrot at a time. I didn't really buy it until I started reading "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" at her prompting. I guess asking for an apple to be shipped to me from New Zealand doesn't really make much sense. Farmer's Market here I come. She's right and now so am I.
I took my wife's car into the shop. "Is it worth supporting a domestic brand?" The shop owner, who I deem as trustworthy as any car repair guy on earth, tells me that cars are a global product of a global market. The difference between a Ford made in Detroit and a Toyota made in New Mexico (or wherever) isn't much. No one is right anymore.
So what gives? Global capitalism forces are making surf culture into a caricature, making food culture into an environmental/medical nightmare, and making Automotive Detroit into Anycarville, Anywhere? This may be rehashing an established point. Point made.
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I like POPOUTs. They not only don't break or ding, but they also help me catch more waves and shred way harder. At least thats what the ad said.
You are right! I do the whole local shaper thing. I have even gone as far as not buying new boards, only used. But, that is more money matters than choice, but I act like I love used over new. Car wise, I really wanted a U.S., union made car. But, U.S. cars are terrible for quality and they make nothing that fit my needs, unless it got terrible mileage. So, my friend, I hear you loud and clear. I bought a Subaru made in a ccarbon nuetral(so they claim) factory in the U.S. , and go to the O.B. farmers market, and keep repairing my used Hulls and Log. Fish on Buddy(somecrueljoke.blogspot.com)
you should also check out the omnivore's dilema (check spelling). it goes in depth the three ways one can aquire their food. very interesting.
Check out ethicurean.com as well. My sister is a big activist in supporting US farmers and eating locally. This website is both a news digest for food politics, and has some great articles as well.
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