How Americans Can Buy American: The Power of Consumer Patriotism [Paperback]

Roger Simmermaker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 7, 2005

"How Americans Can Buy American" is a book written to help consumers distinguish between American and foreign products and services. Over 16,000 American and foreign products and services are listed in over 200 consumer categories from auto parts and air fresheners to vitamins and vacuum cleaners. There are also five text chapters written about subjects that relate to buying American such as foreign investment, the new economy and a historical analysis of the modern day myths of the infamous Smoot Hawley tariffs.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"While many have argued passionately that it is time to put America and Americans first, Roger Simmermaker, in 'How Americans Can Buy American,' shows us how. His book is a patriotic guide to shopping. The American worker and small businessman does not have a better friend." Patrick J. Buchanan --Back Cover

About the Author

Roger Simmermaker is the author of How Americans Can Buy American: The Power of Consumer Patriotism. He also writes Buy American Mention of the Week articles for his website and is a member of the Machinists Union and National Writers Union. Roger has been a frequent guest on Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC, has been quoted in the USA Today, Wall Street Journal and US News & World Report among many other publications, and is a weekly contributor to WorldNetDaily.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Rivercross Publishing; Second edition (February 7, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581410964
• ISBN-13: 978-1581410969
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #797,261 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It is up to the consumer to fix the american economy, February 5, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: How Americans Can Buy American: The Power of Consumer Patriotism (Hardcover)

Roger Simmermaker does a very good job of showing why "consumer patriotism" is so important in improving our economy. He not only presents a well thought out and easy to read discussion, but also lists an enormous variety of products - giving details on which country they are made, and whether or not the company that makes them is a U.S. or foreign owned company. This is important information for all of us to know so that we can make well informed purchases. For example, some of the best automobile tires in the world are made in the U.S. by U.S. owned companies such as Cooper, Goodyear, and Kelly. However, most people don't realize that Michelin, General, BF Goodrich, Bridgestone, Firestone, Dunlop, Pirelli, Toyo and Uniroyal are all made by foreign companies, often in foreign countries. What does this mean? When you buy the american made products you keep american families employed. When you buy foreign made products, you send your money off to some foreign country, adding to our trade deficit, putting americans out of work, and decreasing the amount of tax dollars available to the federal government and the states. Every American who wants a strong U.S. economy and good jobs available for their families and friends needs to read this book before making any more purchases.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real eye opener for hard working Americans !, November 2, 2002

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This review is from: How Americans Can Buy American: The Power of Consumer Patriotism (Hardcover)

This updated edition of "How Americans Can Buy American" should be every patriotic hard working Americans second bible! It should also be read by free trade supporting corporate officials who appear to have blinders on while trading away our independence for profit.
Mr. Simmermaker's clear facts are startling and informative as well as in line with all four great men on Mt. Rushmore's ideals about how protectionism is a must for this republic's sovereignty!
The product list is endless and easy to follow, and will be a real eye opener for working Americans, especially those who defend their right to drive foreign owned vehicles and buy other foreign owned products, and then worry about future lay offs and pay cuts. He details how American owned companies support our military and social security etc., foreign owned ones support their own with profits they make off of your hard earned dollars!
Mr. Simmermaker vividly explains how saving money on those foreign owned products will cost us ALL in long run and gives expert advice how we as consumers, can help to circumvent our own demise by not being penny wise and pound foolish.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Book in your Truck or Car!, June 8, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: How Americans Can Buy American: The Power of Consumer Patriotism (Hardcover)

Roger Simmermaker gives us all the data we need to buying American owned, American made products that keep the dollar circulating in America! He also explains how our country has changed and the problems that are cropping up in every community when we buy foreign products from foreign companies.

The book is easy to read and a perfect reference when you go shopping. I bought books for both sides of our family and we use them every time we shop. Finally, someone has put together information that gives us the power to make changes in this great country.