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Coke and Pepsi have always been our most iconic exported symbols. The products have historically seen a boom in sales due to their close attachment with American culture and 'coolness'. In Japan and other Asian countries, they still seem to benefit but Middle-eastern countries are gaining an all-new depth to their hatred of us. That hatred is taught from a very early age and is affixed in much of the middle-eastern value system.
Establishing a product mix that compels people to purchase from a patriotic standpoint isn't new. Wal-Mart used to put "MADE IN AMERICA' in all of their commercials and on most of their product signage. Hell, the theme song that played in all of their commercials was "Proud to be an American". They told us we were supporting the small towns and small businesses by buying from Wal-Mart.
What happened? Greed.
Go to a Wal-Mart and find something that is MADE IN AMERICA. I dare you.
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