I bought some cheap Chinese 2-way radios. The packaging has a big American flag and a “Designed in U.S.A.” claim, which I suspect is bullshit given the company involved. Also, there are two Bible verses referenced. This smacks of pandering to a particular slice of conservative Americans. All I want is cheap radios for skiing with my kids next winter, not a reminder of my country’s socio-political bullshit.

  • tburkhol@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I’m used to ‘Packaged in the USA’ labeling on Made in [somewhere else] products. ‘Designed’…same-same, definitely since NAFTA, maybe before. The bible verses are new to me.

    • pelespirit@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      13·
      10 months ago

      I looked it up:

      For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

      So you have to believe that he existed, but not follow his teachings cuz they’re too woke. Got it.

    • 60d@lemmy.caEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      Right! So maybe “John-washing” cuz it’s all about the book of John.

      • skisnow@lemmy.caEnglish
        3·
        10 months ago

        yeah, the only one of the Beatitudes in Matthew they seem to like is the one where they get to adopt a persecution complex. The stuff about being meek and merciful is damned un-American.