UnCommie Goods

and this episode at http://uncommiegoods.com/episode36/

The BlackRock PushBack "The ENEMY WITHIN!"

How do we fight the well funded, anti -business, anti-American actions of trillion dollar companies such as BlackRock, Vanguard, and their ESG and DEI initiatives?

ESG and DEI are fascism disguised by buzzwords such as “Environmental” and “Inclusion”

This Episode’s UnCommie Good:

Wild Pastures (Not a sponsor, I just love them)

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Articles Mentioned in this episode:

• Jordan Schactel’s The Dossier “How to defeat and dismantle the BlackRock behemoth”

https://open.substack.com/pub/dossier/p/how-to-defeat-and-dismantle-the-blackrock?r=oahd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

• DeSantis praised for pulling money from BlackRock over ESG concerns: ‘Illegal leftist scam’

https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/desantis-praised-pulling-money-blackrock-esg-concerns-illegal-leftist-scam

• What is an EFT

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/etf.asp

• Foundation for Government Accountability

“What is ESG”

https://thefga.org/one-pagers/what-is-esg/

• Vanguard funds to avoid:

https://investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/list/all?strategy=esg

https://internationalman.com/articles/how-to-resist-cbdcs-5-ways-you-can-opt-out-of-this-dystopian-future/

Nigeria Restricts Cash to Push Central Bank Digital Currency

https://www.cato.org/blog/central-bank-digital-currency-war-cash

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• Origin Maine:  (Referral) https://originmaine.com/?ref=dBxVikG4S6XYxA&utm_source=affiliate
• Ledger.com - Bitcoin and Crypto Hardware Wallet
• Swan Bitcoin, Join today to get $10 of free Bitcoin in your account. (Referral) https://www.swanbitcoin.com/lars
• Book: Bitcoin: Hard Money You Can't F*ck With: Why bitcoin will be the next global reserve currency  https://amzn.to/3F0PlPT
• Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/et9RPRpQdy8

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What is Gab.com:

“A social network that champions free speech, individual liberty and the free flow of information online. All are welcome”

What is an UnCommie Good? It’s anything not made in communist China, or any communist country, that is hostile to the U.S.

I believe a consumer driven effort can strengthen the US Domestic Manufacturing base, improve the quality of goods, secure our critical supply chain, and make a more resilient economy.

At the same time, lets celebrate small businesses and support them.

Send me a voice message with any questions or thoughts - Link Here: https://anchor.fm/lars207/message Or shoot me an email hello@uncommiegoods.

Also on Youtube https://youtu.be/qbUY50FBcm4

Uncommiegoods.com/episode25

Enough puns aside, I was absolutely stunned to learn than China produces and exports 90-95% of the world's prescription drug supply. This ranges from completely manufactured generic drugs,  or raw components, known as precursors for  use in pharmaceutical manufacture. Again, 90-95% of it comes from China.

I was too stunned to even pick and discuss a new All American UnCommie Good for this episode. So in lieu of that, please go check out my www.uncommiegoods.com/buy to find one of the items I recommend. 

To also help find American made goods, check out https://www.wecultivate.us/ The Cultivate is a great Chrome Browser Extension 

Now back to the story. I caught this amazing, and stunning Twitter thread from https://twitter.com/ShivenChabria 

He also wrote a great article at American Greatness called End China’s Chokehold on Pharmaceuticals back in March 23 2020. That's right, over a year ago! 

https://amgreatness.com/2020/03/23/end-chinas-chokehold-on-pharmaceuticals/

Some highlights (or lowlights) 

1. China Dumped cheap medications until domestic sources stopped making drugs and pharmaceuticals. Then China raised the price. 

2. The Three most important drugs to fight Anthrax are no longer made in the United States .

3. The last fermentation plant for Penicillin closed in 2004. In the podcast I said, or guessed it was "invented" in America. Turns out it was London.         Close enough! 

4. Heparin, an injectable blood thinner, killed over 200 Americans when a tainted batch from China was shipped here. 

And so much more! 

Please contact me at hello@uncommiegoods.com with any questions or feedback. 

• Today's show introduces listener mail, and a new tool called "The UnCommie-ometer" Listen to learn more. 
• Use the Cultivate Chrome Browser Extension https://www.wecultivate.us/ to easily determine what is American Made on A

China is systematically trying to depopulate and change the lifestyles of their Uighur minority population by splitting the young from home, putting them into labor and re-education camps thousands of miles from home, and not allowing many of them to leave the workdplace

I discuss this issue covered by the BBC Article 

1) 'If the others go I'll go': Inside China's scheme to transfer Uighurs into work

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-56250915

2) The study uncovered by a Uighur researcher proving the existence of the program to move Uighurs from their homeland into labor and re-education camps. Use a translate tool. 

http://web.archive.org/web/20200507161938/https://ciwe.nankai.edu.cn/2019/1223/c18571a259225/page.htm

3) The trade war comes to Walmart, Target and Macy’s - 

This Article covers what percentage of goods are chinese made and sold from Target and Walmart. 

https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/23/business/china-tariffs-trump-trade-walmart-retail

4) Over 40 Percent of Amazon's Sellers Are Based in China 

https://www.pcmag.com/news/over-40-percent-of-amazons-sellers-are-based-in-china

The UnCommie Good of the week (Not a sponsor), is the Sleep Master®Sleep Mask.  https://amzn.to/3rbklD0

I have personally bought two of these, I left one in a hotel on a vacation, and I immediately bought a replacement. I love this thing, and as a light sleeper, the Sleep Master® Sleep Mask is essential for my well being. 

The Sleep Master® Sleep Mask really fits in with the theme of the last three episodes, which interviews with entrepreneurs that all happened to be in the fitness world. 

One important factor in being as fit as possible. Is good quality sleep!

I’ve always been a light sleeper, and need to make my conditions as optimal to get a good night’s sleep, and that’s why i use the american made Sleep Master® Sleep Mask eliminates light and reduces sound,  and I”ve been using it for years, way before I started this show, trying to make  sure everything I buy is an UnCommie Good.

The Sleep Master® Sleep Mask is lightweight, made of a soft, cool satin fabric mask, that is comfortable and breathable.

Seriously, if you’re a delicate sleeper, you’re going to love the Sleep Master® Sleep Mask  and it’s around 20 bucks.

Go To  https://www.uncommiegoods.com/buy to see all the american made goods mentioned on this show. 

Today’s guest on  UnCommie Goods Victor is Pelligrino, founder and CEO of VictoryGrips, and his production partner Kent Foster ,

Victory Grips produces  100% American made Grips. Now what are grips? Straight from the Victory Grips website: “Grips are the gear you wear on your hands for protection and to help you hold on to a pull-up bar or rings for skills such as kipping or butterfly pull-ups, toes to bar, and muscle ups....... 

For the rest of the shownotes: www.uncommiegoods.com/Episode23

• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VictoryGrips
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/victorygrips/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VictoryGrips

Special Giveaway promotion for this episode - enter by March 15, 2021. See details below, go to the episode webpage at www.uncommiegoods.com/episode21,  OR listen to the show. 

I am so excited to share this first guest interview in the history of UnCommie Goods.  I loved doing this show, and learned a lot. I bet you’ll love it too, even if you’re not into chalking up your hands to lift some heavy weights!

I love this company’s story and am a huge fan of their products which I use daily.

The  guest for this episode of UnCommie Goods is James Hobson, Founder and CEO of Spider Chalk, the only 100% American source for chalk.  This is block, powder, or liquid chalk for getting a good grip on anything you need it for, such as weightlifting, gymnastics, rock climbing, pole dancing, and even some sports I never heard of before!

I had a problem. The gyms were closed due to the pandemic.  As a gym rat, I needed to workout.

All I had was my 50 lb kettlebell.

After 15 to 20 kettlebell swings, my hands get sweaty and I was pretty sure the 50lbs of iron would slip out of my hand and break my apartment. No problem, I just need some chalk. But does a liquid chalk exist? Yes! and I found some online!

The first liquid chalk I bought (not from SpiderChalk) to solve that problem was made in China.  I didn’t know that until I received it. 

I was annoyed, and determined to find an American manufacturer of chalk. Spider Chalk was my savior.

After talking to my guest, i agree with his statement “I hope it encourages other entrepreneurs to take a leap of faith into manufacturing here in the USA.”

It certainly requires persistence and never giving up. Please enjoy this amazing interview with the CEO and Founder of Spider Chalk, the only UnCommie Chalk out there. 

The giveaway: Winner gets their choice of Liquid Spider Chalk*, Powdered Spider Chalk*, or Mega Gym Chalk Block (Total Prize Value 25-ish buck) 

How to enter: 

Please do the following by March 15, 2021 to enter the giveaway:

1) Go to Apple podcasts app and find UnCommie Goods.

2) Give UnCommie Goods a five star rating

3) Write up a review,, saying why you like this show,

4) Take a screenshot of the Review, and email it with subject "Spider Chalk" to hello@uncommiegoods.com and I'll enter you in the contest.

I'll announce the winner shortly after on the show! 

You can reach me at hello@uncommiegoods.com, my website at www.uncommiegoods.com and 

*Affiliate links that pay me a referral fee, at no extra cost to you. Proceeds go towards supporting this show. 

With Americans Stuck at Home, Trade With China Roars Back

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/14/business/economy/us-china-trade-covid.html?searchResultPosition=1

What are the long term ramifications of buying Chinese-made goods, versus American made?  

Do you want to feel better about what you buy and bring into your home? 

I wanted to share some thoughts on how we buy goods online, and embracing an ethos of "Slower Commerce" can help support American Jobs, economic growth, and prosperity in your or another American community. 

Listen and learn the five characteristics of what makes some goods part of the "Slower Commerce"  movement. 

There's no UnCommie Good for this week, so slow down, and enjoy the New Year. 

Subscribe to this show so you can listen my first Interview with a Small American manufacturer, coming in January 2021! 

Reach me at Hello@Uncommiegoods.com" 

Do you want to ask a question for me  that I’ll put on a future episode? There’s a link to leave a voice message here https://anchor.fm/lars207/message 

Articles referenced in this episode: 

1) How China Threatens American Democracy

"Beijing’s Ideological Agenda Has Gone Global"

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/china/2020-10-21/how-china-threatens-american-democracy

2) Americans are spending more on vinyl records than CDs for the first time since the 1980s

https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/americans-are-spending-more-on-vinyl-records-than-cds-for-the-first-time-since-the-1980s/ar-BB191JO2

The UnCommie Good of this episode is UTurn Audio, handcrafters of Turntables based out of Woburn MA. 

Check them out at https://uturnaudio.com/

https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-warns-u-s-it-may-detain-americans-in-response-to-prosecutions-of-chinese-scholars-11602960959

USA Today: China Using Exit Bans to bar Americans from Leaving

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2019/09/14/china-increasingly-using-exit-bans-bar-americans-leaving/2269191001/

The UnCommie Good of this episode: 

https://www.airoasis.com/

Air Oasis home and commercial air purifiers. 

Our G3 series and nano Induct purifiers are made in the USA.

iAdaptAir and Bi-Polar 2400 are assembled in the United States with global and domestic parts.

https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/081216/zero-interest-loans-why-you-should-beware.asp

- Average U.S. Credit Card Debt Statistics

https://www.thebalance.com/average-credit-card-debt-u-s-statistics-3305919

UnCommie Good of this Episode: 

Nordic Ware Cooking equipment: 

Link to their iconic Bundt Cake Pan (affiliate) : https://amzn.to/3mqLwb2 

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-52765838

CNBC: 1 in 5 corporations say China has stolen their IP within the last year: CNBC CFO survey

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/28/1-in-5-companies-say-china-stole-their-ip-within-the-last-year-cnbc.html 

WSJ: How China Is Taking Over International Organizations, One Vote at a Time 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-china-is-taking-over-international-organizations-one-vote-at-a-time-1160139720

I highlighted Zekelman Industries as they are very pro-domestic manufacturing.  https://www.zekelman.com/ 

Uncommie Good of this episode. 

 Yes, you got it, the classic, All-American Wilson football. All handmade in a small factory in Ada, Ohio. 

https://www.wilson.com/en-us/football/footballs/pro/nfl-recreational/nfl-duke-replica-football

You can reach me at UncommieGoods@gmaill.com or the voicemail link in the shownotes. 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/auditors-say-they-no-longer-will-inspect-labor-conditions-at-xinjiang-factories-11600697706

Uncommie Good of the Week:  Lodge Cast Iron Cookware  

https://www.lodgecastiron.com/

As always you can reach me at UncommieGoods@Gmail, and the voicemail link below. 

Oracle Wins Bid for TikTok in U.S., Beating Microsoft - WSJ

"Deal, which is likely not to be structured as an outright sale, will face White House review" 

I discussed the ill-fated acquisition of Flip Camera by Cisco in 2009.  Man I loved those things.  I bring this up because the history of B2B tech companies buying consumer businesses doesn't usually work out. 

Election 2020 - How does each presidential candidate plan to deal with China? They are more alike than you'd think.

What’s Biden’s New China Policy? It Looks a Lot Like Trump’s-WSJ 

The UnCommie Good of this episode is not a good, it's a cause. Please make a tax deductible donating to Achroma Corp in support of a great cause that funds research to treat Achromatopsia. 

This cause is near and dear to me, as one of my best friend's son has this condition. This year, due to the pandwe are not able to do our regular golf Tournament fundraiser, so I wanted to get the word out and help out as much as possible 

A little  bit about Achromatopsia from the Achromacorp.org website: 

Achromatopsia (ACHM)  causes the complete absence of cone photoreceptor function, the cells in our retina we rely on to read, to drive, to see faces and color, and to generally navigate through life. As a result, Achromatopsia patients are day blind, have extreme sensitivity to light, poor acuity, nystagmus (rapid uncontrolled eye movements), and color blindness.

There is no cure for Achromatopsia in humans. But research is ongoing. In animal models (dogs, mice, and sheep) genetic treatments have shown positive results in restoring cone function. These positive results in animals have led to the start of human clinical trials with gene therapy for those affected with the most common gene mutations. However, because the incidence of Achromatopsia is rare compared to other retinal diseases, funding for research continues to be limited. The lack of funding and consequently the slow pace of research led John and Bridget to start Achroma Corp. in order to help expedite a cure.

• *Block and Liquid Chalk for lifting weights . https://spiderchalk.com/  

• American Made knives https://radakitchenstore.com/

• American Made Clothing https://www.allamericanclothing.com/

• *LES Labs "Life Enhancing Supplements" https://www.leslabs.com/

• **Accusharp Knife Sharpener. https://accusharp.com/

• American suppliers of PPE, https://clinicalsuppliesusa.com/  

                                                               https://www.armbrustusa.com/

• Insulated Coolers Made in America | Orca Coolers – ORCA  https://orcacoolers.com/

Do you want to ask a question for me  that I’ll put on a future episode? There’s a link to leave a voice message here https://anchor.fm/lars207/message 

I'm on Instagram and Twitter @UnCommieGoods!

UnCommie Goods mentioned in this episode: 

1) Indiebound.org - Support local independent bookstores:

  https://www.indiebound.org/?aff=lars1000 (Affiliate link) 

2) Made in USA Baby Clothes, Toddler Clothing: An Ultimate Source List

https://www.usalovelist.com/made-in-usa-baby-clothes-toddler-clothing/

Articles  mentioned in this episode: 

1) Apple Surges to $2 Trillion Market Value

https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-surges-to-2-trillion-market-value-11597848808?st=gelc49vh7br4b9d

2) How Tim Cook Made Apple His Own

https://www.wsj.com/articles/tim-cook-apple-steve-jobs-trump-china-iphone-ipad-apps-smartphone-11596833902?st=2767jahiv6ttape

3) Target Sales Jump as Pandemic Speeds E-Commerce Shift

https://www.wsj.com/articles/target-sales-jump-as-pandemic-speeds-e-commerce-shift-11597833311?st=rexexcdzn7fiixf

4) The trade war comes to Walmart, Target and Macy's

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2019/05/23/business/china-tariffs-trump-trade-walmart-retail/index.html

Do you want to ask a question for me  that I’ll put on a future episode? There’s a link to leave a voice message here https://anchor.fm/lars207/message 

I'm on Instagram and Twitter @UnCommieGoods!

Article:

China's days as world's factory are over, iPhone maker says

http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200812000907

TikTok Tracked User Data Using Tactic Banned by Google

https://www.wsj.com/articles/tiktok-tracked-user-data-using-tactic-banned-by-google-11597176738?st=w0oe4o7annph1yn

UnCommie Good of the week!

Check out Orca Coolers at https://orcacoolers.com/

Do you want to ask a question for me  that I’ll put on a future episode? There’s a link to leave a voice message here https://anchor.fm/lars207/message 

I'm on Instagram and Twitter @UnCommieGoods!

Articles: 

Trump Says U.S. Should Get Slice of TikTok Sale Price

https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-says-u-s-should-get-slice-of-tiktok-sale-price-11596479818

FDA’s Shifting Standards for Chinese Face Masks Fuel Confusion

https://www.wsj.com/articles/fdas-shifting-standards-for-chinese-face-masks-fuel-confusion-11596460191

UNCOMMIE GOODS: Source of American Made PPE/Masks. 

https://clinicalsuppliesusa.com/ 

https://www.armbrustusa.com/

Vertically integrated factory takes raw US-Made Polypropylene and transforms it into surgical and N95 masks

Do you want to ask a question for me  that I’ll put on a future episode? There’s a link to leave a voice message here https://anchor.fm/lars207/message 

I'm on Instagram and Twitter @UnCommieGoods!

Articles. 

TikTok Could Be Tougher Target for Trump Administration

https://www.wsj.com/articles/tiktok-could-be-tougher-target-for-trump-administration-11595755800

Report: Online predators use teen app Tik Tok to solicit children

https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Parents-warned-online-predators-often-use-popular-teen-app-Tik-Tok-to-lure-children-506752631.html

The UnCommie Good for this week: 

AccuSharp® Knife & Tool Sharpener (001) The best and easiest knife sharpener I've ever used. Had mine for over 15 years.  I buy it for all my "dull" friends. 

Buy it here: https://amzn.to/3avq1mz

https://accusharp.com/product/001/

check out the testimonials: 

https://accusharp.com/media/testimonials/

Do you want to ask a question for me  that I’ll put on a future episode? There’s a link to leave a voice message here https://anchor.fm/lars207/message 

Articles from this Podcast:  

China May Retaliate Against Nokia and Ericsson If EU Countries Move to Ban Huawei 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-may-retaliate-against-nokia-and-ericsson-if-eu-countries-move-to-ban-huawei-11595250557

 UnCommie Good of the week:  

American Made Hand Cranked Coffee Mill:  Red Rooster Trading Company 

https://www.redroostertradingcompany.com/shop/camano-coffee-mill/ 

And this video of them making coffee is poetry:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03CkWzDepIg

Also, if you want to write me, you can reach me at UncommieGoods@gmail.com. 

Do you want to ask a question for me  that I’ll put on a future episode? There’s a link to leave a voice message here https://anchor.fm/lars207/message

I'm faced with the fact I need to make sure my next smartphone is not made in China, meaning NOT an iPhone. Otherwise, I'd be supporting a Commie Made Good. 

I did a little research: 

Can I purchase an iPhone not  Made in China:   Apple discussion dated Apr 17, 2020 From Dufster1916

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251280505#:~:text=Johnathan%20Burger%20wrote%3A-,Apple%20moved%20Mac%20Pro%20assembly%20to%20the%20US.,done%20in%20Brazil%20and%20India.

Apple tried to make their iPhone 11 in India. 

https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/02/iphone-11-india-production-failed/

Apple makes the Mac Pro in Austin, TX. 

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/23/apple-will-make-the-mac-pro-in-austin-avoiding-some-china-tariffs.html#:~:text=Apple%20will%20manufacture%20the%20new,products%20are%20assembled%20in%20China.

Motorola Q9C Youtube Review - This video is for True Players only. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJx23HSCcYo

The main article. Top Ten Phones Not Made in China: 

https://www.zdnet.com/article/10-best-smartphones-not-made-in-china/#listicle-0effb8c1-fb52-4208-bfb5-d2d383672637

American Made Product mentioned in this Show: LES LABS - Not a sponsor. Maker of DETOXX for hangovers, MOOD BOOST, and many other supplements that are manufactured in the US. 

https://www.leslabs.com/ 

The article that let me to discover LES LABS - although it calls DETOXX, "PreToxx", and the link goes to Amazon. Do good, go buy it direct from the the leslabs.com website. 

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/article/nutrition-articles/how-to-get-rid-of-a-hangover-as-fast-as-possible-with-the-best-natural-hangover-cures/

Send me a voice message with any questions or thoughts - Link Here: https://anchor.fm/lars207/message

Articles I mentioned in the podcast: 

Americans Are Giving Made-in-China the Cold Shoulder

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/americans-are-giving-made-in-china-the-cold-shoulder/ar-BB14cN3P

Chinese Pet Food Scandal

https://time.com/107922/china-pet-food-contamination-recall-video/

Ballad Health moves to shift PPE supply chain from China

https://www.wjhl.com/local-coronavirus-coverage/ballad-health-moves-to-shift-ppe-supply-chain-from-china/

AirPods shifting production to Vietnam

https://www.macrumors.com/2020/05/21/airpods-pro-assembled-vietnam/