The revelation that the U.S. Olympic team's uniforms were manufactured in China has prompted an outpouring of patriotic rage from U.S. politicians.July 12, 2012 - Ralph Lauren publicized its designs for the U.S. Olympic team’s opening ceremonies uniforms yesterday. They feature smart berets, neckties, and double-breasted blazers in a sailor-inspired blue-and-white ensemble with red accents. Countless online outlets have mocked them for their aura of preppy elitism and the shameless self-promotion of the oversized Ralph Lauren logo on each blazer.
But U.S. lawmakers have a much bigger problem with the uniforms: every single item of clothing was made in China.
“I think they should take all the uniforms, put them in a big pile and burn them and start all over again,” Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid told ABC News. “If they have to wear nothing but a symbol that says USA on it, painted by hand, that is what they should wear.” read more>>>
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