I read today that folks are getting screwed by the use of imported Chinese drywall. I guess the building boom a few years ago created a shortage of drywall so building materials suppliers imported as much as 500 million pounds from China. From what I understand, there are sulfur compounds and organic stuff that make it stink and corrode plumbing. Some people are claiming it makes them sick, although these are probably the same ones that got sick from the formaldehyde a few years back. The bad thing is that these folks are filing claims on their homeowners insurance (which wouldn't cover it anyway) and the insurance company is dropping them altogether. That is typical of insurance companies. Any loophole to get out of paying a claim! Now, anyone with Chinese drywall in their houses runs the risk of losing their coverage even if they didn't know they had it. They can't even sue the manufacturers because they are in China. I'm sure that there is something that can be done to hold the manufacturers liable considering the amount of products imported from there.
This is just one example of how the Chinese don't give a crap about the quality of their products, even the ones they make for themselves. It's scary to think that they are considering importing cars from there. I know we have standards to adhere to but obviously that doesn't necessarily happen. I know a Chinese guy who owns a few restaurants and some real estate. All of my dealings with him on various construction projects have involved me trying to get him to not cut corners. I will not eat at his restaurants either. You know, most Chinese food looks like leftovers thrown in with some noodles and cooked in a wok. Put soy sauce and ginger on anything and it taste better! It's kind of like seafood. Roll it in Zatarain's and deep fry it. Even a boot tastes good!
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