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Announcing 1791 Denim from 1791 Supply & Co. on Vimeo.
Glenn Beck is known for his large undertakings (i.e. events in Israel, launching his own TV network). And while many of his ardent fans are likely not surprised by much these days, there are probably a few who couldn’t have predicted Beck’s latest major announcement: a line of jeans.
Becks’s clothing line, 1791 Supply and Co., has just launched its most impressive endeavor yet — 100 percent made-in-America jeans straight from the loom that made the original Levi’s. From the cotton grown for the denim, to the designing process, to the final details, everything is done in the United States. In an age when factories are almost exclusively outsourced overseas, Beck explained on his radio show Monday all that went in to launching the line in just ten months.
Photo: 1791 Supply and Co.
He began by relating the incredible history of the factory, and why he chose it:
I went and I found the company that makes the original denim. It’s in North Carolina– it’s [called] Cone Denim. These are the people that made Levi’s. They made the original denim for the 501s right after they became‑‑ they were…gold miner jeans for a while. They were made in California in the late 1800s. Right before the turn of the century they started to take off, and Cone Denim, the oldest operating loom in the United States, still operating, made that denim. So I went to Cone and I said, “Can you still make the 501, you know, that quality denim?” They said, “Oh, yeah. You mean red selvage?” And I said, sure, I don’t even know what red selvage means…
So why get into the jean business? Beck said he was outraged last year when he saw the new Levi’s ad featuring protesters and revolutionaries (see it here). The iconic company even adopted the tag line the “uniform of progress.” Not a fan of boycotts, Beck said they would simply create an alternative, and let the consumer decide.
And it was no easy task, particularly considering the level of quality and detail he insisted upon.
For instance, many of the small, copper rivets on jeans are no longer created in the original style. They are mass-produced, making each final product identical. Not only were 1791′s made in the original manner, however, — making each pair of jeans unique — they actually have a tiny “1791″ printed on them.
Photo: 1791 Supply and Co.
Because of this attention to detail and strict adherence to history and quality, Beck acknowledged that jeans are more expensive than some of the mass-produced alternatives (you can get them at 1791.com for $129 a pair), but he thinks it’s worth it.
“It’s part of our whole business structure not to make things in other countries,” Tim Didonato, merchandise design manager for 1791 and a driving force behind the company, told TheBlaze. “If it can’t be made here, then we’re not making it. We want to give our customers quality. It’s not, ‘We’ll take any jean, let’s sew it up.’ We’re testing them, we’re washing them, making sure it can go through hell.”
Many other companies use foreign labor but still might sell their jeans for $300. 1791 employs Americans, pays them, and does everything it can to keep costs low for consumers.
For example, Didonato explained that 1791 merchandise is available exclusively online, allowing it to to keep the markup as low as possible. If the company sold first to retailers, the retailers would understandably need a profit of their own, and the price would be closer to $300.
“We’re not buying these things pre-made. We create the concept from beginning to end, from a swatch of fabric, going to our pattern maker, going over for weeks on where the pockets should be, where the stitches should be…,” he explained.
In addition to to a truly American-made product, LJ Herman — senior Director of e-commerce for 1791 — told TheBlaze there was also another challenge: “My challenge was, don’t go in to debt.”
“We had to do this in a way where we were not indebting ourselves to make this project a success, and I think that was one of the biggest challenges,” Herman, who handles more of the business components while Didonato takes care of the hands-on and technical aspects, explained.
When asked whether he thinks 1791 will change the clothing market, making “Made in America” the norm once more, Herman said it depends. But he pointed to the fallout from U.S. Olympic gear being made overseas as an example of a changing attitude and said could be positioned perfectly ahead of the market if a fundamental change in attitude happens.
Still, the “Made in America” mantra is so much more than a tag line. For Herman and the team at 1791, it’s about a way of business. It’s not about “owning” a catch phrase, but rather inspiring a trend focused on encouraging quality products made by American business.
Herman summed it up simply: “Glenn always talks about putting your money where your heart is.”
“If you’d like to help us build an American company, making American quality, go to 1791.com,” Beck explained in his monologue on Monday. “American jeans. Made by Americans. The way Americans like to wear jeans and for what Americans like to do– work hard.”
You can watch Beck’s introduction and and the entire story, below (where he explains that 1791′s ranch shirts include a “non-union made” label:
Beck also discussed the launch of 1791 Denim on his television program on TheBlazeTV:
You can purchase a pair of the jeans here.
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paul1776
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:40pmSorry Glenn, I heard the whole back story, understand the quality but just cannot afford $129 for one pair of jeans.
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KeystoneState
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:55pmDiamond Gusset Jeans, U.S.A. made, same quality and half the price! Check-em out!
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realindependent
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 5:08pmBuy my Books, By my friends books, now buy my jeans……..Sheeple……..
Buy Limbaugh’s tea too…….
Fail….
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HMNSC
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 5:28pmDiamond Gusset, Carhartt, All American Clothing, Longhorn Jeans. All American made and none anywhere near $129 a pair. No thanks Glenn
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mr.goodvibe
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 5:29pmREALIND – Do you not like capitalism? Even the tin foil hat king AJ sells his wares, I do not hear you complaning about him, You don’t like the jeans, don’t buy them, you don’t like the website, don’t patronize it, you do not like Glenn Beck, don’t watch or listen to him. Does calling other people sheeple make you feel special?
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veritas11
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 5:29pmI agree 130 bucks is to much :(
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sillyfreshness
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 6:06pmBoy Glenn, you are going to be attacked by all sides on this one. First, you have an Indian as an emblem, so that makes you a racist, according to the Bolsheviks. Second, you will upset the RHINOs who want a “global economy” where slaves make cloths in Haiti or Pakistan for $.10 per day AND you will upset the liberals because you’re employing Americans. You need to employ some 3rd world illiterate serf for “diversity’s sake”.
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sillyfreshness
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 6:10pmIt’s one thing trying to keep Americans employed and another when you’re trying to mark up a product 3,000%. Same thing with designer brands. You have some Calvin Klein or Lucky Brand that cost $4 to make and turn around and sell them for $130. Oh well, there are a lot of sheeple who have more money than brains.
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ThomasUSA
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 6:38pmYes… this cost is more than I can afford, but not more than some can afford. Glenn is trying to fund his dream… and that is to bring us different forms of media that strive to bring relevant topics and as much truth as they can deliver. That is a worthy cause and it needs to be funded some way. Will this endeavor succeed and become the next Levi Strauss Co.? Time will tell… but in the mean time, he is employing Americans.. and is a good cause. All these naysayers that poo-poo his attempts to create a better America, should maybe first state how they have positively contributed 1/1000 as much as Glenn and his staff, to the betterment of this nation before the join in the bay of those often lazy and unproductive dogs that only look for weaknesses to exploit for their own pathetic gain.
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Infected
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 7:28pm$129 for Jeans…. Should be $40 – $50
$30 for T-Shirt…. Should be $10 – $15
You wonder why nothing is made here; these jeans cost almost 300% more than the 501s at JC Penney ($45). Even if you say that the 501s will not last as long, do you realy think that they will last 300% longer? Not likely. Even if they did; lets say the 501s last for 3 years, are you seriously saying that you would wear the same jeans for 9 years? Ya right…. And for that matter, t-shirts are $8 at Old Navy.
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3monkeysmomma
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 7:36pmI knew Glenn Beck lost touch when he went from adoring Ron Paul to slamming him.
I hope the fact that he thinks the rest of us can pay $129.00 dollars for jeans in the midst of a recession is evidence to the rest of you.
Seriously, I wanted to buy jeans made in the USA last year, but couldn’t bring myself to spent $80 on Diamond Gussets. Get a grip, Glenn!
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crackerone
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 7:41pmI wonder how much B O paid for those women’s jeans he was wearing, while riding his bike on vacation?
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turkey13
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 8:01pmThe GM plant was closed in Oklahoma City in 2005 because we became a right to work state and the workers refused to go along with the Union. Last year GM built a new plant in China and they won’t even put the plant up for sale.The first thing Romney should do is sale the plant & apply the money to what us Americans are owed. Glen might buy it and make a U S auto. If he went union he can pick up the 90 or so union heads that are still there each day. I don’t know who is paying their salerys but they aren’t out there for their health.
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Advection
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 8:35pmThe price and quality are in line with similar quality clothes. Levi’s 501 cost more, and they’re not as good. And go checkut Brooks Brothers some time.
Quality clothes cost more. Clothes that are made in America cost more.
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ICRedifURBlue
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 8:51pmI’ll buy them IF…IF… they have a lifetime warranty – wear them out, send them back and receive a replacement pair. That’s the only way $129 works for me. I’m a full-time farmer and Carharrt’s are lucky to last me a year.
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Advection
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 9:22pmI purchased two pair of jeans, but I didn’t see any sizing chart for the shirts, so I’m holding off until they update the website with more detailed information on that.
By the way, people, check the price of Levi’s redline jeans. They’re comparable to these jeans and are so valuable they’re counterfeited. They stopped making them about 40 years ago, and they cost multiples of what these cost, no matter what condition they’re in.
These jeans will last for generations and their value will only go up.
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adeleeeee
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 9:25pm@ For those who thinks $129 is way too expensive
You fools! Look over those website, saks.com shopbop.com nordstorm.com and check the price of the jeans over there for both gender. You will find out $129 is a sale price for some high ranked brand jeans!
It is made in USA folks! Old fools!
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Libermerican
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 9:34pmToo rich for me too. That’s a lot of money, can feed my family for two weeks.
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HappyConservative
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 9:44pmI love Glenn and was somewhat OK with him peddling his product on the radio show but when he did the same on his TV program, I cringed. Yes we all agree capitalism is great but this is quite simply the WRONG time to launch a new product just a few weeks before the election. I was vastly disappointed that he went there tonight. :(
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HappyConservative
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 10:09pmOh and one more thing. In this economy I only buy clothing at thrift stores. Much of it has never been worn: still tagged. You can get a $30 pair of jeans for 8 bucks. May not last as long as Glenn’s jeans but, doing the math I get 15 pairs of jeans for the cost of one pair of Glenn’s. It’s never the seams that wear out for me on jeans but the movement areas – knees, thighs. I forgive Glenn but this was a bad move and sale right now during the election. Kinda discredits the whole “Capitalism” thing when you are attempting to peddle an overpriced product. A step back for the Beck world IMO. Hope it doesn’t hurt the election
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Kinnison
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 10:28pmDiamond Gusset jeans. All-American, and high-quality. I ride two BMW bikes and I have had a couple of pairs of DG “Defender” riding jeans, and even with the Kevlar panels in the hips and knees they were cheaper than the 1791′s.
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happygranny
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 1:47amRight on Glenn! I try to buy nothing but American made products and it is getting harder and harder. Yes, they are a bit steep in price but I am more than willing to pay a little more than your average department store so called designer jeans.
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statutoryape
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 4:44am$130 is reasonable. But, Glenn, you need to change the style a bit. A classic look that’s faded and slightly worn.
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Marine 1
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 5:52amI wear Diamond Gusset jeans for half the price. American made product. 1791s at $129.00 a pair? Wow! Go with Diamond Gusset. Best jeans I’ve ever worn.
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remington2010
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 5:55amBy all the comments its CLEARLY evident why all our manufacturing went to China in the first place! Americans need to stop buying cheap crappy and possible caustic products from China made with questionable materials/ingredients.
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Macman1138
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 8:26amI agree, too damn high!
I’ll keep buying my jeans from Sears.
Way to high!
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WakingSheep
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 8:28amI love how I hear this sellout the other day on his show stating we need to pull out of the ME and “shore up” here at home.
But but….. That’s just wackadoo nuts even though we can’t afford to be over there!
….sheep….must….bomb.. The ME…..
Baaaaaaaaa
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Meyvn1
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 9:18amSame here. Need to get them down around 25 bux if I am to buy any. The last pair I bought were only $5.99 at Tractor Supply.
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BCanook
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 10:26amThere are some that buy jeans for that price and more – I don’t because I’m cheap. I applaud Glenn and his associates just for employing people. If they’re successful, good on them.
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GlennaBeckski
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 11:16amBeing able to afford these jeans is beside the point IMHO. The whole world is going to hell including our beloved country and Glenn Beck wants to start a new line of jeans????????
Are the bottoms reinforced so it won’t hurt as much while we get our arses kicked in every which way imaginable??
What a joke!!!
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mernijo
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 1:16pmYes, I am in the same boat but I would definitely buy a pair. American made and just my style even though I am a female! I also like the button fly, just like the jeans I used to enjoy wearing.
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nanstein54
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 2:36pmGlenn, you are a nice person, and you mean well. Unfortunately, you are entirely out of touch with the economic condition of MOST American households. Are you kidding??? These jeans should be re-named DENIM FOR THE ONE PERCENT. It is a slap in the face to struggling America to tout an over the top product such as this. I am surprised at your insensitivity. Our family has gotten to the point of buying clothes at thrift stores, and that’s with both of us working. I suspect most of your listeners are not part of the one percent. Maybe consider a new line of portable soup kitchens instead.
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gridley1
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 3:40pmWow! What a flood of caterwauling on this topic! Folks, chill out.
No, I can’t afford $129 jeans either… or a $90 canvass work shirt for that matter. So what? There are folks who can, and they will (hopefully) buy these products. Those sales will support American people who are working to make high quality products, and the profits will help fund charitable services. That makes everyone involved in that process happy.
Then, if enough such people buy these products, and “1791 Supply Co.” steps up production, both supply-and-demand and economy-of-scale will take effect and the products will become more affordable, hopefully down to the under $40 range where I could justify buying a few for myself, which will make me happy.
All of that is the beauty and the miracle of laissez faire capitalism. People doing what they want to do, making what they want to make, buying what they want to buy, helping who they want to help, everyone is happy and no one is forced to do anything.
It has taken decades for “Progressives” and socialists to derail the engine of capitalism in this country. It is going to take a lot of time, money, hard work, and patience to get it back on track.
BTW, designer jeans like Jet and Goldsign go for $200+ online, and I doubt they are made from scratch in America, by Americans, or that much of that money goes to any charity. I also think these jeans represent a far more American fashion statement… Liberty, Capitalism, and Compassio
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PATTY HENRY
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 6:47pmACTUALLY these jeans are mid range priced …lower to mid range. Most of the kids (college etc) prefer jeans that are upwards of $300 and they will find ways to earn them.
The point about these jeans are 1) SALVAGED LOOM and TECHNIQUE that made JEANS great to begin with 2) MADE IN AMERICA (every last part of these jeans) 3) AMERICAN JOBS
I think that too many people are speaking such negative ‘speech’ over their own lives!! Right now they may seem about bit expensive, but hopefully not for always. Other people make similar but charge $300; Wranglers are not comparable to these, good jeans, but this is a special product.
HOW about being happy that the things that MADE AMERICA AMERICA can be brought back and
factories that have been dormant can “spin” again with activity!!! ??? !
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Timyenmor
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 6:55pmNice job Glenn! Here is an idea for your next product, some diapers for all of these bedwetters that cry about the price :-)
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The Jewish Avenger
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 10:07pm…now when hyperinflation hits, and those jeans are still at $129? I’ll take 15,000 of each size.
As another poster said, I live off that.
For my family thats a tank of gas and the rest goes to feeding them for the week. They need to get to some local stores to try on but we know that box stores wont sell them.
I bet they are awesome and I wish I could afford them, I am a conservative after all and in this economy, I just cant do it.
I’m sorry Glenn, but this one product that makes me concerned that you are out of touch of your listeners base…
Correction, you did mention over and over again that they are expensive, you couldn’t stress that enough. So ok, I’ll accept that they are top notch quality and wish you luck, I’ll ask Santa. ;)
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AlabamaTeaParty.org
Posted on October 17, 2012 at 10:56amSorry Glenn. Massively overpriced for regular Obama attacked folks. I had a good look around on 1791.com. I’d really like a canvas shirt or two, but it’s way out of my price range even for a present. And $40 for a T-Shirt?? This is yuppie fanwear Glenn. Uh-uh. You can’t make a case for that kind of dough for a t-shirt unless your trendy customer has more money than brains. Jeez.
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MaximumBobby
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:40pmI AM NOT wearing “Glenn Beck” jeans.
NFW.
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riseandshine
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:48pmlol…me neither.
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GumRock
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 6:39pmI Will.
Made in the USA the Old fashion way
Hell Yea , Ill Sport those.
you can strut your China ware, ill be fine.
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USALOVER2011
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 7:10pmIt’s for a good cause…I guess, I wished the economy aren’t as bad as we are in right now.. I would love to support your company Glenn, but we are trying save up as much money as we can right now. It’s too depressing to think about it. Our grocery bill went way up. With gas prices so high, we have to spend $150-200 if not more a month just for gas alone…That’s nuts!
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PATTY HENRY
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 6:54pmI’ll wear them, I’ll buy them for gifts and I’ll be thrilled to have them!!
I love bringing back AMERICA vs. buying products from China.
Beware ENVY – DEMON dudes. Be happy for success ! Glenn deserves it so much!!
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702TruthSeeker
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:38pmto all those complaining about price tag, go to walmart and support china you losers. and then come back and complain about how there’s no jobs and how you’re all broke.. idiots
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SaturdaysWarrior76
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:41pmAmen!
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ThorLoser
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:47pmJust ordered a couple pairs myself!
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HMNSC
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:47pmThe price is obviously too high for most of us to afford. I was very happy when Glenn first started the 1791 project, and have even ordered a shirt from there. I would absolutely love to buy American made products, but at $129 a pair there is no way I am buying these jeans. All American Clothing Company has jeans, shorts ect. for around $50.00 surely 1791 can do the same.
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mcale
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:51pmGee, those of us that complain about the price are only trying to live by a lot of the standards that Glenn promotes, thrift, living within our means. So, if by not spending $300 on a couple of pairs of jeans, then we can save for food, fuel, ammo. So, unless everything you own, including the screws, in your house, is made in USA, then you need not talk down to everyone else about where we shop.
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Taurnil
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:53pmA typical idiot response.
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yoamoEEUU
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:54pmI love Glen and would want to buy from the 1791 clothing line, but I have never ever spent that much on myself for a pair of jeans. That is what I spend on my entire kids school clothes budget…lol Luckily though, there are others who make more, and can afford the $129 price tag.
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702TruthSeeker
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 5:02pmyou can buy FOUR pairs of chinese made levis for the same amount of money while supporting a progressive company.. if you’d rather have 4 pairs of crappy chinese made levis than one pair of AMERICAN jeans that will last, you deserve to be broke. go buy a disposable car and disposable electronics. go vote for obama and quit complaining..
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veritas11
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 5:31pmYour the idiot there are plenty of American made jeans that cost less then half of what these do. Also its not that I don’t want to buy them its the fact that I cant afford them idiot!
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702TruthSeeker
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 5:42pmhttp://www.walmart.com/cservice/ca_storefinder.gsp
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mr.goodvibe
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 5:48pmMCALE – Well stated, my hat is tipped to you.
For others, Your precious Detroit made vehicles are made from American steel, with mexican, chinese and european parts. Some of the steel is provided by Severstal, a Russian owned company whose owner has close ties to the old russian hierarchy. The union worker’s dues go to the communist labor union bosses to put people like Obama in office. Why not buy Toyota, Kia, Mazda, Hyundai etc, many of their models are made in the US in right to work states where the workers money does not go to support communists. They too are made from American steel with foreign parts. Americans are struggling with high gas, food and energy prices and are being thrifty buying cheaper goods to fill thier needs and still put food on the table. You can blame communist politicians, labor unions and the central banks printing of money to finance it all for the high prices of american goods. So keep calling your fellow Americans unpatiotic sheeple for shopping at Wal Mart or buying a Toyota. BTW I bought some new clothes baskets and hampers at Wal Mart this weekend, they were made by Sterilite, in the USA, one more thing to the purists, don’t buy gas as the oil comes from the middle east.
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superSTARBLAZER
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 6:01pmI like Glenn as much as anyone, and I support free enterprise and realize the importance of domestic manufacturing. Your comment would carry a lot more weight were it not for the many other suppliers of authentically US Made jeans that are identified in many of the posts regarding this article that are much less expensive. That excludes Carhartt which only produces a very limited selection of items domestically. Kudos to them for the ones that they do make here.
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Lovell
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 6:44pmOk here is the deal: I love this idea! And I IMMEDIATELY went to buy jeans. They cost a LOT of money AND you hafta hem them yourself. WTF? So no, I wont be buying jeans for 130.00 that I have to hem. Nope.
But I DID buy a shirt. No sewing required.
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ZengaPA65
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 6:50pmThis little Limbaugh wannabe guy keeps you entertained with stories they lift from Drudge and Alex Jones and wants to sell you overpriced stuff and you’re calling who an idiot?
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702TruthSeeker
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 7:24pmif you can’t afford it, just shut your yap and go to walmart!! geeee, i can get me five pairs for the same price! good deal
again, here’s the link:
http://www.walmart.com/cservice/ca_storefinder.gsp
but don’t knock those who will support Glenn in his efforts, you IDIOT TROLLS
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3monkeysmomma
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 7:49pm@702truthseeker
Nobel men died so I could say what think.
Why don’t you “shut your yap” and kiss our collective backsides?
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robot501
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 7:56pmNot Wal~Mart, but I bet they don’t hold a candle to my Wild Ass double fronts!
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702TruthSeeker
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 8:28pmheh.. collectivism.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collectivism
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bloomytoad
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 10:00amand those people working at Walmart selling those jeans aren’t Americans and don’t have jobs? I guess we should ‘t support them because it’s not the “job” that you support. Internet sales have done almost as much to get rid of local American jobs than outsourcing manufacturing.
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starman70
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 10:18amDOUBLE AMEN!!
rqd. lc
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FoundersFan1773
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 2:06pmI can’t afford them now either, BUT I’m not such a whiny little pansy that I’ll trash someone for producing something I can’t buy. At least he’s employing folks. QYB-ing
You go Glenn
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nanstein54
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 2:44pmYour comment belies your ignorance. If you have the ability and desire to spend that kind of money on a pair of pants, more power to you, but kindly do not attack the intelligence or patriotism of the rest of us who struggle to feed our families AND buy jeans at Walmart.
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justangry
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:38pmA they form fitting for all the tight-ass values voters that think still think Beck is anything but a GOP shill?
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bpodlesnik
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:49pmBringing politics into a article about jeans? I expected nothing less.
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SocialistSlayer
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:51pmYou are a prime example of why the Commie-Crats chose the Donkey for their symbol!
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mr.goodvibe
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 5:51pmPart of the NWO, FEMA, Camp Cabal too.
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The_Postal
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 6:49pmIn soviet Russia, jeans wear you!
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Comcast3
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 7:11pm@JustAngry…..that is WHY I admire, Glen. He is his own man. @The_Postal….I don’t care who you are, that is funny!
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riseandshine
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 9:17pm@Just…..Only AIPAC certified Republicans.
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Fubared
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 8:29amJust and Shine
Hahaha. Only we independents understand blah blah aipac repub blah blah. I would have to assume you two cannot wear a hemp skirt 24/7. Let him sell his stuff, it gives you yet another venue to bring politics into another place they don’t belong. Do you wear **** shirts to accessorize the hemp skirts?
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RJJinGadsden
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 12:21pmTHE_POSTAL, I actually did laugh out loud when I read that. Good one.
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TheCalmOne
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:38pmAh – now I understand why he dresses so atrociously. He’s flogging merchandise.
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angroehl
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:37pmThe line is a little pricey. Plus there’s not much for a women’s line. Hopefully in the near future the prices can come down and more choices for women will be added. Great concept though, Glenn!
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Watermain
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:37pm$129 a pair? Really? Glenn, I can buy six pairs of the same Wranglers I have worn every day of my adult life for that much money. Come on, we don’t all have your disposable income.
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Carrie3570
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:35pmOhhhh.. I’m bummed. I was thinking about telling my guys (I own a construction business) about these jeans and that they should buy them because they are made in America. Our slogan is “We do not hire illegal workers.” – Yes, it gets us business. But, there is no way I can ask them to pay $129 for one pair of jeans. We had to lay them off for most of the last three years and now they aren’t even getting paid what they used to be paid. I already pay for their work shirts, I can’t pay for their pants too.
On another note, those of us who live in “Middle America” don’t pay $300 for jeans. In fact, I think I would have to drive close to 100 miles to find a store that would attempt to charge that much. Now that I’m thinking about it, I think I would have to drive that far to find a pair for $129. – Don’t get me wrong, I would buy them if I could. I’m just not sure many people can buy them at the current price point.
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24bit
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 6:47pmTry http://www.pointerbrand.com for jeans and http://www.camberusa.com/ both last forever.
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Republic Under God
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:34pmI ain’t working hard in $129 jeans.. .
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SaturdaysWarrior76
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:39pmI bought a pair today because the money goes to help others work. It isn’t just about the Jeans.. it’s about helping someone work! To me, it is worth every penny to lend a hand in that regard for another American.
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The_Almighty_Creestof
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 5:04pm@SaturdaysWarrior76
You should have gone out and spent that money at a mom & pop business in your own community then.
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EtchASketch
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:32pmDo these jeans say “kick me” on the ass of them? They should!
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FoxholeAtheist
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 5:04pmYes they do. Right there on the label.
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The-Monk
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 5:41pmFYI,
EtchASketch is a paid troll…
Don’t bother replying to it.
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antitheist
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:32pmDo they cost $130 because they come with magic underwear built in? If so, count me in, I’ve been waiting for something that can cast off evil spirits while I do my gardening.
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Sol Invictus
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:30pmMass production was the USA’s gift to the world, that’s what made her rich. Now hand stitched jeans for the rich and few are going to restore the economy? No way, sounds more like an Italian fashion house.
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UpholderOftheConstitution
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:30pmThis is one of the reasons if not the biggest reason why people do not buy “American Made” products. $129 each pair is steep, yeah, yeah there are others for more but that is not the issue. You can buy a good pair of jeans that stand the test of time for about $45. That is a ton of money less in these times that will sway people away from this whole made-in America stamp products.
I would like to buy everything that I have from American companies, but the reality is these companies need to lower their prices around and near their competitors. And yeah I get it the other companies undercut prices, blah blah blah, and if we buy American made products the costs of them will go down. Yeah okay I will await your Harvard degree in economics explaining this when the reality is, we as Americans cannot afford jeans for $129.00, regardless of the excuses.
I am sure I am going to get hit with I am anti-American tag or something else ridiculous but the facts still remain and I am not going to give my hard-earned money on a $129 pair of jeans just so I can act like I am Patriotic! Lower your freakin prices! Whatever this is just like the “American” car companies telling us their cars are made in America, yeah ok, whatever.
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Landon410
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:26pmif you have $12-20 tshirts I’d get one… like others have expressed about the cost, we’ve been living in this Obama economy for 4 years and it sucks, gas prices are killing me, yearly raise that doesnt keep up with the cost of living etc etc etc.
at least I can feed my family with deer that I hunt, at least that haven’t been made illegal yet.
there’s an idea for ya Glenn, team up with Uncle Ted Nugent and make hunting cloths and gear, trust me, your name and Nugents name? it’d sell, oh yes…. it’d sell
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Nevermind
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:26pmGood old BEck cares soo much that you too can pay $130 for a pair of jeans!! Pardon me but i just laughed so hard i spit my drink on my monitor. These right wing talk show hosts love to nickel and dime their audience more and more. You can sip your tea if by tea in your 1791 jeans and be homeless but you think Beck or Rush care?
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veritas11
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 5:35pmWhat is tea if by tea?
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Mutiny
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:24pmGood grief 129? I assume this is done with non union labor so I guess we can cannot blame them on the cost.
Good luck.
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UpholderOftheConstitution
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:32pmNon-union labor somehow raises the price? What? Union labor always raises the price! If your statement was said in jest I sincerely apologize. it just struck me as odd and completely backwards to economics.
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Mutiny
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 5:00pmOne of the knocks on US production is our cost is high because of unions. Well I am guessing Glenn isnt using union labor so that cannot be the reason he is selling the jeans for 129.
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THX-1138
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:23pmAt $129 only Romney and Ryan can afford these. Sorry, even Levis are under $50 and I’ve been wearing those since I was six years old. Not gonna happen…
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Unbelievable
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:26pmLevi’s are no longer Made in America.
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ThorLoser
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 5:13pmOn the Levi site (check it out for yourself, of course), Original Fit Made in the USA Jeans are $178 to $198. The 1791 jeans are of an even higher quality and cost quite a bit less for the same style.
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G.E.R
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:22pmI’ll stick to levi’s
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aggiebrewer
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 5:06pmLevis..the jeans of the anarchists….no thanks
Wranglers are the only ones for me.
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Landon410
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:21pmi’d get a pair, but like most american’s can’t afford $130 for a pair of jeans…
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The_Almighty_Creestof
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:19pm$129.00 a pair? All to help one eyed, wheelchair bound, homeless mothers of between 3-5 chldren get back on their feet.
I know…I know…all the rest of you have just ordered a dozen pair and think it’s a worthy cause and a fair price.
And now a word from Glenn Beck on how horrible the economy is and how we have to save, get debt free and buy gold with our kids college funds.
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AltaOil2
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:31pmouch!
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rs9
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:38pmThe Almighty F##KOF
realy you wat to go there “one eyed, wheelchair bound, mother of three” you piece of s##t.
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The_Almighty_Creestof
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:50pm@RS9 You’re right…I forgot to mention that they cannot spell either.
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3monkeysmomma
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 7:43pmROTFLMAO @”one-eyed mother of three”
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Guitar Master
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:19pmzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
From THE REPORTER
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Granted, there are serious costs involved in a new start-up company, however, in this kind of economy with unemployment at 14% and climbing you would think that Glenn would make these garments affordable for everyone not just the people who are employed. At $129 they are out of reach for families who are struggling.
Come on Glenn, it’s not like you can’t afford to make these slacks affordable for the working class !
Good luck to Glenn but he needs to remember the hands that feed him.
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macpappy
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:41pmIf you are not paying for Dish Network All American 250, or XM Satelite Radio, or for a subscription to his web network, or buying a new overpriced pair of jeans, then you, sir; are not feeding Glen.
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cristo52
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:17pm$129 for a pair of jeans, you must be joking.
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The_Almighty_Creestof
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:29pmBut…but…they’d be $300.00 if in a store.
True story…
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Taurnil
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:16pmI would love to support this American company. But $129 for a pair of jeans or $40 for a T Shirt? You have got to be kidding me; that is way outside my budget.
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pap pap
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:14pmThey look like they would be pretty good but I can’t afford $129 jeans. I can buy 5 pair for that and I onloy by about 2 pair per year..
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13th Imam
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:12pmNice stuff, but I won’t buy a Mercedes either. Out of my price range.
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swamp_donkey
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 4:46pmthis string so encapsulates the republican idealogy , usa,usa,usa we are number 1 , i support my country , unless of course it costs a few dollars more ie buying american made goods or higher taxes to pay for needless wars we start in that case ef you uncle sam and the horse you rode in on lol , the party of greed and venom and i cant think of better spokespeople for the cauuse than you bottom feeders
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13th Imam
Posted on October 15, 2012 at 5:08pmYou will look great in these jeans. Send a photo. I don’t give a rats a$$ , what you think. Just another 47% Taker.
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