I personally don't see Wingnut's query about buying offshore as any kind of "bashing" or as an "attack" on natale.donald.
Nor did I perceive any attempt to call this gentleman "unpatriotic."
Mike did, however, put forward an apology for any slight. That speaks volumes of Mike's character.
I have dealt with Mike, and Dryad bows, his product is great, his prices very reasonable, and his product support above reproach.
I can't say that about most of the "offshore" companies that I have had to deal with.
While I realize that many people are "cutting back" to ends meet, I also believe that we need to support OUR economy, as much as we can. (and I do realize that it is nearly impossible to avoid buying "offshore)
Wingnut is merely voicing the obvious. Without support, even more jobs will be "outsourced."
And hopefully, natale.donald will find the offered apology acceptable.
For myself, I am thinking about a couple of more DRYAD bows!