>All of this is directly due to government regulations. >These regulations have caused an infuriating and devastating degradation of the quality of appliances

>All of this is directly due to government regulations. >These regulations have caused an infuriating and devastating degradation of the quality of appliances and the quality of life in our homes. Trump is a smart politician. Of course the source of all ills is the gubmint. It has absolutely nothing to do with maximizing shareholder value by selling products that are cheaper to produce that don't last as long. I also have a GE oscillating fan from the 1940s that still works well today, though the fan blade cage isn't safe for kids that might try to touch them. I've also gone through 3 plastic Vornado desk fans in about 5 years. Is this a direct result of government intervention too? This is a poorly written article with a political agenda masquerading as an essay in the durability and quality of consumer electronics.