tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post1408723247630445001..comments2024-03-28T10:43:34.270-04:00Comments on field negro: BAIL THEM OUT!field negrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15411743587725023134noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-18893772174065376542010-02-16T12:34:03.322-05:002010-02-16T12:34:03.322-05:00It was the bet basketball singular achievement of ...It was the <a href="http://www.enterbet.com" rel="nofollow">bet basketball</a> singular achievement of Murray Rothbard's America's Great Depression to have demonstrated that the Great Depression was a crisis manufactured and prolonged by the attempts to stop an inevitable downturn. <a href="http://www.enterbet.com" rel="nofollow">sportsbook</a> The policy response — creating more money, propping up prices, ginning up employment, and a host of other devices — took a stock-market price collapse and a banking liquidation and spread the mess throughout every sector of the economy. 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Why did not Joe Biden vote on this bill? He has a GM plant in Delaware? hmmmm I bet the news wont tell you thatJibreel Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09458884580566163332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-25688048779322040652008-12-15T14:12:00.000-05:002008-12-15T14:12:00.000-05:00The UAW and manufacturers signed their death certi...The UAW and manufacturers signed their death certificates long ago. The collective bargaining was too shrewed for it's own good. <BR/><BR/>While the auto workers got primo pay and benefits packages (for which I do not begrudge them), their companies were falling behind in long term product competitiveness and the rest of the country has been afflicted wage stagnation and the hidden tax of inflation. The union contracts signed did not account for how they would work within the future business models. Now they are reaping the results.<BR/><BR/>I'm against all of these bail-outs, but would support this one if was tied to worker, manager, and executive pay and benefit concessions and that they could provide a workable business model. Put money into R&D for comfortable cars that get 50 MPG. The rest of the country should not subsidize bloated union contracts and executive payouts.Marc Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15526121114466617234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-60866775285550229792008-12-15T10:17:00.000-05:002008-12-15T10:17:00.000-05:00Detroit hasn't had an engineer on staff for forty ...Detroit hasn't had an engineer on staff for forty years! All marketting and banking. GMAC makes the profits for the company. But the banks go under, and whoops! GM got trouble.<BR/><BR/>You know it's a bad time when GM gets listed under the FINANCIAL stocks that we ain't allowed to short. GE too.<BR/><BR/>We OUGHT to let GM and company go bankrupt. Just NOT NOW. Now we in trouble, don't put another straw on that camel's back. Just don't.<BR/><BR/>Any other time, we could afford it. <BR/><BR/>Hell, right now we maybe couldn't find a buyer, credit is so tight. Then they'd have to go Chapter 7, and that would take down the parts suppliers too (who employ double what Detroit itself does), and put SEVERE stress on Japan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-50048550949086790862008-12-15T00:46:00.000-05:002008-12-15T00:46:00.000-05:00bean twn chica:"The thinking and focus need to cha...bean twn chica:<BR/><BR/>"The thinking and focus need to change in amerikka, instead of how much money can I make of these saps, amerikkan industry, government should be focused on pride, technolgy, and spreading the wealth in amerikka and keeping the wealth in amerikka."<BR/><BR/>Believe it or not there used to be a time like that in the distant past, here in America, when they took pride in their work, and didn't just do it for the money. Greed took over and those days ended.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I hope you don't mind me asking, but I've been thinking about you and keeping you in prayer. Is your situation getting any better?GrannyStandingforTruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393482390585845081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-40482468138376668492008-12-15T00:31:00.000-05:002008-12-15T00:31:00.000-05:00I'm all for the bailout of the auto industry, but ...I'm all for the bailout of the auto industry, but I think that the oil industry should get the bill.<BR/><BR/>I originally was like bailout who? But hadn't thought about the union angle. The GOP would like nothing more than give up on the auto industry just in spite of unions.<BR/><BR/>Sad really. <BR/><BR/>Again let the oil companies get the bill.-=Topper=-https://www.blogger.com/profile/06321864054570212822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-77089845843874418892008-12-14T14:55:00.000-05:002008-12-14T14:55:00.000-05:00jody, I saw that, and inspite of all the work I am...jody, I saw that, and inspite of all the work I am sitting here trying to do, I did a post on it. I just couldn't resist. <BR/><BR/>Back to the cars, and since we are talking about our faves. Mine was a 1977 Datsun 280-Z four speed manual shift. I drove that bad boy all over California and back East when I came to go to law school. I would still have it today if some scum bag hadn't stolen it from in front of my house here in Philly.field negrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15411743587725023134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-62496534860849359222008-12-14T14:43:00.000-05:002008-12-14T14:43:00.000-05:00American cars are good if you take care of them. I...American cars are good if you take care of them. I owned a '88 Dodge D-50 pickup and ditched it after 219k because I was bored with it. I owned an '87 Chevy Camaro Z28 that was wrecked with 187k on the original motor. I also owned a '95 Camaro Z28 that I traded in with 117k (still running great) because I needed a four-door sedan for my job.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and that two-ton American sedan has 90k on it and gets 30mpg on the highway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-76302237170161138972008-12-14T14:40:00.000-05:002008-12-14T14:40:00.000-05:00ok.. off topic but too funny. Bush was at press co...ok.. off topic but too funny. Bush was at press conference in Bagdad where a journalist threw 2 shoes at him. That is considered a huge insult in arab culture. Remember all the shoes thrown at Sadam's statue? Maybe we should start pelting some of our own pols with our shoes!Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839570356340157924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-59014036775870302722008-12-14T14:06:00.000-05:002008-12-14T14:06:00.000-05:00I had a '78 Toyota Celica, my mother bought it use...I had a '78 Toyota Celica, my mother bought it used, she drove it so did my sister. The miles had flipped over, I was on 200,000 miles, plus the previous 999,999. I loved that car, it was fast, not a dent. I would still have it if I didn't let someone borrow it and they let it get towed. My Honda has at least 300,000+ miles but some fool hit it. (Honda's became less efficient when GM starting supplying the transmission, I think it was GM).<BR/><BR/> I drove a Volvo for years but the parts are so expensive. That was my favorite car, years ahead of the rest in technology. Now I drive a Dodge Ram, love it. I love being up high. When it's time to move I just load up the truck but my timing- gas prices go through the roof. I don't know about giving it up, maybe for a hybrid truck. I hope one day to get a NEW car, definitely another Volvo...maybe I'm skeptical about Ford owning Volvo. Three of my friends' Fords caught on fire under the hood, none of them were in the car and none of the cars were on at the time.<BR/><BR/>My impression of the American car industry is they are just so interested in profits instead of putting out a good product. Japan decided early in their history in order to compete worldwide, to be technologically inventive and stay ahead of the pack. Volvo came out with many safety inventions without being forced, taking pride in their product. The thinking and focus need to change in amerikka, instead of how much money can I make of these saps, amerikkan industry, government should be focused on pride, technolgy, and spreading the wealth in amerikka and keeping the wealth in amerikka.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-42483990571640340232008-12-14T13:59:00.000-05:002008-12-14T13:59:00.000-05:00Well some of it is luck of the draw plus, what kin...Well some of it is luck of the draw plus, what kind of driving you do. 200K in the sun belt driving on freeways is probably more attainable than living in the snow belt or urban driving. I agree the 80s Detriot cars were crap, I had an old Daytona in College that was just junk. But the quality has improved considerably IMO, esp. with Ford.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10558223768083081399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-10871393372514407912008-12-14T12:25:00.000-05:002008-12-14T12:25:00.000-05:00Only 200000 miles for a Honda is considered a fail...Only 200000 miles for a Honda is considered a failure. Honda's are just getting broken in after 100000 miles.<BR/><BR/>My folks own 2, and my inlaws own 2. and I just bought my wife a new "Fit". <BR/><BR/>The 2 my folks own are in the 3's right now. The 95 Toyota I bought used, is at 160000 and still going strong, and I beat the living crap out of it. <BR/><BR/>We took the Fit up to Ventura a couple of weeks ago, and got 42 MPG in it on the highway as well. Funny thing is...it's very roomy and comfy for 4 people on the inside as well.<BR/><BR/>The last Ford I owned was an 85 ranger that was the biggest piece of crap I have ever had. The effing tranny in it died after 30000 miles, and it stopped passing smog checks after 35000. After that I bought an 88 dodge that literally started shedding nuts and bolts after 20000 miles.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure the big three have cleaned up their act since then, but you wouldn't know it. Part of the problem is their management. If the executives there spent half as much on R & D, and marketing as they do on union busting, lobbying, and executive bonuses, I would probably be a die hard Ford or Chevy guy. The fact is though...the execs just don't give a shit, so why should anyone else?tjwashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06175098423384803125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-54126125357137997592008-12-14T11:08:00.000-05:002008-12-14T11:08:00.000-05:00Sometimes it's the luck of the draw with cars. I k...Sometimes it's the luck of the draw with cars. I know folks who have Japanese cars and swear by them. On the other hand, my father in law would not be caught dead driving something that's not American. Of course he only drives pick up trucks, and I still believe that the A-merry-can made models are always best when it comes to pick ups. My point is,it's not even about the product anymore. I am sure everyone can build a nice car. The problem now is finding people who can afford to buy them. <BR/><BR/>"I agree to bail them out with mighty strings (ropes) attached. But I also believe that the congress needs to readdress the financial bailout and add the same rules or jail the bastards for fucking with our money."<BR/><BR/>Amen BeulahMan, like the croked Wall Street guy who was just caught, and that we now know might have stolen billions (with a B) of dollars with his phony ponzi scheme.field negrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15411743587725023134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-7188983875605587982008-12-14T11:06:00.000-05:002008-12-14T11:06:00.000-05:00It pisses me off when there is nary a peep out of ...It pisses me off when there is nary a peep out of these corporate whores who fund war and bail out corporations and banks. But NOO, fuck the workers! And these SOBs blame workers who have fought forALL of our worker rights when in fact it is the fault of CEOs in these industries. As far as I am concerned, time to get out the pitch forks and torches and go after these rich fucks!Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839570356340157924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-87562763829003685902008-12-14T10:58:00.000-05:002008-12-14T10:58:00.000-05:00I drove a 1996 Accord with 260,000 miles on it, re...I drove a 1996 Accord with 260,000 miles on it, replacing the front hubs/disks one time (and general maintenance other than that). I bought it at 150,000 for $2500 and sold it for $2700 two years ago.<BR/><BR/>The person still drives the car today (about 1.5 years) having only repaired a leak in the freon system. Still an excellent car with over 300,000 miles on it.<BR/><BR/>I now drive a 2001 Nissan Maxima (bought new) with 165,000 and I got my first "check engine" light recently (gas cap was not tight).<BR/><BR/>I expect to at least double the mileage, unless someone introduces an exponentially higher mileage (electric, hybrid, whatever) vehicle in the meantime.<BR/><BR/>I will say that I own a 1994 Ford Ranger 4WD pickup (bought new) that has been a great vehicle (at around 180,000 now).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-9992653973979837872008-12-14T10:29:00.000-05:002008-12-14T10:29:00.000-05:00Yes some Honda's and Toyota can run up to 200K, bu...Yes some Honda's and Toyota can run up to 200K, but that's rare even for them. I suppose my old man was willing to drop a new tranny in the Taurus it could have run longer. If you buy a new car I think 120K is decent expectation. That's 10 years at 12K year,JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10558223768083081399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-16021804890579862162008-12-14T10:00:00.000-05:002008-12-14T10:00:00.000-05:00I drove a Toyota for 12 years. A tiny Tercel. I lo...I drove a Toyota for 12 years. A tiny Tercel. I loved the car. It was agile and fuel efficient and parking was always a breeze.<BR/><BR/>But times change and after 12 years, I wanted something bigger and more comfortable. I'm 6'2" and 220lbs. Jim is 6'0" and 200lbs., plus we have a dog. So the tiny Tercel was just too small for our family, so I bought a Ford Escape -- Ford's smallest SUV. It's fuel efficient, built on a car chassis and it looks pretty damned good too.<BR/><BR/>Under the hood, it's designed just like a Japanese car with all the parts on the top and easy to reach. The interior is well made and after 2 years, it rides just as nice as the day I first bought it.<BR/><BR/>Bottomline: Detroit <I>does</I> build high quality cars, if Americans would just give them a chance.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788931352232874850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-2342033198198951642008-12-14T08:49:00.000-05:002008-12-14T08:49:00.000-05:00Its not just Michigan. It is all over the country,...Its not just Michigan. It is all over the country, including the south.<BR/><BR/>I am under the impression that the goal may be to shut them down totally.<BR/><BR/>I agree to bail them out with mighty strings (ropes) attached. But I also believe that the congress needs to readdress the financial bailout and add the same rules or jail the bastards for fucking with our money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-7765864150346408682008-12-14T08:38:00.000-05:002008-12-14T08:38:00.000-05:00JJbrock thank you! People don't realize exactl...JJbrock thank you! People don't realize exactly what Honda and Toyota get for building plants in these southern states that are desperate for jobs....Alabama, Tennessee and South Carolina have gotten on their knees more times than Karrine Steffans.<BR/><BR/>Until we get answers on this, I don't see how anyone can righteously say the auto industry doesn't deserve a "hand out" - if we can glefully give away trillions and don't know to whom or for what than maybe we just have it to give like that.<BR/>http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=apx7XNLnZZlc&refer=homeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-27065610081635650332008-12-14T08:36:00.000-05:002008-12-14T08:36:00.000-05:00JP said, "My dads Taurus gave us a 120K miles befo...JP said, "My dads Taurus gave us a 120K miles before it died."<BR/><BR/>Maybe that's just lowered expectations. Our Honda Accord, I think it was a late 80s model, turned over 200,000 when we moved to New Mexico in 2000. We sold it to a college kid from UNM who is probably still driving it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-53954298945219341552008-12-14T08:35:00.000-05:002008-12-14T08:35:00.000-05:00first a link that tells a tale about ours countrie...first a link that tells a tale about ours countries priorities:<BR/><BR/>SHARE OF NATIONAL INCOME GOING TO WAGES AND SALARIES AT RECORD LOW IN 2006: Share of Income Going to Corporate Profits at Record High<BR/><BR/>http://www.cbpp.org/8-31-06inc.htm<BR/><BR/><BR/>On the auto bailout, it's really a rock and a hard place discussion. In the end, I support measures to sustain he big three for a time. But there really do need to be some drastic changes.<BR/><BR/>$14 billion is 2% of what we're offering up to wall street. Hell, there's at least $9 billion that just dissappeared into oblivion in Iraq - http://www.thebostonchannel.com/helenthomas/4228758/detail.html<BR/><BR/>I don't see any grandstanding in the senate about that!<BR/><BR/>In one sense though - if the White House does come through with a bridge to the new congress/administration...if - I might actually be glad this proposal died in the senate. Because the democrats absolutely collapsed and capitulated to GOP demands.<BR/><BR/>One furthur point about spending money to keep the big three solvent--does anyone think letting them fail will be without tremendous costs? I mean, besides the macro economics, if hundreds of thousands, perhaps millions of people suddenly find themselves on the unemployment line and without health care, who is going to pick up the pieces? The government - meaning the taxpayers - that's who.<BR/><BR/>Would it be $14 billion dollars? Maybe not, but it certainly wouldn't be nothing...<BR/><BR/>Thanks field; always enjoy your stuff.luttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04481869231682873573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-63887065051417847062008-12-14T07:46:00.000-05:002008-12-14T07:46:00.000-05:00"R.I.P. UAW!"Damn you all are cold. I love what jj..."R.I.P. UAW!"<BR/><BR/>Damn you all are cold. <BR/><BR/>I love what jjbrock said about the Southern states enticing these foreign companies with all types of goodies, and yet we bitch and moan about spending a few billions to help the folks in Michigan.<BR/><BR/>Hell that's a month in Iraq.<BR/><BR/>I think there are options. We can't let such a large union die in A-merry-ca. Maybe we can strong arm them a little more to take lower wages, and soften the collective bargaining agreement a litte.But die? No. The working man is in enough dire straits.<BR/><BR/>But I respect the folks who disagree with me on this one. I understand the sentiment. As gwpriester said, The auto execs have been sleeping at the wheel for years. So now, what's that saying? "The chickens are coming home...." <BR/><BR/>Whatever happens, as someone above said; there has to be a "soft landing".field negrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15411743587725023134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23428832.post-23179141247850133802008-12-14T07:04:00.000-05:002008-12-14T07:04:00.000-05:00R.I.P. UAW!R.I.P. UAW!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com