Paul Killinger's Comments RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.comuser/177914/comments http://seekingalpha.com/article/140417-40-000-jobs-lost-as-gm-becomes-biggest-ever-u-s-company-failure?source=feed#comment-525020 525020 Sun, 31 May 2009 10:11:45 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/139726-foreign-carmakers-more-domestic-than-detroit-s-big-three?source=feed#comment-519897 519897
Since the UAW is now in control of Detroit, I will buy my next U.S. branded vehicle in my NEXT lifetime. Thank you.

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Since the UAW is now in control of Detroit, I will buy my next U.S. branded vehicle in my NEXT lifetime. Thank you.

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/135747-how-trucks-and-tariffs-contributed-to-gm-chrysler-failures?source=feed#comment-493911 493911 Thu, 07 May 2009 11:45:26 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/136029-do-you-believe-borrowing-leads-to-prosperity-part-2?source=feed#comment-493871 493871
And Jo's right, too. At least the Tea Party folks PAY their taxes, unlike many of B-O & Co's. political appointees. ]]> Thu, 07 May 2009 11:28:49 -0400
And Jo's right, too. At least the Tea Party folks PAY their taxes, unlike many of B-O & Co's. political appointees. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/136055-a-capitalist-s-letter-to-president-obama?source=feed#comment-493827 493827
And you get an A for looking through the haze of media drivel and seeing all this coming.]]> Thu, 07 May 2009 11:13:50 -0400
And you get an A for looking through the haze of media drivel and seeing all this coming.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/136055-a-capitalist-s-letter-to-president-obama?source=feed#comment-493791 493791 Thu, 07 May 2009 10:59:34 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/136055-a-capitalist-s-letter-to-president-obama?source=feed#comment-493732 493732
Interesting your analogy to the hedge fund that is no longer in existence. That is the essence of capitalism, if you will, creative destruction. Following this concept, the automakers should be allowed to fail, and their remaining capital reallocated to going concerns. But we're not doing that, are we? At our peril, I might add. ]]> Thu, 07 May 2009 10:39:29 -0400
Interesting your analogy to the hedge fund that is no longer in existence. That is the essence of capitalism, if you will, creative destruction. Following this concept, the automakers should be allowed to fail, and their remaining capital reallocated to going concerns. But we're not doing that, are we? At our peril, I might add. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/136055-a-capitalist-s-letter-to-president-obama?source=feed#comment-493714 493714 Thu, 07 May 2009 10:29:29 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/135956-defending-the-uaw-felix-salmon-abandons-logic?source=feed#comment-493666 493666 Thu, 07 May 2009 10:12:01 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/135326-what-could-fiat-be-thinking?source=feed#comment-489963 489963 Tue, 05 May 2009 09:05:21 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/133466-the-plug-in-vehicle-scam?source=feed#comment-481253 481253 ]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:50:33 -0400 ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/133466-the-plug-in-vehicle-scam?source=feed#comment-481236 481236 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:41:36 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/133466-the-plug-in-vehicle-scam?source=feed#comment-481205 481205
You're going to get your wish. True EV's are ideally suited to your needs. All you need do is fork over $100K to Tesla or $50K to GM for a Volt when they come out and you'll be in business. Meanwhile, you may wish to opt for a Prius hybrid that costs $25K and gets 50 MPG.

The point is once we all make alternate transportation choices, which will differ according to our individual needs, we can begin making a serious dent in OPEC's stanglehold on us. And it won't take all that much to do it. If we can reduce oil consumption by just 10-15%, that will seriously limit their cartel's dominance.

The only remaining problem is no one in Washington has figured this out yet. ]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:24:02 -0400
You're going to get your wish. True EV's are ideally suited to your needs. All you need do is fork over $100K to Tesla or $50K to GM for a Volt when they come out and you'll be in business. Meanwhile, you may wish to opt for a Prius hybrid that costs $25K and gets 50 MPG.

The point is once we all make alternate transportation choices, which will differ according to our individual needs, we can begin making a serious dent in OPEC's stanglehold on us. And it won't take all that much to do it. If we can reduce oil consumption by just 10-15%, that will seriously limit their cartel's dominance.

The only remaining problem is no one in Washington has figured this out yet. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/133466-the-plug-in-vehicle-scam?source=feed#comment-481163 481163
But let's say for the moment that the feds were to contribute to speed up the pace. What would be wrong wth that? This would surely generate MANY MORE REAL JOBS than the Green ones being bandied about by the Know Nothings in Washington, not to mention the ridiculous trillion dollars being spent by B-O & Co. in so-called Stimulus, which is replete with projects like updating skating rinks.

And what's more important to our future economy and well being? Getting rid of the yoke OPEC has around our necks, or rewarding one's political supporters? Insofar as those now running Washington are concerned, we've already learned the answer to that.
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But let's say for the moment that the feds were to contribute to speed up the pace. What would be wrong wth that? This would surely generate MANY MORE REAL JOBS than the Green ones being bandied about by the Know Nothings in Washington, not to mention the ridiculous trillion dollars being spent by B-O & Co. in so-called Stimulus, which is replete with projects like updating skating rinks.

And what's more important to our future economy and well being? Getting rid of the yoke OPEC has around our necks, or rewarding one's political supporters? Insofar as those now running Washington are concerned, we've already learned the answer to that.
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While I concur with your thesis about the threat, or lack thereof, presented by global warming, I have a question about your second point. How is it that you arrive at the conclusion that NGV's are less efficient than oil for operating ICE's? ]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:30:57 -0400
While I concur with your thesis about the threat, or lack thereof, presented by global warming, I have a question about your second point. How is it that you arrive at the conclusion that NGV's are less efficient than oil for operating ICE's? ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/133466-the-plug-in-vehicle-scam?source=feed#comment-480680 480680
I believe you've hit on the REAL car of the future. Now or later, it's eventually inevitable. ]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:08:11 -0400
I believe you've hit on the REAL car of the future. Now or later, it's eventually inevitable. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/132625-south-africa-still-shines-among-emerging-markets?source=feed#comment-475544 475544
The only difference between us and the others is we don't allow their exploration and production. But there is some hope becoming increasingly poor will eventually help us turn this around. ]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:27:46 -0400
The only difference between us and the others is we don't allow their exploration and production. But there is some hope becoming increasingly poor will eventually help us turn this around. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/132858-chrysler-bankruptcy-why-car-buyers-might-not-notice?source=feed#comment-475532 475532
1. Nissan is interested in buying Dodge trucks.

2. Someone else may well buy Jeep.

3. Another automaker could want their van technology.

4. Maybe Daimler will rebadge and update the 300C and sell it here.

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1. Nissan is interested in buying Dodge trucks.

2. Someone else may well buy Jeep.

3. Another automaker could want their van technology.

4. Maybe Daimler will rebadge and update the 300C and sell it here.

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/132858-chrysler-bankruptcy-why-car-buyers-might-not-notice?source=feed#comment-475519 475519 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:11:58 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/132208-if-the-pulitzers-broaden-their-contest-journalism-might-improve?source=feed#comment-472550 472550
So far as I'm concerned, the best thing that could happen to the great bulk of "journalism" we are now exposed to is for the remaining newspapers to close.]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:39:16 -0400
So far as I'm concerned, the best thing that could happen to the great bulk of "journalism" we are now exposed to is for the remaining newspapers to close.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/132221-the-great-u-s-driving-reduction-continues?source=feed#comment-472541 472541 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:34:20 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/132204-here-s-why-i-m-happy-i-drive-a-ford?source=feed#comment-472523 472523 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:25:07 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/132131-chrysler-the-noose-tightens?source=feed#comment-472513 472513
So where did the Chrysler 300 come from? Either Daimler or the aliens, take your pick. This odd looking duck has also been the single best U.S. effort to date as a world-class sports sedan. (Which tells us more about GM and Ford than Chrysler, unfortunately.)
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So where did the Chrysler 300 come from? Either Daimler or the aliens, take your pick. This odd looking duck has also been the single best U.S. effort to date as a world-class sports sedan. (Which tells us more about GM and Ford than Chrysler, unfortunately.)
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I believe you're generally correct in your assessment, which indicates that the overall stock market may not be a good place to invest for several years to come.

As regards the comings and goings of the Fortune companies, that has been true forever. Indeed, one can argue that more creative destruction is healthy for our long term economic prospects, as well. ]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:29:08 -0400
I believe you're generally correct in your assessment, which indicates that the overall stock market may not be a good place to invest for several years to come.

As regards the comings and goings of the Fortune companies, that has been true forever. Indeed, one can argue that more creative destruction is healthy for our long term economic prospects, as well. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/131520-bankruptcy-probable-for-gm?source=feed#comment-467617 467617 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:32:08 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/131102-the-second-reason-consumers-aren-t-spending?source=feed#comment-466237 466237
Laid off? Find a new way to make a living. Caught in a dead end? Move if you must, but break out of your trap. That's what Americans have done for generations when things didn't go our way.

Most important of all, DON'T rely on government or wait for them to bail you out. Look what they've done for the poor, literally enslaving them in horrific circumstances. Do you really want to live like that?

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Laid off? Find a new way to make a living. Caught in a dead end? Move if you must, but break out of your trap. That's what Americans have done for generations when things didn't go our way.

Most important of all, DON'T rely on government or wait for them to bail you out. Look what they've done for the poor, literally enslaving them in horrific circumstances. Do you really want to live like that?

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/131102-the-second-reason-consumers-aren-t-spending?source=feed#comment-466230 466230 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:00:00 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/131009-chrysler-looking-for-a-miracle-to-survive?source=feed#comment-466219 466219 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:45:28 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/131153-will-the-u-s-start-a-car-scrapping-incentive-program?source=feed#comment-465251 465251
But, take heart, scrap metal recycling (how far we've stooped to make a living!) is a viable industry. These must be the new Green jobs B-O has been talking about. ]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:58:14 -0400
But, take heart, scrap metal recycling (how far we've stooped to make a living!) is a viable industry. These must be the new Green jobs B-O has been talking about. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/130868-fed-considers-gm-buy-in-digging-a-deeper-hole?source=feed#comment-463923 463923
So today's question then becomes do you want to go to work for Fiat or not? It's your free choice. Their way or the highway. Just like every other employer trying to make a profit and stay in business, so you'll still have a job. And you're still free to leave anytime you want. ]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:32:24 -0400
So today's question then becomes do you want to go to work for Fiat or not? It's your free choice. Their way or the highway. Just like every other employer trying to make a profit and stay in business, so you'll still have a job. And you're still free to leave anytime you want. ]]>