Tomas04

Ford: Will Mulally Be Able to Continue His Masterful Job?

Ignorance? Take it from someone who knows. GM has cut far more of their workforce than Ford has. Now go back to your talking points and find that in their.

And how much cash do you think Ford has? And if they have so much why do they want a $9 Billion line of credit from the gov't? Again, go back and find the correct talking points and I will be waiting.


On May 13 11:26 AM User 413257 wrote:

> Nothing like showing your complete ignorance on a public website
> for all to see. Ford has cut its salaried & hourly workforce
> in the US by 50% over the last three years.
>
> Ford has significantly more than a few months worth of cash. GM has
> done precious little to control costs and is still running around
> Detroit like nothing is wrong. If you want to talk about failed leadership
> look no further than GM.
>
> On May 12 01:23 PM Tomas04 wrote:

Ford: Will Mulally Be Able to Continue His Masterful Job?

Quit kissing Ford's you know what. Mullaly has done a masterful job huh? They have a few months worth of cash because they happened to mortgage their future. They have shed no more jobs than GM has. The media loves to suck up to people when they are up and kick people when they are down.

Earnings Preview: Ford

Well if they have been upgraded by Goldman, must be a time to buy. They have gotten everything else right so far. Ahahaha

Five Reasons to Say Yes to American Cars

Time to start investing in this country.

Five Reasons Not to Buy American Cars

The Quality of GM and Ford vehicles are as high as any foreign automakers on most quality surveys. There are still a few where the Japanese win but there are virtually none where the Europeans win. So, why would you not tell people to avoid Euopean cars? Other than some bent you have against American cars.

Also, it is true that some GM and Ford cars are assembled elswewhere but most of the vehicles and most of the parts are American. Far more than Toyota or Honda. In fact, the G6 has more domestic content than any of them.

I can't help but wonder if the Big 3 have done something to you that has caused you to be a little "disgruntled" Rick.

Ford a Likely Survivor of the Auto Industry Crisis

Oh come on! Ford is in a better position because they borrowed more money before the credit markers collapse. Take a look at their cash burn compared to GM and Chrysler. It is at least as bad if not worse. And to criticize Wagoner because GM has done bad in recent years is such a crock. Ford has not been doing stellar since the 90's either. In fact the problem with the Big 3 is the problem with this country right now, out of money and frozen credit markets.

Who Might Benefit From Detroit's Failings

Blacksilver:

"Just as many Americans own stock in them,depend on them for a living and benifits"

This is where you are wrong- far more people rely on the Big 3 than the transplants- suppliers, thousands of retirees and more dealers. This is a very flawed statement- the Big 3 have far more US content in their vehicles than the transplants.

Who Might Benefit From Detroit's Failings

And what about the retirees pensions and health care- are those just gonna go away? And then the government will have more people without health care and retirement.

What about the fact that the Big 3 buy more parts from the US than Toyota and the other transplants?

What happens if the Big 3 collapse and the transplants shut down and move offshore for cheaper labor? They can still import here- we will need cars, but who will get the jobs?

I know these are questions that require thought and these people that write these articles are not keen on critical thinking but that lack of critical thought is what got our country into the economic mess it is in.

Should We Really Bail Out the Big Three Automakers with $73.20 Per Hour Labor?

Shadrach

It does matter that those numbers are wrong. You can't start a debate with bogus facts. The reason the non-union auto makers are gaining market share has nothing to do with unions.

Should We Really Bail Out the Big Three Automakers with $73.20 Per Hour Labor?

John

Do you want your pay cut in half? When CEO's of most companies make $10's of millions, you have a problem with someone making $65k a year?

Should We Really Bail Out the Big Three Automakers with $73.20 Per Hour Labor?

It's more than retiree health care. It's dealerships and salary people and suppliers that have divested. Even Toyota is losing money now. They just have a lot more to lose. This is a horrible economy- that is not the fault of the unions.

Should We Really Bail Out the Big Three Automakers with $73.20 Per Hour Labor?

SAA

You are wrong- that figure includes legacy costs- trust me.

Should We Really Bail Out the Big Three Automakers with $73.20 Per Hour Labor?

Do a little research before you make a comment like that. The $73 and hour includes legacy costs. Union member don't make anywhere near that much money in reality. That number is at least $15-$20 high and includes benefits like health care. It's a shame- this guy is a Phd yet he makes off the cuff statements like he has an IQ below room temperature.