303820's Comments 303820's Comments RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.comuser/303820/comments Why GM Is Repaying Bailout Money http://seekingalpha.com/article/173612-why-gm-is-repaying-bailout-money?source=feed#comment-764605 764605
UNION WORKERS ARE TAX PAYING "AMERICAN" CITIZENS IN SUPPORT OF A PRESIDENT THAT KEPT THEM ON THE JOB... BUILDING "AMERICAN" CARS AND PUTTING THEIR PAYCHECKS BACK IN "AMERICAN" COMMUNITIES... DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT?


On Nov 16 01:42 PM bobbybutte wrote:

> as a person who has become financially independent SOLELY from allocating
> capital let me add some things here
>
> GM is not claiming to pay abck all the bailout money that got discharged
> during bankruptcy
>
> Consider that payback to the unions for their support
>
> GM and chrysler will never return to anything signifcant in america
> because their true colors have been revealed
>
> How many people did these incomptent crooks stiff in bankruptcy and
> how many bondholders?
>
> GS did not stiff anyone but they get bad press. yet gm and chrsyler
> are treated with kid gloves and stiff millions]]>
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:24:07 -0500
UNION WORKERS ARE TAX PAYING "AMERICAN" CITIZENS IN SUPPORT OF A PRESIDENT THAT KEPT THEM ON THE JOB... BUILDING "AMERICAN" CARS AND PUTTING THEIR PAYCHECKS BACK IN "AMERICAN" COMMUNITIES... DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT?


On Nov 16 01:42 PM bobbybutte wrote:

> as a person who has become financially independent SOLELY from allocating
> capital let me add some things here
>
> GM is not claiming to pay abck all the bailout money that got discharged
> during bankruptcy
>
> Consider that payback to the unions for their support
>
> GM and chrysler will never return to anything signifcant in america
> because their true colors have been revealed
>
> How many people did these incomptent crooks stiff in bankruptcy and
> how many bondholders?
>
> GS did not stiff anyone but they get bad press. yet gm and chrsyler
> are treated with kid gloves and stiff millions]]>
Toyota Joins Ford and Swings to a Surprise Profit http://seekingalpha.com/article/171812-toyota-joins-ford-and-swings-to-a-surprise-profit?source=feed#comment-750163 750163

On Nov 07 09:21 AM a. palmer jr. wrote:

> I don't believe that US government handouts to the auto makers should
> have included foreign car makers. They should have let Japan bail
> out Toyota instead of us. Our auto makers would have sold many more
> cars if our government officials had used a little sense.]]>
Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:28:26 -0500

On Nov 07 09:21 AM a. palmer jr. wrote:

> I don't believe that US government handouts to the auto makers should
> have included foreign car makers. They should have let Japan bail
> out Toyota instead of us. Our auto makers would have sold many more
> cars if our government officials had used a little sense.]]>
Auto Sales Stabilize in October http://seekingalpha.com/article/171098-auto-sales-stabilize-in-october?source=feed#comment-750162 750162

On Nov 04 08:18 AM David Sullivan wrote:

> As baby boomers retire, they drive much less. As retirement looms,
> people become savers.
> All those Toyotas and Hondas on the road with 300,000 miles, plus
> the information in Consumer Reports, push buyers to avoid Dodge Caravans
> which only make it to 120,000 (and then with a lot of costly repairs.)]]>
Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:25:14 -0500

On Nov 04 08:18 AM David Sullivan wrote:

> As baby boomers retire, they drive much less. As retirement looms,
> people become savers.
> All those Toyotas and Hondas on the road with 300,000 miles, plus
> the information in Consumer Reports, push buyers to avoid Dodge Caravans
> which only make it to 120,000 (and then with a lot of costly repairs.)]]>
U.S. Economy Is Growing Again? http://seekingalpha.com/article/170187-u-s-economy-is-growing-again?source=feed#comment-738797 738797 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:07:53 -0400 Toyota Prius Again Tops EPA Fuel Economy Ratings http://seekingalpha.com/article/167173-toyota-prius-again-tops-epa-fuel-economy-ratings?source=feed#comment-731476 731476 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:06:03 -0400 Toyota Prius Again Tops EPA Fuel Economy Ratings http://seekingalpha.com/article/167173-toyota-prius-again-tops-epa-fuel-economy-ratings?source=feed#comment-731449 731449 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:01:07 -0400 Toyota Prius Again Tops EPA Fuel Economy Ratings http://seekingalpha.com/article/167173-toyota-prius-again-tops-epa-fuel-economy-ratings?source=feed#comment-731406 731406 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:33:55 -0400 Too Big to Fail: Now It Gets Interesting http://seekingalpha.com/article/168515-too-big-to-fail-now-it-gets-interesting?source=feed#comment-727817 727817
CORPORATE AMERICA HAS BANKRUPTED THIS COUNTRY BY SELLING OUR JOBS TO SLAVE LABOR IN OTHER COUNTRIES, FORCING US TO COMPETE WITH THEM, LOWERING OUR BUYING POWER, OUR TAX BASE AND OUR STANDARD OF LIVING. THIS COUNTRY BUYS MOST OF WHAT THE WORLD PRODUCES... UNLESS OUR GOOD PAYING MANUFACTURING JOBS ARE BROUGHT BACK THERE WILL NOT BE BUYING POWER, NO TAX BASE, NO MAIN STREET AND WITH OUT MAIN STREET THERE WILL BE NO WALL STREET.]]>
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:56:09 -0400
CORPORATE AMERICA HAS BANKRUPTED THIS COUNTRY BY SELLING OUR JOBS TO SLAVE LABOR IN OTHER COUNTRIES, FORCING US TO COMPETE WITH THEM, LOWERING OUR BUYING POWER, OUR TAX BASE AND OUR STANDARD OF LIVING. THIS COUNTRY BUYS MOST OF WHAT THE WORLD PRODUCES... UNLESS OUR GOOD PAYING MANUFACTURING JOBS ARE BROUGHT BACK THERE WILL NOT BE BUYING POWER, NO TAX BASE, NO MAIN STREET AND WITH OUT MAIN STREET THERE WILL BE NO WALL STREET.]]>
GM: What Its Progress Report Doesn't Say http://seekingalpha.com/article/165579-gm-what-its-progress-report-doesn-t-say?source=feed#comment-710648 710648
BTW...TOYOTA DOESN'T MAKE MONTE CARLO IETHER!!!!!


On Oct 09 11:47 AM Ralph Hunkey wrote:

> A message to GM..........start manufacturing auto's that we want......Example:
> Bring back the Monte Carlo......If not, I am for the first time a
> Toyota buyer....
>
> Incidently: I still drive my 2002 Monte......22 miles per gallon...so
> shove your 40,000 Volt.....or sell it to Obama]]>
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:36:00 -0400
BTW...TOYOTA DOESN'T MAKE MONTE CARLO IETHER!!!!!


On Oct 09 11:47 AM Ralph Hunkey wrote:

> A message to GM..........start manufacturing auto's that we want......Example:
> Bring back the Monte Carlo......If not, I am for the first time a
> Toyota buyer....
>
> Incidently: I still drive my 2002 Monte......22 miles per gallon...so
> shove your 40,000 Volt.....or sell it to Obama]]>
GM: What Its Progress Report Doesn't Say http://seekingalpha.com/article/165579-gm-what-its-progress-report-doesn-t-say?source=feed#comment-709733 709733

On Oct 08 05:19 PM Douglas Korthof wrote:

> General Motors is a proven liar and perverter of the truth, about
> everything from the EV1 to the VOLT. The same nincompoops leading
> GM now are the ones who fatuously and arrogantly led it into the
> toilet over the last few decades. Ironically, GM just RAISED salaries
> to "retain talent"!! With talent like that, there is NO HOPE.
>
> GM's only hope is to flush out bad management, from top to bottom;
> but they are living in a dream world, still blaming the line worker
> for GM's management failures.
>
> I can see it now. Fritz thinks "it was all the UAW's fault! What
> they should have done was design better cars, and cut management
> fat!!".
>
> Unfortunately, Obama has just funded the same crew of bozos to continue
> blowing money down the toilet for another couple years. They will
> need more, of course.]]>
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:21:30 -0400

On Oct 08 05:19 PM Douglas Korthof wrote:

> General Motors is a proven liar and perverter of the truth, about
> everything from the EV1 to the VOLT. The same nincompoops leading
> GM now are the ones who fatuously and arrogantly led it into the
> toilet over the last few decades. Ironically, GM just RAISED salaries
> to "retain talent"!! With talent like that, there is NO HOPE.
>
> GM's only hope is to flush out bad management, from top to bottom;
> but they are living in a dream world, still blaming the line worker
> for GM's management failures.
>
> I can see it now. Fritz thinks "it was all the UAW's fault! What
> they should have done was design better cars, and cut management
> fat!!".
>
> Unfortunately, Obama has just funded the same crew of bozos to continue
> blowing money down the toilet for another couple years. They will
> need more, of course.]]>
GM: What Its Progress Report Doesn't Say http://seekingalpha.com/article/165579-gm-what-its-progress-report-doesn-t-say?source=feed#comment-709731 709731

On Oct 08 03:07 PM Jeff B. wrote:

> Rick: I agree with you right down the line. GM likes to over-promise
> & under deliver. Remember "We have 30 models that get 30 mpg".
> Oh sure, how many colors does the Cobalt come in? Each is a different
> "model" right?
> My 'worldclass' 2009 Malibu fleet car is going in for it's first
> recall repair tomorrow. Nothing too serious, but I've owned 6 new
> Hondas, and 3 Acuras, and no recalls at all. I also had a 2008 Impala,
> sincle my employer uses these for fleet cars. They are quick &
> get good gas mileage (better than the Malibu on gas, ironically)
> but otherwise are truly a bad car. Many engineering glitches including
> defective steering system that GM only acknowledges when you press
> them REALLY hard. Maybe Fritz ought to adopt a new policy: Keep his
> mouth shut, cut back on advertsing smoke & mirrors, and put the
> cash into engineering?]]>
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:17:15 -0400

On Oct 08 03:07 PM Jeff B. wrote:

> Rick: I agree with you right down the line. GM likes to over-promise
> & under deliver. Remember "We have 30 models that get 30 mpg".
> Oh sure, how many colors does the Cobalt come in? Each is a different
> "model" right?
> My 'worldclass' 2009 Malibu fleet car is going in for it's first
> recall repair tomorrow. Nothing too serious, but I've owned 6 new
> Hondas, and 3 Acuras, and no recalls at all. I also had a 2008 Impala,
> sincle my employer uses these for fleet cars. They are quick &
> get good gas mileage (better than the Malibu on gas, ironically)
> but otherwise are truly a bad car. Many engineering glitches including
> defective steering system that GM only acknowledges when you press
> them REALLY hard. Maybe Fritz ought to adopt a new policy: Keep his
> mouth shut, cut back on advertsing smoke & mirrors, and put the
> cash into engineering?]]>
GM: What Its Progress Report Doesn't Say http://seekingalpha.com/article/165579-gm-what-its-progress-report-doesn-t-say?source=feed#comment-709727 709727 March 3, 2008

• More automotive news ...


Honda is recalling 273,000 2004 to 2008 ACURA TL sports sedans because power steering fluid may leak, leading to a fire in the engine compartment. The company is also recalling 129,000 2004 to 2005 Acura TL sports sedans, this time because of a windshield wiper problem.

“Prolonged high under-hood temperatures may cause the poser steering hose to deteriorate prematurely causing the hose to crack and leak power steering fluid,” according to the National Highway traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).


Read more: www.consumeraffairs.co...


On Oct 08 03:07 PM Jeff B. wrote:

> Rick: I agree with you right down the line. GM likes to over-promise
> & under deliver. Remember "We have 30 models that get 30 mpg".
> Oh sure, how many colors does the Cobalt come in? Each is a different
> "model" right?
> My 'worldclass' 2009 Malibu fleet car is going in for it's first
> recall repair tomorrow. Nothing too serious, but I've owned 6 new
> Hondas, and 3 Acuras, and no recalls at all. I also had a 2008 Impala,
> sincle my employer uses these for fleet cars. They are quick &
> get good gas mileage (better than the Malibu on gas, ironically)
> but otherwise are truly a bad car. Many engineering glitches including
> defective steering system that GM only acknowledges when you press
> them REALLY hard. Maybe Fritz ought to adopt a new policy: Keep his
> mouth shut, cut back on advertsing smoke & mirrors, and put the
> cash into engineering?]]>
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:08:34 -0400 March 3, 2008

• More automotive news ...


Honda is recalling 273,000 2004 to 2008 ACURA TL sports sedans because power steering fluid may leak, leading to a fire in the engine compartment. The company is also recalling 129,000 2004 to 2005 Acura TL sports sedans, this time because of a windshield wiper problem.

“Prolonged high under-hood temperatures may cause the poser steering hose to deteriorate prematurely causing the hose to crack and leak power steering fluid,” according to the National Highway traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).


Read more: www.consumeraffairs.co...


On Oct 08 03:07 PM Jeff B. wrote:

> Rick: I agree with you right down the line. GM likes to over-promise
> & under deliver. Remember "We have 30 models that get 30 mpg".
> Oh sure, how many colors does the Cobalt come in? Each is a different
> "model" right?
> My 'worldclass' 2009 Malibu fleet car is going in for it's first
> recall repair tomorrow. Nothing too serious, but I've owned 6 new
> Hondas, and 3 Acuras, and no recalls at all. I also had a 2008 Impala,
> sincle my employer uses these for fleet cars. They are quick &
> get good gas mileage (better than the Malibu on gas, ironically)
> but otherwise are truly a bad car. Many engineering glitches including
> defective steering system that GM only acknowledges when you press
> them REALLY hard. Maybe Fritz ought to adopt a new policy: Keep his
> mouth shut, cut back on advertsing smoke & mirrors, and put the
> cash into engineering?]]>
Volkswagen Plans North America Onslaught http://seekingalpha.com/article/158892-volkswagen-plans-north-america-onslaught?source=feed#comment-651834 651834 WHAT WE NEED IS MORE FOREIGN TRANSPLANTS UNDERCUTTING THE AMERICAN UNION WORKERS, BRING DOWN OUR WAGES, CUT OUT BENEFITS. THAT IS GOING TO JUMP START OUR ECONOMY, INCREASE PEOPLE'S BUYING POWER, GIVE US A STRONG TAX BASE AND OF COURSE PUT US AT PAR WITH THE REST OF THE THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES...SUCCESS ON A MASSIVE SCALE...

AND WE WONDER HOW WE GOT IN THIS MESS!!!!!!!!!!!!


On Aug 28 04:13 PM cynnatalie2000 wrote:

> As long as VW is able to avoid the UAW, it will succeed on a massive
> scale.
>
> Who would not want a VW brand as opposed to a Toyota if the products
> are similar.]]>
Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:51:55 -0400 WHAT WE NEED IS MORE FOREIGN TRANSPLANTS UNDERCUTTING THE AMERICAN UNION WORKERS, BRING DOWN OUR WAGES, CUT OUT BENEFITS. THAT IS GOING TO JUMP START OUR ECONOMY, INCREASE PEOPLE'S BUYING POWER, GIVE US A STRONG TAX BASE AND OF COURSE PUT US AT PAR WITH THE REST OF THE THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES...SUCCESS ON A MASSIVE SCALE...

AND WE WONDER HOW WE GOT IN THIS MESS!!!!!!!!!!!!


On Aug 28 04:13 PM cynnatalie2000 wrote:

> As long as VW is able to avoid the UAW, it will succeed on a massive
> scale.
>
> Who would not want a VW brand as opposed to a Toyota if the products
> are similar.]]>
Toyota Wins 'Cash for Clunkers' Race So Far http://seekingalpha.com/article/154559-toyota-wins-cash-for-clunkers-race-so-far?source=feed#comment-621267 621267

On Aug 08 04:21 PM Chancer wrote:

> I guess the details are easily missed by Congress, since they don't
> bother reading the bills they pass.
>
> Logic would dictate that if you want to help the US economy, you
> would only make it available to US car brands: Ford, GM, and Chysler
> (although now run by Fiat).
>
> If the foreign companies wanted to compete, they would absorb that
> rebate cost- not the US taxpayer.
>
> Hey Congress:
>
> Wouldn't that make more sense; if you are really thinking about cost
> to the taxpayer and the enormous deficit.
>
> But hey, once Congress and Obama spent the US economy into bankruptcy,
> why worry about a few billion more- espcially if it buys some popularity
> with voters. It is so easy to spend money when it isn't yours.]]>
Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:10:39 -0400

On Aug 08 04:21 PM Chancer wrote:

> I guess the details are easily missed by Congress, since they don't
> bother reading the bills they pass.
>
> Logic would dictate that if you want to help the US economy, you
> would only make it available to US car brands: Ford, GM, and Chysler
> (although now run by Fiat).
>
> If the foreign companies wanted to compete, they would absorb that
> rebate cost- not the US taxpayer.
>
> Hey Congress:
>
> Wouldn't that make more sense; if you are really thinking about cost
> to the taxpayer and the enormous deficit.
>
> But hey, once Congress and Obama spent the US economy into bankruptcy,
> why worry about a few billion more- espcially if it buys some popularity
> with voters. It is so easy to spend money when it isn't yours.]]>
Toyota Wins 'Cash for Clunkers' Race So Far http://seekingalpha.com/article/154559-toyota-wins-cash-for-clunkers-race-so-far?source=feed#comment-620358 620358 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:25:29 -0400 Taxpayers: Beware GM's Decision to Build Compact in Michigan http://seekingalpha.com/article/147066-taxpayers-beware-gm-s-decision-to-build-compact-in-michigan?source=feed#comment-576553 576553

On Jul 06 08:50 PM Big Bubbette wrote:

> The sooner we are rid of unions the better. Start with all gettting
> rid of government unions.]]>
Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:35:40 -0400

On Jul 06 08:50 PM Big Bubbette wrote:

> The sooner we are rid of unions the better. Start with all gettting
> rid of government unions.]]>
GM: Ready to Emerge from Bankruptcy http://seekingalpha.com/article/147186-gm-ready-to-emerge-from-bankruptcy?source=feed#comment-575991 575991
WOULD YOU VISIT SOMEONE THAT HAS BEEN BAD MOUTHING YOU?]]>
Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:32:10 -0400
WOULD YOU VISIT SOMEONE THAT HAS BEEN BAD MOUTHING YOU?]]>
Taxpayers: Beware GM's Decision to Build Compact in Michigan http://seekingalpha.com/article/147066-taxpayers-beware-gm-s-decision-to-build-compact-in-michigan?source=feed#comment-575898 575898 www.consumeraffairs.co...


On Jul 06 11:37 AM relaplan1 wrote:

> Tom Linmark is correct! The UAW and the State of Michigan destroyed
> the US auto industry.
>
> Ever since the 1950's, Michigan has been supported by high taxes
> loaded on autos and sold to people in other states. Now, for purely
> political reasons, we are bailing out Michigan and the UAW.
>
> A lot better cars are made in Tennessee.
>
> ]]>
Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:38:32 -0400 www.consumeraffairs.co...


On Jul 06 11:37 AM relaplan1 wrote:

> Tom Linmark is correct! The UAW and the State of Michigan destroyed
> the US auto industry.
>
> Ever since the 1950's, Michigan has been supported by high taxes
> loaded on autos and sold to people in other states. Now, for purely
> political reasons, we are bailing out Michigan and the UAW.
>
> A lot better cars are made in Tennessee.
>
> ]]>
Taxpayers: Beware GM's Decision to Build Compact in Michigan http://seekingalpha.com/article/147066-taxpayers-beware-gm-s-decision-to-build-compact-in-michigan?source=feed#comment-575434 575434
BTW.."WE THE PEOPLE" ARE THE GOVERNMENT AND UNION EMPLOYEES ARE PART OF "WE THE PEOPLE"!!!!!


On Jul 06 09:21 AM Leftfield wrote:

> A quick word for User 158164: We are in an advanced state of dying
> by a thousand cuts. Take the Depts. of Energy and Education. After
> the "stimulous" bill is factored in, they total well north of $100
> billion this year. They have accomplished nothing towards their stated
> goals and in fact hinder the progress that could be made if their
> wasted employees would get productive jobs and the money went towards
> real accomplishment and investment. Our system is choking on this
> stuff; these are only two examples.
> GM is now in the purview of the real impresarios of smoke and mirrors.
> These are suits who always have "plausible deniability" for their
> wealth-destroying, self-serving deeds. Rick Waggoner's last stupid
> act was not to proceed to bankruptcy. Now GM is a ward of government,
> I know, all decisions are "for the good of the country" or whatever
> the party line is. As they are increasingly perceived as Government
> Motors they will sell mostly to government and to government and
> union employees. But we will still pay. Yuck.]]>
Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:42:36 -0400
BTW.."WE THE PEOPLE" ARE THE GOVERNMENT AND UNION EMPLOYEES ARE PART OF "WE THE PEOPLE"!!!!!


On Jul 06 09:21 AM Leftfield wrote:

> A quick word for User 158164: We are in an advanced state of dying
> by a thousand cuts. Take the Depts. of Energy and Education. After
> the "stimulous" bill is factored in, they total well north of $100
> billion this year. They have accomplished nothing towards their stated
> goals and in fact hinder the progress that could be made if their
> wasted employees would get productive jobs and the money went towards
> real accomplishment and investment. Our system is choking on this
> stuff; these are only two examples.
> GM is now in the purview of the real impresarios of smoke and mirrors.
> These are suits who always have "plausible deniability" for their
> wealth-destroying, self-serving deeds. Rick Waggoner's last stupid
> act was not to proceed to bankruptcy. Now GM is a ward of government,
> I know, all decisions are "for the good of the country" or whatever
> the party line is. As they are increasingly perceived as Government
> Motors they will sell mostly to government and to government and
> union employees. But we will still pay. Yuck.]]>
Taxpayers: Beware GM's Decision to Build Compact in Michigan http://seekingalpha.com/article/147066-taxpayers-beware-gm-s-decision-to-build-compact-in-michigan?source=feed#comment-575271 575271 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:46:22 -0400 Friedman: The U.S. Needs to Stimulate Innovation and Invention http://seekingalpha.com/article/145917-friedman-the-u-s-needs-to-stimulate-innovation-and-invention?source=feed#comment-569928 569928 I have a problem with free trade...its a free pass for corporate America to take away American's jobs...manufacture their products in countries for which wages we can not compete with and expect those who's jobs have been taken away to buy those products...we need fair trade not free trade!

Boeing was selling aircrafts to other countries before the trade agreements...however now they them selfs import from cheap labor a lot of what they put in their aircrafts.

Pharmaceuticals? we have the best... if the world wants them they'll buy them. BTW the pharmaceutical industry is also using slave labor countries the likes of China and Puerto Rico to manufacture a lot of our medicines.

We have huge trade deficits with every country we trade with...in my book "DEFICIT" means we're losing!!!



On Jul 01 12:17 AM cameroni wrote:

> Hello 303820,
>
> Lordarley was pretty much on the mark with his comments.
>
> Admittedly I am an Adam Smith adherant. His ideas tend to have more
> resonance at just such a time as we are going through now. When we
> start to look at the underpinnings of economic functions, why it
> works and how we can prosper using the basic mechanics of trade then
> Adam Smith's old fashioned ideas start to look brilliant.
>
> But what I want to address is your idea that others cannot afford
> our products. I will list several examples and hopefully you will
> change your view of our technological advantage and see why our prosperity
> lies in homegrown manufacturing, R&D, invention and new ideas.
>
>
> Let's talk aviation first. Boeing, one of our flagship corporations
> sells aircraft into almost every country on earth. The people individually
> may not be be able to afford these aircraft but the National Carriers
> that fly these craft can.
>
> How about Pharmaceuticals, medications and vitamin supplements that
> treat everything from the common cold to AIDS and Cancer. Again these
> are sold around the world. How about software. Windows is just one
> single example. It is global too.
>
> The list is almost endless. From packaging to the sattelite mapping
> of the earths surface for resource discovery to nano-technology and
> back to good old basics like GPS seeding equipment on farms.
>
> The whole world is buying our products now and we will keep our competitive
> edge by building on our existing base of good companies. We will
> grow faster by importing knowledge and ideas where we can find them.
>
>
> We make a lot of the "stuff" that the world uses every single day.
> ]]>
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:51:30 -0400 I have a problem with free trade...its a free pass for corporate America to take away American's jobs...manufacture their products in countries for which wages we can not compete with and expect those who's jobs have been taken away to buy those products...we need fair trade not free trade!

Boeing was selling aircrafts to other countries before the trade agreements...however now they them selfs import from cheap labor a lot of what they put in their aircrafts.

Pharmaceuticals? we have the best... if the world wants them they'll buy them. BTW the pharmaceutical industry is also using slave labor countries the likes of China and Puerto Rico to manufacture a lot of our medicines.

We have huge trade deficits with every country we trade with...in my book "DEFICIT" means we're losing!!!



On Jul 01 12:17 AM cameroni wrote:

> Hello 303820,
>
> Lordarley was pretty much on the mark with his comments.
>
> Admittedly I am an Adam Smith adherant. His ideas tend to have more
> resonance at just such a time as we are going through now. When we
> start to look at the underpinnings of economic functions, why it
> works and how we can prosper using the basic mechanics of trade then
> Adam Smith's old fashioned ideas start to look brilliant.
>
> But what I want to address is your idea that others cannot afford
> our products. I will list several examples and hopefully you will
> change your view of our technological advantage and see why our prosperity
> lies in homegrown manufacturing, R&D, invention and new ideas.
>
>
> Let's talk aviation first. Boeing, one of our flagship corporations
> sells aircraft into almost every country on earth. The people individually
> may not be be able to afford these aircraft but the National Carriers
> that fly these craft can.
>
> How about Pharmaceuticals, medications and vitamin supplements that
> treat everything from the common cold to AIDS and Cancer. Again these
> are sold around the world. How about software. Windows is just one
> single example. It is global too.
>
> The list is almost endless. From packaging to the sattelite mapping
> of the earths surface for resource discovery to nano-technology and
> back to good old basics like GPS seeding equipment on farms.
>
> The whole world is buying our products now and we will keep our competitive
> edge by building on our existing base of good companies. We will
> grow faster by importing knowledge and ideas where we can find them.
>
>
> We make a lot of the "stuff" that the world uses every single day.
> ]]>
Friedman: The U.S. Needs to Stimulate Innovation and Invention http://seekingalpha.com/article/145917-friedman-the-u-s-needs-to-stimulate-innovation-and-invention?source=feed#comment-568131 568131 Canadians can afford our products...how ever...even there our products become some what uncompetitive because of their nationalized health care.
Stop questioning our ability to make quality products...stop blaming the unions...stop blaming the working stiffs of this country.


On Jun 30 08:07 AM lorddarley wrote:

> Why is history a dusty pastime that we never learn from? I don't
> think there has been an economist since Adam Smith who really understood
> what makes a country prosperous, and what improves the lot of the
> great mass of its citizens. From his Wealth of Nations (coincidentally
> 1776):
>
> 1. Make something that people in other countries want to buy (i.e.
> nurture exports).
>
> 2. concentrate on making and selling high value products.
>
> 3. import the raw materials and produce from other countries made
> by cheaper labor.
>
> 4. don't be embarrassed by success.
>
> Smith knew that not everyone becomes "middle class" overnight, and
> it didn't trouble him. He recognized that there are divsions of labor.
>
>
> We have deluded ourselves in the US into thinking that Adam Smith
> is wrong headed, and that running a positive balance of trade, or
> recognizing that divisions of labor are natural, is sinful.
>
> Smith's economic principles are unavoidably correct. I wouldn't be
> surprised if there is a dog-eared copy or two in Peking.]]>
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:49:59 -0400 Canadians can afford our products...how ever...even there our products become some what uncompetitive because of their nationalized health care.
Stop questioning our ability to make quality products...stop blaming the unions...stop blaming the working stiffs of this country.


On Jun 30 08:07 AM lorddarley wrote:

> Why is history a dusty pastime that we never learn from? I don't
> think there has been an economist since Adam Smith who really understood
> what makes a country prosperous, and what improves the lot of the
> great mass of its citizens. From his Wealth of Nations (coincidentally
> 1776):
>
> 1. Make something that people in other countries want to buy (i.e.
> nurture exports).
>
> 2. concentrate on making and selling high value products.
>
> 3. import the raw materials and produce from other countries made
> by cheaper labor.
>
> 4. don't be embarrassed by success.
>
> Smith knew that not everyone becomes "middle class" overnight, and
> it didn't trouble him. He recognized that there are divsions of labor.
>
>
> We have deluded ourselves in the US into thinking that Adam Smith
> is wrong headed, and that running a positive balance of trade, or
> recognizing that divisions of labor are natural, is sinful.
>
> Smith's economic principles are unavoidably correct. I wouldn't be
> surprised if there is a dog-eared copy or two in Peking.]]>
Friedman: The U.S. Needs to Stimulate Innovation and Invention http://seekingalpha.com/article/145917-friedman-the-u-s-needs-to-stimulate-innovation-and-invention?source=feed#comment-567451 567451 "WE THE PEOPLE" DON'T HAVE A CHOICE WHEN WE'RE FORCED TO COMPETE WITH THE UN-COMPETEBLE!


On Jun 29 03:57 PM SouthernCEO wrote:

> 303820- You can't blame businesses for moving jobs to China. We,
> the American public, made this decision. We wanted cheaper products
> and business gave us what we asked for. Wal-Mart is number one because
> we the people shop there. Wal-Mart had to pull out of Germany. The
> prices were less but the Germans didn't shop there so they had to
> close up. I buy American when I can but as long as the consumer doesn't
> care jobs will still be moving over seas. With that said we still
> have to compete. I will pay more for a better product but I will
> not buy inferior stuff just because it is made in America.]]>
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:18:59 -0400 "WE THE PEOPLE" DON'T HAVE A CHOICE WHEN WE'RE FORCED TO COMPETE WITH THE UN-COMPETEBLE!


On Jun 29 03:57 PM SouthernCEO wrote:

> 303820- You can't blame businesses for moving jobs to China. We,
> the American public, made this decision. We wanted cheaper products
> and business gave us what we asked for. Wal-Mart is number one because
> we the people shop there. Wal-Mart had to pull out of Germany. The
> prices were less but the Germans didn't shop there so they had to
> close up. I buy American when I can but as long as the consumer doesn't
> care jobs will still be moving over seas. With that said we still
> have to compete. I will pay more for a better product but I will
> not buy inferior stuff just because it is made in America.]]>
Friedman: The U.S. Needs to Stimulate Innovation and Invention http://seekingalpha.com/article/145917-friedman-the-u-s-needs-to-stimulate-innovation-and-invention?source=feed#comment-567420 567420

On Jun 29 03:44 PM 303820 wrote:

> "WE THE PEOPLE" NEED TO BUY AMERICAN WHERE AMERICAN IS AVAILEBLE!!!!
> ]]>
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:46:25 -0400

On Jun 29 03:44 PM 303820 wrote:

> "WE THE PEOPLE" NEED TO BUY AMERICAN WHERE AMERICAN IS AVAILEBLE!!!!
> ]]>
Friedman: The U.S. Needs to Stimulate Innovation and Invention http://seekingalpha.com/article/145917-friedman-the-u-s-needs-to-stimulate-innovation-and-invention?source=feed#comment-567417 567417

On Jun 29 03:31 PM SouthernCEO wrote:

> Moose- The oil thing is not as easy as you might think. As a fuel
> it can be replaced but most of our plastics, synthetic materials,
> and lots of chemicals are oil based products. In fact, many of them
> are by products of fuel refining and would not be economically fisable
> if it weren't for the fuel refining part of the business. I totally
> agree that we need to look past oil and all fossil fuels but at this
> point in time it's just not possible. Look at a wind powered plant.
> The blades are a carbon based material, it is painted with a carbon
> based material, and it is internally lubricated with a carbon based
> material, the insulation on the wiring is also a carbon based product
> all derived from oil. If you make these products by themselves without
> the refining part of the process the costs will be astromomical and
> the largest part would now be hazardous waste. What happens to all
> of our heavy equipment? Trucks, tractors, locomotives, etc can't
> run on batteries. If we reduce refining down to a point where this
> fuel becomes a specialty chemical it would destroy the economy as
> we know it. It guess the bottom line is that we need to use what
> we have until the technology is in place to make a rational change.
> Forcing change just for the sake of change just won't work. Look
> at Spain. Since they went full tilt for the green thing they have
> lost over 100K jobs, the price of electricity has risen out of control
> and their CO2 production is 50% higher today than in 2001. I applaud
> their ideas but the technology isn't available yet and all they have
> done is spend money that, had they waited, could have really made
> a difference.]]>
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:44:29 -0400

On Jun 29 03:31 PM SouthernCEO wrote:

> Moose- The oil thing is not as easy as you might think. As a fuel
> it can be replaced but most of our plastics, synthetic materials,
> and lots of chemicals are oil based products. In fact, many of them
> are by products of fuel refining and would not be economically fisable
> if it weren't for the fuel refining part of the business. I totally
> agree that we need to look past oil and all fossil fuels but at this
> point in time it's just not possible. Look at a wind powered plant.
> The blades are a carbon based material, it is painted with a carbon
> based material, and it is internally lubricated with a carbon based
> material, the insulation on the wiring is also a carbon based product
> all derived from oil. If you make these products by themselves without
> the refining part of the process the costs will be astromomical and
> the largest part would now be hazardous waste. What happens to all
> of our heavy equipment? Trucks, tractors, locomotives, etc can't
> run on batteries. If we reduce refining down to a point where this
> fuel becomes a specialty chemical it would destroy the economy as
> we know it. It guess the bottom line is that we need to use what
> we have until the technology is in place to make a rational change.
> Forcing change just for the sake of change just won't work. Look
> at Spain. Since they went full tilt for the green thing they have
> lost over 100K jobs, the price of electricity has risen out of control
> and their CO2 production is 50% higher today than in 2001. I applaud
> their ideas but the technology isn't available yet and all they have
> done is spend money that, had they waited, could have really made
> a difference.]]>
Friedman: The U.S. Needs to Stimulate Innovation and Invention http://seekingalpha.com/article/145917-friedman-the-u-s-needs-to-stimulate-innovation-and-invention?source=feed#comment-567414 567414

On Jun 29 03:17 PM fro3 wrote:

>
>
> We need to stop the corruption by Goldman, bank of Amerika, and Jp
> Morgan. Stop the Geithner and bernanke. .
>
> Go to: www.bit.ly/12NCJR and read the full Rolling Stone [Taibbi]
> The Great American Bubble Machine article.
>
> Obamma,s policies may not be working as well as many had hoped:<br/>
>
> 1st 100 days - There are 2.9 million more people unemployed in May
> than there were unemployed in January. The unemployment rate went
> from 7.6% to 9.4%. Since May 2008, we have lost 5.5 million jobs.
> The biggest losers were: Manufacturing 1.5 million lost Finance &amp;
> Prof Serv 1.5 million lost Construction 1.1 million lost Retail &amp;
> Leisure 1.3 million lost
>
> good articles www.bit.ly/12NCJR recommended reading
>
> Why isnt the stock market falling when the economy is sinking? Why
> cant we get change in Washington that we really need? Why vote?]]>
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:38:58 -0400

On Jun 29 03:17 PM fro3 wrote:

>
>
> We need to stop the corruption by Goldman, bank of Amerika, and Jp
> Morgan. Stop the Geithner and bernanke. .
>
> Go to: www.bit.ly/12NCJR and read the full Rolling Stone [Taibbi]
> The Great American Bubble Machine article.
>
> Obamma,s policies may not be working as well as many had hoped:<br/>
>
> 1st 100 days - There are 2.9 million more people unemployed in May
> than there were unemployed in January. The unemployment rate went
> from 7.6% to 9.4%. Since May 2008, we have lost 5.5 million jobs.
> The biggest losers were: Manufacturing 1.5 million lost Finance &amp;
> Prof Serv 1.5 million lost Construction 1.1 million lost Retail &amp;
> Leisure 1.3 million lost
>
> good articles www.bit.ly/12NCJR recommended reading
>
> Why isnt the stock market falling when the economy is sinking? Why
> cant we get change in Washington that we really need? Why vote?]]>
Friedman: The U.S. Needs to Stimulate Innovation and Invention http://seekingalpha.com/article/145917-friedman-the-u-s-needs-to-stimulate-innovation-and-invention?source=feed#comment-567206 567206 GE), put it in a speech on Friday, this moment is "an opportunity to turn financial adversity into national advantage, to launch innovations of lasting value to our country.”

WE NEED THE CREATION OF MORE AMERICAN COMPANIES WITH AMERICAN TAX DOLLARS...AND AFTER THEIR CREATION, CORPORATE FAT CATS CAN TAKE THE PRODUCTS WE'VE CREATED AND PRODUCE THEM WITH SLAVE LABOR, IN COUNTRIES THE LIKES OF CHINA.

OF COURSE TO SAFE A PROVEN COMPANY (GM)WHO HAS BEEN PUTTING BILLIONS OF TAX DOLLARS IN OUR LOCAL AND STATE ECONOMIES AND CREATED MILLIONS OF JOBS...THATS A WASTE OF MONEY.

IF ANY ONE WONDERS WHY WE'RE IN THIS MESS? WONDER NO MORE!!!

]]>
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:40:01 -0400 GE), put it in a speech on Friday, this moment is "an opportunity to turn financial adversity into national advantage, to launch innovations of lasting value to our country.”

WE NEED THE CREATION OF MORE AMERICAN COMPANIES WITH AMERICAN TAX DOLLARS...AND AFTER THEIR CREATION, CORPORATE FAT CATS CAN TAKE THE PRODUCTS WE'VE CREATED AND PRODUCE THEM WITH SLAVE LABOR, IN COUNTRIES THE LIKES OF CHINA.

OF COURSE TO SAFE A PROVEN COMPANY (GM)WHO HAS BEEN PUTTING BILLIONS OF TAX DOLLARS IN OUR LOCAL AND STATE ECONOMIES AND CREATED MILLIONS OF JOBS...THATS A WASTE OF MONEY.

IF ANY ONE WONDERS WHY WE'RE IN THIS MESS? WONDER NO MORE!!!

]]>
Why I'd Buy Toyota, The #1 Automaker in the U.S. http://seekingalpha.com/article/145645-why-i-d-buy-toyota-the-1-automaker-in-the-u-s?source=feed#comment-564197 564197

On Jun 26 04:37 PM elcopone wrote:

> Great article with fantastic points. I couldn't agree more. As always,
> it all about the product. Something Mr. Toyoda clearly understand.
>
>
> John, spreading lies only hurts you and your UAW buddies in the end.
> Evidence on 9/11 contributions...
>
> www.snopes.com/rumors/...
> web.archive.org/web/20...
>
>
> Also, many GM vehicles sold in the US are actually produced in Mexico,
> Canada, and soon yes, China. So what really is an American car company
> anyway???
> ]]>
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:26:13 -0400

On Jun 26 04:37 PM elcopone wrote:

> Great article with fantastic points. I couldn't agree more. As always,
> it all about the product. Something Mr. Toyoda clearly understand.
>
>
> John, spreading lies only hurts you and your UAW buddies in the end.
> Evidence on 9/11 contributions...
>
> www.snopes.com/rumors/...
> web.archive.org/web/20...
>
>
> Also, many GM vehicles sold in the US are actually produced in Mexico,
> Canada, and soon yes, China. So what really is an American car company
> anyway???
> ]]>
Why I'd Buy Toyota, The #1 Automaker in the U.S. http://seekingalpha.com/article/145645-why-i-d-buy-toyota-the-1-automaker-in-the-u-s?source=feed#comment-564195 564195 American car companies build 80% of what they sale in this country...their cars average over 80% of made on USA parts while transplants are @49%.
KEEP PUSHING THE BOGUS QUALITY AND GAS MILEAGE OF THOSE RUST BOXES.

SELF DESTRUCTION OF THE AMERICAN AUTO INDUSTRY IS DUE TO THE NEGATIVITY MEDIA COVERAGE BY THE FAT CATS ON WALL STREET.

KEEP BUYING FOREIGN...KEEP BITING THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU!!!


On Jun 26 04:37 PM elcopone wrote:

> Great article with fantastic points. I couldn't agree more. As always,
> it all about the product. Something Mr. Toyoda clearly understand.
>
>
> John, spreading lies only hurts you and your UAW buddies in the end.
> Evidence on 9/11 contributions...
>
> www.snopes.com/rumors/...
> web.archive.org/web/20...
>
>
> Also, many GM vehicles sold in the US are actually produced in Mexico,
> Canada, and soon yes, China. So what really is an American car company
> anyway???
> ]]>
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:24:43 -0400 American car companies build 80% of what they sale in this country...their cars average over 80% of made on USA parts while transplants are @49%.
KEEP PUSHING THE BOGUS QUALITY AND GAS MILEAGE OF THOSE RUST BOXES.

SELF DESTRUCTION OF THE AMERICAN AUTO INDUSTRY IS DUE TO THE NEGATIVITY MEDIA COVERAGE BY THE FAT CATS ON WALL STREET.

KEEP BUYING FOREIGN...KEEP BITING THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU!!!


On Jun 26 04:37 PM elcopone wrote:

> Great article with fantastic points. I couldn't agree more. As always,
> it all about the product. Something Mr. Toyoda clearly understand.
>
>
> John, spreading lies only hurts you and your UAW buddies in the end.
> Evidence on 9/11 contributions...
>
> www.snopes.com/rumors/...
> web.archive.org/web/20...
>
>
> Also, many GM vehicles sold in the US are actually produced in Mexico,
> Canada, and soon yes, China. So what really is an American car company
> anyway???
> ]]>
Why I'd Buy Toyota, The #1 Automaker in the U.S. http://seekingalpha.com/article/145645-why-i-d-buy-toyota-the-1-automaker-in-the-u-s?source=feed#comment-564193 564193

On Jun 26 04:59 PM 303820 wrote:

> 80% of what Toyota and other foreigners sale in this country is IMPORTED
> from Japan, Korea or Mexico... if that is good for our country we
> need to stop blaming American union workers for our problem and take
> a good look in the our mirrors!!!!]]>
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:21:57 -0400

On Jun 26 04:59 PM 303820 wrote:

> 80% of what Toyota and other foreigners sale in this country is IMPORTED
> from Japan, Korea or Mexico... if that is good for our country we
> need to stop blaming American union workers for our problem and take
> a good look in the our mirrors!!!!]]>