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Look for the Union Label
Then replace it with something Japanese. The ‘Christ’ in ‘Christmas.’ Cheaters never win. Plus more.
UNION-BUSTING
Re: G. Tracy Mehan, III’s
My UAW
Story:
As the self-appointed czar of the American automotive industry,
my first action shall be to invest a few tens of billions to
acquire controlling interest in Honda Motor. Then I shall slap
GM, Ford, and Chrysler badges of Hondas. At a stroke, I shall
please not only American drivers and shareholders, but, more
importantly, American taxpayers.
— David Govett
Davis, California
The way I see it is this: the auto industry bailout package is nothing more than a precedent for yearly American auto subsidies. The auto industry and the UAW have absolutely no plan to become competitive, they are determined to defy market forces, even if it destroys the domestic auto industry completely.
Here is how I know (the bailout) is a subsidy. Any business that makes 1 million a year and pays out 1.5 million a year is either:
A) Going to “find money” somewhere, every year, to cover the difference (a subsidy)
OR,
B) It is going out of business.
There can be no exceptions!
— Ralph C
Charlotte, North Carolina
AGGRESSIVE CAROLING
Re: Robert Stacy McCain’s Musical Humbug:
Right on, Mr. McCain.
Thanks for sharing my personal ‘aggressive’ carol preference: “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen!” Belt that one out in the middle of a bunch of Muslims…! Oh, and may I offer some more superb “Christmas” material, from Georg Friedrich Handel and his incomparable ”Messiah.”
(Sang that magnificent oratorio once again last night, for the 67th annual West Union, Iowa “Messiah” chorale, so it yet echoes in my head).
Listen to “Glory to God”…and the saccharine
‘holiday’ ”Christmas” once again becomes the (First) Advent
of our Lord Jesus Christ.
— Dave Hanson
Fayette, Iowa
To the United States Armed Forces: Thanks
Because you are watching out for me, I am safe and warm
today.
I embrace the joy of this special time because you are far
away.
I sing the carols of Christmas in a church just over the
way.
I marvel at the twinkling lights that shine each bustling
day.
Family and friends surround me with season’s greetings and good
cheer.
I am receiving and sending gifts. I am blessed with loved ones
near.
I am safe because you are guarding me, and although you are far
away,
You are close to my heart, each one of you, today and every
day.
— Mimi Evans Winship
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craig d| 12.17.08 @ 7:21AM
when labor is calling the shots this is what happens. outsourcing was the first step to try to lower over all costs. now we need the employees from upper management down to give a little. the retiree medical benefits are now the union's concern. what a mess. give GM a christmas gift and buy a car...they need your help too.
Michael L. Hauschild| 12.17.08 @ 8:42AM
I have never bought or owned a vehicle not manufactured by the big three and the vehicles I own are all bought and paid for. Now if anyone thinks I am going to support paying for them again by bailing out the Unions through the proxy of federal debt you are out of your solidarity minds.
frost| 12.17.08 @ 9:54AM
Back about fifty years ago, Walter Reuther was an anti-American socialist/Soviet sympathizer. So, said I, think I'll buy that BMW I always wanted. This was before they became trendy/fad/Beemer, in 1960.
As it turns out, that was the worst new car purchase I ever made; terrible car. The best was either the '63 Chrysler or the '72 Imperial, both of which I sure should'a kept. Great cars!
1Freeman| 12.17.08 @ 10:01AM
Let's see... a Ford "Exploder" that falls apart (planned maintenance revenue) at 100K miles or a Toyota 4-runner that runs like a top for 250K miles. Same price, better car. Screw labor and their pocket-picking socialism! You don't see Toyota asking for my tax dollars, do ya?
Big three: your business practice failed. Get a job at the local grocery store... if you can.
Steve Corwin| 12.17.08 @ 10:11AM
I have never owned a car not built by one of the American car companies. I even owned a Nash Rambler. But if you think I am going to buy another American car if the big three get a dime of tax payer money, you are sadly mistaken. It may be made in America, but it will not be one of theirs.
Paul Hoffmann| 12.17.08 @ 11:34AM
My next vehicle purchase will probably be a Toyota made in America. Toyota recently opened a Tundra assembly plant here in San Antonio; my money will help local employees, a local company, the local economy and my local government -- and I get a great vehicle. I do not want my money to help the UAW spend more money trashing conservatives in the next election.
Toyota shut down production temporarily recently. Their employees worked on quality improvement and cross-training. For a week or two they performed a local community service by picking up trash on our highways. Would union workers even be allowed to do that?
wordwolf| 12.17.08 @ 1:36PM
Well all right! The one and only Mimi Evans Winship is BACK, and (I hope) to stay!
A very merry Christmas and happy New Year to you, Mimi, and keep rhyming for our pleasure...
Alan Brooks| 12.17.08 @ 7:17PM
why not socialist auto manufacturing?
we have socialist skools don't we?