Subject: I realize I treat American automakers like some punching bag... Author: bcweir as bcweir750 : member since January, 2006 : 4824 posts Posted on: 2008-11-12 20:51:29

... but I am genuinely worried about the future of the American auto industry this time. On one hand, I do agree with the government's concern that if the government allows the auto industry to get a cut of the mortgage industry bailout, it would start a line from other industries looking for a handout also. On the other hand, I also believe in the jobs the American auto industry creates, and that having an American auto industry keeps the spirit of competition (good for consumers, innovation, and keeps prices low).

While I still believe BMW's are among the best engineered cars in the world, SOMEBODY needs to keep the Europeans on their toes, and it aint' the Japanese, Koreans, or the Chinese who (in my opinion) who are equipped to fill that role!

Anybody open for suggestions? I don't know about you, but while I believe the auto industry created this problem from years of creating wasteful SUV's, I'm not interested in seeing GM, Ford, and Chrysler go the way of the Studebaker and Desoto.

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• I realize I treat American automakers like some punching bag... - bcweir750 2008-11-12 20:51:29 (48 views)
  • I gave American automakers 2 chances, - 320ialpina 2008-11-22 21:56:54 (30 views)
  • Re: I realize I treat American automakers like some punching bag... - htrdbmr 2008-11-13 21:05:20 (43 views)
    • Bankruptcy does not always mean a halt to operations - erwin 2008-11-14 15:11:05 (47 views)
      • Actually, my comparison is not valid - erwin 2008-11-20 12:58:41 (32 views)
    • Depends on which military equipment you're referring to. (url) - bcweir750 2008-11-14 00:21:49 (39 views)
  • No Sympathy for US car makers from me... - Nick (Australia) 2008-11-13 19:33:30 (49 views)
    • Re: No Sympathy for US car makers from me... - bcweir750 2008-11-14 00:40:55 (52 views)
      • Socialism - kfister 2008-11-16 15:27:05 (37 views)
        • I never said the USA sucked. (nt) - bcweir750 2008-11-17 00:48:20 (29 views)
          • If conservatives really want to win back the American public... - bcweir750 2008-11-17 01:13:40 (28 views)
  • the world can also live without American cars (url) - shogun 2008-11-13 00:08:45 (47 views)
    • Interesting point, especially if you consider... - bcweir750 2008-11-13 01:20:48 (42 views)
      • Warren Buffett has an interesting proposal (url) - bcweir750 2008-11-21 13:52:09 (25 views)