I may be missing the point entirely but how in this world, except by making the UAW assumption that jobs will somehow be saved by loaning billions of dollars to companies making products that millions of people won't buy will loans benefit the average taxpayer?? I was raised on GM cars but left them in the 1970's for Toyotas. In the 1960's Japan subsidized their car companies, principally Toyota and Honda in order to establish their position in this country (USA) I have had more than 30 Toyotas over the years in almost every variety and except for a short stint in the middle 1970's have been very pleased with the quality, price and longevity of the vehicles. This message is directed to our Congress Gentlemen, (and I use this losely) instead of giving billions to the auto industry, how about giving a $2,000-$3,000 tax credit to the CONSUMER to buy Fords,Chevys or Chrysler? Housing? Give a $20K or $25K tax credit to persons buying a used or new home...it's the economy stupid NOT the UAW that needs bailing out! I support Bob Corker and his hard stand on bailout issues. As a Tennessean, this state is creating opportunity for our people, 50,000 or more who moved here over the past 2 years. The UAW wants it's payback for promises made to them for support of the donkey ticket. I for one got tired of bait and switch by US car dealers, built in faults that seem to kick in around 3 years (36 month notes) and later 60 months (60 month notes). I have had Toyotas that have ran for more than 10 years, hundreds of thousands of miles and some still running after years and years. This economy needs a kick in the trousers and it will not improve by bowing and scraping to the UAW tune....Has anyone ever considered what kind of car company Barney Frank could head up if he gets his way? Maybe a McDonald's hotdog mobile? We say Merry Christmas and to all others, enjoy YOUR holiday, whatever that may be..........
Auto workers union head questions VW subsidies
I may be missing the point entirely but how in this world, except by making the UAW assumption that jobs will somehow be saved by loaning billions of dollars to companies making products that millions of people won't buy will loans benefit the average taxpayer?? I was raised on GM cars but left them in the 1970's for Toyotas. In the 1960's Japan subsidized their car companies, principally Toyota and Honda in order to establish their position in this country (USA) I have had more than 30 Toyotas over the years in almost every variety and except for a short stint in the middle 1970's have been very pleased with the quality, price and longevity of the vehicles. This message is directed to our Congress Gentlemen, (and I use this losely) instead of giving billions to the auto industry, how about giving a $2,000-$3,000 tax credit to the CONSUMER to buy Fords,Chevys or Chrysler? Housing? Give a $20K or $25K tax credit to persons buying a used or new home...it's the economy stupid NOT the UAW that needs bailing out! I support Bob Corker and his hard stand on bailout issues. As a Tennessean, this state is creating opportunity for our people, 50,000 or more who moved here over the past 2 years. The UAW wants it's payback for promises made to them for support of the donkey ticket. I for one got tired of bait and switch by US car dealers, built in faults that seem to kick in around 3 years (36 month notes) and later 60 months (60 month notes). I have had Toyotas that have ran for more than 10 years, hundreds of thousands of miles and some still running after years and years. This economy needs a kick in the trousers and it will not improve by bowing and scraping to the UAW tune....Has anyone ever considered what kind of car company Barney Frank could head up if he gets his way? Maybe a McDonald's hotdog mobile? We say Merry Christmas and to all others, enjoy YOUR holiday, whatever that may be..........