Buy American

[scottfab]

Any one who thinks BODY,.aolmailheader {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} corporate greed, unions, government intrusion into the private sector, and people turning their back on community and family is "the problem" is over simplifying. It's a bit more complicated.
However, it would be instructive to know what each of us should be doing to help besides just complaining.

For my part I just don't know. Seems like starting by not buying a foreign made car seems like a place to start. But what is "foreign"?

I remember when I started my career hearing guys 10yrs younger than me at work commenting on Cadillacs as arrogant statement of greed and godliness. (probably true) Now I see my own son's think the same of BMWs and the like. They like a whole different more functional and practical type of car. Tastes keep changing. Perceptions of what is "cool" to have are molded by adds etc. Personally I would not own a german car. I just think most are ugly. They are reliable enough but I don't like the statement they make if I were seen in one.

The nation is in decline and I for one am pissed. But I'll tell you one thing I won't do and that is blame either Republicans or Democrats. It's all of our faults.
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[todesengel]

Originally Posted by scottfab

Any one who thinks BODY,.aolmailheader {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} corporate greed, unions, government intrusion into the private sector, and people turning their back on community and family is "the problem" is over simplifying. It's a bit more complicated.
However, it would be instructive to know what each of us should be doing to help besides just complaining.

For my part I just don't know. Seems like starting by not buying a foreign made car seems like a place to start. But what is "foreign"?

I remember when I started my career hearing guys 10yrs younger than me at work commenting on Cadillacs as arrogant statement of greed and godliness. (probably true) Now I see my own son's think the same of BMWs and the like. They like a whole different more functional and practical type of car. Tastes keep changing. Perceptions of what is "cool" to have are molded by adds etc. Personally I would not own a german car. I just think most are ugly. They are reliable enough but I don't like the statement they make if I were seen in one.

The nation is in decline and I for one am pissed. But I'll tell you one thing I won't do and that is blame either Republicans or Democrats. It's all of our faults.
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It's easy to point fingers, but nobody wants to look at themselves when they are placing blame. I for one am neither a replican, or democrat, as I cannot stand socialist ideals, and policy contrary to the constitution.

If the government would get out of the way, and make people responsible for their own actions once again, you would see a revival in this country.

Don't re-elect anyone, not even your mother!

[richard sanderson]

Quality will always sell. If you build a better mousetrap, even if you live in the heart of the forest, people will beat a path to your door to buy it. The best car in the world has an English engine, a German gearbox, and some smart ideas, and a transatlantic (for me!) subframe and bodywork. What could be better than that? Who cares where it was built - lets just keep enthusing over these beauties and keep them on the road! Actually in my mind it is becoming more important to reflect on when it was built rather than where! Greetings to all fellow ZR-1 enthusiasts all over the world from Spain!
Dick

[scottfab]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXYYsMFkZAo

lots of truth in this.