Try a Little Honesty in 2009 - Why aren’t more of the fans of a Big Three bailout buying American?

National Review Online ^ | January 08, 2009 | Victor Davis Hanson

[Badeye]

Liberals and their Volvo’s....(eyes rolling)

And they give me a dirty look because of my H2?

Hell, I DID MORE for the UAW than any of them.

[mysterio]

My next car will most likely be American. When my financial situation improves, that is. My current cars are American.

[FrankR]

So long as I have the choice, I will not buy another vehicle from the "big 3". I will not give my money to support the UAW, which supports the democrats, who are raping and pillaging our country at an unprecendented rate.

They should have thought it out before they killed the equity value in my house, stole over half of my 401K, ran businesses overseas with excessive tax/regulation, and scared Wall Street and businesses into shutting down and destroying jobs.

I put the UAW in the dead center of that, and I will do nothing that supports them, if I have the choice.

Big 3 - move South, dump the union, and then see how eager the government is to bail you out...*crickets*

[Daveinyork]

If liberals actually put their own money where their mouths are, they’d be giving more to charity. But liberals’ best talent is putting OUR money where THEIR mouths are.

[Daveinyork]

If liberals actually put their own money where their mouths are, they’d be giving more to charity. But liberals’ best talent is putting OUR money where THEIR mouths are.

[Spktyr]

Unless you’re buying a non-Big-Three car that’s made in the US, go on over to DU, Obama/union supporter.

Any monies given to the Big Three and the unions are going to go support The One and the Democrats.

[absolootezer0]

what are the chances of getting a list of cars owned by our reps?

[MissouriConservative]

“My next car will most likely be American.”

My next purchase will be a wonderful Toyota Tundra...built in San Antonio. It’s made in America.

[Frantzie]

Ford did not get a bailout as far as I know.

Also Ford owns Volvo. I like my Ford and I have owned a Honda.

[egannacht]

what is an american car? This is not Detroit circa 1965. The whole argument is based on an illusion of what is and what is not in fact an “american” car. Once I nail down who is in fact contributing to america and who is fleecing america I support the contributor. And I have. I own a vehicle that is “more american” than most domestics despite the “foreign” nameplate.

[Attention Surplus Disorder]

“Near-zero interest on passbook saving accounts and little interest paid out on government bonds also translate into trillions of dollars in subsidies for our economy. Both those with cash in the bank and foreign holders of U.S. Treasury notes are receiving little return on their cash investments, thereby ensuring American consumers historically cheap rates on their debts.”

Come on, Victor. That’s an entirely one sided specious argument. It’s like saying someone who is laid off benefits from a tax reduction.

[umgud]

I’m on my 4th Chevy Silverado, 2007 4x4 crewcab. Had nothing but good luck with them, but my next might be a Toyota Tundra. Haven’t owned a car for at leats a couple decades..... always in trucks or jeeps. Right now I have 2 Jeeps and the Chev truck.

[mysterio]

Unless you’re buying a non-Big-Three car that’s made in the US, go on over to DU

No thank you.

[Spktyr]

If you buy a GM, Ford or Chrysler that’s made in the US, you might as well. Much of the money you spend in that case will go straight to the unions and thence to the Democrats. Remember, $400 MILLION came from the unions to get Obama elected, untold more was spent on Dem congressional campaigns.

Are you a closet Democrat or something?

[mysterio]

If you name call me one more time, I'll never respond to another one of your posts.

I have two American vehicles that have been exceptional. My dad sold Fords for a while when I was a kid, and it helped us get out of poverty. I am loyal to the brand and I like the product.

I haven't supported the bailouts or printing of money that is going to devalue our currency.

If you want to have a discussion with me, fine. If you want to name call, have a nice day.

[Spktyr]

Once again, do you or do you not support the Democrat platform?

If the answer is “no,” then you need to avoid US-built Big Three products. It’s that simple.

Buying a US-made Big Three product is tantamount to donating money directly to the Democrats. Is that what you want???????

[truthguy]

Every single liberal I know drives a foreign auto. I mean every single one. Most of the conservatives I know drive or own at least one American Car. Granted this is not scientific but it’s just my observation. I’d think this is interesting.

[mysterio]

No, I'm not a Democrat.

And who are you to give me some loyalty oath? Go fixate on someone else. Have a nice day.

[Spktyr]

Little sensitive about that, are we?

It’s not a loyalty oath.... more of an intelligence test. And yes, it is a tactic of the left, but it’s one that actually works.

In order to defeat the enemy, you must deprive him of financial support. That means avoiding funding him in any way, directly or indirectly.