Chrysler Dealership Owner Gets Choked Up at Hearing

BREITBART ^ | 12 June 2009 | CSPAN

[radar101]

"My grandfather paid for Carlisle Chevrolet from his labors. My father paid my grandmother for Carlisle Chevrolet through his efforts. It took me nearly 20 years to pay my parents for Carlisle Chevrolet. It took GM and Chrysler a mere 24 hours to take Carlisle Chevrolet from me."

[TBP]

All these closings ar epolitical and they just show that you no longer have a right to make a living iif you’re a critic of the government in the People’s Republic of Obamastan.

These closings are illegal and the Extreme Court knows it. They are contract violations and they violate the First Amendment. But like everyone else, teh Justices probably fear what can happen to them if they oppoe BO.

[Rembrandt]

“I have bought from this dealership and used them for service (and will continue to use them).
Quality, top notch people in a southern DFW community that is still pretty rural.”
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Is my guess correct that this dealer gives more money to Republicans than Democrats?

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[HiTech RedNeck]

This nation could use some more Soul....

[MHGinTN]

This nation desperately needs more ‘Sowell’.

[Prole]

Someone, I don't give a rat's ear who, needs to ask Press and Henderson (ON NATIONAL TV) why the dealerships that supported Obama are remaining open, and the ones that supported McCain are being closed or cut off of government funds.

I want answers, dammit. Henderson and Press are just spewing nonsensical bullsh!t, not answers.

DO YOU HEAR ME YOU OBAMA DRONE SONS OF B!TCHES!!!!!

I WANT ANSWERS NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[truthfreedom]

It might make an effective commercial - a series of sympathetic people saying “Obama took my dealership” or “the Democrats took my dealership” or “name a democratic congressman running for reelection in 2010 took my dealership”

[Lmo56]

I may be wrong - but I have heard that the Administration TOLD GM and Chrysler which dealerships to close ...

I have also heard that a disproportionate number of closed dealerships (regardless of their profitability or non-profitability) DID NOT support Obama in the election ...

It makes one wonder ...

[mrsalty]

I watched the hearing, and its the same as a late term abortion!! They just didnt want these dealerships anymore, and just like an unborn child, they had no say!! Just bye, your gone!! What the he** is happening to this country!!

[Prole]

It's called Stalinism, my FRiend.

And we are the ones who will save our Republic by getting out there and supporting/voting Conservative.

Otherwise, I see no way for National survival.

[joesjane]

This story is heartbreaking. I feel his pain. I love my country and so has the hubby. We are a patriotic family, but I swear you would not believe the words coming out of my mouth in my home every night when the news is on. If obama wants to push the ghetto on us then to hell with him, I will do everything in my power to starve the ghetto.

[joesjane]

we need to find the proof that this is what happened. We need an anonymous source to leak it.

[Prole]

Precisely.

We need Rush Limbaugh, Mark Levin and Glenn Beck to start talking about this.

I am willing to bet that it can be proved fairly easily that Obama has chopped off all federal funding to McCain supporters, while funneling money to Obama supporters.

[chuckles]

They have admitted it for proof. They said most dealers are rich so they give to Republicans. EVERY MSM pundit agreed that must be why all but 1 closed dealership owner was Republican. No one even blinked. I guess Warren Buffet and Bill Gates are poor Democrats now. They and all the Hollywood stars get to keep their money cause they are all poor now.

There will be no further explaination as to the criteria they used to close dealers.

[STARWISE]

This is BEYOND outrageous !!!! It's shocking to see what's happening to these hard-working, tax paying good citizens and job creators. I'm heartbroken, sick to my stomach for that dealer who was dumped by both GM and Chrysler and all the dealers .. how can this be happening ? MUST watch the video ... I'm out of ample words. We are Venezuela.

Video of Texas GM and Chrysler dealer

"Frank A. Blakenbeckler III, from Waxahachie, Texas, owns the oldest Chevrolet dealership in the state of Texas, operating since 1926, when it was founded by his maternal grandfather.

He choked back tears as he told the committee, "It took me nearly 20 years to pay my parents for Carlisle Chevrolet. It took GM and Chrysler a mere 24 hours to steal Carlisle Chevrolet from me. This makes no sense. Why is this happening?"

Blankenbeckler's pain was palpable in the hearing room as he continued, "I am hurt. I feel violated. I am extremely angry. I wear my father's Bronze Star lapel pin on my coat. He was a member of the greatest generation. I am glad he is not alive to witness this travesty."

[mojitojoe]

So they are taking his and giving it to another dealer that’s only been in business for one year. Want to bet what party that dealer contributes to. This is so disgusting. Oh boy, I have a feeling we are close to SHTF time.

[RoadTest]

This administration is completely evil and, so far, untouchable in it’s clinch on the power controls.

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

Chrysler is running a new ad campaign for the Grand Caravan. The music is a catchy little tune bringing to mind the all-American, apple pie sitcoms of the 50’s & 60s.

[Batrachian]

With the obvious sympathy that is being shown for the dealers on this thread, is there any point at all in saying that GM and Chrysler can't sell enough cars to keep all these dealers in business? That was an article of faith here before word leaked that the process of choosing who would get the axe was political.

OK, Obama corrupts everything he touches. We know that. But, I'll say it again: GM and Chrysler don't sell enough cars to keep all the dealers in business.

What next? Will we start to sympathize with the assembly line clock watchers?

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

“I can assure you Carlisle is is not the bottom of the heap...”

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If his testimony does not wake up some doubters, nothing will.

In light of the MO of the White House machine, I wonder if the oil companies are the next target.