[DPB101]

Fifty years ago Congress began to look into the Ford Foundation's use of taxpayer funds . . .

The much maligned Reece Committee

[chainsaw]

his is one reason, among many, why I have never owned a Ford product.

[aardvark1]

Interesting use of the phrase "sexual equality." On the surface most would think that refers to gender (i.e. male/female issues), but now it has become "sexuality" equality.

[atomic conspiracy]

The radical left would not exist without support from corporate America. How is this? Why would the likes of the Ford Foundation and Ted Turner and any number of other capitalist entities finance those who avowedly oppose the capitalist system? The answer lies in understanding the origin, nature, and crucial importance of modern advertising. I believe that The Conquest of Cool by Thomas M. Frank is the single most important work of cultural history produced in the last 20 years. It documents the growth of cultural radicalism and; by extension, political radicalism; as a standard advertising device in American business.

[Fearless Flyers]

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[CSM]

Just for everyone's information "The Ford Foundation" is in no way tied to Ford Motor Company any more. It was originally started by Ford and his Family as a charitable organization, however at the current time they are not linked at all. The foundation is just using the name and it is hurting Ford Motor Company.

The auto company is a huge supporter of it's employees that are members of the military. During this conflict the company is extending paid leave from the normal 2 weeks per year for military service to up to a year. If a Reservist is serving for this time period the difference in pay between military pay and their normal Ford pay is made up by Ford Motor Company.

Of course as a company they do things that are questionable, but driven by society and potential negative press. They do things like support Diversity (without clear definitions), they don't play hardball with the UAW and basically cave to any claim by a "minority" or "minority company". They are very scared of negative press regarding social issues.

They are still evil because they produce the satanic use vehicle (SUV).

From the Ford Foundation Website FAQ's:

Is the Ford Foundation connected to the Ford Motor Company?

The Ford Foundation and the Ford Motor Company are separate and independent organizations, with distinct managements and boards of trustees. There is, however, an historical connection. Henry Ford and his son, Edsel, founded the Ford Foundation in 1936 with a broad charter to promote human welfare. When the Foundation became a national and international organization in 1950, its assets consisted almost entirely of non-voting Ford Motor Company stock bequeathed from the estates of Henry and Edsel Ford. In order to diversify its endowment, between the years 1956 and 1974, the Foundation sold and otherwise disposed of its Ford Motor Company stock and invested the proceeds in other securities. The Foundation no longer owns Ford Motor Company stock and no affiliation exists between the two organizations, except for the historical connection.

[Tailgunner Joe]

bttt

[Dark Wing]

fyi