Capybara ... one big freaking rat.
Posted on 05/23/2006 4:36:53 AM PDT by Flavius
Capybara ... one big freaking rat.
Probably from the same guy that came up with the name Booo-ikk.
You got me, and got me LOL.
Now, let me refer you to another rodent...
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1636832/posts?page=1#1
Thanks for clearing that up. Looks like you could get a couple of good seat covers out of one of those!
My eyes! My eyes!
"Does anybody know where Toyota came up with that goofy name (Camry)?"
I think it is Japanese for Detroit sucks.
That's true, but China isn't done with developing their auto industry. Along with final assembly, there are typically plans to increase the local contents of the parts. And as more parts are manufactured there, the price of the automobile will continue to drop. And China will also have the advantage of economy of scale putting even more downward pressure on the price of automobiles. And as more of the automobile is made in China, it will put an upward pressure on wages.
As they continue to move further along the technology path, R&D centers will be built there putting even more upward pressures on wages.
So, the story hasn't finished yet. China still produces less automobiles than Japan, but I'm convinced in 15 years, they'll produce more than Japan AND the US COMBINED.
>>Despite wages of about $2 an hour
Actually it's pretty descent wage for factory workers in China.
We don't. But if China can import cheap cars to the US, just like they fill Wally World with cheap goods, Americans >will< buy the cheaper car.
Just another example of our manufacturing base going overseas.
They seem very friendly, I never knew they could write.
The reason our manufacturing base is going overseas is this: We have allowed our (formerly Constitutional) government to be hijacked and its currency to be manipulated. (Note to both parties, elected representatives and their sycophants: this is your clue to take a bow.) Right now, money is being printed unconstitutionally and spent by government at an unprecedented rate. That drives up the costs of living and doing in business in America UP. We the people allowed this to occur without a fight, and are now paying the consequences.
Anyone have a problem with that?
I'm not sure I see the problem. Toyota builds cars here to sell here and in this market. Toyota builds cars to sell there and in that market.
I don't see how that affects our manufacturers at all. If anything, it should drive them toward improvement via percieved future competition.
As for Wally World, they spend over 20 times more money with American suppliers than they do with Chinese.
"Americans >will< buy the cheaper car."
Then the American auto manufacturers should be far out-selling the imports but they are not. Value and quality sell cars.
By your assessment, the only lawn tractors sold should be of the "Wally World" variety. They are the cheapest and as you said Americans >will< buy the cheapest, right? I mean those Craftsman, John Deere, Cub Cadet, Toro, etc. tractors that are HUGELY popular are considerably more expensive. People buy them because they are of high quality and a good value given their quality and durability.
I'm guessing you're one of those folks who sometimes refer to Americans as "sheeple". Keep thinking that.
THis assumes of course China doesn't decide to nationalize its factories and industry once its built enough wealth to afford an all out shooting war with the west.
Camry=Mycar
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