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1 posted on 12/04/2008 5:30:08 PM PST by AJKauf
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1993 Dodge Dakota, 4WD, though I’m sure most of the parts were made in some other country.


30 posted on 12/04/2008 5:54:24 PM PST by USAF70 (I'm a bitter clinger)
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In fact, I can’t name anyone I know who drives an American car except me

This guy is on to something. I know lots of liberals (mostly colleagues and family members) who will fiercely defend unions. Yet almost to a person they drive foreign cars (mostly Honda and Toyota).

When I've pointed out the same argument this author uses to them, they either change the subject or more likely blame the "overpaid", "incompetent" and selfish management. You really can't convince these folks that the UAW and the legacy costs are what is killing the US Auto Industry. These people really don't like facts that contradict their preconceived opinions.
31 posted on 12/04/2008 5:55:22 PM PST by truthguy (Good intentions are not enough!)
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And that's profiling and that's wrong.

34 posted on 12/04/2008 5:57:48 PM PST by bmwcyle (McCain had no honor when he failed to defend Sarah Palin, Leno was not enough)
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1965 VW Van, multi colored splashed paint design 465,000 miles. Bed, hot plate, coffee maker


35 posted on 12/04/2008 5:58:07 PM PST by Joan Kerrey
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At our ed of the block, the only household that’s conservative is the one in which I live - and the only house that has any domestic cars. Well, somebody across the street has a business car that’s a Caddy, but we’re the only ones with a complete compliment of Fords.


38 posted on 12/04/2008 6:01:29 PM PST by Desdemona (Tolerance of grave evil is NOT a Christian virtue (I choose virtue. Values change too often).)
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I was behind a Lincoln Towncar last week with an “obama” bumper sticker.

I’m not sure how valid the generalizations are.

I drive a 95 Buick Roadmaster, and don’t have any problems with it. Best car I’ve ever had.


39 posted on 12/04/2008 6:01:33 PM PST by I_Like_Spam
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I drive a Canadian car, a Honda Pilot (my second one), and a better car in the world does not exist.

I won't by an American car for a simple reason, and it has nothing to do with politics or ideology. The reason is that I had a terrible ownership experience with each of the three American cars (two Chevrolets and one Jeep) that I've owned. Poor quality and poor service. In what way do they deserve my hard-earned green?

My Pilot has quality, value and performance, not to mention bulletproof reliability. Honda has earned my business. Simple.

40 posted on 12/04/2008 6:02:35 PM PST by Batrachian
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Good read.
I have a Saturn SC Coupe (35mpg), Saturn Vue (wife’s buggy), Jeep Cherokee (4x4 winter blaster), and 67 Camaro convertible (classic summer fun). All made in USofA by union labor.


43 posted on 12/04/2008 6:06:45 PM PST by nascarnation
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Real liberals drive Trabants.

As proof that Communists make better cars.

44 posted on 12/04/2008 6:06:53 PM PST by usmcobra (Go ask Obama for your change, and don't bug me!)
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1960 Ford Ranchero with a Mustang II front end and a 302. Detroit steel.
45 posted on 12/04/2008 6:08:42 PM PST by spaced
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2007 toyota yaris sedan S. 40 mpg hwy 5spd manual w/ cruise, air, was under 15 k, o.t.d. Has been an excellent vehicle for me.


47 posted on 12/04/2008 6:10:32 PM PST by desertsolitaire (M.O.O.N. that spells SCARY.)
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I grew up as a fanatical Mopar man, but I now drove a Matrix, basically because no U.S. automaker saw fit to offer me a small AWD car. For a while I had Glock and NRA decals on it, which no doubt caused some confusion among the lemmings.

Mr. niteowl77

49 posted on 12/04/2008 6:14:44 PM PST by niteowl77 (Barney Frank: he can't tell a fuel injector from a tailpipe, but is somehow an automotive expert.)
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BMW R1200R. First foreign-made vehicle I’ve ever owned. I’m still not a liberal, though.


51 posted on 12/04/2008 6:17:11 PM PST by absalom01
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I'm presently driving a Hyundai Sonata which was assembled in Alabama by Americans.

Not a Leftwingtard bone in my body.

In fact, I don't know a single professor who drives a Sonata, and if they did, we've visited so many universities so many times the last 10 years I would have seen one if that were the case.

In fact, if you see a Sonata parked somewhere you are likely looking at something owned by a retired federal government employee, a young black American military officer or NCO, or a Public Health Service case worker on her way home.

The "neat people" drive Chebbies or something ~

57 posted on 12/04/2008 6:34:35 PM PST by muawiyah
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I paid cash for an 11 year old Dodge pick-up.


61 posted on 12/04/2008 6:40:51 PM PST by Grizzled Bear ("Does not play well with others.")
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2005 Toyota Camry for me, 2002 Mazda 626 for my wife. Basic, reliable transportation.


64 posted on 12/04/2008 6:52:43 PM PST by buccaneer81 (Bob Taft has soiled the family name for the next century.)
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Nearly every vehicle I own was built within 100 miles of where I live. I don’t buy new vehicles anymore. The highest mileage vehicles were built during the late 80’s and early 90’s. I currently drive a ‘90 Chevy half ton pickup that gets 23 to 25 miles per gallon. Oh, and it has nearly 300,000 miles on the odometer.


70 posted on 12/04/2008 6:59:19 PM PST by factoryrat (Better living through American Industrial Might.)
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on my fourth ford expedition. Cant imagine driving anything else. Just got home tonight after snowstorm, 5 degrees. My husband asked me if roads are bad. My answer? I dont know. And it feels great.


73 posted on 12/04/2008 7:03:40 PM PST by Mom MD (Jesus is the Light of the world!)
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1994 Ford Ranger 4WD, 26 mpg highway, 160,000 miles and still running like a top. Past cars were both American and foreign. American held up as good as any foreign. In fact a Datsun(remember those) I had broke down regularly. American cars are good, the American Auto industry(the big 3)business plan is not. Lower their cost and they will be able to compete just fine with foreign cars.
74 posted on 12/04/2008 7:04:17 PM PST by calex59
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Does anyone keep track of what Congressmen and Senators drive?


78 posted on 12/04/2008 7:37:08 PM PST by gotribe (obama just sucks - your wealth away)
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