GM vehicle? Not me. - Page 2

03-30-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Texan in Mexico

Maybe not buy the Corvette but instead stick a third of that money into GM, Citi and some other "value" stocks?

I like my cars with as close to 10 lbs/HP as my money can buy. It must be comfortable and reliable, too. It must also be good on mountain roads. I'm looking at the Audi A6T Quatro, too. There was also some Infinity model. If taxes (my biggest expense) keep going up more than my pay I will just keep my present car running until I can't get parts for it any more. If I won the lottery (you have to play to win) I would buy a Vette before I would get a Ferrari or a Lambo.

AAlmeter · 03-30-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by forgop

That's just it-he's just as responsible for the mess as Wagoner.

For all those in the union ranks that villify the compensation of salaried executives, they're turning a blind eye to what those in the union make. As if a $60k/year job turning some bolts is bad enough, union appointed positions are the shiznit into a bigger career of do-nothing job responsibility and accountability to no-one, often dished out in the good old boys network or family members. Then you take into consideration elected stewards/committemen/zone men/bargaining committee members, you've got a LOT of guys there making $200k+/year that give ZERO productivity paid for by GM/Chrysler/Ford.

Being an elected UAW rep is much like being in Congress-they're just a bunch of money grubbing whores and the only concern they have is for getting re-elected, not looking out in the best interest of their constituents.

Hey! I've known many stewards and reps who were nothing like members of Congress.....they've got much nicer suits than the average congressman's. And their shoes...so nice and shiney!

Genetic Defect · 03-30-2009, 10:50 AM

Damn GM and the trucks they built

shilala · 03-30-2009, 11:20 AM

The anti-worker sentiment in this thread amazes me. It's sad.
They're regular guys feeding their family with a decent wage that they've fought, bled and sacrificed for.
Would it be better if the men and women at GM made 8 or 10 bucks an hour with no benefits so that someone else could stack that money in their pile?

loki · 03-30-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

The anti-worker sentiment in this thread amazes me. It's sad.
They're regular guys feeding their family with a decent wage that they've fought, bled and sacrificed for.
Would it be better if the men and women at GM made 8 or 10 bucks an hour with no benefits so that someone else could stack that money in their pile?

i think it's more anti-union then anti-worker...

Genetic Defect · 03-30-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by loki

i think it's more anti-union then anti-worker...

the UAW is crap.

Footbag · 03-30-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

The anti-worker sentiment in this thread amazes me. It's sad.
They're regular guys feeding their family with a decent wage that they've fought, bled and sacrificed for.
Would it be better if the men and women at GM made 8 or 10 bucks an hour with no benefits so that someone else could stack that money in their pile?

I have to agree. There would be no better time to buy a GM vehicle if you are looking to contribute to the US economy.

03-30-2009, 11:37 AM

I am not going to contribute to the government-run-union part of the economy. I will freely choose where I want my non-taxed money to go.

shilala · 03-30-2009, 11:42 AM

I'm gonna buy me some Chinese cars so those poor buggers can get democratize.

Genetic Defect · 03-30-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

I'm gonna buy me some Chinese cars so those poor buggers can get democratize.

I'll stick to my Kentucky built truck

shilala · 03-30-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Vito

I'll stick to my Kentucky built truck

I meant after my Envoy and PT Cruiser die.

Genetic Defect · 03-30-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

I meant after my Envoy and PT Cruiser die.

I'll die before I buy the other stuff or I'll walk

shilala · 03-30-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Vito

I'll die before I buy the other stuff or I'll walk

If I had to drive Japanese I'd throw myself off a building. Twice.

03-30-2009, 11:57 AM

We have Japanese cars made here in California.

Genetic Defect · 03-30-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

If I had to drive Japanese I'd throw myself off a building. Twice.

my luck I would just bounce

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Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

We have Japanese cars made here in California.

keep them there

WildBlueSooner · 03-30-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

I am not going to contribute to the government-run-union part of the economy. I will freely choose where I want my non-taxed money to go.

Genetic Defect · 03-30-2009, 12:03 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whNIWUQGwj0

WildBlueSooner · 03-30-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Vito

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whNIWUQGwj0

Genetic Defect · 03-30-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by WildBlueSooner

Mighty fine truck

I want to do the tarp conversion to mine

AAlmeter · 03-30-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

I am not going to contribute to the government-run-union part of the economy. I will freely choose where I want my non-taxed money to go.

Word.

The UAW was a BIG reason why the big 3 were not even a consideration when I purchased my new truck.

03-30-2009, 10:50 AM	#23
Genetic Defect difetosso Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Perry Location: An elevator Posts: 5,202 Trading: (5)	Re: GM vehicle? Not me. Damn GM and the trucks they built __________________ I'm an outcast riding into town alone I got wanderlust branded deeper than the bone

03-30-2009, 11:20 AM	#24
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: GM vehicle? Not me. The anti-worker sentiment in this thread amazes me. It's sad. They're regular guys feeding their family with a decent wage that they've fought, bled and sacrificed for. Would it be better if the men and women at GM made 8 or 10 bucks an hour with no benefits so that someone else could stack that money in their pile? __________________

03-30-2009, 11:37 AM	#28
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: GM vehicle? Not me. I am not going to contribute to the government-run-union part of the economy. I will freely choose where I want my non-taxed money to go.

03-30-2009, 11:42 AM	#29
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: GM vehicle? Not me. I'm gonna buy me some Chinese cars so those poor buggers can get democratize. __________________

03-30-2009, 11:57 AM	#34
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: GM vehicle? Not me. We have Japanese cars made here in California.

03-30-2009, 12:03 PM	#37
Genetic Defect difetosso Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Perry Location: An elevator Posts: 5,202 Trading: (5)	Re: GM vehicle? Not me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whNIWUQGwj0 __________________ I'm an outcast riding into town alone I got wanderlust branded deeper than the bone