I recently read that Ford was not pushing for any bailout money at this time, unlike GM and Chrysler. One reason given was that Ford didn’t want any of the restrictions being put on the acceptance of this money. Obama has decided to limit executive pay scales for those accepting money. The Ford CEO made $34 million one year - I can see why he doesn’t want restrictions - might crimp his lifestyle. As well, the government might want the consumer looked after better. Ford, on the other hand, unlike Toyota, doesn’t give a rats shit about the consumer, unless it is good for themselves. They buit a F150 that has a leaky front window that allows water to fry the electronics, spark plugs that blow out and a leaky back window. All production/manufacturing/design errors that they can’t be bothered owning up to. God help us if the government gave them some money and said, stand up to the plate and be a man and own up to the problems you are causing the taxapyer/consumer whose money you are getting as a bailout for not running you company properly while you drain it of any resources.
And the UAW/CAW mindset. Well, they don’t answer my email concerning help in the matter of the improperly installed window but they try to put you on a guilt trip by saying “Buy American” or “Buy Canadian” or, “Your ‘re union bashing”.
Why would I the consumer, buy a product from someone who makes big wages but can’t put the window in right. Now, Toyota, admit to their error and fix it.
And, if I buy a Toyota, some are also built in the U.S. and Canada and, they are NOT laying off permanent employees yet. So, why not buy from a non-union company that stands behind its product, isn’t laying off workers and the CEO gets a fair salary and isn’t draining the company of its resources to ensure his own lifestyle. It’s a no-brainer to decide on that one.
