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Help us, Mr. President…

02/20/2006, 9:24 AM

By admin

Automotive columnist Daniel Howes of the Detroit News has written an interesting editorial on the role of U.S. president George Bush in the revival of America’s auto industry. Bush has said he has no intention of providing the companies with a bailout. But that’s not what GM and Ford needs, according to Howes. He says the industry “needs an advocate, not a bailout.” Howes writes, “what they want is an advocate whose sweeping concept of national security in a globalized world doesn’t end with the Pentagon, the CIA and the Department of Homeland Security. It includes manufacturing, the indigenous auto industry and new fuel technology because a robust and independent industry can still be a bulwark even in the allegedly post-industrial 21st century.”

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02/20, 10:21 AM

posted by:

Jim

an advocate whose sweeping concept of national security in a globalized world doesn’t end with the Pentagon, the CIA and the Department of Homeland Security

yeah, good luck with that.

they’re kidding, right?

02/20, 10:48 AM

posted by:

johnny

really, that was the stupidest article i have read all day. he’s asking for a national cheerleader for the US automotive sector? or maybe it was something about the Ford and GM needing a presidential hug?

i don’t think anyone is rooting for GM to collapse and fail. i think the reality is that everyone knows rick is doing nothing but helming a sinking ship while taking down ford with it. despite all the industry murmurs rick either knows something everyone doesn’t or he likes sitting on his hands.

02/20, 12:10 PM

posted by:

Madcapp

I think that guy said you can run your car on switchgrass and woodchips.

02/20, 12:27 PM

posted by:

Anonymous

We dont need the president or any part of government “marketing” The US automobile industry or any US manufacturing (although it’d work…can you imagine the response if the President promoted “Buy American”?).
I do believe, as US citizens, it is our duty to realize all the effects of Globalization. I believe the government can help ensure that we are all educated about Globalization. Cheapest isnt necessarely best!

02/20, 1:24 PM

posted by:

Madcapp

In an obtuse and out of character move, the administration actually got something right for a change. If the government subsidizes Detroits arrogant stupidity, its just going to prolong the inevitible. I believe that Bush said Detroit “needs to focus on building relevant products”. What a novel idea to put forth, building cars people want…what an unbelieveably bold statement. we have no business pouring money on Detroit, instead, Detroit needs to wake up out of their stupor and stop building chassis that are 2 cycles behind, and drivechains that are 4 product cycles behind, you and your pushrod driven FWD 4 speed transaxle garbage. That’s exactly the stark foot-up-the-ass Detroit needs.

02/20, 1:28 PM

posted by:

KissMyX

Dubja Dubja he’s our man, if he can do it…. it’s prolly damn easy.

 
 
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