Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

[Ron Malespin]

Very good points Marlon.  The U.S. has become the caretaker of the world.  We dump billions of dollars helping other countries economies and poverty levels.  I can't remember the exact number but I believe the U.S. has 26 million people living below the poverty level.  What happened to taking care of us?  The cold war is over.  There was a reason in the day to defend our borders.  Japan owns a significant portion of U.S soil.  How and why did we let that happen.  They could own us someday.  Ron M. ----- Original Message ----- From: Marlon Hanson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 4:20 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home? I think the big picture is that too many of us our looking at our own short term benefit, just as GM and Ford did in the 80s when they let the Japanese take over the auto market. They went for short term quarter to quarter gains profits so everyone in upper management could earn fat bonuses and and stock would go up. Now we have in essense been "taken over" and more ownership of what used to be OUR country is gradually slipping completely out of American hands. Long term, this COULD prove to be a significant problem for our grandchildren. We can't be sure, but I do seem to recall that the brutality of every country we now buy from during past wars. Our "prisoner abuses" are nothing compared to what was done to our soldiers who were captured were subjected to in World War II and since. And... Now that our funds are gradually funneling into the middle east for gas and oil we know what their attitude toward personal liberties are. All that money goes toward buying America ... good for us today. For our children? for our grandchildren? I am a bit obstinate, but I carefully look at what I'm buying and try to stay as American as possible. From Cars to Wal Mart, I must admit it is getting harder and harder. Marlon. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree with all of you; but you're missing the big picture. James is right. The Japanese do not open their trading borders, not just for Autos but all products, with the same open arms that we do. Bottom line; follow the money. Where do those profit dollars really go after the cars are built in America?   BTW, GM is closing 9[i think] plants and laying off some 30,000 employees.    Rich -----Original Message----- From: Matthew Post <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Nov 22, 2005 4:12 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List , The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home? Are there any vehicles that are ENTIRELY American built anymore?  And by that I mean without Canadian or Mexican parts/assembly etc.?  I doubt it.  Larry makes a good point, but I believe those Japanese cars assembled here are made with mostly Japanese parts.  They are assembled here to avoid the customs duties associated with finished goods, but GM and Ford do the same thing in Europe. I guess my point is that the lines are very blurred.  People can say "Buy American" and I'm all for it, but you have to wonder how much of the product is really American.  Besides, the Japanese automaker pays taxes to Uncle Sam for selling their cars here, same as GM or Ford. Matt At 12:32 PM 11/22/2005, Larry Shouse wrote: I'm not ashamed of owning a Japanese vehicle. As far as I'm concerned it's our right as an American to buy what we feel to be the best fit and value for our given situation. Besides, many "Japanese" cars and trucks are assembled here in the United States, while many of our American vehicles are assembled in other countries. Same goes for parts. You want to buy strictly American? That's your right and I will defend your right to do so, but good luck accomplishing your goal.   Larry Shouse ----- Original Message ----- From: James Strunk To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 1:17 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home? I have an idea,,no a suggestion,get rid of that japanese car,,anybody should be ashamed to own japanese cars,they restict owr big three automakers to a specific # of cars that can be sold in japan,, FAIR TRADE ??? I've said before,,If you see me in a japanese car or truck,,call the law,,I've been kidnapped !!!!! ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 9:46 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home? ok ok somebody has got to step and be the expert ......somebody? anybody ? gezzzzz maybe all of us together are the experts lol Darin Bailey