So sad for Wisconsin today

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[Post New]03/12/2011 10:04
Anonymous
Detroit.....the Union, liberal democrat world of wonders.
[Post New]03/12/2011 10:11
Anonymous
An old song, relevant to a new generation: There is Power in a Union

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gblWJyoA-_I&feature=player_embedded#at=215
[Post New]03/12/2011 10:12
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Union junk


That may be your impression, but you probably haven't driven a new one lately. GM's quality has gone up and now they rank above BMW, Audi, Mercedes Benz, and Mini. Yes, they still have not reached the Asians in quality, but I bet most people did not expect this result.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/cr-recommended/best-worst-in-car-reliability/reliability-findings/reliability-findings.htm

And regarding other union automakers, Ford is now #10, just under Lexus. Chrysler is the worst. Porsche is union produced and is #2 in the rankings and Volvo is #8. And of course Toyota, Nissan, and Honda all have union workers, including in their home countries. Oh, you didn't know that? http://www.marketwatch.com/story/honda-labor-union-wont-demand-wage-hike-report-2010-02-01

So basically your impression of GM is outdated, and your impression of the role of unions on quality is just not accurate.

I hear you. But you've got years of negative impressions to overcome. My father sold GM products back in the day when they were revered. Then began the long slide downwards when a GM car could barely get to 50,000 miles without an engine or alternator replacement. When I bought my first Honda, he described it as a "portable coffin." I want GM to succeed, but it's going to be awhile before the typical DCUM poster drives around DC in a GM car instead of a Mercedes, LEXUS SUV, or similar vehicle.






[Post New]03/12/2011 10:24
Anonymous
Scott Walker will not allow Wisconsin to become Detroit.
[Post New]03/12/2011 10:30
jsteele
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Anonymous wrote:Scott Walker will not allow Wisconsin to become Detroit.


Wisconsin will not allow Scott Walker to finish her term.
[Post New]03/12/2011 10:34
Anonymous
If they want to become Detroit that's their problem.
[Post New]03/12/2011 10:42
Anonymous
Ohio and Indiana are next. Then new Hampshire , then Michigan, then Idaho and Colorado, . States that raise taxes will lose business and become Detroit.
[Post New]03/12/2011 14:48
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Ohio and Indiana are next. Then new Hampshire , then Michigan, then Idaho and Colorado, . States that raise taxes will lose business and become Detroit.


You mean that the decline of the American auto industry was due to taxes, and then states will be demoted to cities?
[Post New]03/12/2011 15:16
Anonymous
Scott Walker's days are numbered. I hope every where he goes for the rest of his life, he will be greeted with shouts of "SHAME SHAME SHAME!"
[Post New]03/12/2011 15:24
Anonymous
National hero.
[Post New]03/12/2011 15:24
Anonymous
the shame goes to the violent union thugs. have you seen the videos of their atrocities in Madison?
[Post New]03/12/2011 15:29
jsteele
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Anonymous wrote:the shame goes to the violent union thugs. have you seen the videos of their atrocities in Madison?


Atrocities? Isn't that a bit overly dramatic?
[Post New]03/12/2011 15:30
Anonymous
NEA is a joke. Public schools generally suck. Plus they all looked overweight and sloppy when they protested. They look the way US students test which is horrible. We waste way too much money on the whole low quality system.
[Post New]03/12/2011 16:46
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:the shame goes to the violent union thugs. have you seen the videos of their atrocities in Madison?




Atrocities? One eyeroll is not enough for this drama queen.


[Post New]03/12/2011 17:10
takoma
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Anonymous wrote:the shame goes to the violent union thugs. have you seen the videos of their atrocities in Madison?

No. I heard about one with palm trees in the background, but have not seen it. I also saw pix of nasty looking cops dragging demonstrators out of the Statehouse; was that part of it? Can you post a link?
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