68fastback Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 . Just went up this afternoon: Bold Moves Episode #10 Fyi, the first time I clicked it, it said Ep10, but played Ep9 (labelled as Ep10), but seems to be ok now. Net: Sounds like the heat is turned up and the 2008 Ford North America recovery date is in jeopardy. -Dan . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Roger Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Interesting that Ford would post that. Unless the U.S. automakers are able to extricate themselves from their U.A.W. contracts and unless they can find some relief from ever escalating health care costs, they are doomed. The bottom line: It's a global economy and the American worker (blue collar AND white collar) is competing with those in other countries who are willing to work for a fraction of his or her wages and benefits. It's not looking good for the Home Team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted August 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Interesting that Ford would post that. Unless the U.S. automakers are able to extricate themselves from their U.A.W. contracts and unless they can find some relief from ever escalating health care costs, they are doomed. The bottom line: It's a global economy and the American worker (blue collar AND white collar) is competing with those in other countries who are willing to work for a fraction of his or her wages and benefits. It's not looking good for the Home Team. For sure, JR... ------------------------------------------------- Mark Fields gave an EXCELLENT speech to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce June 14, 2006 just before his presentation to the U.S. Congress. It's a really worthwhile read and touches on JR's points and many more; here's the link if anyone's interested: Mark Fields speech Some excellent insights on the challenges and how the playing field is not all that even. <edit:> It's a fairly long read, but worth it... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 I'm an optomist - but I have to agree. Unless the USA can come up with a product that we alone can produce - my grandkids' lifestyle is not going to be anything like mine. Global changes take time - but I think our position here in America is not looking real rosy long term. Anyone know what the average hourly rate is for an auto worker here in the US? Or - a longshoreman? I think I need to learn to speak Spanish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 I'm an optomist - but I have to agree. Unless the USA can come up with a product that we alone can produce - my grandkids' lifestyle is not going to be anything like mine. Global changes take time - but I think our position here in America is not looking real rosy long term. Anyone know what the average hourly rate is for an auto worker here in the US? Or - a longshoreman? I think I need to learn to speak Spanish... Que? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Dave's not here, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomAce Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Dave's not here, man. In the future, in the context of this discussion, that might be "Manuel's not here man..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Roger Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 I'm an optomist - but I have to agree. I think I need to learn to speak Spanish... Or Chinese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
150man Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Let's hope it's not Arabic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSOLVER Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Or Russian. Yesterday the Russians moved past Saudi Arabia as the worlds largest petroleum exporter.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted August 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Dave's not here, man. Well, it's better than thong-boy! Sheesh! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Well, it's better than thong-boy! Sheesh! . Da! :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Did someone ask for Thong-Boy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted August 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Did someone ask for Thong-Boy? Search on "thong-boy" and there's a link for www.hotthongboy.com, but I'm not going there :eek5: :tease: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 No. Not clicking. You're just looking for new members for your thong of the month club. Nice try, Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted August 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 No. Not clicking. You're just looking for new members for your thong of the month club. Nice try, Dan. yeah, that's it, Bryan. even with a firewall I ain't clicking on that! ... no no no... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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