tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3555635907241726170.post4645501600512779056..comments2023-09-11T08:10:06.932-07:00Comments on GM Chrysler News: Boycott Alabama Now-New website-Stop Senator Richard ShelbyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3555635907241726170.post-45707822856451597792008-12-12T20:16:00.000-08:002008-12-12T20:16:00.000-08:00What a tool. I have a better idea. In my fantasy w...What a tool. I have a better idea. In my fantasy world, the 60%+ of Americans who oppose these bailouts start voting with their wallet by shunning companies suckling at the Federal teat, and supporting companies that resist the temptation, even if their competitors do not. In this case, it would mean <A HREF="http://westanddivided.blogspot.com/2008/12/if-they-take-bailout-boycott-gm-and.html" REL="nofollow">buying Ford, boycotting GM & Chrysler</A>. There is far greater manufacturing capacity than there are customers. Why wouldn't rational customers buy from a company that shows a management ability to operate without bailouts? Keep the Ford lines running, shut more GM lines down. <BR/><BR/>Don't get me wrong. Ford CEO Alan Mulally did not cover himself or his company in any more glory than the rest of the bozos in either of his two appearances before Congress. But this week, <A HREF="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28159257/" REL="nofollow">Ford finally got it right</A>, and said they would not Federal money this round. It's something.mwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11181222537529037359noreply@blogger.com