where and who do you work for

Building construction student at Virginia Tech. Went all the way through a junior of mechanical engineering prior to the switch, so I'm a quasi-engineer...

James,

Obviously you have very strong opinions about the American auto industry, your union, and protectionism for the American workforce. I in no way mean to belittle, or to debate your position.

I will say, simply, that I don't agree with you.

My Father was an auto mechanic and worked for American car companies all of his life. His father did the same. My maternal grandfather spent 32 years in the Navy, and another 28 years working in the Naval Shipyards.

I myself spent the early part of my career working in the defense industry, in the design and build of weapons for our military. I then became a lawyer and worked in our Federal Court amongst other a$$ignments.

For the last 13 years I've been in the computer industry, 10 spent working for one of America's largest computer companies, and 3 for an independent American distributor. In my industry, we don't face competition from a handful of foreign competitors, as does the auto industry -- We face competetion from hardware, software, and engineering firms from every developed and semi-developed country in the world.

Still, I don't agree with your position. BKH

I work in the fibergla$$ insulation industry. Forgien competition is not too great in this industry because no one wants to pay for overseas shipping cost when the majority of the product you are shipping is air.

87, I was listening to the Detroit radio station WJR (heart of the big three) the other day and they were interviewing a Toyota executive who stated that thier new pick-up has less forien content than the Ford Explorer?

I drive all GM, too many relatives work or have retired from there.

Small bussiness owner(The Boat Doctor)25 years in,on,and around the boating industry.The Japs got Merc. off their butts and into building the most tech.advanced 2 strokes,very dependable to boot.I have obtained my Master level on Merc and Mercruiser,and topped out in my Yamaha schooling.I prefer BLACK motors,and Z-71 tow trucks.Also own a 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager 3.8 w/ towing package,no problem pulling the '64 up a steep ramp or stopping,i too buy what suits my needs ,but go USA...........boat dr

Wow, lots of opinions when it comes to origin of products. It comes down to whatever you like to drive and there's no right or wrong answers. Personally, I like large V8 engines and being high off the ground.

I provide solutions for companies that have security concerns and theft issues. I find out what sort of problem they're having and provide CCTV/DVR/EAS equipment. I mainly work with major retail companies, but help small business too.

Ken

I work for a small architectural firm; we specialize in corporate interiors.

Of course I want to support Americal companies & keep tax dollars in the country, as I suspect most Americans would. But I tow with my Nissan (Titan) for the same reason I have a Nautique: It does it's job very well, without costing me a lot of time & money dealing with repairs. I have owned American cars (Fords), and became very frustrated with the endless trips to the mechanic because something else broke. As soon as the American car companies can offer a product that has the same quality & re-sale as my Nissan, I will be happy to give them my business. In the meantime, I will be sticking with products that do what they are supposed to without breaking down evry month.

I own a Screen printing and embroidery busisness, the wife and I always try to buy not just american made products but also locally made and support small businesses when we can. The major issue for most of us is the lack of choice, there are fewer and fewer products in this country that are genuinely made here.

Since our brainless leaders signed the NAFTA agreement the garment industry has lost 95% (estimate) of it's domestic manufacturing. In my office I have several hundred sample garments hanging up and I took a quick look at the tags to see where all this product comes from... here goes, in no particular order

Bangladesh, Peru, El Salvador, Pakistan,Honduras,Myanmar,mexico,china,singapore,Hong Kong,philipines,Thailand, Malaysia,ShriLanka,Dominican Republic, Macau,Cambodia, Vietnam, India .

Last but not least I was able to find one product line that comes from the USA.

Our manufacturing mills in this country are all turning into yuppie condos or shopping malls full of imported goods, we buy it all up and watch our standard of living decline while we bring the third world ino the 21st century at our expense.

I thought I'd feel better after writing this but I don't, I think I'll have beer, Corona Please. On second thought make it a MIller Lite.

PS, I own a GM car that was a$$embled in Mexico. WTF

I am a platoon sergeant with the Rakkasans of the 101st Infantry Division Airborne (AASLT). I command a Bradley Fighting Vehicle (made in the USA). My foreign rivals...no competition.

I drive a Ford, four door, dually truck.




1987 Ski Nautique

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Bill; you are my kinda guy,bet the Bradley would make one hell of a tow rig,would not have to fight for your turn at the ramp.....park the trailer where you want......and have the final word on a road rage issue,big boat has right of way.

Rob, I agree, I like to use the local Mom & Pop stores whenever possible. We have a local hardware store here that has everything under the sun, but you have to ask for it to find it !!!!

I bought some oak veneer plywood from our local regional lumber company for a really good price. Some of the better plywood that I have seen for awhile. When I got it home it was stamped on the edge "CHINA" and I bet the raw material came from the US.

I work in an engine composite shop for a major airline in Atlanta. We manufacture,& repair various engine components that are entirely composite or incorportate composite parts in them. I've been there for over 18 years. Outsourcing is a very big problem as most fuselage work is done outside the company whereas before it was done in house. Engine maint is the money maker for this airline. As far as the Auto thing I'm 75% american as all 3 are represented in my home. 86' C-10, 97' Escort, 00' Durango and alas a 96' Miata.

Feelgood M.D. wrote: I look at foriegn cars like capri pants, they're fine if you're a girl, but if you're a guy...

roadkingpuck wrote: Just curious; if (hypothetically speaking), Correct Craft was sold to a Japanese company, would most CC owners stay with CC for new boat purchases or would they switch to Mastercraft or another American made boat?

That would be the end of cup holders if CC was sold to a Japanese company.

Ken

81;that just does not roll off the tounge right,does it???????????

boat dr