D-C might become just D and C.
#201
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Re: D-C might become just D and C
Highcountry proclaimed:
> How about the new 2008 Jeep "Fat Boy"???
>
> Harley Davidson could buy JUST the Jeep group and jettison the newer
> B.S. products, then take Jeep back to their real Jeep roots that the
> Germans disolved while trying to make a buck. I am not exactly a
> Harley fan, but they DO have "some" patriotism left in their company!
Harley in my opinion might not be a bad idea. They may have too much
involvement with Ford to convince bankers, but not fixing things that
aren't broken does appear to be their business strategy.
> How about the new 2008 Jeep "Fat Boy"???
>
> Harley Davidson could buy JUST the Jeep group and jettison the newer
> B.S. products, then take Jeep back to their real Jeep roots that the
> Germans disolved while trying to make a buck. I am not exactly a
> Harley fan, but they DO have "some" patriotism left in their company!
Harley in my opinion might not be a bad idea. They may have too much
involvement with Ford to convince bankers, but not fixing things that
aren't broken does appear to be their business strategy.
#202
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Re: D-C might become just D and C
That does a potato potato potato all the way up Lions Back.
You heard it here first folks.
Clap Trap proclaimed:
> Hmm - a two cylinder air cooled Jeep?
>
> Highcountry wrote:
>
>> How about the new 2008 Jeep "Fat Boy"???
>>
>> Harley Davidson could buy JUST the Jeep group and jettison the newer
>> B.S. products, then take Jeep back to their real Jeep roots that the
>> Germans disolved while trying to make a buck. I am not exactly a
>> Harley fan, but they DO have "some" patriotism left in their company!
>>
>> Bruce
>>
#203
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Re: D-C might become just D and C
That does a potato potato potato all the way up Lions Back.
You heard it here first folks.
Clap Trap proclaimed:
> Hmm - a two cylinder air cooled Jeep?
>
> Highcountry wrote:
>
>> How about the new 2008 Jeep "Fat Boy"???
>>
>> Harley Davidson could buy JUST the Jeep group and jettison the newer
>> B.S. products, then take Jeep back to their real Jeep roots that the
>> Germans disolved while trying to make a buck. I am not exactly a
>> Harley fan, but they DO have "some" patriotism left in their company!
>>
>> Bruce
>>
#204
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Re: D-C might become just D and C
That does a potato potato potato all the way up Lions Back.
You heard it here first folks.
Clap Trap proclaimed:
> Hmm - a two cylinder air cooled Jeep?
>
> Highcountry wrote:
>
>> How about the new 2008 Jeep "Fat Boy"???
>>
>> Harley Davidson could buy JUST the Jeep group and jettison the newer
>> B.S. products, then take Jeep back to their real Jeep roots that the
>> Germans disolved while trying to make a buck. I am not exactly a
>> Harley fan, but they DO have "some" patriotism left in their company!
>>
>> Bruce
>>
#205
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Re: D-C might become just D and C
All you would need is a handful of envelopes full of cash to quell an
objections from the UAW Politburo.
"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>
> The same discussion allows that hell will freeze over before the UAW would
> allow anyone to even just buy the name without dealing with them first.
> They've offered concessions to GM and Ford, but apparently have a real
> hard on for DC management.
>
>
>
> Earle Horton proclaimed:
>
>> What I saw on the network news is that you have to pay U.S. autoworkers
>> too
>> much, to be able to make the cars cheaply enough, so that the same U.S.
>> workers will buy them. I don't get how you can fix this, by having some
>> other investor buy the company.
>>
>> Earle
>>
>> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
>> news:F8mdnQADcf3JOknYnZ2dnUVZ_uejnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>
>>>Nope, probably won't happen. Neither GM nor Ford is in a financial
>>
>> position
>>
>>>to acquire Chrysler, even though it's a good deal right now.
>>>
>>>I'd guess if D-C sold off Chrysler, it might be purchased by a Chinese
>>>manufacturer to get a boost in American market share. That will be a sad
>>
>> day
>>
>>>if it ever happens.
>>>
>>>"Coasty" <uscg_ret@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>news:B6GdnUTKTO0xq0nYnZ2dnUVZ_u2mnZ2d@comcast.c om...
>>>
>>>>ABC this morning said GM is look into acquiring Chrysler and combining
>>>>their design facilities.
>>>>
>>>>Coasty
>>>>
>>>>"Lee Ayrton" <layrton@panix.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:Pine.NEB.4.64.0702141652560.2921@panix2.p anix.com...
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>> http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...kmg&refer=home
>>
>>>>>Selected highlights:
>>>>>
>>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler AG may sell or seek partners for its unprofitable
>>>>>Chrysler division, abandoning its vision of building a successful
>>>>>carmaker that sold luxury Mercedes-Benz sedans as well as Dodge pickup
>>>>>trucks.</q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q>``We want to ensure that the core of Daimler can be protected from a
>>>>>possible financial downwards spiral at Chrysler,'</q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q> Renault and Nissan may be a possible partner for Chrysler, </q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q> Former Chief Executive Schrempp was heckled at most of the annual
>>>>>meetings by investors who demanded he sell the division.</q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler is in talks with General Motors to sell Chrysler to
>>>>>the world's largest carmaker, Manager Magazine reported, citing
>>>>>unidentified company sources. The talks are at ``an early stage,'' it
>>>>>said. </q>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>--
>>>>>"We began to realize, as we plowed on with the destruction of New
>>
>> Jersey,
>>
>>>>>that the extent of our American lunatic fringe had been
>>
>> underestimated."
>>
>>>>>Orson Wells on the reaction to the _War Of The Worlds_ broadcast.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
objections from the UAW Politburo.
"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:gp6dnbhtu_PJwUrYnZ2dnUVZ_tDinZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
> The same discussion allows that hell will freeze over before the UAW would
> allow anyone to even just buy the name without dealing with them first.
> They've offered concessions to GM and Ford, but apparently have a real
> hard on for DC management.
>
>
>
> Earle Horton proclaimed:
>
>> What I saw on the network news is that you have to pay U.S. autoworkers
>> too
>> much, to be able to make the cars cheaply enough, so that the same U.S.
>> workers will buy them. I don't get how you can fix this, by having some
>> other investor buy the company.
>>
>> Earle
>>
>> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
>> news:F8mdnQADcf3JOknYnZ2dnUVZ_uejnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>
>>>Nope, probably won't happen. Neither GM nor Ford is in a financial
>>
>> position
>>
>>>to acquire Chrysler, even though it's a good deal right now.
>>>
>>>I'd guess if D-C sold off Chrysler, it might be purchased by a Chinese
>>>manufacturer to get a boost in American market share. That will be a sad
>>
>> day
>>
>>>if it ever happens.
>>>
>>>"Coasty" <uscg_ret@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>news:B6GdnUTKTO0xq0nYnZ2dnUVZ_u2mnZ2d@comcast.c om...
>>>
>>>>ABC this morning said GM is look into acquiring Chrysler and combining
>>>>their design facilities.
>>>>
>>>>Coasty
>>>>
>>>>"Lee Ayrton" <layrton@panix.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:Pine.NEB.4.64.0702141652560.2921@panix2.p anix.com...
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>> http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...kmg&refer=home
>>
>>>>>Selected highlights:
>>>>>
>>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler AG may sell or seek partners for its unprofitable
>>>>>Chrysler division, abandoning its vision of building a successful
>>>>>carmaker that sold luxury Mercedes-Benz sedans as well as Dodge pickup
>>>>>trucks.</q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q>``We want to ensure that the core of Daimler can be protected from a
>>>>>possible financial downwards spiral at Chrysler,'</q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q> Renault and Nissan may be a possible partner for Chrysler, </q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q> Former Chief Executive Schrempp was heckled at most of the annual
>>>>>meetings by investors who demanded he sell the division.</q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler is in talks with General Motors to sell Chrysler to
>>>>>the world's largest carmaker, Manager Magazine reported, citing
>>>>>unidentified company sources. The talks are at ``an early stage,'' it
>>>>>said. </q>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>--
>>>>>"We began to realize, as we plowed on with the destruction of New
>>
>> Jersey,
>>
>>>>>that the extent of our American lunatic fringe had been
>>
>> underestimated."
>>
>>>>>Orson Wells on the reaction to the _War Of The Worlds_ broadcast.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
#206
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Re: D-C might become just D and C
All you would need is a handful of envelopes full of cash to quell an
objections from the UAW Politburo.
"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:gp6dnbhtu_PJwUrYnZ2dnUVZ_tDinZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
> The same discussion allows that hell will freeze over before the UAW would
> allow anyone to even just buy the name without dealing with them first.
> They've offered concessions to GM and Ford, but apparently have a real
> hard on for DC management.
>
>
>
> Earle Horton proclaimed:
>
>> What I saw on the network news is that you have to pay U.S. autoworkers
>> too
>> much, to be able to make the cars cheaply enough, so that the same U.S.
>> workers will buy them. I don't get how you can fix this, by having some
>> other investor buy the company.
>>
>> Earle
>>
>> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
>> news:F8mdnQADcf3JOknYnZ2dnUVZ_uejnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>
>>>Nope, probably won't happen. Neither GM nor Ford is in a financial
>>
>> position
>>
>>>to acquire Chrysler, even though it's a good deal right now.
>>>
>>>I'd guess if D-C sold off Chrysler, it might be purchased by a Chinese
>>>manufacturer to get a boost in American market share. That will be a sad
>>
>> day
>>
>>>if it ever happens.
>>>
>>>"Coasty" <uscg_ret@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>news:B6GdnUTKTO0xq0nYnZ2dnUVZ_u2mnZ2d@comcast.c om...
>>>
>>>>ABC this morning said GM is look into acquiring Chrysler and combining
>>>>their design facilities.
>>>>
>>>>Coasty
>>>>
>>>>"Lee Ayrton" <layrton@panix.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:Pine.NEB.4.64.0702141652560.2921@panix2.p anix.com...
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>> http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...kmg&refer=home
>>
>>>>>Selected highlights:
>>>>>
>>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler AG may sell or seek partners for its unprofitable
>>>>>Chrysler division, abandoning its vision of building a successful
>>>>>carmaker that sold luxury Mercedes-Benz sedans as well as Dodge pickup
>>>>>trucks.</q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q>``We want to ensure that the core of Daimler can be protected from a
>>>>>possible financial downwards spiral at Chrysler,'</q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q> Renault and Nissan may be a possible partner for Chrysler, </q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q> Former Chief Executive Schrempp was heckled at most of the annual
>>>>>meetings by investors who demanded he sell the division.</q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler is in talks with General Motors to sell Chrysler to
>>>>>the world's largest carmaker, Manager Magazine reported, citing
>>>>>unidentified company sources. The talks are at ``an early stage,'' it
>>>>>said. </q>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>--
>>>>>"We began to realize, as we plowed on with the destruction of New
>>
>> Jersey,
>>
>>>>>that the extent of our American lunatic fringe had been
>>
>> underestimated."
>>
>>>>>Orson Wells on the reaction to the _War Of The Worlds_ broadcast.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
objections from the UAW Politburo.
"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:gp6dnbhtu_PJwUrYnZ2dnUVZ_tDinZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
> The same discussion allows that hell will freeze over before the UAW would
> allow anyone to even just buy the name without dealing with them first.
> They've offered concessions to GM and Ford, but apparently have a real
> hard on for DC management.
>
>
>
> Earle Horton proclaimed:
>
>> What I saw on the network news is that you have to pay U.S. autoworkers
>> too
>> much, to be able to make the cars cheaply enough, so that the same U.S.
>> workers will buy them. I don't get how you can fix this, by having some
>> other investor buy the company.
>>
>> Earle
>>
>> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
>> news:F8mdnQADcf3JOknYnZ2dnUVZ_uejnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>
>>>Nope, probably won't happen. Neither GM nor Ford is in a financial
>>
>> position
>>
>>>to acquire Chrysler, even though it's a good deal right now.
>>>
>>>I'd guess if D-C sold off Chrysler, it might be purchased by a Chinese
>>>manufacturer to get a boost in American market share. That will be a sad
>>
>> day
>>
>>>if it ever happens.
>>>
>>>"Coasty" <uscg_ret@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>news:B6GdnUTKTO0xq0nYnZ2dnUVZ_u2mnZ2d@comcast.c om...
>>>
>>>>ABC this morning said GM is look into acquiring Chrysler and combining
>>>>their design facilities.
>>>>
>>>>Coasty
>>>>
>>>>"Lee Ayrton" <layrton@panix.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:Pine.NEB.4.64.0702141652560.2921@panix2.p anix.com...
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>> http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...kmg&refer=home
>>
>>>>>Selected highlights:
>>>>>
>>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler AG may sell or seek partners for its unprofitable
>>>>>Chrysler division, abandoning its vision of building a successful
>>>>>carmaker that sold luxury Mercedes-Benz sedans as well as Dodge pickup
>>>>>trucks.</q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q>``We want to ensure that the core of Daimler can be protected from a
>>>>>possible financial downwards spiral at Chrysler,'</q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q> Renault and Nissan may be a possible partner for Chrysler, </q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q> Former Chief Executive Schrempp was heckled at most of the annual
>>>>>meetings by investors who demanded he sell the division.</q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler is in talks with General Motors to sell Chrysler to
>>>>>the world's largest carmaker, Manager Magazine reported, citing
>>>>>unidentified company sources. The talks are at ``an early stage,'' it
>>>>>said. </q>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>--
>>>>>"We began to realize, as we plowed on with the destruction of New
>>
>> Jersey,
>>
>>>>>that the extent of our American lunatic fringe had been
>>
>> underestimated."
>>
>>>>>Orson Wells on the reaction to the _War Of The Worlds_ broadcast.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
#207
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Re: D-C might become just D and C
All you would need is a handful of envelopes full of cash to quell an
objections from the UAW Politburo.
"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:gp6dnbhtu_PJwUrYnZ2dnUVZ_tDinZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
> The same discussion allows that hell will freeze over before the UAW would
> allow anyone to even just buy the name without dealing with them first.
> They've offered concessions to GM and Ford, but apparently have a real
> hard on for DC management.
>
>
>
> Earle Horton proclaimed:
>
>> What I saw on the network news is that you have to pay U.S. autoworkers
>> too
>> much, to be able to make the cars cheaply enough, so that the same U.S.
>> workers will buy them. I don't get how you can fix this, by having some
>> other investor buy the company.
>>
>> Earle
>>
>> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
>> news:F8mdnQADcf3JOknYnZ2dnUVZ_uejnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>
>>>Nope, probably won't happen. Neither GM nor Ford is in a financial
>>
>> position
>>
>>>to acquire Chrysler, even though it's a good deal right now.
>>>
>>>I'd guess if D-C sold off Chrysler, it might be purchased by a Chinese
>>>manufacturer to get a boost in American market share. That will be a sad
>>
>> day
>>
>>>if it ever happens.
>>>
>>>"Coasty" <uscg_ret@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>news:B6GdnUTKTO0xq0nYnZ2dnUVZ_u2mnZ2d@comcast.c om...
>>>
>>>>ABC this morning said GM is look into acquiring Chrysler and combining
>>>>their design facilities.
>>>>
>>>>Coasty
>>>>
>>>>"Lee Ayrton" <layrton@panix.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:Pine.NEB.4.64.0702141652560.2921@panix2.p anix.com...
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>> http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...kmg&refer=home
>>
>>>>>Selected highlights:
>>>>>
>>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler AG may sell or seek partners for its unprofitable
>>>>>Chrysler division, abandoning its vision of building a successful
>>>>>carmaker that sold luxury Mercedes-Benz sedans as well as Dodge pickup
>>>>>trucks.</q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q>``We want to ensure that the core of Daimler can be protected from a
>>>>>possible financial downwards spiral at Chrysler,'</q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q> Renault and Nissan may be a possible partner for Chrysler, </q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q> Former Chief Executive Schrempp was heckled at most of the annual
>>>>>meetings by investors who demanded he sell the division.</q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler is in talks with General Motors to sell Chrysler to
>>>>>the world's largest carmaker, Manager Magazine reported, citing
>>>>>unidentified company sources. The talks are at ``an early stage,'' it
>>>>>said. </q>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>--
>>>>>"We began to realize, as we plowed on with the destruction of New
>>
>> Jersey,
>>
>>>>>that the extent of our American lunatic fringe had been
>>
>> underestimated."
>>
>>>>>Orson Wells on the reaction to the _War Of The Worlds_ broadcast.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
objections from the UAW Politburo.
"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:gp6dnbhtu_PJwUrYnZ2dnUVZ_tDinZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
> The same discussion allows that hell will freeze over before the UAW would
> allow anyone to even just buy the name without dealing with them first.
> They've offered concessions to GM and Ford, but apparently have a real
> hard on for DC management.
>
>
>
> Earle Horton proclaimed:
>
>> What I saw on the network news is that you have to pay U.S. autoworkers
>> too
>> much, to be able to make the cars cheaply enough, so that the same U.S.
>> workers will buy them. I don't get how you can fix this, by having some
>> other investor buy the company.
>>
>> Earle
>>
>> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
>> news:F8mdnQADcf3JOknYnZ2dnUVZ_uejnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>
>>>Nope, probably won't happen. Neither GM nor Ford is in a financial
>>
>> position
>>
>>>to acquire Chrysler, even though it's a good deal right now.
>>>
>>>I'd guess if D-C sold off Chrysler, it might be purchased by a Chinese
>>>manufacturer to get a boost in American market share. That will be a sad
>>
>> day
>>
>>>if it ever happens.
>>>
>>>"Coasty" <uscg_ret@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>news:B6GdnUTKTO0xq0nYnZ2dnUVZ_u2mnZ2d@comcast.c om...
>>>
>>>>ABC this morning said GM is look into acquiring Chrysler and combining
>>>>their design facilities.
>>>>
>>>>Coasty
>>>>
>>>>"Lee Ayrton" <layrton@panix.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:Pine.NEB.4.64.0702141652560.2921@panix2.p anix.com...
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>> http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...kmg&refer=home
>>
>>>>>Selected highlights:
>>>>>
>>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler AG may sell or seek partners for its unprofitable
>>>>>Chrysler division, abandoning its vision of building a successful
>>>>>carmaker that sold luxury Mercedes-Benz sedans as well as Dodge pickup
>>>>>trucks.</q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q>``We want to ensure that the core of Daimler can be protected from a
>>>>>possible financial downwards spiral at Chrysler,'</q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q> Renault and Nissan may be a possible partner for Chrysler, </q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q> Former Chief Executive Schrempp was heckled at most of the annual
>>>>>meetings by investors who demanded he sell the division.</q>
>>>>>
>>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler is in talks with General Motors to sell Chrysler to
>>>>>the world's largest carmaker, Manager Magazine reported, citing
>>>>>unidentified company sources. The talks are at ``an early stage,'' it
>>>>>said. </q>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>--
>>>>>"We began to realize, as we plowed on with the destruction of New
>>
>> Jersey,
>>
>>>>>that the extent of our American lunatic fringe had been
>>
>> underestimated."
>>
>>>>>Orson Wells on the reaction to the _War Of The Worlds_ broadcast.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
#208
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Re: D-C might become just D and C
Naw, I think they might buy into that "I'm an American and I work for
Americans" line. They don't shop at Walmart, they don't play Chinese
Checkers and they only eat Freedom Fries.
Earle
"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
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> All you would need is a handful of envelopes full of cash to quell an
> objections from the UAW Politburo.
>
>
> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:gp6dnbhtu_PJwUrYnZ2dnUVZ_tDinZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> >
> > The same discussion allows that hell will freeze over before the UAW
would
> > allow anyone to even just buy the name without dealing with them first.
> > They've offered concessions to GM and Ford, but apparently have a real
> > hard on for DC management.
> >
> >
> >
> > Earle Horton proclaimed:
> >
> >> What I saw on the network news is that you have to pay U.S. autoworkers
> >> too
> >> much, to be able to make the cars cheaply enough, so that the same U.S.
> >> workers will buy them. I don't get how you can fix this, by having
some
> >> other investor buy the company.
> >>
> >> Earle
> >>
> >> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
> >> news:F8mdnQADcf3JOknYnZ2dnUVZ_uejnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> >>
> >>>Nope, probably won't happen. Neither GM nor Ford is in a financial
> >>
> >> position
> >>
> >>>to acquire Chrysler, even though it's a good deal right now.
> >>>
> >>>I'd guess if D-C sold off Chrysler, it might be purchased by a Chinese
> >>>manufacturer to get a boost in American market share. That will be a
sad
> >>
> >> day
> >>
> >>>if it ever happens.
> >>>
> >>>"Coasty" <uscg_ret@comcast.net> wrote in message
> >>>news:B6GdnUTKTO0xq0nYnZ2dnUVZ_u2mnZ2d@comcast.c om...
> >>>
> >>>>ABC this morning said GM is look into acquiring Chrysler and
combining
> >>>>their design facilities.
> >>>>
> >>>>Coasty
> >>>>
> >>>>"Lee Ayrton" <layrton@panix.com> wrote in message
> >>>>news:Pine.NEB.4.64.0702141652560.2921@panix2.p anix.com...
> >>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...kmg&refer=home
> >>
> >>>>>Selected highlights:
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler AG may sell or seek partners for its unprofitable
> >>>>>Chrysler division, abandoning its vision of building a successful
> >>>>>carmaker that sold luxury Mercedes-Benz sedans as well as Dodge
pickup
> >>>>>trucks.</q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q>``We want to ensure that the core of Daimler can be protected from
a
> >>>>>possible financial downwards spiral at Chrysler,'</q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> Renault and Nissan may be a possible partner for Chrysler, </q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> Former Chief Executive Schrempp was heckled at most of the annual
> >>>>>meetings by investors who demanded he sell the division.</q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler is in talks with General Motors to sell Chrysler
to
> >>>>>the world's largest carmaker, Manager Magazine reported, citing
> >>>>>unidentified company sources. The talks are at ``an early stage,'' it
> >>>>>said. </q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>--
> >>>>>"We began to realize, as we plowed on with the destruction of New
> >>
> >> Jersey,
> >>
> >>>>>that the extent of our American lunatic fringe had been
> >>
> >> underestimated."
> >>
> >>>>>Orson Wells on the reaction to the _War Of The Worlds_ broadcast.
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>
>
Americans" line. They don't shop at Walmart, they don't play Chinese
Checkers and they only eat Freedom Fries.
Earle
"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:83740$45d76a8f$422afc51$21179@FUSE.NET...
> All you would need is a handful of envelopes full of cash to quell an
> objections from the UAW Politburo.
>
>
> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:gp6dnbhtu_PJwUrYnZ2dnUVZ_tDinZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> >
> > The same discussion allows that hell will freeze over before the UAW
would
> > allow anyone to even just buy the name without dealing with them first.
> > They've offered concessions to GM and Ford, but apparently have a real
> > hard on for DC management.
> >
> >
> >
> > Earle Horton proclaimed:
> >
> >> What I saw on the network news is that you have to pay U.S. autoworkers
> >> too
> >> much, to be able to make the cars cheaply enough, so that the same U.S.
> >> workers will buy them. I don't get how you can fix this, by having
some
> >> other investor buy the company.
> >>
> >> Earle
> >>
> >> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
> >> news:F8mdnQADcf3JOknYnZ2dnUVZ_uejnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> >>
> >>>Nope, probably won't happen. Neither GM nor Ford is in a financial
> >>
> >> position
> >>
> >>>to acquire Chrysler, even though it's a good deal right now.
> >>>
> >>>I'd guess if D-C sold off Chrysler, it might be purchased by a Chinese
> >>>manufacturer to get a boost in American market share. That will be a
sad
> >>
> >> day
> >>
> >>>if it ever happens.
> >>>
> >>>"Coasty" <uscg_ret@comcast.net> wrote in message
> >>>news:B6GdnUTKTO0xq0nYnZ2dnUVZ_u2mnZ2d@comcast.c om...
> >>>
> >>>>ABC this morning said GM is look into acquiring Chrysler and
combining
> >>>>their design facilities.
> >>>>
> >>>>Coasty
> >>>>
> >>>>"Lee Ayrton" <layrton@panix.com> wrote in message
> >>>>news:Pine.NEB.4.64.0702141652560.2921@panix2.p anix.com...
> >>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...kmg&refer=home
> >>
> >>>>>Selected highlights:
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler AG may sell or seek partners for its unprofitable
> >>>>>Chrysler division, abandoning its vision of building a successful
> >>>>>carmaker that sold luxury Mercedes-Benz sedans as well as Dodge
pickup
> >>>>>trucks.</q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q>``We want to ensure that the core of Daimler can be protected from
a
> >>>>>possible financial downwards spiral at Chrysler,'</q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> Renault and Nissan may be a possible partner for Chrysler, </q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> Former Chief Executive Schrempp was heckled at most of the annual
> >>>>>meetings by investors who demanded he sell the division.</q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler is in talks with General Motors to sell Chrysler
to
> >>>>>the world's largest carmaker, Manager Magazine reported, citing
> >>>>>unidentified company sources. The talks are at ``an early stage,'' it
> >>>>>said. </q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>--
> >>>>>"We began to realize, as we plowed on with the destruction of New
> >>
> >> Jersey,
> >>
> >>>>>that the extent of our American lunatic fringe had been
> >>
> >> underestimated."
> >>
> >>>>>Orson Wells on the reaction to the _War Of The Worlds_ broadcast.
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>
>
#209
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: D-C might become just D and C
Naw, I think they might buy into that "I'm an American and I work for
Americans" line. They don't shop at Walmart, they don't play Chinese
Checkers and they only eat Freedom Fries.
Earle
"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:83740$45d76a8f$422afc51$21179@FUSE.NET...
> All you would need is a handful of envelopes full of cash to quell an
> objections from the UAW Politburo.
>
>
> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:gp6dnbhtu_PJwUrYnZ2dnUVZ_tDinZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> >
> > The same discussion allows that hell will freeze over before the UAW
would
> > allow anyone to even just buy the name without dealing with them first.
> > They've offered concessions to GM and Ford, but apparently have a real
> > hard on for DC management.
> >
> >
> >
> > Earle Horton proclaimed:
> >
> >> What I saw on the network news is that you have to pay U.S. autoworkers
> >> too
> >> much, to be able to make the cars cheaply enough, so that the same U.S.
> >> workers will buy them. I don't get how you can fix this, by having
some
> >> other investor buy the company.
> >>
> >> Earle
> >>
> >> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
> >> news:F8mdnQADcf3JOknYnZ2dnUVZ_uejnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> >>
> >>>Nope, probably won't happen. Neither GM nor Ford is in a financial
> >>
> >> position
> >>
> >>>to acquire Chrysler, even though it's a good deal right now.
> >>>
> >>>I'd guess if D-C sold off Chrysler, it might be purchased by a Chinese
> >>>manufacturer to get a boost in American market share. That will be a
sad
> >>
> >> day
> >>
> >>>if it ever happens.
> >>>
> >>>"Coasty" <uscg_ret@comcast.net> wrote in message
> >>>news:B6GdnUTKTO0xq0nYnZ2dnUVZ_u2mnZ2d@comcast.c om...
> >>>
> >>>>ABC this morning said GM is look into acquiring Chrysler and
combining
> >>>>their design facilities.
> >>>>
> >>>>Coasty
> >>>>
> >>>>"Lee Ayrton" <layrton@panix.com> wrote in message
> >>>>news:Pine.NEB.4.64.0702141652560.2921@panix2.p anix.com...
> >>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...kmg&refer=home
> >>
> >>>>>Selected highlights:
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler AG may sell or seek partners for its unprofitable
> >>>>>Chrysler division, abandoning its vision of building a successful
> >>>>>carmaker that sold luxury Mercedes-Benz sedans as well as Dodge
pickup
> >>>>>trucks.</q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q>``We want to ensure that the core of Daimler can be protected from
a
> >>>>>possible financial downwards spiral at Chrysler,'</q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> Renault and Nissan may be a possible partner for Chrysler, </q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> Former Chief Executive Schrempp was heckled at most of the annual
> >>>>>meetings by investors who demanded he sell the division.</q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler is in talks with General Motors to sell Chrysler
to
> >>>>>the world's largest carmaker, Manager Magazine reported, citing
> >>>>>unidentified company sources. The talks are at ``an early stage,'' it
> >>>>>said. </q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>--
> >>>>>"We began to realize, as we plowed on with the destruction of New
> >>
> >> Jersey,
> >>
> >>>>>that the extent of our American lunatic fringe had been
> >>
> >> underestimated."
> >>
> >>>>>Orson Wells on the reaction to the _War Of The Worlds_ broadcast.
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>
>
Americans" line. They don't shop at Walmart, they don't play Chinese
Checkers and they only eat Freedom Fries.
Earle
"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:83740$45d76a8f$422afc51$21179@FUSE.NET...
> All you would need is a handful of envelopes full of cash to quell an
> objections from the UAW Politburo.
>
>
> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:gp6dnbhtu_PJwUrYnZ2dnUVZ_tDinZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> >
> > The same discussion allows that hell will freeze over before the UAW
would
> > allow anyone to even just buy the name without dealing with them first.
> > They've offered concessions to GM and Ford, but apparently have a real
> > hard on for DC management.
> >
> >
> >
> > Earle Horton proclaimed:
> >
> >> What I saw on the network news is that you have to pay U.S. autoworkers
> >> too
> >> much, to be able to make the cars cheaply enough, so that the same U.S.
> >> workers will buy them. I don't get how you can fix this, by having
some
> >> other investor buy the company.
> >>
> >> Earle
> >>
> >> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
> >> news:F8mdnQADcf3JOknYnZ2dnUVZ_uejnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> >>
> >>>Nope, probably won't happen. Neither GM nor Ford is in a financial
> >>
> >> position
> >>
> >>>to acquire Chrysler, even though it's a good deal right now.
> >>>
> >>>I'd guess if D-C sold off Chrysler, it might be purchased by a Chinese
> >>>manufacturer to get a boost in American market share. That will be a
sad
> >>
> >> day
> >>
> >>>if it ever happens.
> >>>
> >>>"Coasty" <uscg_ret@comcast.net> wrote in message
> >>>news:B6GdnUTKTO0xq0nYnZ2dnUVZ_u2mnZ2d@comcast.c om...
> >>>
> >>>>ABC this morning said GM is look into acquiring Chrysler and
combining
> >>>>their design facilities.
> >>>>
> >>>>Coasty
> >>>>
> >>>>"Lee Ayrton" <layrton@panix.com> wrote in message
> >>>>news:Pine.NEB.4.64.0702141652560.2921@panix2.p anix.com...
> >>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...kmg&refer=home
> >>
> >>>>>Selected highlights:
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler AG may sell or seek partners for its unprofitable
> >>>>>Chrysler division, abandoning its vision of building a successful
> >>>>>carmaker that sold luxury Mercedes-Benz sedans as well as Dodge
pickup
> >>>>>trucks.</q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q>``We want to ensure that the core of Daimler can be protected from
a
> >>>>>possible financial downwards spiral at Chrysler,'</q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> Renault and Nissan may be a possible partner for Chrysler, </q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> Former Chief Executive Schrempp was heckled at most of the annual
> >>>>>meetings by investors who demanded he sell the division.</q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler is in talks with General Motors to sell Chrysler
to
> >>>>>the world's largest carmaker, Manager Magazine reported, citing
> >>>>>unidentified company sources. The talks are at ``an early stage,'' it
> >>>>>said. </q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>--
> >>>>>"We began to realize, as we plowed on with the destruction of New
> >>
> >> Jersey,
> >>
> >>>>>that the extent of our American lunatic fringe had been
> >>
> >> underestimated."
> >>
> >>>>>Orson Wells on the reaction to the _War Of The Worlds_ broadcast.
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>
>
#210
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: D-C might become just D and C
Naw, I think they might buy into that "I'm an American and I work for
Americans" line. They don't shop at Walmart, they don't play Chinese
Checkers and they only eat Freedom Fries.
Earle
"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:83740$45d76a8f$422afc51$21179@FUSE.NET...
> All you would need is a handful of envelopes full of cash to quell an
> objections from the UAW Politburo.
>
>
> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:gp6dnbhtu_PJwUrYnZ2dnUVZ_tDinZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> >
> > The same discussion allows that hell will freeze over before the UAW
would
> > allow anyone to even just buy the name without dealing with them first.
> > They've offered concessions to GM and Ford, but apparently have a real
> > hard on for DC management.
> >
> >
> >
> > Earle Horton proclaimed:
> >
> >> What I saw on the network news is that you have to pay U.S. autoworkers
> >> too
> >> much, to be able to make the cars cheaply enough, so that the same U.S.
> >> workers will buy them. I don't get how you can fix this, by having
some
> >> other investor buy the company.
> >>
> >> Earle
> >>
> >> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
> >> news:F8mdnQADcf3JOknYnZ2dnUVZ_uejnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> >>
> >>>Nope, probably won't happen. Neither GM nor Ford is in a financial
> >>
> >> position
> >>
> >>>to acquire Chrysler, even though it's a good deal right now.
> >>>
> >>>I'd guess if D-C sold off Chrysler, it might be purchased by a Chinese
> >>>manufacturer to get a boost in American market share. That will be a
sad
> >>
> >> day
> >>
> >>>if it ever happens.
> >>>
> >>>"Coasty" <uscg_ret@comcast.net> wrote in message
> >>>news:B6GdnUTKTO0xq0nYnZ2dnUVZ_u2mnZ2d@comcast.c om...
> >>>
> >>>>ABC this morning said GM is look into acquiring Chrysler and
combining
> >>>>their design facilities.
> >>>>
> >>>>Coasty
> >>>>
> >>>>"Lee Ayrton" <layrton@panix.com> wrote in message
> >>>>news:Pine.NEB.4.64.0702141652560.2921@panix2.p anix.com...
> >>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...kmg&refer=home
> >>
> >>>>>Selected highlights:
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler AG may sell or seek partners for its unprofitable
> >>>>>Chrysler division, abandoning its vision of building a successful
> >>>>>carmaker that sold luxury Mercedes-Benz sedans as well as Dodge
pickup
> >>>>>trucks.</q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q>``We want to ensure that the core of Daimler can be protected from
a
> >>>>>possible financial downwards spiral at Chrysler,'</q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> Renault and Nissan may be a possible partner for Chrysler, </q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> Former Chief Executive Schrempp was heckled at most of the annual
> >>>>>meetings by investors who demanded he sell the division.</q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler is in talks with General Motors to sell Chrysler
to
> >>>>>the world's largest carmaker, Manager Magazine reported, citing
> >>>>>unidentified company sources. The talks are at ``an early stage,'' it
> >>>>>said. </q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>--
> >>>>>"We began to realize, as we plowed on with the destruction of New
> >>
> >> Jersey,
> >>
> >>>>>that the extent of our American lunatic fringe had been
> >>
> >> underestimated."
> >>
> >>>>>Orson Wells on the reaction to the _War Of The Worlds_ broadcast.
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>
>
Americans" line. They don't shop at Walmart, they don't play Chinese
Checkers and they only eat Freedom Fries.
Earle
"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:83740$45d76a8f$422afc51$21179@FUSE.NET...
> All you would need is a handful of envelopes full of cash to quell an
> objections from the UAW Politburo.
>
>
> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:gp6dnbhtu_PJwUrYnZ2dnUVZ_tDinZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> >
> > The same discussion allows that hell will freeze over before the UAW
would
> > allow anyone to even just buy the name without dealing with them first.
> > They've offered concessions to GM and Ford, but apparently have a real
> > hard on for DC management.
> >
> >
> >
> > Earle Horton proclaimed:
> >
> >> What I saw on the network news is that you have to pay U.S. autoworkers
> >> too
> >> much, to be able to make the cars cheaply enough, so that the same U.S.
> >> workers will buy them. I don't get how you can fix this, by having
some
> >> other investor buy the company.
> >>
> >> Earle
> >>
> >> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
> >> news:F8mdnQADcf3JOknYnZ2dnUVZ_uejnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> >>
> >>>Nope, probably won't happen. Neither GM nor Ford is in a financial
> >>
> >> position
> >>
> >>>to acquire Chrysler, even though it's a good deal right now.
> >>>
> >>>I'd guess if D-C sold off Chrysler, it might be purchased by a Chinese
> >>>manufacturer to get a boost in American market share. That will be a
sad
> >>
> >> day
> >>
> >>>if it ever happens.
> >>>
> >>>"Coasty" <uscg_ret@comcast.net> wrote in message
> >>>news:B6GdnUTKTO0xq0nYnZ2dnUVZ_u2mnZ2d@comcast.c om...
> >>>
> >>>>ABC this morning said GM is look into acquiring Chrysler and
combining
> >>>>their design facilities.
> >>>>
> >>>>Coasty
> >>>>
> >>>>"Lee Ayrton" <layrton@panix.com> wrote in message
> >>>>news:Pine.NEB.4.64.0702141652560.2921@panix2.p anix.com...
> >>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...kmg&refer=home
> >>
> >>>>>Selected highlights:
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler AG may sell or seek partners for its unprofitable
> >>>>>Chrysler division, abandoning its vision of building a successful
> >>>>>carmaker that sold luxury Mercedes-Benz sedans as well as Dodge
pickup
> >>>>>trucks.</q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q>``We want to ensure that the core of Daimler can be protected from
a
> >>>>>possible financial downwards spiral at Chrysler,'</q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> Renault and Nissan may be a possible partner for Chrysler, </q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> Former Chief Executive Schrempp was heckled at most of the annual
> >>>>>meetings by investors who demanded he sell the division.</q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>><q> DaimlerChrysler is in talks with General Motors to sell Chrysler
to
> >>>>>the world's largest carmaker, Manager Magazine reported, citing
> >>>>>unidentified company sources. The talks are at ``an early stage,'' it
> >>>>>said. </q>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>--
> >>>>>"We began to realize, as we plowed on with the destruction of New
> >>
> >> Jersey,
> >>
> >>>>>that the extent of our American lunatic fringe had been
> >>
> >> underestimated."
> >>
> >>>>>Orson Wells on the reaction to the _War Of The Worlds_ broadcast.
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>
>