Shocker: Ford beats Government Motors in Q1
posted at 12:12 pm on May 7, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
“Beats” being a relative term of the amount of red ink, of course. Oddly, the New York Times and the AP neglected to mention this rather notable occurance, but BizzyBlog did the work that American journalists apparently won’t — research. For the first time in 80 years, Ford outsold GM, bringing in a topline number of $24.8 billion in sales, against the bailed-out automaker’s $22.4 billion. Both companies had severe reductions in global sales over 2008′s Q1 figures, with Ford losing almost $15 billion in revenue — and GM over $20 billion.
Ford beat GM on the bottom line, too, although that victory seems somewhat Pyrrhic as well. GM lost six billion dollars on the bottom line, while Ford managed to stanch the bleeding down to $1.4 billion. Even that shows better efficiency at Ford, with losses amounting to 105% of sales, while GM’s loss figures to 127% of sales. Clearly, if either or both are improving, it appears Ford is ahead of the curve compared to the formerly dominant manufacturer.
Ford wasn’t all that far behind GM last year, but the marketplace has shifted in Ford’s favor. While a number of factors may play into that, could buyers have more confidence in Ford and its staying power for having opted out of the bailout? And could this also be a signal from consumers that they will punish GM and potentially Chrysler as well for taking taxpayer money, especially since bankruptcy will occur anyway?
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If I was in the market for an American made car, it would be a Ford. No question.
ladyingray on May 7, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Ford is on teh cusp of the greatest marketing, ad campaign in over 40 years. They don’t need flashy new models, or enviro-baiting tech that loses money, nor do they need union sledgehammers.
They just need to say “we believe in the American people”
PR goldmine…
Odie1941 on May 7, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Ford makes nice pickups.
LtE126 on May 7, 2009 at 12:16 PM
I wrote all three manufacturers and told them that I would never buy a product from them again if they accepted bailout money. Looks like others might have had the same sentiment?
windbag on May 7, 2009 at 12:16 PM
Being from the Sooner state, I have always observed that when it came to trucks…someone was/is either a Chevy or Ford person. For me and the people I talk to, that debate is pretty much over. There is no way in HELL I would ever ever ever buy another GM or Chrysler product. May the socialist, communist, Godless unions rot forever.
…at least I’m leaning that direction.
lm10001 on May 7, 2009 at 12:17 PM
Never really been a fan of Ford (own a Chevy currently). But with the way things are going with GM and Chrysler, I could see myself owning a Ford in the future. Assuming they don’t end up being gobbled up by the .gov as well.
modnar on May 7, 2009 at 12:18 PM
I’m buying foreign. Always and forever. BMW is next.
Mommypundit on May 7, 2009 at 12:18 PM
I know I’ll never buy a GM product now. Chrysler either.
I haven’t yet anyway, but my choices thus far (Nissan,Toyota, Ford) have all been good. My Ford ride as of now is great and steers me toward another Ford purchase.
Moesart on May 7, 2009 at 12:18 PM
BobMbx on May 7, 2009 at 12:18 PM
Ford Motor Company all the way. Dearborn Rules. Ford has very superior products these last few years. They are better off than the lumbering giant that GM has become.
Go Ford!!
portlandon on May 7, 2009 at 12:19 PM
Ford has a better idea. Sell cars and stay in business to make spare parts.
Steve Z on May 7, 2009 at 12:20 PM
Ford is trying to get their act together, while GM and Chrysler are suckling on Obama’s teat. I don’t feel so bad about buying my Mustang.
Vic on May 7, 2009 at 12:20 PM
Ed are you SURE How could private-owned auto company do better than one that is run by Steve Ratner and Barack Obama. Maybe you should double check your source.
The_Lid on May 7, 2009 at 12:20 PM
I am with ladyingray. I love my old GMC Yukon, but would not buy a new one…but the equivalent from anybody but GM or Chrysler.
I wouldn’t buy an ice cream cone from a company Obama was managing. No faith at all in management, which translates into faith in the product.
Harry Schell on May 7, 2009 at 12:20 PM
We are in the market for a new car, already have a Ford pickup but need a car to run around town in and we have narrowed the list to Ford and Toyota. Right now we are leaning Ford and once we got a decent down payment saved up we will go shopping.
You know that whole thing about being responsible. Not taking on more debt then you can afford or getting credit you can’t pay back. Silly me.
Just A Grunt on May 7, 2009 at 12:21 PM
I supported the best US car company by buying a Swedish car (Volvo). Ford owns Volvo. YAY!
Apologetic California on May 7, 2009 at 12:21 PM
I would not buy any product from gm or chrysler. Ford will get my business if they don’t take my tax money. I hope Ford will get lots of business.
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letget on May 7, 2009 at 12:21 PM
Obama will now have to cripple Ford, somehow. How will it be done? EPA? IRS? Safety? Windfall profit tax? Watch the news as we will see something come out soon to force Ford to come in line with the UAW Party line. Zero can’t allow Ford to succeed on capitialist terms.
MikeA on May 7, 2009 at 12:21 PM
Or, “We didn’t take any of your taxes.”
Wethal on May 7, 2009 at 12:21 PM
Been a GM guy for many years. Mainly SUV’s but I do have some old Camaro’s, Chevelle, etc. My 04 Yukon is getting up in miles and even though I have never liked Fords I am seriously thinking of an Expedition as a replacement. Ford said no to the bailout and didnt cry about it. They will probably have a new customer.
faol on May 7, 2009 at 12:21 PM
All those Ford buyers are sure to get a scolding from the White House (and its media pets) for being vultures who hate the Working Man.
Threshing Flora on May 7, 2009 at 12:23 PM
and in the future, the Owners of competitor Chrysler(UAW) will be negotiating the contracts for employees of their competition, Ford
anyone see the problem here?
jp on May 7, 2009 at 12:23 PM
If Ford atarts winning…Obama will arrange their failure to the best of his limited ability, or hide the on-going failure that will be Obama Motors.
His image now depends on making OM a success.
Welcome to the fascist economy.
Harry Schell on May 7, 2009 at 12:23 PM
I own a Ford and a Chevy. When the Ford dies, I’ll buy another Ford. When the Chevy dies, I’ll buy another Ford.
CurtZHP on May 7, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Ford’s standing as a corporation has been higher than that of GM’s from before the bailouts. They didn’t need them, remember? Such a quick comparison tells us very little, if anything at all Ed. Don’t jump the gun reading tea leaves, concrete results will materialize soon enough.
ernesto on May 7, 2009 at 12:23 PM
I think Ford should run an ad in which they use the term, “Government Motors” for GM. Just for fun.
Wethal on May 7, 2009 at 12:24 PM
FORD used to mean “Fix Or Repair Daily”, but they’ve definitely turned things around, adapting to the market better than Cry(sler for a) Dime(ler) and GM (Government Mismanagement).
If a day comes when I can’t get a spare part for my 2004 Stratus, I will definitely buy a Ford.
Steve Z on May 7, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Gettelfinger has said he wants to sell the Chrysler stock off. Nice to announce it ahead of time. Makes for a lower price when people know your plans.
Wethal on May 7, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Lesson for GM, and Chrysler? This is what happens, when you get into bed with a socialist dictator.
Good for Ford. Proof that Americans still want to buy American, and not some Socialist/Union product.
capejasmine on May 7, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Didn’t know that-but guess I’m doing ok then bcs we have 3 Ford pick ups & a Volvo semi.
We buy Fords bcs they seem to be able to take a beating reasonably well (we need to be able to beat the he!! out of a vehicle-all vehicles here get used for ‘ranch’ purposes eventually).
Ford is also the only decent (IMHO)heavy duty pick maker around, though some of the models suck.
The Chevy’s pick ups I’ve driven do not seem to ever have as much power as a Ford & they just feel “cheap” compared to a Ford interior.
Dodge has got some good stuff going on, but again, they seem “cheap” & they do not have as much interior room as a Ford.
Every Ford I’ve ever owned is physically more user friendly & comfortable IMHO. We got a lotta kids & dogs & my husband is a tall guy & he can fit in the Ford comfortably.
Badger40 on May 7, 2009 at 12:27 PM
Zogby or Gallup should do a poll on how many Americans would NOT buy a vehicle from a bailed out auto company….Hot Seat Poll at least?
What happens when GM sells no cars? Will we be forced to buy them?
ctmom on May 7, 2009 at 12:27 PM
UAW.
steveegg on May 7, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Ford’s independence was a major factor in me buying one last December.
bj1126 on May 7, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Obama is punishing GM for having the temerity of advertising on the Rush Limbaugh show.
SouthernRoots on May 7, 2009 at 12:28 PM
If rokemronnie’s still around, I have to say I am impressed with the new hybrid Ford Fusion. It’s a nice looking vehicle and it posted some serious numbers recently.
DrSteve on May 7, 2009 at 12:28 PM
I do have to say though that the 80-90′s model Cadillacs are awesome.
They make GREAT ranch vehicles.
Badger40 on May 7, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Ford was somewhat lucky in this whole fiasco. They nailed down some early financing at good rates. GM and Chrysler got in the situation where no one will loan to them. Well except for American tax payers that is.
So now we tax payers will get stuck subsidizing them even more with this $4500 voucher to trade in your clunker for a new GM or Chrysler? Is Ford included? I can see a new market emerging… “Buy your clunker here, guaranteed to make it to your nearest car dealer’s lot before it dies.”
Or maybe the dealers will provide clunkers for you, to immediately trade in.
Dasher on May 7, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Gee, if they both dumped the unions they could turn those losses into a rather healthy profit.
fogw on May 7, 2009 at 12:31 PM
The problem for Ford, compared to the Japanese and Korean car manufacturers with U.S. plants, is they’re stuck with the same UAW deals as GM and Chrysler. And if the White House and the UAW have their way, the union will have near majority control in GM and the major say-so in Chrysler, even if the Fiat sale does go through.
So between the three car companies, which one do you think the UAW and the administration are going to put the screws to come contract time unless they play along? (and while the Ford execs were smart enough to hock the store before the downturn to ride it out without government cash, William Clay Ford is such a PC lunkhead, odds are better than 50-50 he’ll cave to Obama and the unions before long, and then watch his car company start performing like his football team).
jon1979 on May 7, 2009 at 12:31 PM
I’ve been buying new GM’s (new suburbans for me and blazers/bravadas/trailblazers for my wife) every 2 years for 20 years…(and I’ve loved them) currently own a 2008 and 07 repectively. Next year her Trailblazer is gonna become a Ford or a Toyota and my suburban will a frod or toyota the next year…
I will NOT buy another General Motors product if it is built, and serviced by the US Government & the UAW.
Lyin’ thieven’ bastards.
Tim Zank on May 7, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Good luck Ford, you’re going to need it when Ogabe decides you are getting in the way of his agenda.
Sure is a nice manufacturing facility you have there, be a shame if something were to happen to it.
Bishop on May 7, 2009 at 12:31 PM
I used to be a die hard Chevy guy, but Ford will have my business in the future. When my current truck dies, Ford is going to get a new lifelong customer.
Stickeehands on May 7, 2009 at 12:32 PM
If people don’t buy gm or chrysler bho will buy them with our tax money and give them to people on welfare.
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letget on May 7, 2009 at 12:33 PM
I think this will split the UAW. GM and Chrysler will continue to tank, and when Gettlefinger moves against Ford it is over. The Ford employees won’t like the UAW killing Ford for the purpose of shared misery with UAW workers at GM and Chrysler.
Theworldisnotenough on May 7, 2009 at 12:34 PM
steveegg on May 7, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Ford has already started…
But this will all be for naught. Obama will just lower the price via gov’t subsidies to regain market share and bury Ford. Don’t think for one moment that his majesty would ever let a good power grab go to waste.
The only way you will remove this cancer from our system is if the dumb-masses reject it and I don’t hold much hope of that happening any time soon. :(
GrayDog on May 7, 2009 at 12:35 PM
I will not buy anything that I know is produced by a union. Period. I refuse to finance their agenda.
Guardian on May 7, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Gah; I thought I closed the <blockquote tag>.
steveegg on May 7, 2009 at 12:35 PM
FORD…
gone from Found-On-Road-Dead to
Frak-Obama-Restructuring-Dollars
Limerick on May 7, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Yep, there’s a Ford in my future. I already own a 1998 Mustang convertible – great car, very reliable and cheap to repair. I’ll give it to my son when he gets his drivers license and I’ll probably buy another one.
I worked for a sub of GM the last few years and drank the GM Kool-Aid. I’m glad I’m out of there now. I bought a Saturn last year but it will be my last GM car for sure.
rockmom on May 7, 2009 at 12:35 PM
You certainly have a point about Ford having to negotiate its labor agreements with competitors. But as someone who owned GM cars ranging from an Opel Kadett to a Turbo Regal, I will never buy another one.
DrSteve on May 7, 2009 at 12:35 PM
I thought it meant Fix Or Repair Daily. ;-P
rockmom on May 7, 2009 at 12:36 PM
My next car will be a Ford for the sole reason they did not accept bailout money. I will never, never buy a GM used or new.
Kronos on May 7, 2009 at 12:36 PM
I rarely watch Glenn Beck, but tuned in yesterday because I wanted to see the doofus from ACORN try , and weasle his way thru the interview. Anyway lol….I tuned in, and at the beginning of the show, Glenn was talking about GM, and the Union getting 55% ownership, and what was going on with the creditors. He used some visual aids.
Now I haven’t heard this anywhere else, but he said….that GM has been guaranteed another 3.2 billion bailout, should they go bankrupt.
So in answer to your question…be ready to cough up more, if they start to go belly up.
capejasmine on May 7, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Right on the mark
sandspur on May 7, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Like Jon said above, if the UAW gets Chrysler and GM, Ford is doomed. The UAW will kill off Ford. The car companies are vehicles (no pun intended) to redistribute creditor and taxpayer money to the UAW. This has nothing to do with automobiles.
JiangxiDad on May 7, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Simple, move to Montana or Texas and put their money to good use.
Limerick on May 7, 2009 at 12:40 PM
All bow to ernesto’s understanding, wisdom and economic prowess. I believe Hoffa recieved a similar insight.
Rovin on May 7, 2009 at 12:40 PM
BRAND RATINGS
Consumer Reports gives each auto maker a report card based on the reliability of its models and scores from vehicle tests. The grades are on a 100-point scale:
Honda: 78
Subaru: 75
Toyota: 74
Mazda: 73
Mercedes-Benz: 72
Nissan: 72
Volkswagen: 72
BMW: 72
Hyundai: 70
Volvo: 65
Mitsubishi: 64
Ford: 63
Suzuki: 60
General Motors: 57
Chrysler: 48
MB4 on May 7, 2009 at 12:41 PM
I like Ford’s hydrogen vehicles (click me; click me again. If we ever get more nuke plants built we can use their excess capacity to start making hydrogen.
Theworldisnotenough on May 7, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Buy Ford — It’s like a tax cut!
JM Hanes on May 7, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Texas Ford is running an ad on TV that says something along the lines of “Obama says there’s no credit but Ford says there is”. LOL … I had to give it a good listen the other day to be sure I was hearing it right!
Texas Gal on May 7, 2009 at 12:43 PM
My 1998 F-150 has 330K on it. Amazing what evil oil(changes) will do for your wallet.
Limerick on May 7, 2009 at 12:44 PM
I drive a pre-owned mercedes suv. couldn’t be happier. I will never buy another UAW car again.
pullingmyhairout on May 7, 2009 at 12:44 PM
I am not surprised Honda is at the top of your list.
I have a 89 Honda Accord. It has about 220,000 miles on a second engine(bro in law took out the engine at 40,000miles-his fault).
It’s gone through 3 teenagers & an accident with a large deer.
Now I think the head gasket might be blown-husband is gonna take a look at it when he gets the time-meanwhile I’m running on 3 cylinders, gotta add water daily, but it still keep chugging along.
In short-I wish Honda would made a heavy duty pick up bcs I’d be 1st in the line to buy one.
Badger40 on May 7, 2009 at 12:44 PM
I work in the auto industry and the thought of Fiat bringing quality cars to the US through Chrysler is a sad pitiful joke.
And, my ask, why the hell are Japanese and Korean car companies with manufacturing plants in the USA a bad thing but an Italian car company with manufacturing plants in the USA a good thing? Oh, right….the latter is with the UAW.
Queasy on May 7, 2009 at 12:44 PM
Great point. However – it seems ripe for Ford to throw out the UAW and form a new union.
Another PR goldmine.
Odie1941 on May 7, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Being from the Sunflower state, I agree and I am a Chevy/GMC person. I did my part this weekend and traded in my gass guzzling 2000 Yukon XL for a highly fuel efficient 2009 Suburban. It supposedly gets 2 more miles per gallon. I am doing my part in saving the planet!
bopbottle on May 7, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Ford should hire an Obama lookalike with the VO saying:
“You probably won’t see this guy buying a new Ford, but
you can help America with every Ford purchase.”
Tag:
No taxpayer money was used in the creation of this commercial.
izoneguy on May 7, 2009 at 12:48 PM
Can you imagine the first independent mid-size bank that undercuts the “First Bank of Obama Savings and Trust” for a substancial business venture? Obama will run screaming to his teleprompter that the taxpayer is getting screwed by these mean capitalist.
Rovin on May 7, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Were I to buy and American car, it would be a Ford for no other reason than they opted out of the gov’t handout. Gotta respect the, “We’ll sink or swim on our own” mentality. Until then, I drive a Toyota and Subaru, but the next car will most likely be a Honda. Screw the Unions.
c.u.shoeless on May 7, 2009 at 12:50 PM
I thought it meant Fix Or Repair Daily. ;-P
rockmom on May 7, 2009 at 12:36 PM
My all Ford friend say’s it’s: First On Race Day!
faol on May 7, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Is it any coincidence that Sonny Corleone drove a Plymouth to the toll booth? If he had jumped in the Ford he’d be alive today.
Limerick on May 7, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Hey another great commercial tag line.
Buy a Honda. Screw the Unions.
izoneguy on May 7, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Ed, check this out…not sure if you’ve posted anything about it. What could go wrong?
Congress Close on ‘Cash for Clunkers’
Brat on May 7, 2009 at 12:56 PM
I like my Jeep too much. If Ford would buy Jeep at the Chrysler fire sale, it would be the only American car company we’d need.
joe_doufu on May 7, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Good on Ford. Seems they still have some of the Henry Ford fight left in them.
GM and Chrysler signed on very quickly to FDR’s commie Blue Eagle code back in the ’30′s as well.
Henry Ford told them to stick it. “I do not think that this country is ready to be treated like Russia for a while. There is a lot of the pioneer spirit here yet.”
Caper29 on May 7, 2009 at 12:58 PM
By the way, last I heard, Toyota cars have a larger percentage of American-made parts and materials than the supposed “American” car makers do. So I wouldn’t feel bad about buying a Toyota.
joe_doufu on May 7, 2009 at 1:01 PM
Obama should just design a new car himself. Seems to me that another head of state did that decades ago, so Obama, the greatest leader ever, should be able to also.
It will have 2 steering wheels, one to go one way and another to quickly go another way. It will have a GPS system that will tell the driver exactly where he is no matter which of the 57 states he is in. It will get about 1 mpg but the drivers manual will say that it will start getting 100mpg if you drive it for at least 4 years. It will have a hood ornament that looks like Michelle’s lower jaw. In the glove compartment will be a mini-me Rahm Emanuel who will jump out and fix a traffic ticket if the driver should get one. If it is used as a company car the no extra cost Geithner on board computer program option will compute the mileage for tax purposes and do so very much to the owner’s advantage and that could pay for the car right there!
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the HopeNChange mobile. Get your advance orders in and beat the crowd. Discounts for volume purchases. No down payment necessary just as long as your kids or grandkids have a credit card or are expected to get one someday. If you or your kids or your grandkids can not pay, you will all be sold to the Chinese as coolies.
MB4 on May 7, 2009 at 1:01 PM
One of the reasons is that according to a recent consumer reports article I read, Ford is actually catching up to the Japanese in terms of quality. GM? Not so much.
Granted they’re not there yet … but there’s movement in the right direction.
Personally I’m just glad Honda makes the drivetrain in my car, even if it is an American model…
TheUnrepentantGeek on May 7, 2009 at 1:05 PM
That is a problem.
In fact, I’d see all UAW bosses over all the workers for Ford as being potential cases of conflict-of-interest… every one of them. They’ll probably pull a stunt.
If I were Ford’s CEO and that happened I’d basically say: I’ve had enough. You can work for GM if you want to but GTFO of here.
Chaz706 on May 7, 2009 at 1:08 PM
Where’s the list of non-TARP banks? I want to bank there…
beatcanvas on May 7, 2009 at 1:10 PM
First On Race Day, at least when Bill Elliot was breaking 200 MPH in his T-Bird back in the late 80s (pre- restrictor plate).
I’ve heard some local Ford radio ads mentioning “no bailout money.” Dunno how well it’s worked.
cs89 on May 7, 2009 at 1:11 PM
I own 4 Fords and one GM vehicle. Go Ford. I love my two Mustangs and would never ever buy a foreign car.
First On Race Day! I havent even had to have anything repaired under warranty on my last three Fords purchased. Quality is job #1 as Ford says.
ObamatheMessiah on May 7, 2009 at 1:13 PM
I’d buy a Ford or even a foreign car before I’d buy a gubmit car.
Obviously when gubmit finds it’s not selling enough of its cars, they’ll manipulate the tax code and other regulations to try to put Ford out of business. After Ford goes out, they’ll tax auto imports out of the price range of most car buyers, until gubmit-made cars are the only practical choice.
Gubmit Motors will be a perpetual funding machine for Dems, since gubmit and UAW own almost all the company. Purchase payments to the manufacturer will be laundered by UAW and end up in Dem Party coffers.
petefrt on May 7, 2009 at 1:13 PM
My F stock has done well in a week or so. I made about 100 bucks on about 500. . . 20% return ain’t too shabby in a couple weeks. Go Ford.
ThackerAgency on May 7, 2009 at 1:16 PM
I certainly will. The last time I sent money to GM I didn’t get a car in return.
PackerBronco on May 7, 2009 at 1:16 PM
Does it bother anyone else that Hannity advertises for GM? Where are his principles he always talks about?
GO FORD! GO CAPITALISM! GO CONSISTENCY!
shick on May 7, 2009 at 1:16 PM
If, thanks to a change of heart by Snarlin Arlen, card check goes through, the UAW might be calling the shots at a lot of currently non-union plants.
Wethal on May 7, 2009 at 1:20 PM
I gave my 2000 Intrepid to my son when he went off to college at the University of Minnesota (nod to Ed). Until I bought my first Outback in 1997 I was a loyal, satisfied Chrysler customer. Since then I have purchased a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse convertable, a 2005 VW Jetta TDI and replaced the ’97 Subi with a ’07 model. It looks like I have bought my last American nameplate. Unless Ford imports or produces their high mileage diesel Fiesta my next car will be German or Japanese.
My advice to Bill Ford: Re-incorporate Ford Motor Company in a business friendly country like the Netherlands or Switzerland. Barak “Il Duce” Obama will never let you suceed if you stay in Detroit.
jerryofva on May 7, 2009 at 1:21 PM
No silly. They’ll be a big discount for government manufacturered automobiles. The cost in savings will only be noticed in your taxes a year later.
Government always knows best silly.
shick on May 7, 2009 at 1:22 PM
Well, there ya go! When gubmit finds they can’t sell these camels, they’ll start paying us to take them… forcing taxpayers to subsidize Gubmit Motors/UAW/Dem Party. Sweet.
petefrt on May 7, 2009 at 1:22 PM
First On Race Day..
BobMbx on May 7, 2009 at 1:23 PM
Up until now, I bought American Brand Cars only — maybe suffered a little with quality, but not complaining. But now that the UAW is at war with the American taxpayer (they’ve ALWAYS been at war with GM, Ford and Chrysler — why do you think the car cos. are in this mess?), I think the opposite strategy is better. Buy Toyota, Honda and Nissan and starve the thug union.
Christian Conservative on May 7, 2009 at 1:25 PM
Safe to say that won’t last much longer, what with gubmit/UAW controlling the company. GM’s a sponsor of Rush’s show too… but that too will be short lived.
petefrt on May 7, 2009 at 1:26 PM
I had to buy a new car after returning overseas. What did I pick? A Ford. This is significant becuase I was raised with Chevys but not anymore I have gone to the other side simply because Ford stands on their own feet.
I own a jeep too and I wish that Ford would take the brand over. When I get a new Jeep I will have a moral quandry on if I should get one or not.
OK. Back to my lurking…
Trooper on May 7, 2009 at 1:28 PM
Doesn’t Limbaugh advertise GM too? Look at it this way. The Obama administration is financially supporting Hannity and Limbaugh…with our money.
Oldnuke on May 7, 2009 at 1:30 PM
I hope they do. I’m surprised liberals haven’t pointed out the hypocrisy yet. They should or Hannity and Rush should get out before they’re called out on it.
I like Hannity and Rush but this bugs me to no end.
shick on May 7, 2009 at 1:31 PM
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