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If You Are an Auto Worker Seeking A Bailout, (Sung To The Tune, You Might Be A Redneck)

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    Doesn't the term bailout signify a sinking ship in which you cannot bail water as fast as the ship is sinking? Just thought I would throw that out. With the auto companies having a terrible time, I apologize for taking this swipe at them. Heck, they do it to us real estate folks so, I guess all is fair. Fair? in this market? I DO drive an American car. Everyone is fair game! So to the tune of you might be a redneck:

If you do not own one of the vehicles your company produces, you will not be part of a bailout 

If you are an executive renegotiating your golden parachute, you DEFINATELY will not be part of a bailout 

If you think the union should negotiate this for you, you will not be part of a bailout (different times)

If you think the government will not change wages and salaries, you will not be part of a bailout 

If you are a proud American and purchase your product, you will be part of a bailout 

If you realize a change has to be made and you need to be flexible, you will be part of a bailout 

If you are an executive who does not understand there will be a SERIOUS cut in salary without bonuses, you will not be part of a bailout 

If you are an executive who does not own one of your products, you are out, PERIOD, and you will not be part of a bailout

The banking bailout is a bit hard for me to understand, but, this seems easier to relate to. Product, overhead, cost to build, wages salary, etc. Oh, and we'll buy some of your stock and expect a return on our monies....

 

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Jim & Maria Hart
Brand Name Real Estate - Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC Real Estate

Very nice.  It really works to that tune.  Thanks for sharing it with us :)

Dec 07, 2008 12:23 PM
Angelia Garcia
Pure Realtors - Dallas, TX

Funny, but true.  CEO's get real!

Dec 07, 2008 12:29 PM
Carla Harbert
www.LorainCountyHomeSales.com - Avon, OH
RE/MAX Omega: Lorain-Medina County Area

Hey Frank and Jodi,

My husband is one of those Auto Workers whose company is asking for assistance with bailout funds - and we proudly own and drive our GM products, including 2 '66 Nova Wagons (one is a drag car & the other is for cruising), 1 GMC Conversion Van, 1 Pontiac Sunfire, 1 Saturn ION - redline (that my husband races - autocross), 1 Dodge Stealth (not GM - but a Florida Rust Free Great Condition Car we bought from a Daytona Visit last year), plus my three sons all own & drive GM Products, along with my parents who are Buick Lovers. We believe in our products that GM makes, along with a great workforce here, plus my parents are on a GM Pension that I hope continues. I try to buy American made products whenever possible, don't you? It's sad that the big 3 car makers here in America is asking for help - and this bailout will not only help the autoworkers, but all the little surrounding factories making car parts as suppliers from laying off or shutting their doors. Thank you for buyiing/driving an American Car. --Carla

Dec 07, 2008 12:31 PM
Frank & Jodi Orlando
Frank & Jodi Orlando Get Us A Home Realty Atlanta Homes Sale - Cumming, GA

Jim & Maria - Thanks, it is easier to comprehend tham the mortgage bailout.

Angelia - Tht is our primary target,

Carla - I'm sorry it has come to this. I actually like American cars, I think they ride better. You are right about parts and all the other suppliers, they are in this too. I hope it all works out...

Dec 07, 2008 01:35 PM