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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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Found this article, and the future does indeed look bleak at the moment.
Ford criticized for "dumb" restrcuturing plan
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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Geez. Cant tell Ford is having any problems the way they sell Stangs and other cars. Interesting Art.
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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Again, remember who youre hearing it from... The media exagerates EVERYTHING. They make it seem like Ford is dead, and sorry to say but the it is FAR from dead. It is much better off than all of the American auto manufacturers and if it were to take a small dive the families money could it keep it afloat for a decent while, so we have nothing to worry about. I hate stupid *** reporters who write stories like that. They have no idea what the man who was put in charge at Ford is capable of yet they sit there and bash him and wondering whether he can do his job. I also liked their "reportedly discussed a merger" part.. yeah, prove it. I wish for once the media would shut the eff up about the stuff they "think" (the stuff they make up to stir the public) happened and report the stuff that actually did happen. Wall street publications and CNN are VERY bad at this. If you want reliable news, turn to FOX. CNN and NBC are worthless. Yes, Ford is having a bad time, thats why theyre restructuring! Honestly, I dont see how an intelligent person could say that restructuring, and taking steps to turn your business around is a "dumb" move... they must be ignorant.
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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Again, remember who youre hearing it from... The media exagerates EVERYTHING. They make it seem like Ford is dead, and sorry to say but the it is FAR from dead. It is much better off than all of the American auto manufacturers and if it were to take a small dive the families money could it keep it afloat for a decent while, so we have nothing to worry about. I hate stupid *** reporters who write stories like that. They have no idea what the man who was put in charge at Ford is capable of yet they sit there and bash him and wondering whether he can do his job. I also liked their "reportedly discussed a merger" part.. yeah, prove it. I wish for once the media would shut the eff up about the stuff they "think" (the stuff they make up to stir the public) happened and report the stuff that actually did happen. Wall street publications and CNN are VERY bad at this. If you want reliable news, turn to FOX. CNN and NBC are worthless. Yes, Ford is having a bad time, thats why theyre restructuring! Honestly, I dont see how an intelligent person could say that restructuring, and taking steps to turn your business around is a "dumb" move... they must be ignorant.
Soooooo, how do you really feel? I echo your sentiments, and yes CNN sucks, FOX rocks!
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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cnn stands for Comunist News Network! All jazeer network ( musleum extremist news ) does a better job at reporting the news fairer then cnn does. cnn is a slap in the face of freedom everywhere with there left wing liberal extremeist views. As a soldier I get pissed off everytime I hear them shoot down each and every thing our nation is trying to do to ensure freedom and fight terrorism.
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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cnn stands for Comunist News Network! All jazeer network ( musleum extremist news ) does a better job at reporting the news fairer then cnn does. cnn is a slap in the face of freedom everywhere with there left wing liberal extremeist views. As a soldier I get pissed off everytime I hear them shoot down each and every thing our nation is trying to do to ensure freedom and fight terrorism.
WOW, this tread sure morphed into something else! And we won't even START talking about the Clinton/Wallace interview!
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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What we all need to remember is that the decline of our economy and the international crises have driven many big corporate restructures, Ford is not exempt from that possibility. Although our economy is starting to strengthen, it is still struggling!! I dont know of one American auto maker that did not take a HUGE hickie with the fuel BS!! If you are happy with your auto maker, stand behind them no matter what!!!! And I totally agree, be very careful what source of publication you choose to rely on, they are all pretty much guilty of talking out their ***!!!
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 11:19 PM
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Again, remember who youre hearing it from... The media exagerates EVERYTHING. They make it seem like Ford is dead, and sorry to say but the it is FAR from dead. It is much better off than all of the American auto manufacturers and if it were to take a small dive the families money could it keep it afloat for a decent while, so we have nothing to worry about. I hate stupid *** reporters who write stories like that. They have no idea what the man who was put in charge at Ford is capable of yet they sit there and bash him and wondering whether he can do his job. I also liked their "reportedly discussed a merger" part.. yeah, prove it. I wish for once the media would shut the eff up about the stuff they "think" (the stuff they make up to stir the public) happened and report the stuff that actually did happen. Wall street publications and CNN are VERY bad at this. If you want reliable news, turn to FOX. CNN and NBC are worthless. Yes, Ford is having a bad time, thats why theyre restructuring! Honestly, I dont see how an intelligent person could say that restructuring, and taking steps to turn your business around is a "dumb" move... they must be ignorant.
I'm not arguing against you and I want to believe what you're saying, but what are your sources? I'm an extremely skeptical person.
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If you are happy with your auto maker, stand behind them no matter what!!!!
I think all consumers should shed "customer loyalty" to auto manufacturers. If Ford begins to let people down with a redsigned mustang, it's time to jump ship because staying loyal to the brand is stupid. Whatever car company gives us[consumer] a better deal or better car is the winner. We work hard for our money and shouldnt have to put up with crap for what we spend on thier cars. This applies to every thing we put our money in, not just cars. Brand loyalty is a thing of the past, it worked well when the original owners of the corporations started the business, but has long been replaced by a room full of men who own shares and who want to make SUV's and quick money. Car companies don't give a sh*t about what their customers want and make cars based on what sells most. We should return the courtesy.
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 12:04 AM
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Geez. Cant tell Ford is having any problems the way they sell Stangs and other cars. Interesting Art.
Everybody says that Mustangs are selling like hotcakes, but I live in a fairly large area and the Ford dealers here still have 05 Mustangs sitting on the lots. There is no shortages of Mustangs here, GT or V6's.
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 12:13 AM
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since this turned into a media thread I'll take FOX please and CNN does suck.

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Geez. Cant tell Ford is having any problems the way they sell Stangs and other cars. Interesting Art.
Everybody says that Mustangs are selling like hotcakes, but I live in a fairly large area and the Ford dealers here still have 05 Mustangs sitting on the lots. There is no shortages of Mustangs here, GT or V6's.
05's sitting in lots, where? Most 06's are gone here and with the new incentives they must be dealer demo that are sold as new but not really new.



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