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Fourth of July 2016 – Let’s Move Toward More Independence
Remember well the resounding words of its preamble – WE THE PEOPLE – not we the 1%. In addition, we need to toss out of office the craven people who do not understand WE, who are in it just for ME. Continue reading
Major Greed Baseball – Toyota Sponsors the Texas Rangers
The sponsorship “will highlight Toyota’s two Texas-built trucks, Tacoma and Tundra.” To be fair, Toyota – as do many, many other companies, is only taking advantage of a marketing opportunity offered by Major Greed baseball. The question is when does hype and selling end? We are dangerously close to not playing ball, but playing mall. Continue reading
African American History Month
Each year, U.S. presidents proclaim February as National African-American History Month. What happens in the future if racist Republicans take the White House, notably with emphasis on white by hater Mr. Trump, is unknown. I thought my ancestors settled this argument fighting for the Union during the 1860s. Subsequent Constitutional amendments made it American law. Continue reading
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The Un-luck of the Irish – St. Patrick’s Day Drunks
St. Patrick’s Day – when it’s said everyone is Celtic – is sometimes heartbreaking because of drunk drivers behind the wheel. NHTSA says that during St. Patrick’s Day from 2009 to 2013, there were a total of 276 lives needlessly lost in drunk-driving crashes. Continue reading
The Real Stars of the NAIAS – Nomad, 300G and Mustang
These were cars that were built when the term “Big Three” meant something beyond what the Detroit automakers are now – supporting players but no longer the superstars in the global automobile business. Continue reading
Unsafe Used Vehicles with Open Recalls. What to Do?
However, AutoInformed thinks the bill ignores the equal protection clause of the United States Constitution. Could it be here that we have a group of politicians trying to give the impression of doing something good by singling out one, arguably, unpopular business group – franchised auto dealers – while exempting far more numerous voters? This bill could also be an example of incomplete staff work. Nonetheless, much more work is needed, if we really want to increase the rate of completed recalls. Continue reading
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Suicide Vote – UAW Locals Nix FCA Contract
In a move that can only be characterized as slitting their own throats, UAW local members have voted against the proposed four-year labor agreement worked out by the International union and FCA. Continue reading
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No Fixes in Sight for Highway Trust Fund or Decrepit US Roads
Bentsen suggests a series of political impossible actions… Continue reading
China is Responsible for US Manufacturing Job Loss
This manufacturing job loss can be traced to growing trade deficits throughout the decade, and the collapse of manufacturing output following the Great Recession—not rapid gains in productivity brought on by technological advancements—according to Manufacturing Job Loss, a new issue brief from EPI.
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Posted in AutoInformed Editorial, economy, manufacturing
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, china, epi, Ken Zino, trade policy
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Ineffective FAA Sits By as Drones Take Over U.S. Airspace
What is it going to take – a commercial airliner knocked out of the sky by a drone before the FAA exercises its right to control national airspace? Already drones have been reported on the approaches to large airports, including LAX – Los Angeles. Continue reading
Posted in AutoInformed Editorial, aviation, safety
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, drones, faa, Ken Zino
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NASCAR Disavows Racist Confederate Flag
“To do that, we are asking our fans and partners to join us in a renewed effort to create an all-inclusive, even more welcoming atmosphere for all who attend our events. This will include the request to refrain from displaying the Confederate Flag at our facilities and NASCAR events. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, confederate flag, Ken Zino, nascar, racism
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White Dominated NASCAR Nixes Stars and the Bars
While most Republicans are floundering over their long-held and overt promotion racism and vocal support of the Confederate flag – aka stars and the bars – one large organization deeply rooted in the south – NASCAR – has once again affirmed its commitment to an inclusive environment at its events. Continue reading
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To Betsy Ross on Flag Day
According to American legend via the Library of Congress, in June 1776, George Washington commissioned Betsy Ross, a Philadelphia seamstress, to create a flag for a new nation in anticipation of the coming declaration of our independence. Continue reading
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More Taxpayer Subsidies for Rich Automakers Proposed
It is another raid on the U.S. Treasury sponsored by U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI), along with Lamar Alexander (R-TN), all from auto making states. Continue reading
MI Proposal 1 on Roads, aka Prostitution 1, Resoundingly Defeated. All Politicians involved Need to Resign Now
All the politicians involved in this irresponsible pork-ridden fiasco should resign immediately – including local government officials who subsequently supported this sham because they would benefit from the pork – because they are clearly not representing the voters and above all are clearly and arrogantly out of touch with them. Continue reading
