Recently, I've noticed a peculiar rise in the number of Foreign Car Commercials on broadcast TV. First, I noticed BMW advertising its cars; Then, Mercedes Benz; Yes the one that was affiliated with Chrysler until recently under the aegis of Daimler Benz. Well, all of the sudden the flood gates have been opened, and now Isuzu, Volvo, Mazda, and Volkswagen have followed suit. Isn't it ironic that at a time of such financial distress for the domestic automobile manufacturers that foreign brands should advertise their products before a public that is being asked to BAIL-OUT its own auto industry? Now if that wasn't enough?
Here's the kicker:
I heard that KIA is about to open up its manufacturing plant in Georgia.
In the midst of a failing economy? With the Big Three facing bankruptcy?
Say what? Already, Hyundai (the hallmark South Korean corporation) is currently assembling cars in Alabama. Is this free-trade hypocrisy, or amnesia? Or perhaps, like tying one's arm behind one's back before a wrestling match with a weaker opponent to even the scales? Who's minding the store here? The wolf and the jackals?
I truly believe that we are being flim-flamed, bamboozled, hood-winked, Shanghaied, and tar and feathered when it comes to this Economic Melt-Down.
I say, fire all the Financial Wizards, CEO's of major companies, and Politicians. Get the rich off our backs! Let them work for a living. It's all propaganda...Speaking of propaganda, Joe Isuzu commercials can't be too far behind? Would you buy a used car from this man?
Arsenio.