Cruzer 1,992 Posted January 3, 2017 I don't care who you want to give the credit to, this is damn good news. http://money.cnn.com/2017/01/03/news/economy/ford-700-jobs-trump/index.html 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,651 Posted January 3, 2017 Wow. MAGA. Trump on a roll, mud in the eye of all the detractors, especially Obama, who said manufacturing jobs couldn't be saved. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,979 Posted January 3, 2017 I've seen article after article since Trump was elected regarding how positive the business community feels going forward. Let's see if the Libs ever give credit to Trump, not for specific "deals" but for the much more positive outlook the business community is feeling as opposed to under Obummer, which translates in to decisions such as this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted January 3, 2017 I don't care who you want to give the credit to, this is damn good news. http://money.cnn.com/2017/01/03/news/economy/ford-700-jobs-trump/index.html Who else would you give credit to? Ford (F) CEO Mark Fields said the investment is a "vote of confidence" in the pro-business environment president-elect Donald Trump is creating. However, he stressed Ford did not do any sort of special deal with Trump. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad GLuckman 518 Posted January 3, 2017 Wow. MAGA. Trump on a roll, mud in the eye of all the detractors, especially Obama, who said manufacturing jobs couldn't be saved. This is great news but it's a bandaid. Automation is the real threat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,891 Posted January 3, 2017 I never thought I'd see the day when a Republican president used the bully pulpit to shame companies into keeping jobs in the US, but I like it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted January 3, 2017 I never thought I'd see the day when a Republican president used the bully pulpit to shame companies into keeping jobs in the US, but I like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted January 3, 2017 Who else would you give credit to? Trump's not in office yet... The Righties have been crying like toddlers saying stuff like, "Can we wait until he's at least in office before we criticized him?" So the inverse works as well, I'm cautious to not give him all or too much credit for things that look positive bcoz you know, he's not in office yet....... Surely you can understand... In the end, I really don't give a shiit who gets the credit - but apparently you do, bcoz of instead of praising the news, you went after that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,979 Posted January 3, 2017 Trump's not in office yet... The Righties have been crying like toddlers saying stuff like, "Can we wait until he's at least in office before we criticized him?" So the inverse works as well, I'm cautious to not give him all or too much credit for things that look positive bcoz you know, he's not in office yet....... Surely you can understand... In the end, I really don't give a shiit who gets the credit - but apparently you do, bcoz of instead of praising the news, you went after that. When the business itself credits the man it's ok to, you know, actually give him credit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted January 3, 2017 MAGA!!! Best president elect ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,891 Posted January 3, 2017 I've seen article after article since Trump was elected regarding how positive the business community feels going forward. Let's see if the Libs ever give credit to Trump, not for specific "deals" but for the much more positive outlook the business community is feeling as opposed to under Obummer, which translates in to decisions such as this. The business community feeling positive is a function of low regulations and taxes. Why would I credit the president just for making them feel good? I will credit Trump is his policies increase manufacturing jobs and reduce unemployment and the debt. Will you blame him if unemployment and deficits go up on his watch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted January 3, 2017 When the business itself credits the man it's ok to, you know, actually give him credit. "We didn't cut a deal with Trump. We did it for our business," Fields told CNN's Poppy Harlow in an exclusive interview Tuesday. He said Ford did speak with Trump and vice-president elect Mike Pence this morning. So, where exactly does it say in the article that Ford credits the man? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parrot 789 Posted January 3, 2017 I never thought I'd see the day when a Republican president used the bully pulpit to shame companies into keeping jobs in the US, but I like it. Yeah, this is good. I have no problem giving Trump credit for this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,979 Posted January 3, 2017 "We didn't cut a deal with Trump. We did it for our business," Fields told CNN's Poppy Harlow in an exclusive interview Tuesday. He said Ford did speak with Trump and vice-president elect Mike Pence this morning. So, where exactly does it say in the article that Ford credits the man? Ford (F) CEO Mark Fields said the investment is a "vote of confidence" in the pro-business environment president-elect Donald Trump is creating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,979 Posted January 3, 2017 The business community feeling positive is a function of low regulations and taxes. Why would I credit the president just for making them feel good? I will credit Trump is his policies increase manufacturing jobs and reduce unemployment and the debt. Will you blame him if unemployment and deficits go up on his watch? Yeah, I knew none of you libs would give him credit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted January 3, 2017 Ha, fair enough. I was directing my words at the direct intervention of Trump and Pence - at their meeting. Bullying or whatever you want to call it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted January 3, 2017 They know something is coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
listen2me 23 1,542 Posted January 3, 2017 Trump is getting us out of the recession! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,891 Posted January 3, 2017 Yeah, I knew none of you libs would give him credit. Okay Strike Nuff. I will credit Trump is his policies increase manufacturing jobs and reduce unemployment and the debt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 719 Posted January 3, 2017 I never thought I'd see the day when a Republican president used the bully pulpit to shame companies into keeping jobs in the US, but I like it. Seems to have worked and good for Trump for this. I'd like to see how pro business moreover how pro jobs his policies are vs the same greasing the top dogs. But definitely kudos for this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 719 Posted January 3, 2017 The business community feeling positive is a function of low regulations and taxes. Why would I credit the president just for making them feel good? I will credit Trump is his policies increase manufacturing jobs and reduce unemployment and the debt. Will you blame him if unemployment and deficits go up on his watch? Exactly...it's a good step but it's not even close to over if it doesn't benefit the actual working man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,584 Posted January 3, 2017 MDC, coming around, there will never be hope to Shotard or Worms at least MDC can admit the positives. Shotard would say that Obama put this in place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 719 Posted January 3, 2017 Okay Strike Nuff. Don't insult me like that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,584 Posted January 3, 2017 holy hell and just like that Shotard colors me shocked, giving credit where credit is due Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 719 Posted January 3, 2017 holy hell and just like that Shotard colors me shocked, giving credit where credit is due When you go full RP with the little nicknames you only prove me right what a focking jackass you are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,979 Posted January 3, 2017 Exactly...it's a good step but it's not even close to over if it doesn't benefit the actual working man How is it not going to benefit the working man? Even the UAW is applauding this. Apparently it's going to add a bunch of union jobs. I'd think you libs would be ecstatic about that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,651 Posted January 3, 2017 Shotard. That's pretty good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 719 Posted January 3, 2017 How is it not going to benefit the working man? Even the UAW is applauding this. Apparently it's going to add a bunch of union jobs. I'd think you libs would be ecstatic about that. Talking more about his overall policies than this deal. They cited (in a partial quote) his to business environment. My concern is if pro business means pro CEO or pro worker. This is a good step...let's see where his policies go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,814 Posted January 3, 2017 $700 million for 700 jobs? Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giraldi02 470 Posted January 3, 2017 $700 million for 700 jobs? Thoughts? Trump trying his best for his 4% pledge http://money.cnn.com/2016/09/15/news/economy/donald-trump-economic-growth/index.html?iid=EL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted January 3, 2017 $700 million for 700 jobs? Thoughts? where do I apply? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,814 Posted January 3, 2017 Trump trying his best for his 4% pledge http://money.cnn.com/2016/09/15/news/economy/donald-trump-economic-growth/index.html?iid=EL Probably. Just wondering what the feeling is on how much tax breaks these guys will get to bring these jobs back....and if thats a viable solution? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parrot 789 Posted January 3, 2017 $700 million for 700 jobs? Thoughts? AUTOmation. People don't build cars anymore, robots do. The people fix the robots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,891 Posted January 3, 2017 MDC, coming around, there will never be hope to Shotard or Worms at least MDC can admit the positives. Shotard would say that Obama put this in place I want Trump to be great. I'm very skeptical of essentially bribing companies with tax cuts / deregulation to stay in country but there is no downside to the president using the bully pulpit to push companies to keep jobs in the United States. I credit Trump with at least putting the spotlight on these firms. Nobody wants to be called out by the president for moving jobs overseas. I draw the line at crediting the president-elect with making businesses feel good. All that means is tax cuts, whoop-dee-f'ing doo. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,979 Posted January 3, 2017 I want Trump to be great. I'm very skeptical of essentially bribing companies with tax cuts / deregulation to stay in country but there is no downside to the president using the bully pulpit to push companies to keep jobs in the United States. I credit Trump with at least putting the spotlight on these firms. Nobody wants to be called out by the president for moving jobs overseas. I draw the line at crediting the president-elect with making businesses feel good. All that means is tax cuts, whoop-dee-f'ing doo. this is not true. Obummer has added so much regulation that the federal register is larger than it has EVER been: http://www.forbes.com/sites/waynecrews/2016/12/30/obamas-legacy-2016-ends-with-a-record-shattering-regulatory-rulebook/#32d01ecd364d Trump and the GOP have said they are going to remove some of these onerous regulations that are stifling business. Not tax breaks. Regulations. And Obummer has been piling it on since Trump was elected. He added like 10,000 pages just in the last month! He's truly acting like a petulant child, trying to hamstring Trump any way he can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,594 Posted January 3, 2017 $700 million for 700 jobs? Thoughts? It is not even 700 new jobs, it is just 700 temp positions that are being converted to full time. Ford's expansion will convert 700 temporary jobs at the Michigan plant into permanent positions, adding to an existing hourly staff of about 3,600. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,651 Posted January 3, 2017 How stupid does Obama feel right now? Remember him preaching down to the little people that there wasn't a magic wand that would bring jobs back or stop them from leaving? Harvard sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,594 Posted January 3, 2017 Also, the ford focus is still being moved to a plant in Mexico. But instead of it being moved to a new plant it is being moved to an existing plant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,891 Posted January 3, 2017 this is not true. Obummer has added so much regulation that the federal register is larger than it has EVER been: http://www.forbes.com/sites/waynecrews/2016/12/30/obamas-legacy-2016-ends-with-a-record-shattering-regulatory-rulebook/#32d01ecd364d Trump and the GOP have said they are going to remove some of these onerous regulations that are stifling business. Not tax breaks. Regulations. And Obummer has been piling it on since Trump was elected. He added like 10,000 pages just in the last month! He's truly acting like a petulant child, trying to hamstring Trump any way he can. Businesses like tax cuts and deregulation - GTFO of here. That's why you shouldn't credit the president elect with just making businesses happy. When Trump creates manufacturing jobs I will congratulate him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,651 Posted January 3, 2017 Tilt. All over the place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
