Something that I stumbled upon during one of my forays on You Tube. I wonder how much this little thing cost, with all the production and the talent that is involved. Does this actually results in greater sales to the extent that the ad campaign is justifiable?
The soundtrack reminds me of one of my fave groups, the industrial band KMFDM. I don't know if I am describing their music correctly, but I find it to be based on a sort of ironic commentary on society, life and its inequity.
Pretty cool song though.
Oh, the irony is that the 'world' of this game, and Orwellian planet with three great military and social powers, IS ACTUALLY HERE. The ephemeral 'middle class', is being erased completely, as people can understand the mysterious 'why' of the financial bailout, but don't get what is in it for them if the auto industry gets some help. (man, Sage Steel is sooo cute!!)
One of the things that I find interesting, is many of the American people don't get what the financial crisis is about, but you let all the people and business that will flat out GO AWAY with Detroit falling, and you still have some that want to blame Detroit for its problems.
Talking with Tee Jay since I have been back, she has reminded me that I was against her purchasing a SUV, because it was unnecessary. They still are. But what did everyone buy?
So, you want Detroit to make more fuel efficient, smaller vehicles? Well BUY THEM! And when you want to talk about how we don't need to help the Big Three, remember that when you are stepping over families out in the streets of major cities, to get into your Honda.
Yes, it is that simple. Not only that, what is the griping about unions?
First, do any of you know where the term 'Reagan Democrat' was coined? It was used to describe the white working class here in Oakland County, just across the '8 mile Road' of the movie. They felt that their needs were being ignored for other, undeserving segments of society. I understood where they were coming from, and can't say that they weren't correct.
But they were mean spirited, and I think that is where 'ugly and mean' begin to make for a good position. And I think that being 'mean' is going to get people in more trouble than they are bargaining for.
The concept of a middle class is just that, a concept. You could well say either you have, or you have not. So much of the wealth of the country is tied up in so few hands, that when you rant and rave about what 'they' should do to help/not help 'them', don't get it twisted. The failure of the auto industry will touch YOU soon enough, either directly or 1st degree, with a family member feeling the pain.
When your favourite restaurant closes, or the big box store that once was so conveniently located is empty ... then you tell me why not helping people who are working at something concrete is bad, but aiding 'the smartest guys in the room' on WALL STREET is good, I will relax.
But I have seen the difference in working in a Union state v. non-Union. You would not believe the difference. The stuff folks put up with in Carolina and Georgia COULD NOT have happened in a Union environment. Like hot dogs and sausages, you don't want to know what is made of, but you do want to enjoy them.
Same with Unions. This situation illustrates to me the difference between the 'haves' and the 'rest of us'. Talk you into helping them out, then will convince you not to help out your neighbor, who is directly in line of your own best interests.
How can people 'hope' that bailing out the banks and all them is going to be good, but risking the direct employment of 3 million folks, and setting up domino's to fall in all sort of directions, is not?
I didn't think that I would ramble on like this ... thought I was going to do a short, fun entry. But what is on my mind, for real, is some higher level, ignoring Russ, type thinking ...
... hey, I haven't thought deep in a while. Hell, my life is pretty dull and whiny. Might go into the sad details soon, but this along with the military-industrial complex has been in my mind.
7 comments:
I like the video :o)
I think the Detroit analysis is a little to simplistic. If you bail out one industry, where do you draw the line.
The financial bailout was to keep credit moving, which impacts all industries.
I think the current situation is tragic, but any solution that needs to be implemented "immediately" should automatically be suspect.
Cool video. Anything with George Takei is okay by me.
I'm not against the auto industry bailout, but I do think it is prudent to question where and how the money will be spent. To me, a good use of the money would be in retraining workers to do other jobs like infrastructure repair and construction, and green technologies and retrofitting.
It's a very iffy time right now, and everyone is nervous about what the future will bring. I hope we make wise decisions.
Hugs, Beth
my honda was made in marysville ohio by non-union workers who are currently trying to organize.
mazdas are made in flat rock and nissans in tennessee.
the profit might go elsewhere, but these plants still provide americans with jobs and a paycheck.
xxalainaxx
I am not sure if bailing out the auto industry will help anything. I seem to recall that they have been helped out a number of times already. Maybe if they would make American cars truly all American....(many parts are made elsewhere but if assembled here it can be called American made)
I'm in a quandry about bailing out the auto industry; I see both sides and I know if the auto industry falls they are taking a lot with them in other companies that feed into them etc. that's why I'm praying about it and the whole economy; hoping people with wisdom and knowledge will make the best decision about it
sorry if your life is dully/whiny right now; its not coming across in your writing; if you want to share; my mailbox is open anytime
betty
I see both sides, and support unions! Most of my family has been in a Union, and my wife Lisa is right now. I feel for the workers of these plants, and heard if they file banckruptcy, they will redue the contracts later? I love what Walter Ruther stood for and waiting for someone to do what he did. I have felt for twenty years that All car companies should have been working on other methods for transportation. I thought by now they would hava made better cars for Americans, and the Earth? No matter what happens I will pray for the world, and for America. Thanks for thentry, and I wish you better days!
Blessed Be,
Wes
I think that your Detroit analysis is on target as is the dominoes analogy. I'm also with you on the unions. I live in NC and I am quite familiar with the ramifications in right-to-work law states when it comes to not only salaries, but worker safety issues.
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