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Evotion · 11-13-2008, 04:47 PM

Absolutely my last post on the negative crap.

First of all... CNN and all of the new networks have ratings, just like every other show. Sensationalism sells!! One day it's bad, the next it's good, but in the end it is just more speculation, fueling the economic fire. Part of the reason we are in this mess, is because too many people hear "economic trouble" and stop buying, regardless of whether or not they are directly affected.

Second... as much as I want to see GM prosper, and get my Camaro, I am tired of everyone sitting around waiting for someone to do something. We assume the only way out of this mess is through Federal government bailouts. The entire system is made up of politicians, sitting around waiting. Everyone needs to get involved for this to turn around.

Something as simple as state politicians offering 10% tax credits on new cars, could give people the incentive they need to buy a car. On a $30,000 car that would be $3,000 dollars, and as a small business owner, not owing state taxes for a year would be a great incentive.

I am not trying to solve GM's problems, what I'm trying to say is that the constant panic, induced by the media and other outlets, is causing more strain on the system than there needs to be.

There are no simple answers to the problems that the automakers are facing, but if everyone fuels the fire and sits back waiting for someone to put it out, it's never gonna happen.

11-13-2008, 04:47 PM	#44
Evotion Warehouse 13 Survivor!!!! Drives: '13 ZL1 - 69' Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 802 View My Garage	Absolutely my last post on the negative crap. First of all... CNN and all of the new networks have ratings, just like every other show. Sensationalism sells!! One day it's bad, the next it's good, but in the end it is just more speculation, fueling the economic fire. Part of the reason we are in this mess, is because too many people hear "economic trouble" and stop buying, regardless of whether or not they are directly affected. Second... as much as I want to see GM prosper, and get my Camaro, I am tired of everyone sitting around waiting for someone to do something. We assume the only way out of this mess is through Federal government bailouts. The entire system is made up of politicians, sitting around waiting. Everyone needs to get involved for this to turn around. Something as simple as state politicians offering 10% tax credits on new cars, could give people the incentive they need to buy a car. On a $30,000 car that would be $3,000 dollars, and as a small business owner, not owing state taxes for a year would be a great incentive. I am not trying to solve GM's problems, what I'm trying to say is that the constant panic, induced by the media and other outlets, is causing more strain on the system than there needs to be. There are no simple answers to the problems that the automakers are facing, but if everyone fuels the fire and sits back waiting for someone to put it out, it's never gonna happen.