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Iacocca endorses Romney. This is big.

KCurtis 2012/10/19 23:49:10
Let me tell you folks, this is big. I had the pleasurable experience of attending the Q1 training held by Chrysler, Detroit way back in a previous life in 1980. Iacocca made it a point to stop by at some point during the week long training. Back in those days Chrysler had hit the bricks, even though Mopar parts were considered the bomb by most car enthusiasts. I liken those days to the Paleozoic era of my career, but I digress.

The company was on the skirts of bankruptcy when Iacocca came in and secured a government assistance guaranteed loan that was a bit different than a bailout. The loan was paid in full 7 years early at a hefty rate of interest. We're still waiting for roughly 30 billion dollar repayment of GM and Chrysler that Obama forked out. I venture to say we will be waiting a long time to get the taxpayers paid back considering Obama's plan turned over the execution of the company to the UAW and screwed the shareholders aka private citizens.

In any case Iacocca was a legend in business having designed the Ford Mustang and the Mini Van. He knew business. He was an inspiration to anyone who had the fortune of meeting him. His few words of encouragement in the week long training session was one of the highlights of my life.

One more thing. He's a lifelong Democrat. Slightly liberal on the social political side, but certainly no where near the ideals of a progressive. He told us a story of how he once smoked a cigar with Fidel Castro and discussed life. In this era he would at best be considered a moderate based on the political swing of the current paradigm.

He just endorsed Romney. That says it all.
Stick a fork in Obama, he's done.
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  • LarryFine 2012/10/24 12:17:36
    LarryFine
    +1
    Nobody wants to be on a losing team.
  • darlene 2012/10/24 12:13:24
  • Red Branch 2012/10/23 16:48:25 (edited)
    Red Branch
    +2
    The GM Chrysler loans are not supposed to be paid back. As long as the govt holds their note, the govt can call the shots.

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  • Bronar 2012/10/22 15:27:15
    Bronar
    +2
    He believes in the fact that the business of America is business, not trickle down taxation.
  • Dan 2012/10/22 01:10:45
    Dan
    +4
    Three Dictators endorsed Obama. Pretty much tells the story right there. Hope there are more people with common sence in this Country. That will vote for Freedom and Liberty, rather than FORWARD to TYRANNY.
  • Chi~Cat Dan 2012/10/23 18:07:57
  • Borat Obama 2012/10/21 21:54:31
    Borat Obama
    +2
    People who knows business knows who is qualified.
  • Dwight-AFCL>dogsbody 2012/10/21 13:35:59
    Dwight-AFCL>dogsbody
    +3
    I remember that when Chrystler repaid that Loan there was consternation in the Government because they did not expect it. Some even said there was no "mechanism for accepting the payment".

    Lee behaved honorably,
  • CUDDLY BUT STILL CRABBY 2012/10/21 06:17:01
    CUDDLY BUT STILL CRABBY
    +6
    Lot's of lifelong Democrats will be voting for Mr. Romney.

    The Democratic Party of today has fully embraced Communism and a very healthy dose of anti-Americanism.

    Only the totally brain dead would consider voting for Obama.
  • Mark P. 2012/10/21 02:28:05
    Mark P.
    +1
    I would have expected no less from Mr Iacocca.
  • Lady Wh... Mark P. 2012/10/21 10:03:59
    Lady Whitewolf
    +1
    True... he's a 1%'er!
  • ☆stillthe12c☆ 2012/10/21 00:26:20
    ☆stillthe12c☆
    +3
    I glad to hear about his support. Not sure many will change their vote because of it.
  • Centrist_Bill 2012/10/21 00:00:16
    Centrist_Bill
    +2
    Oh you mean the same guy that sunk Chrysler and gave special consideration to a Columbian drug lord?? Im not sure Ide be happy with that endorsement!!
  • Obama B... Centris... 2012/10/21 03:51:16
  • Centris... Obama B... 2012/10/21 19:25:37
    Centrist_Bill
    +1
    Realizing that the company would go out of business if it did not receive a significant amount of money for a turnaround, Iacocca approached the United States Congress in 1979 and asked for a loan guarantee. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
  • Obama B... Centris... 2012/10/21 19:35:38 (edited)
  • Centris... Obama B... 2012/10/21 19:39:44
    Centrist_Bill
    +1
    My point is he was at the helm when they got into trouble. Also did you see the part about him give Special Consideration to a Columbian Drug Lord?? Great guy.
  • Obama B... Centris... 2012/10/21 19:46:20
  • Centris... Obama B... 2012/10/22 00:08:19
    Centrist_Bill
    Prove it. Ive already proved my point. Your turn.
  • Obama B... Centris... 2012/10/22 01:22:48
  • Centris... Obama B... 2012/10/22 02:15:30
    Centrist_Bill
    +1
    Iacocca approached the United States Congress in 1979 and asked for a loan guarantee. How can he ask for a loan if he wasnt in charge??
  • Obama B... Centris... 2012/10/22 02:49:36
  • KCurtis Centris... 2012/10/21 21:57:15
    KCurtis
    +7
    What an idiot. Go take a course in Business learn some history. You're totally wrong there Iacocca was brought in after the company tanked. Don't tell me ... you're one of the dumb masses voting for OBama.
  • Centris... KCurtis 2012/10/22 00:10:16
    Centrist_Bill
    +1
    OMG we have a blond moment here. Damn this site is going down hill.
  • KCurtis Centris... 2012/10/22 22:44:29
    KCurtis
    +3
    I've always been a red head... and I got more brains than you got guts.
  • Centris... KCurtis 2012/10/22 23:45:55
    Centrist_Bill
    Really. I am a 6 year Vet and you will always ANSWER like a blond.
  • KCurtis Centris... 2012/10/24 10:19:42
    KCurtis
    +1
    Do you mean Blonde soldier?
  • mwg0735 Centris... 2012/10/24 10:29:20
  • Centris... mwg0735 2012/10/24 19:23:13
    Centrist_Bill
    Your service honors us but financially speaking that wasnt a great move. I started 2 businesses after I got out!!
  • mwg0735 Centris... 2012/10/25 02:22:56
  • littleb... Centris... 2012/10/22 22:56:46
    littlebuffalo55TBA
    +3
    You're not even close! Chrysler was in big trouble BEFORE Iacocca showed up!

    Please refrain for mindless comment!
  • KCurtis littleb... 2012/10/22 23:16:52 (edited)
    KCurtis
    +2
    Yea that's what I said brainiac. Comprehend much?
    http://www.sodahead.com/unite...
  • littleb... KCurtis 2012/10/22 23:18:09
    littlebuffalo55TBA
    +3
    Me? Huh?
  • KCurtis littleb... 2012/10/22 23:19:51
    KCurtis
    +1
    Yea you brainiac. Read the comments.
  • littleb... KCurtis 2012/10/22 23:21:24
    littlebuffalo55TBA
    +3
    I read his comments and relied to him!
  • KCurtis littleb... 2012/10/22 23:23:14 (edited)
    KCurtis
    +2
    my mistake
    sorry if my defenses offended you. I fight with liberals for a living.
  • littleb... KCurtis 2012/10/22 23:24:57 (edited)
    littlebuffalo55TBA
    +2
    According to my screen here my post is to Centrist and not you in reference to Iaccoca being at Chrysler and causing their slide.
  • KCurtis littleb... 2012/10/22 23:27:23
    KCurtis
    +2
    Romney will talk with them when he takes over, and he'll talk with 5000 nuclear weapons not 1500 that Obama reduced our armory to.
  • Centris... KCurtis 2012/10/22 23:49:56
    Centrist_Bill
    You do understand that according to you 5000 nukes can blow up the planet 3 times over right?? We only have ONE PLANET DUH. Why do we need that many?? Besides isnt the republican stand point the purpose of ELIMINATING WASTE?? I think your butt hurt because a DEMOCRAT took your ideas and made it his.
  • Centris... KCurtis 2012/10/22 23:46:44
    Centrist_Bill
    Yet another BLOND MOMENT?? Nuff said.

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