Comments on: A look at the protected Chrysler dealerships http://michellemalkin.com/2009/05/27/a-look-at-the-protected-chrysler-dealerships/ news and commentary from a conservative perspective Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:29:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: sofla texan http://michellemalkin.com/2009/05/27/a-look-at-the-protected-chrysler-dealerships/comment-page-1/#comment-709986 sofla texan Sat, 30 May 2009 00:55:19 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=28261#comment-709986 I wonder if "The One" is aware of this one? Should someone let him know? This was in our paper today. Read paragraph seven! It makes my blood boil! http://www.sun-sentinel.com/community/news/lauderdale_lakes/sfl-closing-dealer-profile-05290sbmay29,0,207783.story <strong><em>"Monarch, which serves a mostly black community, joins more than 330 dealers nationwide contesting Chrysler's order in bankruptcy court. It claims to meet the carmaker's conditions for survival: It enjoys a five-star rating and solid customer satisfaction scores, sells more new cars than used, typically sells at least 100 cars a month, has invested in remodeling and offers no other brands."</em></strong> Although I have never purchased a car from them, you can see from the article what an irreplaceable and tremendous asset they have been for Chrysler. They are in a predominently black community and still have not laid off any of their employees. Their commercials are legendary here! Very homemade, goofy and corny, but they never took themselves seriously and were always done for laugh. They made you feel like these people were a part of your family and truly cared about you once you walked out that door. They will be missed! I wonder if “The One” is aware of this one? Should someone let him know? This was in our paper today.
Read paragraph seven! It makes my blood boil!

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/community/news/lauderdale_lakes/sfl-closing-dealer-profile-05290sbmay29,0,207783.story

“Monarch, which serves a mostly black community, joins more than 330 dealers nationwide contesting Chrysler’s order in bankruptcy court. It claims to meet the carmaker’s conditions for survival: It enjoys a five-star rating and solid customer satisfaction scores, sells more new cars than used, typically sells at least 100 cars a month, has invested in remodeling and offers no other brands.”

Although I have never purchased a car from them, you can see from the article what an irreplaceable and tremendous asset they have been for Chrysler. They are in a predominently black community and still have not laid off any of their employees.

Their commercials are legendary here! Very homemade, goofy and corny, but they never took themselves seriously and were always done for laugh. They made you feel like these people were a part of your family and truly cared about you once you walked out that door. They will be missed!

]]> By: Obama: The New Chevy Celebrity ‘Eurosport Edition’ | The Great Illuminator http://michellemalkin.com/2009/05/27/a-look-at-the-protected-chrysler-dealerships/comment-page-1/#comment-709462 Obama: The New Chevy Celebrity ‘Eurosport Edition’ | The Great Illuminator Fri, 29 May 2009 13:17:12 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=28261#comment-709462 [...] of contract law, snubbing of senior creditors, threats, and control to protect the investments of donors like the UAW and contributing dealer owners. Oh, and lets not forget that Dems now have the power [...] [...] of contract law, snubbing of senior creditors, threats, and control to protect the investments of donors like the UAW and contributing dealer owners. Oh, and lets not forget that Dems now have the power [...]

]]> By: Obama administration has systematically targeted for closing Chrysler dealers who contributed to Repubicans « Goodtimepolitics http://michellemalkin.com/2009/05/27/a-look-at-the-protected-chrysler-dealerships/comment-page-1/#comment-709460 Obama administration has systematically targeted for closing Chrysler dealers who contributed to Repubicans « Goodtimepolitics Fri, 29 May 2009 13:11:54 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=28261#comment-709460 [...] A look at the protected Chrysler dealershipsBy Michelle Malkin Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Chrysler to cut 800 dealers on [...] [...] A look at the protected Chrysler dealershipsBy Michelle Malkin Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Chrysler to cut 800 dealers on [...]

]]> By: Obama – Gay Cover-Up – Michelle Obama – Larry Sinclair – Censorship – American Mediocrity « “The BOPAC Report” & Larry Sinclair’s Allegations – ZachJonesIsHome http://michellemalkin.com/2009/05/27/a-look-at-the-protected-chrysler-dealerships/comment-page-1/#comment-709458 Obama – Gay Cover-Up – Michelle Obama – Larry Sinclair – Censorship – American Mediocrity « “The BOPAC Report” & Larry Sinclair’s Allegations – ZachJonesIsHome Fri, 29 May 2009 13:10:32 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=28261#comment-709458 [...] it was reported that mainly Chysler’s car dealerships whose owners donated to Republicans were the ones targeted to close. These actions sound a lot like [...] [...] it was reported that mainly Chysler’s car dealerships whose owners donated to Republicans were the ones targeted to close. These actions sound a lot like [...]

]]> By: Wizbang http://michellemalkin.com/2009/05/27/a-look-at-the-protected-chrysler-dealerships/comment-page-1/#comment-709335 Wizbang Fri, 29 May 2009 01:02:49 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=28261#comment-709335 <strong>ACORN document drops reveal damning information...</strong> Michelle Malkin, who has done a lot of investigative legwork in order to expose the crooked connection between ACORN, Project Vote, and the Obama Campaign/Administration, has just published a number...... ACORN document drops reveal damning information…

Michelle Malkin, who has done a lot of investigative legwork in order to expose the crooked connection between ACORN, Project Vote, and the Obama Campaign/Administration, has just published a number……

]]> By: Michigan Taxes Too Much » Michigan getting the screws, but the car is falling apart. http://michellemalkin.com/2009/05/27/a-look-at-the-protected-chrysler-dealerships/comment-page-1/#comment-709161 Michigan Taxes Too Much » Michigan getting the screws, but the car is falling apart. Thu, 28 May 2009 19:56:42 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=28261#comment-709161 [...] question — as “amateur” bloggers have been doing — and investigate the circumstances of the protected dealers? - (follow though some of the links for some incredible albeit sickening [...] [...] question — as “amateur” bloggers have been doing — and investigate the circumstances of the protected dealers? – (follow though some of the links for some incredible albeit sickening [...]

]]> By: DBNinKY http://michellemalkin.com/2009/05/27/a-look-at-the-protected-chrysler-dealerships/comment-page-1/#comment-708867 DBNinKY Thu, 28 May 2009 14:52:28 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=28261#comment-708867 Given this, from the above Joey Smith item: <blockquote>The interesting part is...the three main owners of the company... .Steve Landers (long-time car dealer, 4th-generation dealer), <strong>Thomas “Mack” McLarty</strong> (former Chief of Staff for President Clinton), and <strong>Robert Johnson (founder of Black Entertainment Television</strong>... .</blockquote> And this from Reuters: <blockquote>"Bankruptcy laws are being manipulated to carry out a marketing plan," he said. "If they're going to terminate dealers, it should only be severely <strong>underperforming</strong> dealers." Chrysler wants fewer but bigger dealers in central locations near highways that would carry Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep vehicles under one roof, Engel added, but the decision about who survives was <strong>"random"</strong> and set a precedent of government interference in free markets.</blockquote> Some of the gov ordered closings of Chrysler dealerships do appear questionable and warrant journalistic investigation. Given this, from the above Joey Smith item:

The interesting part is…the three main owners of the company… .Steve Landers (long-time car dealer, 4th-generation dealer), Thomas “Mack” McLarty (former Chief of Staff for President Clinton), and Robert Johnson (founder of Black Entertainment Television… .

And this from Reuters:

“Bankruptcy laws are being manipulated to carry out a
marketing plan,” he said. “If they’re going to terminate
dealers, it should only be severely underperforming dealers.”

Chrysler wants fewer but bigger dealers in central locations
near highways that would carry Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep vehicles
under one roof, Engel added, but the decision about who survives
was “random” and set a precedent of government interference in
free markets.

Some of the gov ordered closings of Chrysler dealerships do appear questionable and warrant journalistic investigation.

]]> By: Is This The Plan For The Auto Industry? « Around The Sphere http://michellemalkin.com/2009/05/27/a-look-at-the-protected-chrysler-dealerships/comment-page-1/#comment-708846 Is This The Plan For The Auto Industry? « Around The Sphere Thu, 28 May 2009 14:31:37 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=28261#comment-708846 [...] Malkin posts, here and here. From the second post on MSM coverage: A few quick points: I do think that eventually, the [...] [...] Malkin posts, here and here. From the second post on MSM coverage: A few quick points: I do think that eventually, the [...]

]]> By: Michelle Malkin has more on Obama’s “political firings” of dealers. | Daily Danet http://michellemalkin.com/2009/05/27/a-look-at-the-protected-chrysler-dealerships/comment-page-1/#comment-708808 Michelle Malkin has more on Obama’s “political firings” of dealers. | Daily Danet Thu, 28 May 2009 13:57:10 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=28261#comment-708808 [...] News . . . . . . "If you're going through hell, keep going." -Winston Churchill . . . . . . Michelle Malkin has more on Obama's "political firings" of dealers. . . . . . . White House Press Corps yucking it up with Glibbs. Don't worry, they promise to still [...] [...] News . . . . . . “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” -Winston Churchill . . . . . . Michelle Malkin has more on Obama’s “political firings” of dealers. . . . . . . White House Press Corps yucking it up with Glibbs. Don’t worry, they promise to still [...]

]]> By: Ragspierre http://michellemalkin.com/2009/05/27/a-look-at-the-protected-chrysler-dealerships/comment-page-1/#comment-708777 Ragspierre Thu, 28 May 2009 13:11:21 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=28261#comment-708777 I think the over-dealered territory for both GM and Chrysler is going to be called "America". The only people apt to buy from either of these brands now is government, and you only need one dealer for all those purchases. Chrysler could put a dealership in every town and on every corner, and it wouldn't sell a new car to anyone with a brain. I think the over-dealered territory for both GM and Chrysler is going to be called “America”.

The only people apt to buy from either of these brands now is government, and you only need one dealer for all those purchases.

Chrysler could put a dealership in every town and on every corner, and it wouldn’t sell a new car to anyone with a brain.

]]> By: Michelle Malkin » Dealergate and the MSM http://michellemalkin.com/2009/05/27/a-look-at-the-protected-chrysler-dealerships/comment-page-1/#comment-708774 Michelle Malkin » Dealergate and the MSM Thu, 28 May 2009 13:07:08 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=28261#comment-708774 [...] Well, why don’t you use all your professional journalism training and find out the answer, Mr. Pearlstein? And why don’t you look at the flip side of the question — as “amateur” bloggers have been doing — and investigate the circumstances of the protected dealers? [...] [...] Well, why don’t you use all your professional journalism training and find out the answer, Mr. Pearlstein? And why don’t you look at the flip side of the question — as “amateur” bloggers have been doing — and investigate the circumstances of the protected dealers? [...]

]]> By: sshuffield70 http://michellemalkin.com/2009/05/27/a-look-at-the-protected-chrysler-dealerships/comment-page-1/#comment-708773 sshuffield70 Thu, 28 May 2009 13:06:40 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=28261#comment-708773 <strong>D</strong>something stinks<strong>C</strong> I really wonder why Soetoro hasn't been tried on impeachment. Heck, I'm still trying to figure why he's calling himself President. Dsomething stinksC

I really wonder why Soetoro hasn’t been tried on impeachment. Heck, I’m still trying to figure why he’s calling himself President.

]]> By: Dealergate - alternate media diggs through Chrysler franchise mess | Radio Vice Online http://michellemalkin.com/2009/05/27/a-look-at-the-protected-chrysler-dealerships/comment-page-1/#comment-708769 Dealergate - alternate media diggs through Chrysler franchise mess | Radio Vice Online Thu, 28 May 2009 13:00:28 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=28261#comment-708769 [...] A look at the protected Chrysler dealerships [...] [...] A look at the protected Chrysler dealerships [...]

]]> By: ArizonaNeanderthal http://michellemalkin.com/2009/05/27/a-look-at-the-protected-chrysler-dealerships/comment-page-1/#comment-708762 ArizonaNeanderthal Thu, 28 May 2009 12:35:30 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=28261#comment-708762 <blockquote>Chrysler President Jim Press said the company will be back in those markets. Chrysler has been managing its dealer count downward in overdealered metro markets, a program called Project Genesis.</blockquote>But were the closings political? Just can not get answers, just dismissive snears "Dealers tend to be Republican". A non answer is hiding something. When they pull out of a local market completely and then announce they will be back in SOMETHING, SOMEONE is being targeted.If it is political or encouraging mega dealers it is not good for consumers. Mega dealers only have lower prices as long as there is same brand/same product competition. Once they clear the competition the price goes to full list plus. There are markets where the mega dealers control all the brands, be it AutoNation, the Berg Family or others. Somebody is getting a sweet deal and it ain't us.

Chrysler President Jim Press said the company will be back in those markets.

Chrysler has been managing its dealer count downward in overdealered metro markets, a program called Project Genesis.

But were the closings political? Just can not get answers, just dismissive snears “Dealers tend to be Republican”.

A non answer is hiding something. When they pull out of a local market completely and then announce they will be back in SOMETHING, SOMEONE is being targeted.If it is political or encouraging mega dealers it is not good for consumers. Mega dealers only have lower prices as long as there is same brand/same product competition. Once they clear the competition the price goes to full list plus.

There are markets where the mega dealers control all the brands, be it AutoNation, the Berg Family or others. Somebody is getting a sweet deal and it ain’t us.

]]> By: Partisan Slant Towards Chrysler Closings? | Americans Against Obama http://michellemalkin.com/2009/05/27/a-look-at-the-protected-chrysler-dealerships/comment-page-1/#comment-708758 Partisan Slant Towards Chrysler Closings? | Americans Against Obama Thu, 28 May 2009 12:20:13 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/?p=28261#comment-708758 [...] Link [...] [...] Link [...]

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