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Why can't America produce an efficient automobile as cheaply as Toyota does the Prius?
Buying the hybrids to save fuel/money is the intent. You should be delighted that the government is attempting to conserve your tax money.
Would you be happier if the government had a fleet of Hummers?
The UAW is actually the reason they can't build as cheaply as toyota. The American quality is back and I'm the very proud owner of a new Dodge, but for them to compete again, the UAW has to start caring a little more about their industry and a little less about their pensions (which won't exist if the big 3 fail).
Ooh, struck a nerve did I? I honestly don't check the labels. But I don't know why you're so focused on American made cars. Why not fixate on American made clothes, electronics, or even pet food?
Please - re-read my original post. I noted clothing.
As for cars - why not focus also on American Companies that manufactuer automobiles.
All over Clark County Nevada, San Diego County California, Maricopa County Arizona (and more), I see county / state cars that are from foreign manufacturers (Prisus etc). Why? Why can't our governments buy American vehicles?
I haven't seen any government cars that are Prius's, but then what similar sized American car will get ~50MPG?
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Most, if not all, pro sports teams hats, jerseys etc are made in China. Why? Why can't they buy (and sell) American
Probably because they are businesses making money for the players and others involved.
I'll buy an American car if you stop buying the merchandise made by Chinese slave labor from Wal-Mart. Deal? Actually, I don't drive a car, I take the bus. But still, "buy American" should probably apply to Wal-Mart, dontcha think?
Zippo lighters are made here and have a free lifetime repair warranty. Solid U.S. quality. That's a company that should be making our cars, appliances... everything!
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Maybe if the big 3 would've thought ahead & been innovative, they wouldn't be in the crapper right now. Once they get it into their head that their cars should have as good gas mileage as toyota, maybe then I'll rethink it. Until then, I'm sticking w/my Corolla.
I agree. It's nice to say only buy American vehicles but American consumers want efficient vehicles with good gas mileage. If American car manufacturers are not meeting this demand, then we will buy foreign.
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And the profits go to a foreign company.
Good going
Cars aren't cheap so Americans have the right to demand quality. If the American car makers are not producing reliable vehicles that offer good mileage, then we have the right to purchase a foreign car. Yeah, the profits do go towards the foreign company but they are providing jobs for Americans in their US plants.
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