Ford bets on small SUVs

Claycomo -- Ford Motor Co., on the heels of the biggest annual loss in its 103-year history, rolled out updated versions of two small sport utility vehicles that are among the keys to the company's turnaround ...

[Carman]

Recycled SUV's aren't enough to help Ford rescue itself from catastrophic losses. Another hit like the Fusion, Edge and Mustang are needed ASAP.

[Village Idiot]

One might trace where Ford's advertising is being aimed.... just a thought.

"Fords action is a positive outcome and win for equality and fairness," said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. "Ford has sent a powerful signal that corporate America values its gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees and consumers."

[Mr Stoufer]

Village Idiot wrote:

One might trace where Ford's advertising is being aimed.... just a thought.
"Fords action is a positive outcome and win for equality and fairness," said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. "Ford has sent a powerful signal that corporate America values its gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees and consumers."

They advertise in gay magazines?

[FredFlynnStone]

Mr Stoufer wrote:

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They advertise in gay magazines?

Uh-huhhhh.

[Mr Goodwrench]

I hope Ford falls right on their face and goes out of business. GO TOYOTA!!!!!!!!!!

[Richard Simmons]

They will and are. Sin is sin.
I prefer a Subaru.

[Danielle]

The new Escape is ugly, what were they thinking?!?!? Why would anyone want to buy it, it will scare the children. That front grille is obnoxious. Ford needs to learn that you can't just strap on some crome to sell a car ex: Navigator, FiveHundred, Fusion, Edge.

[Village Idiot]

Speaking of front grilles, the 2001 Jaguar S-Type 4.0
has the lines of a 1940's Union Station style urinal.
I also saw a newer Subaru grille that left me wondering why.
My favourite grille of all time is probably on a 1955 Buick Special, perfect form and function in chrome. Annette Funicello comes to mind,(sorry about the Freudian allusion.)

[dabs]

Try too sell your house fool,you do not have a clue on whats going do you.

[qwertyuiop]

Why did you use the spelling "TOO" and no ? finishing your sentence?(if you can describe it as a sentence.)

[EnterYourName]

qwertyuiop wrote:

Why did you use the spelling "TOO" and no ? finishing your sentence?(if you can describe it as a sentence.)

It is actually a run-on.

[Ford only]

Mr Goodwrench wrote:

I hope Ford falls right on their face and goes out of business. GO TOYOTA!!!!!!!!!!

You are nothing but a sell out!!!

[Village Idiot]

dabs wrote:

Try too sell your house fool,you do not have a clue on whats going do you.

Sorry, but I fail to recognize the relevance in your post.

[TacoWanda]

since when is relevance important?

[Truckin]

Ford's SUV offerings lack powertrain refinement and performance.

[Bob Berdella]

Village Idiot wrote:

One might trace where Ford's advertising is being aimed.... just a thought.
"Fords action is a positive outcome and win for equality and fairness," said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. "Ford has sent a powerful signal that corporate America values its gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees and consumers."

Point well taken

[Village Idiot]

Bob Berdella wrote:

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Point well taken

Did you have any relatives in Potosi, MO?

[WWJD with U]

Village Idiot wrote:
Village Idiot wrote: One might trace where Ford's advertising is being aimed.... just a thought.
"Fords action is a positive outcome and win for equality and fairness," said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. "Ford has sent a powerful signal that corporate America values its gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees and consumers."
Perhaps you should get out your stones and use biblical justice on such people? I suppose that such people have some nerve assuming they are on the same level of humanity as yourself and all who agree with you?

[marko]

better bet on more than suv,better bet on much much more higher gas mileage on autos

[Village Idiot]

WWJD with U wrote:

Village Idiot wrote:
Village Idiot wrote: One might trace where Ford's advertising is being aimed.... just a thought.
"Fords action is a positive outcome and win for equality and fairness," said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. "Ford has sent a powerful signal that corporate America values its gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees and consumers."
Perhaps you should get out your stones and use biblical justice on such people? I suppose that such people have some nerve assuming they are on the same level of humanity as yourself and all who agree with you?

Precisely.
My point is why aim at a minority of the populace and neglect the majority? This appears to be financial lunacy.
I have been in deep study of Edward Gibbon's volumes of The Rise and Fall of The Roman Empire, and I am truly stunned by what I see mirrored in the United States society as of this date. I'm glad I lived when I did and that my memories are still with me. As a side note I can't wait to get back home to my beloved Claycomo, flawed as it may be, and sit down to a plate full of cheese and onion enchiladas at Larry and Matt's place. Life is still good and if you want to find problems and dwell in negativity, then your search will not be a struggle.
May you and all my fellow Claycomo Forum correspondents have a prosperous, joyful and loving 2008.
Shalom