Toyota employed a total of 30,473 direct employees in 2009. Of those, 10,725 are in California and 9,161 are in Kentucky. Toyota is scheduled to close its Fremont, California factory which employs 4,700 workers which will obviously make Kentucky the state with the largest Toyota work force.
How ironic is it that our government now owns a piece of GM and they are putting Toyota through the ringer over every detail within their corporation. I'm not saying that there aren't problems that should be addressed but does the federal government really need to be involved? I remember when Ford Explorer's tires kept exploding at high speeds and I definitely don't remember this type of political grand standing taking place then.
The automotive unions hold too much power. They have politicians in their pockets. The same politicians who swore that lobbyists would never have a part in their administration.
Toyota has taken the high ground every time a competitor within the automotive industry has had public issues, whether it be GM, Ford, etc. Never has Toyota pounced on their vulnerabilities. But as soon as Toyota has this first major blow to their brand, GM takes the situation and runs with it by offering incentives for trading in your "faulty" Toyota for one of their cars.
How does it make you feel to know that your tax dollars went in to a company that is now pouncing on one of the largest employers in your state? So let's just connect the dots and draw the conclusion that your money is paying for the demise of Kentucky's economy. Feels good doesn't it? It's ridiculous.
It's been great to see Congressman Davis stand up for Toyota. TEMA, the corporate headquarters for North America is based in Erlanger, Davis' district. To be honest, I don't know if Chandler has said anything - if you know, please comment. If he hasn't called an end to this political grandstanding, he needs to hear from us! There are thousands of jobs on the line, thousands of families' income on the line. Let's do our part and fight for a company that has given our communities so much.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Show Some Respect!!!
I am sick and tired of getting on Facebook and seeing Republican primary candidates attacking one another. How about you?
I realize there are differences between our primary candidates and these issues should definitely be debated and will be debated. Everyone should know exactly who they are voting for when the day comes in May and again in November. If America didn't learn this lesson in 2008, well I just don't even know what to say. However, there is so much on the line right now. People are angry, people are scared. Some are forcing themselves to stay positive and constantly looking for the light at the end of the tunnel.
When someone decides to run for office, they gain my respect just because they are putting themselves out there for all the praise and the hard times it brings. It can't be enjoyable to constantly be on the road, to constantly be smiling and shaking hands all the while working to make everyone stay positive and see the hard times through. For this, I am grateful to anyone who makes the decision to run for public office and represent the conservative values we want to see take shape in Frankfort and D.C.
With all of that said, I am so tired of seeing our candidates be bashed on facebook and in other media about the most ridiculous things! No one is perfect here, Republican or Democrat or any other party for that matter. I will respect the candidates who have enough self-control and respect for others to act like adults. Our candidates should be setting examples for how they are going to handle the opposition (liberals...not other conservatives) when they take office. If you can't even show simple respect for another Republican fighting to serve the people of Kentucky with conservative values and principles, then how will you ever manage to work with Democrats if you end up in office?? I urge our candidates to be examples to our youngest generations out there, heck...be an example for me. Show some respect and you will earn some in return.
I realize there are differences between our primary candidates and these issues should definitely be debated and will be debated. Everyone should know exactly who they are voting for when the day comes in May and again in November. If America didn't learn this lesson in 2008, well I just don't even know what to say. However, there is so much on the line right now. People are angry, people are scared. Some are forcing themselves to stay positive and constantly looking for the light at the end of the tunnel.
When someone decides to run for office, they gain my respect just because they are putting themselves out there for all the praise and the hard times it brings. It can't be enjoyable to constantly be on the road, to constantly be smiling and shaking hands all the while working to make everyone stay positive and see the hard times through. For this, I am grateful to anyone who makes the decision to run for public office and represent the conservative values we want to see take shape in Frankfort and D.C.
With all of that said, I am so tired of seeing our candidates be bashed on facebook and in other media about the most ridiculous things! No one is perfect here, Republican or Democrat or any other party for that matter. I will respect the candidates who have enough self-control and respect for others to act like adults. Our candidates should be setting examples for how they are going to handle the opposition (liberals...not other conservatives) when they take office. If you can't even show simple respect for another Republican fighting to serve the people of Kentucky with conservative values and principles, then how will you ever manage to work with Democrats if you end up in office?? I urge our candidates to be examples to our youngest generations out there, heck...be an example for me. Show some respect and you will earn some in return.
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