protectionist b.s.

McDonald's has sold, what, 5 Billion burgers? They MUST be the best
on the market!

 

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I don't see any common sense, or reasoning.

You've been told by more than just me that restrictions don't exist.
Who, in their right mind is going to by a gas-guzzling vehicle while
fuel prices are $10 a gallon.

You've had pointed out to you the range of items that make up a
considerable trade from the USA to Japan.

You're just plain thick.

 

that doesn't translate over here dude. our side of the pond, "thick"
means fat - what you mean is "stooooopid".

 

Sorry I'll amend that to "Stupid".

 

Yep, thanks for the laugh!

<G>

JT

 

Your comprehensive skills aren't very good are they????



Try understanding to entire context of a post and what the auther is
trying to say.




I don't mind passing out a few good insults when they are deserved, I
don't even mind recieving insults too much.


However; when insulting a poster, I usually have the decency to keep
his wife, children or parents out of it.

You should do the same.

And yes, you did hit a raw nerve.


Now, politely take a hike, son.

 

And yet,they have sold more burgers than anyone else. That is an
indisputable truth.



"Best" is subject to one's own interpertation, I guess.



Now if these burgers were rotten, bad tasting, or a piece of crap, or
maggot infested, they wouldn't be selling by the billions. You gotta
understand a simple fact. People don't buy junk.



And they don't buy what they don't want.


That is why McDonalds HAS sold all the burgers that they have.



And that is why GM still sells millions of cars and trucks every year.

And, GM and McDonald's DO have something in common.



They do not RECALL more of their products THAN THEY SELL, unlike a
certain Japanese company that some are still trying to call "king of
quality."


In trying to make fun of me, you merely justified my point.


Thank you.

 

Maybe, buy just not naive. There are a million ways a government can
impose restrictions on items being imported into their country, making
it nearly impossible for the item to be sold in the country, but, it
would still, "legal" to sell the item in that country.


And we are both using generalizations regarding the Japanese.


On one hand, you are saying they WILL NOT buy our products, because
gas is expensive. Others who have posted here say our cars are too
large. Others have said the Japanese simply would not want to buy our
product because it is inferior.




My Generalization is based on a little common sense.



Many Japanese people have embraced a Western civilization lifestyle.
They like jeans, pop music. McDonalds, and baseball, along with a lot
of other things we have to offer. It goes to reason they would also
like some of the cars, just like millions of Americans like the cars
THEY have to offer. Not real hard to understand. Yet, we buy MILLIONS
of their vehciles, and they buy only 12000 of our cars. Something just
isn't right here.

And, BTW, not all of Japan is located in Toyko. Some people live out
in the country, where they would be able to own and drive a big
American vechicle. A lot of people there also have money, so, high gas
prices wouldn't necessarly, be an issue. Besides, if that were the
case, there would be NO Toyota type vehicles, such as a Camry,
Corolla, or one of their pick up truck lines sold there. The Japanese
simply would not be able to afford to drive them. Those vechicles get,
on average WORSE gas mileage than comperable American vehicles. It
goes without saying that if, in a TRUE free trade system, a Chevy
Malibu, which is of higher quality and gets better gas mileage, would
sell in Japan if a Camry sells there. Or, are you saying they don't
sell Camry's there?

 

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I don't think you've listened to anyone, certainly not me as I told you
to Google for "Driving in Japan" to see the restrictions, which you
obviously haven't. If there were the protectionism that imagine, how
do you think (I know you don't, but that's a separate point) 12000 cars
a year get in?

 

"comprehension skills"

quite apart from your apparent inability to use a "spel chekr", you need
to get some brains and figure out what you're dealing with when you post
on an unmoderated forum.

 

wow, either amazing stupidity or clinical delusion. does the nurse let
you play on the interweb very often junior? because s/he probably
should be protecting you from too much reality if you can't cope with it.

 

The problem would be solved overnight if Detroit made cars for the
Japanese market, instead of putting their heads in the sand.

 

Since you are telling me what to do, I will do the same with you.

Grow a thicker skin or get off of usenet.

Just a suggestion.

 

Next you will say that AOL is a good internet provider because millions
of people subscribe to it.

Guess what, AOL does suck, just like McDonalds and GM.

I have not purchased more than a cup of coffee from McDonalds in over 20
years because their hamburgers are nasty garbage, and there are much
better hamburger joints all over town. There are also much better cars
available than what GM produces.

People who make smart choices tend to avoid AOL, GM and McDonalds. Yes,
stupid like you do buy junk.

That is why businesses that produce shitty products and services, like
McDonalds, AOL and GM continue to exist. Well, that and the bailout for
Government Motors.

 

Higher quality Malibu over a Camry? Wow, that is truly delusional. You
must actually believe those sad GM commercials.

The reason that right-hand drive Malibus are not being produced for the
Japanese market is that the Japanese people would not buy that POS
vehicle, at least not in any quantity, and the decision-makers at GM
know this.

 

The British car manufacturers, went into liquidation because of poor
designs that turned out inferior product. The unions didn't like it,
but people voted with their pockets and now they're gone. We still
make cars but under other names with their designs. Yes it was hard on
the thousands that lost their jobs, but now they're more secure with
world class designs owned by the likes of Toyota, Nissan, Honda, BMW,
etc..

 

While not a religious person, I say a little prayer daily that they
don't use Windows.

 

yeah,"blue screen of death" takes on a whole new meaning.
Or "a fatal error occurred...". Aw S#!t :-(

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
localnet
dot com

 

I guess, because you say so, it must be true. The millions who use the
products you slam must be too stupid to use "better" products.

The millions of customers who purchase these products will disagree
with you.


McDonalds has done just fine without you.


Selling burgers buy the BILLIONS, even without your endorsement.



Maybe there ARE better cars available than what GM produces.


It just ain't a Toyota!

For three whole paragraghs you have slammed products that are sold by
the MILLIONS world-wide.



You call people who buy these products, "stupid."



I guess, it goes without saying, that you believe we don't now any
better than to buy these products.


But YOU know better.



YOU know what is a better product for us "stupid' people to buy.


If that is the case, you MUST work for the federal government, as they
always know what is "best' for people.

And once again, I'll say this"


If GM produces "shitty" vehicles.,


Toyota produces the cesspool!!!!!!!!!!!

 

You're starting to become unraveled. By all accounts, the Malibu is a
better vehicle than the Camry, and it really ain't even close.

Try to stay with us who live in the real world.

The Malibu gets better gas mileage.

Even Consumer reports, who has slammed GM vehicles for decades, calls
this a 'world-class car'.


And it even stops when you want it to.


And the accelerator doesn't stick wide open.


Yeah, it is a MUCH better car.


But hell, my 06 GP is a much better car than the Camry if you compare
it objectively.


Better gas mileage, better handling, roomier, fewer recalls, safer,
better looking (ok, the last part IS biased on my part).

Pretty factual statement on your part, huh?

Converting a Malibu to right hand would not be a hard task.

The Japanese government will not allow these cars to compete, at least
on a level playing field, with the Camry in their own country.


Open the market, without any strings attached, and see what happens.