GM closing Ontario, Detroit, and Ohio factories
12-05-18, 06:40 AM
#181
mmarshall. Have you seen the film Roger & Me? I highly, highly recommend you see it if you have not. I think everyone should see the movie, it is related to what we are all discussing in this thread. Very very sad film. The closing of these GM plants are just catastrophic.
My heart goes out to all those who will losing their jobs. Such a tragic event. The people getting evicted was just so sad.
12-05-18, 06:44 AM
#182
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The human cost of these plants closing is terrible but I understand that the 3 plants announced for closure are the bare minimum GM think they can "sell" at this time. A further 4 plants are operating at less than 50% capacity and are earmarked for closure in the next round as GM seeks to reduce its manufacturing footprint in the US.
12-05-18, 06:46 AM
#183
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The human cost of these plants closing is terrible but I understand that the 3 plants announced for closure are the bare minimum GM think they can "sell" at this time. A further 4 plants are operating at less than 50% capacity and are earmarked for closure in the next round as GM seeks to reduce its manufacturing footprint in the US.
12-05-18, 06:56 AM
#184
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the ceo's job is to keep the company afloat and prosperous. like someone with gangrene sometimes you have to chop off a limb to save their life! the ceo's job isn't easy. was rogers smith a great ceo for gm? doesn't seem like it. but it's not a popularity contest, and gm isn't a charity.
12-05-18, 07:04 AM
#185
the ceo's job is to keep the company afloat and prosperous. like someone with gangrene sometimes you have to chop off a limb to save their life! the ceo's job isn't easy. was rogers smith a great ceo for gm? doesn't seem like it. but it's not a popularity contest, and gm isn't a charity.
12-05-18, 07:11 AM
#186
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For sure. I completely understand that situation. However, I just watched the movie. It was a very interesting take on the situation. When you hear Smith gets a $2 million bonus and is avoiding Michael Moore who wants an interview all the while a laid off worker is getting evicted as he lives across trom Buick City. It’s jusf sad all around. Then a former worker gets evicted on the Christmas Day while Smith is at a party with the GM people. Was just spreading some awareness
12-05-18, 07:13 AM
#187
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100% True, I'm on the management team here at work and now that I'm on this side of the fence dealing with budgets, resourcing etc...it's a different game than just being an Engineer. I fully understand that adjustments including cuts have to be made and it's just part of business.
12-05-18, 07:17 AM
#188
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Worse, he won't even take a tiny piece of that big nest egg he's sitting on and go out and buy a couple of things he desperately needs......a bar of soap, deodorant, razor, shaving cream, and some new clothes. He could also use a membership in a nice gym or recreation center.
And by the way, not all overweight individuals are overweight because of just diet or lack of exercise. Medical conditions can cause a lot of problems and so can medications etc etc. You should never make fun of someone
12-05-18, 07:41 AM
#189
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It is very hurtful to say these things. It’s not called for. I did not think much of Moore until I saw this film , but it has opened my eyes quite a bit. He tried to get on the 14th floor to speak to Smith many times. Smith shut down a shareholders meeting when he saw Moore was a shareholder and was about to ask a question.
And by the way, not all overweight individuals are overweight because of just diet or lack of exercise. Medical conditions can cause a lot of problems and so can medications etc etc. You should never make fun of someone
As for Smith, I don't see any need to keep rehashing his life. He's been deceased now for over ten years. Out of respect for the dead, let him RIP.
Last edited by mmarshall; 12-05-18 at 07:45 AM.
12-05-18, 07:49 AM
#190
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Hey, I've admitted, myself, that I'm somewhat overweight...I'm no hypocrite. And I have no personal animosity against Michael Moore....none whatsoever. My world doesn't revolve around hating people. I ONLY brought it up because HE, not me, likes to go around attacking corporations, conservatives, and anyone he disagrees with, using his celebrity-status to make money for himself, even if he doesn't spend it on some basic necessities....which normally would be none of our business, except that he spends so much time in public, in front of the cameras. That's his decision, not mine.
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12-05-18, 07:56 AM
#191
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I doubt if he has ever heard of me....or cares one way or another. Besides, the prospect of a lot of workers getting laid off are more important than whatever taste in sedans I happen to have. They are the ones who are really going to suffer here....my world will not end if I can't buy or lease another new Impala, Lacrosse, or MKZ. And they have families to feed...I don't.
12-05-18, 08:15 AM
#194
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No, but I'll watch it.
Mike, I was really surprised to hear such a rude personal remark from you.
Mike, I was really surprised to hear such a rude personal remark from you.