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A strong military is based on a strong economy. This is one of many symptoms of a declining Britain. It doesn't have colonies to steal resources from anymore.

Unfortunately, for its market share, Ford still has one too many brands. There is simply too much competition nowadays for Ford to be competing against itself. Mercury is just too similar to Ford in style, as it muddles the picture and confuses potential customers. Ford needs clarity and distinction for each of its brands. Ford and Lincoln can each stake its respective claim, after Mercury follows Oldsmobile and Plymouth to car heaven, by Ford moving slightly upmarket, and Lincoln moving slightly downmarket. In today's automotive market, there is no longer room for the so called middle ground. Ford/Mazda/Lincoln/Volvo sounds about right to me. I trust Alan Mulally is on the correct path for Ford's long-term survival and hopefully eventual growth.

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Who ya gonna call? PostBusters!

Bob's your uncle, eh? j/k

Out of necessity, Canada has always been better at diplomacy than brute force. In the near future, those skills are going to be put to the test. With the Earth's oceans warming up, and the Northwest Passage becoming more navigable each year, let's see if America the Junior is up to the task of keeping its "Canadian Internal Waters" (Northwest Passage to the rest of the planet) all to itself. When the world's ravenous nations of the future decide they need to use the NW Passage for maximum economic gain, or even for basic survival, how will Canada stop them? Certainly not with their pitiful navy. My guess is they'll cozy up to the USA and remind them of the Monroe Doctrine. Then we'll see who the bitch really is!

Nazi was short for National Socialist German Workers Party (NSDAP), you idiot. Do your own thinking!

I have an AWD, but probably could have gotten by with front wheel drive only. Good tires are important too, and you could get chains for those very infrequent times you really need them for traction.

Not true...similar yes, but certainly not identical. Are you saying you can't tell a '98 from an '07?

I don't work for Ford but I'll pipe in anyway. Following were all purchased new, except the first. Past: Fairmont, (chevy) Celebrity, Tempo, Grand Marquis Current: Aerostar, Mountaineer, Escape.

I agree, it's all very confusing. However, I'm confident Mulally is the right man for Ford in these perilous times. Hiring him was one of Bill Ford's better moves.

Like people, corporations have expected life spans. Ford is like a 104 year old man...you just gotta expect some shrinkage!

Forget about Osamabama for president. Not gonna happen. White Protestants founded this country and will run it for the foreseeable future. One non-member got into the clubhouse and they had him killed!

I live near Indian Point nuclear power plant in Westchester County, NY. Lots of people nearby...I sure hope it's safe!

Well said! In the larger picture, a similar situation will develop with the government entitlement programs. Inflation will help diminish benefits, as well.