ANTAUS Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 http://www.autoblog.com/2016/09/16/ford-mark-fields-donald-trump-mexico-factory/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I have to wonder about the leadership at Ford at times when they hold events like this, in this political climate. Does anyone on the PR team have a clue when it comes public perception? This event should have been postponed until after the election, especially with how contentious this year has been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I have to wonder about the leadership at Ford at times when they hold events like this, in this political climate. Does anyone on the PR team have a clue when it comes public perception? This event should have been postponed until after the election, especially with how contentious this year has been. The longer they leave that out there unchecked the worse it is for public perception. One of these days ol' Donald is going to get sued for slander/libel for making patently false claims like that. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I have to wonder about the leadership at Ford at times when they hold events like this, in this political climate. Does anyone on the PR team have a clue when it comes public perception? This event should have been postponed until after the election, especially with how contentious this year has been. If you're referring to the investor dog & pony show, I think this is the traditional time of year for that sort of thing (cf. FCA's) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 And keep in mind that the Fords are more than likely Republican supporters that Trump has seen fit to attack. Trump is as far from a traditional politician as you can get, responding to his rhetoric only gives him more material. Maybe the US deserves to become its own reality show...or is that a sitcom..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I can only assume that in the event of a Trump presidency ( for the love of GOD, please no!!) he will continue with the current Presidential Limo...no Lincolns for him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Politics aside, moving any kind of production out of the country sucks. I understand the economics of it, but that doesn't mean anyone has to like it. Fields should not have made a comment because, no matter how you cut it, it doesn't present a positive image for Ford. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang let back Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Politics aside, moving any kind of production out of the country sucks. I understand the economics of it, but that doesn't mean anyone has to like it. Fields should not have made a comment because, no matter how you cut it, it doesn't present a positive image for Ford. I like TRUMP over hitlery rotten clinton any day of the week.i understand exactly what you are saying.i just dont know know why TRUMP hates FORD.Garbage Motors and sorry ass dodge went BANKRUPT,and it seems he never brings that up.FORD moving those cars to mexico is a very bad move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I like TRUMP over hitlery rotten clinton any day of the week.i understand exactly what you are saying.i just dont know know why TRUMP hates FORD.Garbage Motors and sorry ass dodge went BANKRUPT,and it seems he never brings that up.FORD moving those cars to mexico is a very bad move. . He has that in common with both of those companies, maybe that's why he likes them and hates Ford...they DIDN'T go to bankruptcy court like Chump did. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 And with that, let's call it a day on the political commentary, eh? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I'm SOO close to Canada, can't I just walk over there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I'm SOO close to Canada, can't I just walk over there? well, you're car is from there....lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I'm SOO close to Canada, can't I just walk over there? No. That border is secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 It's a pity that Fields didn't use that opportunity to reassure MAP workers that their jobs are safe by providing a bit more details on plans going forward.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 It's a pity that Fields didn't use that opportunity to reassure MAP workers that their jobs are safe by providing a bit more details on plans going forward.. That's assuming that they care enough to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 (edited) That's assuming that they care enough to do that. Yeah, I guess it was more about defending Ford's record than actually discussing what was planned. I just saw it as strange that the very thing Trump said, “Basically when they make their car, and they think they’re going to get away with this, and they fire all of their employees in the United States; they move to Mexico,” He never really outright denied that which makes me wonder if there will be some job losses that Ford doesn't want to discuss now as it will put a bad spin on all of this. Edited September 17, 2016 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Yeah, I guess it was more about defending Ford's record than actually discussing what was planned. I just saw it as strange that the very thing Trump said, He never really outright denied that which makes me wonder if there will be some job losses that Ford doesn't want to discuss now as it will put a bad spin on all of this. Fields did say no jobs would be lost because of the move. I still remain skeptical. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 If they sent them to Canada nobody would care. Funny how that works. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker16 Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 No. That border is secure. is it? I can hop on a boat there right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 is it? I can hop on a boat there right now. http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/23/us/canada-float-down-trnd/ Canadians shipped the Americans back. If it would have been illegal immigrants floating north across the Rio Grande, they would have been given a court date to show up for 3 months later, food stamps and let loose. And they wouldn't show for the court date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker16 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/23/us/canada-float-down-trnd/ Canadians shipped the Americans back. If it would have been illegal immigrants floating north across the Rio Grande, they would have been given a court date to show up for 3 months later, food stamps and let loose. And they wouldn't show for the court date. I don't think having people on tubes easily violating your sovereignty as "secure". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosetang Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 (edited) I don't think having people on tubes easily violating your sovereignty as "secure". nonsense, it's totally secure. Until it's more politically expedient to say it's not. Then it totally isn't. Which way is the wind blowing right now? Edited September 19, 2016 by Moosetang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) Alright guys. Biker, you're already on notice. Edited September 20, 2016 by RichardJensen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordowner Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I have to wonder about the leadership at Ford at times when they hold events like this, in this political climate. Does anyone on the PR team have a clue when it comes public perception? This event should have been postponed until after the election, especially with how contentious this year has been. Yes it would be great if everyone in the USA placed a premium on buying cars made by unions in the USA but unfortunately they don't so we have important. But the more important thing is that many of these small cars being built in Mexico are for export to countries other than the USA where demand for small cars is still high. The reality is that its unlikely the USA can become a high volume exporter of cars to developing countries. So as long as Ford is increasing the number of manufacturing jobs in the USA and keeping their profits largely in the USA I think that makes them one of the better companies. Trump scares me. What happens if he is president and doesn't like someone or something? He just seems very unwilling to listen and very unwilling to base decisions and statements on facts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Trump scares me. What happens if he is president and doesn't like someone or something? He just seems very unwilling to listen and very unwilling to base decisions and statements on facts. [/size] I dunno the alternative isn't much better either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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