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greg334 · 07-17-2008, 11:32 AM

I am glad to see Tennessee get the plant but.. just because a company has it's headquarters here, does not make my state an automotive state.

We, the state of Michigan have been less and less the Motor Capital of the country more and more. Sure we have some stuff going on but I think the south has been progressively moving forward with taking more work away from us and this has been going on since the 50's.

The sad thing is, we are celebrating 5000 new jobs while laying off 10,000 people. Many of the Granholm supporters point out the great job creation we have seen in the last few years but ignore the facts that the layoff and closures are causing the 3 to 1 imbalance between the unemployed and the employed and can't be covered up. AND with the absolute mess in the city of Detroit the state is ignoring, no one wants to take a chance to come here to the state to setup business, not to mention the increase in taxes in some industries to 500%.

OH and one other thing, I hope the suppliers of VW also build close by, if the fuel prices continue their slight upward trend, a centralized manufacturing system will be needed not a decentralized one. I think that is one reason why GM and Ford is really having problems, their suppliers are scattered.

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greg334 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redford, MI Rating: Posts: 7,065	Re: VW to build in Tennessee I am glad to see Tennessee get the plant but.. just because a company has it's headquarters here, does not make my state an automotive state. We, the state of Michigan have been less and less the Motor Capital of the country more and more. Sure we have some stuff going on but I think the south has been progressively moving forward with taking more work away from us and this has been going on since the 50's. The sad thing is, we are celebrating 5000 new jobs while laying off 10,000 people. Many of the Granholm supporters point out the great job creation we have seen in the last few years but ignore the facts that the layoff and closures are causing the 3 to 1 imbalance between the unemployed and the employed and can't be covered up. AND with the absolute mess in the city of Detroit the state is ignoring, no one wants to take a chance to come here to the state to setup business, not to mention the increase in taxes in some industries to 500%. OH and one other thing, I hope the suppliers of VW also build close by, if the fuel prices continue their slight upward trend, a centralized manufacturing system will be needed not a decentralized one. I think that is one reason why GM and Ford is really having problems, their suppliers are scattered. __________________ Greg Sort of independent wealthy - I followed the Million Dollar plan 1999 Freightliner FL70 Professional International Traveler Politics is a game of engagement In order for you to change something you don’t like, to change something for the betterment of your country or to change just for the need of change, you must be involved, engaged and vocal. So don’t blame me if Congress passes laws that affect you, your family or your rights Be Engaged!