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Politics : Ask Michael Burke -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (50175)	3/6/1999 5:02:00 PM
From: Ilaine	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 132070

Mike, speaking of German iron, if there is a prettier car in current production than the BMW Z3, I haven't seen it. (Maybe the new Jaguar S-type.) For cute, nothing beats a new Beetle. Speaking of old cars that were far from perfect, if there ever was a prettier car than the old Porsche 911, or the E-type Jag, or the late 50's Corvette, I can't imagine it. But back then nobody made a car that compares technologically to modern cars. Even modern Caddies have comparatively good track records. I don't think Japanese cars are pretty. I think that some of them are luxurious, and well-made, but for the price of a Japanese luxury car you could get something really nice, well-made and pretty, too.

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (50175)	3/6/1999 6:32:00 PM
From: Mike M2	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

Mike, let's not forget that Bell Labs invented the transistor and Texas Instruments the IC. The US politicians have sold out the american worker - IMO the US should not have permitted unreciprocated free access to our markets and technology. Many firms used to let the japanese tour our plants but they don't let you anywhere near their plants. we should consider it our patriotic duty to try to buy American where we can even if it is less than perfect because if we cannot be a strong nation without a strong manufacturing base. In addition, the loss of manufacturing jobs contributes to social unrest due to diminished economic opportunities. Although some may feel it does not affect us directly it affects us all indirectly. Part of the success of the Japanese is rooted in their patriotism and selflessness. As Americans we should all strive to be a little less selfish and a little more patriotic and buy American. Mike